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TwilightZone

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16. We should do the same stupid shit they do?

Reply to Proud liberal 80 (Original post)

Sat Jan 2, 2021, 06:21 PM

Jan 2021

No. We should address the issues within the framework of rationality and common sense. The way to address those issues isn't to make irrelevant assertions in the same manner that the GOP does.

"we never seem to be able to go tit for tat with the other side "

The other side looks like irrational jackasses. We shouldn't look to them for guidance.

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I wish a Democratic Senator and Congressmen [View all] Proud liberal 80 Jan 2021 OP

Kentucky, for starters. blueinredohio Jan 2021 #1

Great idea. You are right about the voter suppression bs judesedit Jan 2021 #2

Yep Proud liberal 80 Jan 2021 #3

How about Kentucky for sure Bev54 Jan 2021 #4

all of kentucky and florida, miami-dade. all need a forensic exam. i agree they should object. bullimiami Jan 2021 #25

This Is Why Moscow Mitch Wanted To Avoid This Display In The Senate.... global1 Jan 2021 #5

I think you're right about that.. mountain grammy Jan 2021 #11

I think that would only serve to obscure the absurdity of what Republicans are doing. tritsofme Jan 2021 #6

Hear, hear! pat_k Jan 2021 #7

+1000 This!!!!! diva77 Jan 2021 #8

Nope, not a good idea. scarletwoman Jan 2021 #9

Thank you voice of sanity and reason mountain grammy Jan 2021 #13

Thank you, mountain grammy. scarletwoman Jan 2021 #15

Agreed. TwilightZone Jan 2021 #14

I agree, Scarlet. This isn't a game. There is nothing to be gained by such a move, and a great deal Nitram Jan 2021 #17

People already hate "Congress" - we need to focus their ire where it belongs, on the repugs. scarletwoman Jan 2021 #19

People have hated Congress for decades Proud liberal 80 Jan 2021 #24

Exactly. Don't get in the way of your enemy when they are making a mistake Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2021 #27

Thanks, I hope more folks get this. scarletwoman Jan 2021 #31

I'd be very surprised if an election investigation passes bucolic_frolic Jan 2021 #10

and the states delegate each county to run their own audits yellowdogintexas Jan 2021 #23

Congressperson. n/t demmiblue Jan 2021 #12

We should do the same stupid shit they do? TwilightZone Jan 2021 #16

"The other side looks like irrational jackasses. We shouldn't look to them for guidance." Exactly! scarletwoman Jan 2021 #20

kentucky monkeyman1 Jan 2021 #18

I am wondering just how much polling was going on outside the Metro areas yellowdogintexas Jan 2021 #29

After all that's going on you state the obvious which never entered my mind. We Dems need to start Pepsidog Jan 2021 #21

Ohio Bear Creek Jan 2021 #22

I couldn't agree more! Catch2.2 Jan 2021 #26

Great Point Proud liberal 80 Jan 2021 #28

I wish: Stand up and shout, "Treason!" Bobstandard Jan 2021 #30