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dlk

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14. I disagree

Reply to FBaggins (Reply #13)

Mon Dec 20, 2021, 07:26 PM

Dec 2021

How much does Manchin actually support voting rights, if he has the ability to do something to get voting rights passed, yet refuses? This is one important reason why plutocracy and democracy can’t coexist.

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Could Manchin's planned betrayal be cover for an excuse to avoid changing the filibuster? [View all] dlk Dec 2021 OP

We know without a doubt now, there is much more to the story. Irish_Dem Dec 2021 #1

+1 2naSalit Dec 2021 #3

She is not running her mouth like he is. Irish_Dem Dec 2021 #5

Only recently though. 2naSalit Dec 2021 #7

Something shut her up. Irish_Dem Dec 2021 #8

The big danger with Sinema (she would be on board with the BBB in its reduced state I wager) is her Celerity Dec 2021 #17

Yes of course. She is quite dangerous even if she keeps her mouth shut. Irish_Dem Dec 2021 #19

Why would he need cover/excuse for not changing the filibuster? FBaggins Dec 2021 #2

Manchin seems like he has a hidden agenda dlk Dec 2021 #4

So... he's secretly planning to kill the filibuster? FBaggins Dec 2021 #9

His support of voting rights legislation is disingenuous dlk Dec 2021 #10

It is in no sense contradictory FBaggins Dec 2021 #13

I disagree dlk Dec 2021 #14

He's already flat out said he isn't getting rid of the filibuster. PTWB Dec 2021 #6

There's a difference between adjustments and total abolishment dlk Dec 2021 #12

He doesn't need an excuse...he doesn't care. Demsrule86 Dec 2021 #11

True dlk Dec 2021 #15

1+++ SunImp Dec 2021 #16

+1 Celerity Dec 2021 #18