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In reply to the discussion: Please. Just Stop With The Gorsuch is Okay Threads. [View all]JCanete
(5,272 posts)70. I'm not sure, but they are all over the spectrum. My guess is they aren't being disingenuous or
nefarious...they're just afraid of the consequences of fighting.
I just don't know why they wouldn't insist our Democrats stop literally the only thing we have the power to stop. I get that we might get somebody worse, but bad is bad already. Where it counts, that damage is going to be catastrophic and long enduring. Might as well make the Republicans own the nuclear option. No point in having the filibuster if we don't use it now anyhow.
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Which "Dem talking heads" are you talking about? A link would be welcome. nt
fleabiscuit
Mar 2017
#62
Call me suspicious. Or cynical. Or distrusting... I wonder what their motives may be.
NurseJackie
Mar 2017
#5
I'm not sure, but they are all over the spectrum. My guess is they aren't being disingenuous or
JCanete
Mar 2017
#70
"oh hitler is not THAT bad. he's just talking to get elected. he will never DO those things" etc. so
msongs
Mar 2017
#6
He sucks. He blows. He's a an abomination. His ideas are antediluvian. He can't be stopped.
DemocratSinceBirth
Mar 2017
#17
Pretty boy, full of himself, smooth talker. TOOOOOO smooth. TOOOOO Folksy.
northoftheborder
Mar 2017
#50
I agree...ppl normalizing this who admin like they normalized the #TraitorTrump. GAH
iluvtennis
Mar 2017
#40
I don't find him okay. I've been watching. And I find him quite arrogant and pompous.
calimary
Mar 2017
#41
I think Gorsuch is horrible and should be stopped, but I think the Dem strategy
Fast Walker 52
Mar 2017
#73
He needs to be indentified as a politician that stole Merrick Garland's spot on the court.
LiberalFighter
Mar 2017
#56
Thanks for the clarification. I already know enough to be repulsed by the thought of him
KPN
Mar 2017
#82
I agree with you you. Gorsuch is another Clarence Thomas. And to think he will be on
akbacchus_BC
Mar 2017
#63
Yes. Any Dem willing to lie down (or bend over) for these cons is a traitor to our values.
MatthewStLouis
Mar 2017
#77