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Wounded Bear

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6. I'm basically with you...

Reply to louis c (Original post)

Mon Mar 27, 2017, 11:30 AM

Mar 2017

as long as we act as Democrats and don't sell out. You point out several very important lines in the sand that should not be crossed and expect any Democratic support. I suspect there are others like women's healthcare and SCHIP, etc.

Perhaps we can "kill him with cooperation."

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Sorry, but working with Trump on key legislation would serve two purposes [View all] louis c Mar 2017 OP

Trump and the Republicans can reach out to the Democratics JustAnotherGen Mar 2017 #1

Really so we are supposed to help Trump govern after eight years of obstruction for Obama Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #3

He won't support good bills. Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #2

It's Bannon's diabolical plan to get us fighting among ourselves like the GOP is. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2017 #5

That is exactly right...if moderate supported a conservative infrastructure bill the progressive Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #14

Some might argue that making deals on some issues might be good, but... Girard442 Mar 2017 #4

And the majority of Americans remain apathetic because nothing gets done in Washington.. HopeAgain Mar 2017 #11

The problem is not that it's morally wrong to make a deal with Trump. Girard442 Mar 2017 #13

It's legislation. The deal is in writing and is legally valid louis c Mar 2017 #15

I'm basically with you... Wounded Bear Mar 2017 #6

Because he's proven himself to be such an honest broker... NightWatcher Mar 2017 #7

Enlighted self-interest Peachhead22 Mar 2017 #8

drumpfanov is a psychopath. Psychopaths can not be trusted. democratisphere Mar 2017 #9

While you supposition makes sense, the reality is that trump has NO INTENTION of working still_one Mar 2017 #10

Even if we try this approach and he rejects it louis c Mar 2017 #12

They are not going to agree on any tax reform that doesn't grantcart Mar 2017 #16

Then Trump doesn't get our support on that one louis c Mar 2017 #17

They are not going to increase taxes on the rich and that means grantcart Mar 2017 #18

Its a trap, and they have already begun. grantcart Mar 2017 #19