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This is Congress, this is the House of Representatives. One doesn't "legislate" with sit-ins! George II Nov 2018 #1
Plus justie18 Nov 2018 #2
We are talking about the fate of all humankind 4du Nov 2018 #22
Exactly The Mouth Nov 2018 #28
Yep - Pretending To Really Care Is Getting Old PaulX2 Nov 2018 #29
Isn't Nancy Pelosi from California? I don't think she's pretending, she already decided... George II Nov 2018 #35
As the saying goes..."you catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar." George II Nov 2018 #32
But first you need to get the flies attention 4du Nov 2018 #36
Put out a cup of honey and a cup of vinegar in your backyard. Guess which will attract them? George II Nov 2018 #49
a third alternative catches more flies than either honey or vinegar DBoon Nov 2018 #51
Good one, orange dog poop 4du Nov 2018 #55
Is there any part of her Disrict threatened with flooding? DBoon Nov 2018 #53
True. I'd hate for this to become a distraction that hampers progress. groundloop Nov 2018 #5
There are no limits except the limits you establish in your mind The Liberal Lion Nov 2018 #9
Yes, I'm glad that people are pushing this.... but before much can happen we need the Senate and WH groundloop Nov 2018 #41
I definitely understand your point The Liberal Lion Nov 2018 #68
This IS the work of progress. Delay is the distraction. lagomorph777 Nov 2018 #38
What is wrong with them? DownriverDem Nov 2018 #44
That's damn right! paleotn Nov 2018 #65
Growing Pains nt B Stieg Nov 2018 #3
I agree with the climate change activists. ananda Nov 2018 #4
Yes, but DownriverDem Nov 2018 #45
Bullshit!!! If we don't get some serious research done on climate change, when will we ever? Initech Nov 2018 #6
Agreed. California is in a multi year drought YessirAtsaFact Nov 2018 #12
Yeah my brother lives in Fresno. Initech Nov 2018 #24
The research is there (read the new UN Report) we need Public awareness and a Serious Plan Cetacea Nov 2018 #26
I agree, we need to tell the Koch roaches and the Heritage Foundation to take a hike. Initech Nov 2018 #50
Agreed! eom Cetacea Nov 2018 #64
I agree, the research is already there. mantis49 Nov 2018 #63
Hello? DownriverDem Nov 2018 #46
Hello DonCoquixote Nov 2018 #57
Very glad to see the envirnment is on the libs agenda.. Maxheader Nov 2018 #7
I actually think that nuclear power may be necessary to transition from fossil fuels YessirAtsaFact Nov 2018 #16
Nukes and coal can no longer compete economically. We just have to stop their corporate welfare. lagomorph777 Nov 2018 #39
I'm with Ocasio-Cortez! The Liberal Lion Nov 2018 #8
Yes please. Liberal values are the core of our beliefes; they are what invigorates our voters. lagomorph777 Nov 2018 #40
It's about not having power DownriverDem Nov 2018 #47
Politico BS. KPN Nov 2018 #10
I do too, DownriverDem Nov 2018 #48
Another Politico-driven "Dems in disarray" story? bullwinkle428 Nov 2018 #11
My immediate reaction too. lagomorph777 Nov 2018 #42
And if writing for a living, mantis49 Nov 2018 #62
I'm weary of legislatures delaying this. Make no mistake, we don't have time to Autumn Nov 2018 #13
If so, they are stupid. shanny Nov 2018 #14
Another Ocasio-Cortez is bad post? Yawn. pwb Nov 2018 #15
Her State is literally on fire amcgrath Nov 2018 #17
I dont see anything about Pelosi "worrying that action will be taken on climate change" jcgoldie Nov 2018 #23
Guess You Didn't Read The Article Me. Nov 2018 #31
She's absolutely right. The new report is dire and explicit. Cetacea Nov 2018 #18
So, this is a point where the yelling needs to stop. 2naSalit Nov 2018 #19
I agree in that the newly elected do not yet have first hand experience with the national stage. pazzyanne Nov 2018 #30
Exactly. 2naSalit Nov 2018 #34
It looks like the environment needs an identity group. nt jalan48 Nov 2018 #20
Not a fan of some of AOC's tactics during the election cycle but... jcgoldie Nov 2018 #21
Climate change legislation is much needed. Just a Weirdo Nov 2018 #25
Do nothing and Dems lose the 'utes like they did the last 8 years. 3Hotdogs Nov 2018 #27
We are out of time and need drastic changes fast! Equinox Moon Nov 2018 #33
Not Driving Everywhere Would Be Considered An Inconvenience And It Ain't Gonna Happen PaulX2 Nov 2018 #37
We first need to present a united front as Dems in contrast to the Repugs. Ligyron Nov 2018 #43
Even before becoming members of Congress the newcomers are demanding to have their way. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 2018 #52
We Need Push On Climate colsohlibgal Nov 2018 #54
The new kids on the block. Ligyron Nov 2018 #56
The Democratic Party (in general) has not made Cimate Change an important enough issue. Period. Tom Rinaldo Nov 2018 #58
What fossil fuels are doing won't matter until we can stop the increase in population. Cold War Spook Nov 2018 #59
Makes no sense to me Power 2 the People Nov 2018 #60
The Titanic couldn't compromise with the iceberg G_j Nov 2018 #61
I don't understand how so many can be for or against her ideas at this point xor Nov 2018 #66
We are being split and divided before the new term even starts. Dyedinthewoolliberal Nov 2018 #67
I have a recommendation for Ocassio-Cortez and her allies. Adrahil Nov 2018 #69
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