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Response to Polybius (Original post)

It changed him so much that he insists on not changing the status quo of partisan gridlock Fiendish Thingy Apr 2021 #1
He is the worst Democrat we have ColinC Apr 2021 #19
It changed him alright; now he wants to be a Republican. Magoo48 Apr 2021 #41
THAT! joetheman Apr 2021 #69
where was manchin four years ago? That he fails to recognize that the majority of the JohnSJ Apr 2021 #2
Or indeed a dozen (!) years ago. CBHagman Apr 2021 #23
He's adopting a new peace policy, soon to be embraced by all countries, Give in to the Terrorists! TheBlackAdder Apr 2021 #48
I Agree...Fuck that Guy SamsDrink Apr 2021 #3
+1 n/t area51 Apr 2021 #54
Maybe he Rebl2 Apr 2021 #57
Appeasement is not the way to go. dflprincess Apr 2021 #4
Appeasement... GB_RN Apr 2021 #47
We don't want to go to war with each other, Senator. This treason comes from one side. Midnight Writer Apr 2021 #5
+1 hibbing Apr 2021 #20
Changed what exactly? vercetti2021 Apr 2021 #6
History? Someone please teach him about the Civil War... Justice matters. Apr 2021 #7
They failed to take the Capitol but it's not like they didn't try... Justice matters. Apr 2021 #11
It changed him and he wants to raise a white flag. Changed him from what, exactly? Gaugamela Apr 2021 #8
I don't think he's very smart. mountain grammy Apr 2021 #9
+1 CaptainTruth Apr 2021 #62
Bipartisanship... IngridsLittleAngel Apr 2021 #10
"The attack on Fort Sumpter changed me. We need to listen to the Confederacy and accept slavery." ZonkerHarris Apr 2021 #12
THIS!!!! Coventina Apr 2021 #61
THIS!!!x10 CaptainTruth Apr 2021 #63
+1 mahina Apr 2021 #72
I guess the Bowling Green Massacre was a bridge too far for Mr. Manchin AZLD4Candidate Apr 2021 #13
Soooo on Jan 6th someone hit him on the head with their QAnon wand and now he's a DINO? TigressDem Apr 2021 #14
Manchin is getting what he wants; People hanging on his every word. speak easy Apr 2021 #15
Exactly what did the Dems do to cause Jan 6th? Phoenix61 Apr 2021 #16
pass the pepto TomDaisy Apr 2021 #17
Nice story, bro. JudyM Apr 2021 #18
... FailureToCommunicate Apr 2021 #50
"You can't have this many people split to where they want to go to war with each other," spudspud Apr 2021 #21
Miss South Carolina wants World Peace (TM) TomDaisy Apr 2021 #28
trotting out the false equivalency azureblue Apr 2021 #53
Wow Joe that's so fascinating Blue Owl Apr 2021 #22
Most appropriate response! agincourt Apr 2021 #67
This message was self-deleted by its author ExTex Apr 2021 #24
changed him into a full-fledged refuKKKchicken, 'twould seem... bringthePaine Apr 2021 #25
Negotiate with insurrectionists._NOT pbmus Apr 2021 #26
This is a dance... stlstdg Apr 2021 #27
"the vast majority of strategizing and negotiating takes place behind closed doors" BumRushDaShow Apr 2021 #32
so frustrated with this guy, but your comments make sense. electric_blue68 Apr 2021 #34
The man's been there too long to be that naive. Or is he gaslighting us? brush Apr 2021 #29
Shut up, Joe! Manifest Desmond Apr 2021 #30
If he demands GOP participation and they refuse, will he relent or carry their water? (Nt) FreepFryer Apr 2021 #31
What history books was he reading? Joinfortmill Apr 2021 #33
LOL Skittles Apr 2021 #35
Would be interesting to hear what Manchin's GOP counterpart, Deminpenn Apr 2021 #36
It might be me padah513 Apr 2021 #37
The remark quoted in the OP sounds like something someone considering a run for President BumRushDaShow Apr 2021 #38
This message was self-deleted by its author Harker Apr 2021 #39
The violent attack on the Capitol and the civil war fantasies Harker Apr 2021 #40
I call bullshit. blueinredohio Apr 2021 #42
What Manchin is doing is so purely political it reeks. He's after voters from both parties. Vinca Apr 2021 #43
The dumbest thing I have ever heard from his mouth. If he wants to NCjack Apr 2021 #44
Democrats wanted to go to war??? I missed something. bucolic_frolic Apr 2021 #45
Post removed Post removed Apr 2021 #46
This man's perspective is all twisted. Baitball Blogger Apr 2021 #49
Schumer needs a bargain with Manchin. Lonestarblue Apr 2021 #51
then he should put his butt azureblue Apr 2021 #52
Yes, let's try to get along with the fascists Mysterian Apr 2021 #55
"He won't go it alone with Democrats until more serious negotiations get underway with Republicans" turbinetree Apr 2021 #56
Joe Manchin Is Today's Neville Chamberlain GB_RN Apr 2021 #58
The interview excerpt came across as, "Only I, the honorable Joe Manchin, Dauphin of Politicub Apr 2021 #59
"Dec 7, 1941 changed me. We have to cooperate with Imperial Japan." CaptainTruth Apr 2021 #60
Oh, bullshit! If you changed, Manchin, then you wouldn't create gridlock! sakabatou Apr 2021 #64
While Manchin Makes Some Good Points DallasNE Apr 2021 #65
He learned exactly the wrong lesson. Completely backwards. lagomorph777 Apr 2021 #66
That's about the stupidest effing excuse for collaborating with fascist racist Roisin Ni Fiachra Apr 2021 #68
Post removed Post removed Apr 2021 #70
So people who will never compromise I spire you to compromise JCMach1 Apr 2021 #71
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