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Freddie

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7. They know and don't care

Reply to ariadne0614 (Reply #1)

Sun Feb 14, 2021, 09:58 AM

Feb 2021

They do not care one bit that the MAJORITY of Americans don’t want what they’re selling. They don’t have to. Tyranny of the minority is baked into the Constitution and I wish there was a way to get rid of it. Catch-22: we can’t end tyranny of the minority precisely because of tyranny of the minority (2/3 of states needed for a Constitutional amendment, the filibuster, etc).

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The Insurrection Was Put Down. The GOP Plan for Minority Rule Marches On. [View all] sarchasm Feb 2021 OP

Every Republican with a microphone stuck in his/her face should be asked about this. ariadne0614 Feb 2021 #1

Amen to that. ⬆⬆ 👍 Duppers Feb 2021 #2

They know and don't care Freddie Feb 2021 #7

Exactly. That's why it's such a heavy lift.... paleotn Feb 2021 #11

Nevertheless, I want to see them squirm. n/t ariadne0614 Feb 2021 #13

And there first reply will be... paleotn Feb 2021 #10

Nevertheless, I want to see them squirm. n/t ariadne0614 Feb 2021 #15

To many repubs the 3/5's rule makes sense... Sancho Feb 2021 #12

Very true, and I want them to be relentlessly called out. ariadne0614 Feb 2021 #16

Even if we were going by population, My Pet Orangutan Feb 2021 #3

Excellent!! DUer Freddie also posted great points... Duppers Feb 2021 #4

Support the National Democratic Redistricting Committee and Erick Holder Tender hopper Feb 2021 #5

A 1000 R's! Duppers Feb 2021 #6

I think we blew it James48 Feb 2021 #8

The last two are the first steps.... paleotn Feb 2021 #9

Kick dalton99a Feb 2021 #14

Amen judesedit Feb 2021 #17

yeah and I will add llashram Feb 2021 #18

Good points but Senators don't vote to impeach, they vote to convict. CaptainTruth Feb 2021 #19

Thanks for the clarification. sarchasm Feb 2021 #20

We have the power, if our majority in Congress will only get it done now. Grasswire2 Feb 2021 #21