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jcmaine72

(1,843 posts)
15. This
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 12:27 AM
Tuesday

If someone is going to argue that taking cyanide is deadly, I wish they wouldn't point to strychnine and offer that as a healthier alternative.

The stakes were too high on this. What one person might refer to as a "disappointment" another might see as rank cowardice and complicity.

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I'll take a Manchin compared to the GOPer who took his seat, at least nowadays. Silent Type Monday #1
No doubt. But Manchin came through on important votes Demsrule86 Tuesday #11
millions losing their healthcare is more than a disappointment. nt yaesu Monday #2
This jcmaine72 Tuesday #15
If one stays loyal to the Party, then it's probably just a disappointment Kaleva Tuesday #17
Those Republicans had 8 helpers. LonePirate Monday #3
THEY chose the Republicans iemanja Monday #4
"Disappointment" is getting socks for Xmas leftstreet Monday #5
I suppose that's how some rationalize it. FoxNewsSucks Monday #6
Disappointment is one thing Fiendish Thingy Monday #7
Yeah, but I only vote for democrats. mr715 Monday #8
I will vote for Democrats. But we improve our candidates through Demsrule86 Monday #9
And until the voters learn that, we will continue to be fucked. W_HAMILTON Tuesday #10
It's the perks of being in a big tent party In It to Win It Tuesday #12
Not so Cirsium Tuesday #16
I don't see anyone stepping up with the desire to replace Sen. Schumer. walkingman Tuesday #13
Dems did NOT "cave". summer_in_TX Tuesday #14
No they caved. And I highly doubt any GOP Demsrule86 Tuesday #19
We got nothing. Demsrule86 Tuesday #21
The enhanced ACA subsidies included as part of the Inflation Reduction Act were scheduled to expire at the end in 2025. hay rick Tuesday #18
Sure and like affordable health care still will be available Demsrule86 Tuesday #20
You no better than that. People won't be able Demsrule86 15 hrs ago #22
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