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Scrivener7

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24. First, if they are being elected by republicans, they're not likely to think they need to listen to Democratic callers.

Reply to Easterncedar (Reply #23)

Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:28 AM

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Second, to what end? We bring issues to the fore, and then our leaders don't stand behind us and use the few mechanisms of leverage available to accomplish our goals. We are seeing this over and over.

This isn't going to happen by changing republicans' behavior. They are where they want to be and their behavior is serving them just fine.

This has to come from us. And by us, I don't mean the rank and file. I mean the leadership.

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Trump is a terrorist and he was shooting hostages (hungry kids). The outrage is on this sick POTUS. [View all] LymphocyteLover Monday OP

We can't keep giving in and then saying, "not on us." This is on us. You don't give in to a bully. Scrivener7 Monday #1

So true! Wuddles440 Monday #4

We got a deal for a vote and now we know the preisdent was willing to starve kids LymphocyteLover Monday #11

Yes, that's my point. This ISN'T a playground fight. Another way to say it is, "You don't negotiate with a terrorist." Scrivener7 Monday #15

I don't think the GOP would EVER agree to restoring the cuts. The timing wasn't great for Dems to give in LymphocyteLover Monday #17

What point was that? Scrivener7 Monday #18

that the GOP cut the ACA subsidies and healthcare increases are Republicans's fault LymphocyteLover Tuesday #19

We'll have to agree to disagree. Scrivener7 Tuesday #20

I just used the same expression, before reading your post Easterncedar Monday #2

The courts were on the cusp of restoring SNAP since withholding those funds is illegal Arazi Monday #3

Yes, I see that. I am trying to fight despair. Easterncedar Monday #5

Ill be out of health insurance and healthcare on January 1 Arazi Monday #6

Sorry. I meant move past with fighting Easterncedar Monday #8

I'm so sorry. The "all of this is fine" crowd seem to have no concern for people who will Scrivener7 Tuesday #21

what makes u think a court ruling wd work? mopinko Monday #7

Then I'd like that on record that he defied SCOTUS Arazi Monday #9

I think that's the critical point here: Rethugs have proved they are willing to let kids starve. The Dems aren't LymphocyteLover Monday #12

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Monday #10

what exactly am I denying? LymphocyteLover Monday #13

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Monday #14

We need to put the pressure on the Rs Easterncedar Monday #16

We did. This WAS bringing the fight to them. Then we caved. Again. Scrivener7 Tuesday #22

Red state Dems need to pressure their R congress reps Easterncedar Tuesday #23

First, if they are being elected by republicans, they're not likely to think they need to listen to Democratic callers. Scrivener7 Tuesday #24