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LeftInTX

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4. 4. Don't grade on a curve

Reply to littlemissmartypants (Original post)

Wed Feb 12, 2025, 01:10 PM

Feb 2025

This goes both ways. Do not hold Republicans to a lower standard and do not hold Democrats to a higher one. When a Republican does something normal, recognize it is normal not exceptional. When a Democrat does something normal, recognize it is normal and not terrible.

OK...gotta admit I did admire Liz Cheney for doing something normal. And when they do something normal it is rare.
And yes, when Democrats are doing their job, it is not terrible. When they vote NO against Trump's appointees, instead of protesting in the streets, it is not terrible.

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