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6. No, we're not 50/50

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Thu Sep 25, 2025, 06:37 PM

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Would you stop with that old, inaccurate trope.

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Republicans want to cut your healthcare so badly, they'll shut down the government to do it. [View all] pat_k Thursday OP

Yep.............. Lovie777 Thursday #1

Democrats will cheer. Republicans will say, "Who care?" We are split 50/50, so not sure we'll prevail. Silent Type Thursday #2

Trump's "coalition" has collapsed pat_k Thursday #5

No, we're not 50/50 paleotn Thursday #6

Guess you don't trust polls? Please provide a citation of your trope that it is50/50. Silent Type Thursday #19

His approval rating is a "tad" below 50%, no? paleotn Thursday #23

I'd call 40% Approve 60% Disapprove more than a "tad" pat_k Thursday #27

I was being facetious with the "tad" comment. paleotn Friday #51

Opps. Me being a tad dense. pat_k Friday #52

When over 90 million voters sat out of the last election, over a 3rd, then roughly 60% voted and 51% of them R Cheezoholic Thursday #24

Look at the results for 2024. What was trump's percentage of votes, not to mention losing both chambers. Silent Type Thursday #31

Your statement this country is 50/50 is false. If anything we're 50/50 of those who vote and those who dont Cheezoholic Thursday #35

of course we're not. pat_k Thursday #21

If the Dems don't give in and won't refuse anything less BigmanPigman Thursday #3

Just need to message it properly. paleotn Thursday #7

We, the base, are messengers too. And we can get it right. And push our electeds to do a better job. pat_k Thursday #25

I love this message. Scrivener7 Thursday #30

Thanks! Perhaps you'll like my follow-up too. pat_k Thursday #34

P.S. I suggest you subscribe to Ariella Elm's substack. pat_k Thursday #33

Yes to this mountain grammy Thursday #46

Glad this inspired a big Yes! pat_k Thursday #47

Also Help Point Out How Many People Will Lose Their Jobs modrepub Thursday #4

Yes. I need to take some time to see if CBO, or other entities, have good estimates of ripple effects... pat_k Thursday #36

If only a shutdown would shut down ICE... Wounded Bear Thursday #8

That is for a future battle. pat_k Thursday #37

K&R B.See Thursday #9

Thanks! pat_k Friday #53

Good message, too bad you can't fit "people will die" somewhere in there. Fil1957 Thursday #10

Oh, I think you can. pat_k Thursday #38

Great post! Thank you! ancianita Thursday #11

Thanks! If you have other socials, perhaps post there too! pat_k Friday #54

And it all to take from those who need jobs and health care IbogaProject Thursday #12

I'm a little unclear about how demands to maintain full appropriations for Medicaid... pat_k Thursday #39

Wut? IbogaProject Friday #48

Of course. But appropriation bills and CR's don't.. pat_k Friday #49

Ah, I was talking about public messaging IbogaProject Friday #50

This is great stuff. Ready to call and write my sleazy FL legislators with these, and share with everyone I meet. Timeflyer Thursday #13

So glad to hear it inspired you to action. It did the same for me. (nt) pat_k Thursday #40

Slow genocide. moondust Thursday #14

That is our message. mountain grammy Thursday #15

Hear! Hear! And if you have a Democratic Rep, or if either (or both) Senators are Dems, send them the message. pat_k Thursday #45

In MAGA World, cutting healthcare is "good" while trying to save it is "liberal extremism." n/t Beartracks Thursday #16

I'm a liberal extremist BOSSHOG Thursday #20

There are plenty in MAGA world receiving those "enhanced ACA subsidies" pat_k Thursday #41

"When you talk about the shutdown, don't start with politics. Start with people." Beartracks Thursday #17

Frame it as unwilling to be an acquiescent accomplice. BattleRow Thursday #18

I may be in a minority here ... Metaphorical Thursday #22

I totally agree. But I think an important part of our strategy should be to spread the message in the OP Scrivener7 Thursday #28

This woman is talented. I hope all our reps listen to this and do what she says. Scrivener7 Thursday #26

She is. I've found all of her contributions over on Sez.Us extremely valuable. pat_k Thursday #43

All republicans have to do is say it's for immigrants...... Lovie777 Thursday #29

And we counter that with more powerful messages. It's time for US, Not Them, to create "Reality." pat_k Thursday #44

Republicans Shut the Government Down because Epstein! PuraVidaDreamin Thursday #32

Republicans want non-billionaires to DIE so that they won't VOTE! Jack Valentino Thursday #42