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Buddyzbuddy

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23. I guess that's the benefit to Republicans having a dictator
Thu Aug 14, 2025, 01:24 AM
Aug 14

telling them how to run the Senate. They don't have to worry about free thought or freedom of expression. Just do as your told.

As for the Democrats, I keep hearing commentary about how the Democrats lost in November because our agenda leaned too far to the left. The problem with these opinions is they're coming from the conservatives like Michael Steele and a few other never Trumpers. I welcome them and their input, especially when they're anti Felon but they have their own agenda. Our party is not going to fix itself by solely, listening to them.

The Senators you mention are and have been moderates but since our two right wing Democrats are no longer in the Senate, they look to be farther to the right when having disagreements with the likes of Sen. Booker or Murphy or Warren. I think it's incumbent upon party leadership to corral the parties involved and remind them that we're on the same team and the only public disagreements should be saved for the opposing party.

I also think some Democrats have an agenda to "look tough and liberal after voting to pass the Crypto bill. I think they took a bigger hit for that than originally thought. Or so I would hope, at least in appearance. We're 15 months out from taking back some control. All oars need to be in the water paddling in unison. Don't give the press any negative stories with an ounce of truth to be turned into a pound of b.s., is my point.

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Chris would be correct. JBTaurus83 Aug 13 #1
I agree entirely with the last paragraph. Raven123 Aug 13 #2
So do I. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Aug 13 #3
He's right. BlueKota Aug 13 #4
We are the limp noodles Hornedfrog2000 Aug 13 #9
Their bipartisan bullshit will be the death of us. Autumn Aug 13 #5
But but Hornedfrog2000 Aug 13 #10
Not to forget sternly written letters... NEOH Aug 13 #14
He's right JustAnotherGen Aug 13 #6
Cooperation with tyranny Miguelito Loveless Aug 13 #7
Fighters vs Folders maspaha Aug 13 #8
Legislators are not prosecutors. That's the DOJ. maxsolomon Aug 13 #13
Nah Hornedfrog2000 Aug 13 #15
What about the GOP definition of bipartisanship don't Democrats get? Bipartisan, in their caucus, means Vinca Aug 13 #11
Cant blame republicans Hornedfrog2000 Aug 13 #16
Yay. It's about time really. He's spot on ... especially that last paragraph above. For all intents and purposes KPN Aug 13 #12
Spin, spin, spin Buddyzbuddy Aug 13 #17
"Connecticut senator is picking a battle that puts him at odds with his Democratic colleagues." BumRushDaShow Aug 13 #18
Fully understood. Buddyzbuddy Aug 13 #21
She is a ranking member on the Appropriations Committee that Murphy is on BumRushDaShow Aug 13 #22
I guess that's the benefit to Republicans having a dictator Buddyzbuddy Aug 14 #23
One of the issues with the Senate BumRushDaShow Aug 14 #24
That is a very good point. Buddyzbuddy Aug 14 #25
Any attempt at bipartisanship with a rattlesnake doesn't usually end well dlk Aug 13 #19
Being nice to bullies never works jgmiller Aug 13 #20
Until republicans in congress choie Aug 14 #26
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