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In reply to the discussion: Senate advances plan to end historic shutdown in bipartisan breakthrough [View all]but then......how are a group of people gonna vote, regardless of party, who are guaranteed retirement and medical for life after serving just one term??????
"There is no bill for restoring the ACA subsidies. There is zero chance that ever comes back. Republicans have been fighting for this day for 16 years"
This, for all time, represents the final nail in the coffin.....
Once again, They" continue to walk down the jungle path, swatting at mosquitoes, completely and totally oblivious to the herd of charging elephants................
We had nothing to lose, anywhere near as important as ACA. And they caved.................
They have been caving for over four decades, and now......they wonder how this can happen????????????????????
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Senate advances plan to end historic shutdown in bipartisan breakthrough [View all]
Polybius
Nov 9
OP
I don't dispute that the 8 traitors knocked Schumer's legs from under him. But that just shows
Bluetus
Nov 9
#23
This was not him having his legs knocked out. This was protecting those who have elections coming up.
Scrivener7
Monday
#53
Yes. Again, we're not disagreeing. Schumer (or someone) wanted this. Rumor is that the airline industry
Scrivener7
Monday
#84
They're still playing by outdated norms. Circa 2025, all Dems will feel the heat, regardless. nt
Blasphemer
Monday
#34
In 2020ish, we learned that it only takes 2 assholes to make people hate the entire Dem Party
Bluetus
Monday
#50
Conveniently, all those supporting it are not facing an election soon. Such leadership.
Scrivener7
Monday
#52
Not a 'bunch' of spineless people, just the 8 dems necessary to pass the bill...
Jack Valentino
Nov 9
#17
Disappointed, but it couldn't go on forever... On the bright side, the HOUSE WILL HAVE TO RE-OPEN to
Jack Valentino
Nov 9
#16
After the House votes to release the files, is there any commitment that the Senate will pass it? Is there even a
24601
Nov 9
#21
Still easier to gain influence within the Democratic party than to spin up a viable 3rd party
0rganism
Monday
#74
What are the details in that which you summarise as just "no" to all OrwellwasRight wrote? (nt)
muriel_volestrangler
Monday
#45
So...starving people, gutting everything, all for nothing. I've been a dem my whole life, pounded pavement, phone
airmid
Monday
#38
So now millions of people will be forced to go without healthcare because the premiums are too high.
Lonestarblue
Monday
#41
I wonder how close those 8 senators are to lobbyists and is there a correlation
Mr. Sparkle
Monday
#44
After hear Mike Johnsons comment about he will NOT commit to bring ACA vote to the floor
bluestarone
Monday
#66