If you want them to act, you're going to have to call your senators

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[–] 34 points 9 months ago (4 children)

Just a side note- ICE/BPC is fully funded through the Big Bullshit Bill, so shutting the gooberment down won't stop the madness.

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  • [–] 61 points 9 months ago (3 children)

    Not saying this is you, but for a very long time, the moderate argument is, "we can't get a total victory here, so we shouldn't bother resisting Republicans" and, frankly, I'm done with that line of thinking. If it makes Republicans life harder, it must be done. If they have to explain to their voting base why they aren't willing to make ICE agents unmask in order to keep TSA staffed at airports, that is worth making them do. I don't expect a miracle, I expect a spine

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  • [–] 21 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

    Agreed. Totally agree.

    If only one side ever compromises, it’s not compromise, it’s capitulation.

    I’m more in the way of limiting expectations as well as pointing out that every measure, every appointment, every vote is a new battle.

    We’re in the place we are because dems have been capitulating for as long as I’ve been voting (longer, probably.)

    (I may be pissed at klobechar for voting to confirm appointments.)

    Edit to add: maybe they shouldn't have voted to approve cloture, hmmm?

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