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awesomerwb1

(4,726 posts)
30. The rethuglicans didn't even think it could become law
Wed Jan 15, 2025, 06:02 PM
Jan 2025

"A Democrat who has been in constant contact with aides on the Hill said that Republicans who had been pushing the Laken Riley Act largely as a political messaging exercise did not anticipate that it would become law. “Republicans were surprised by how many Democrats folded like cheap fucking suits,” the Democrat added."

As someone on another thread put it: "Democrats are voting like Republicans to the surprise of Republicans".

It's a disgrace.

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I am done donating to democrats [View all] the_liberal_grandpa Jan 2025 OP
With you on that. I won't support appeasement. Autumn Jan 2025 #1
I also donated to Fetterman gab13by13 Jan 2025 #2
I'm all for primary him. Butterflylady Jan 2025 #6
I'd be interested to see polling from Democrats on the topic Renew Deal Jan 2025 #3
In Pennsylvania and Arizona mountain grammy Jan 2025 #39
Right wingers always want to put it in personal terms. We're not talking about whether we like people here illegally Walleye Jan 2025 #77
Political training tells you to put it on personal terms Renew Deal Jan 2025 #79
How does it go? large minds discuss ideas, small minds discuss people Walleye Jan 2025 #80
For politics, it's about the personal appeal Renew Deal Jan 2025 #81
Katie Hobbs is supporting the bill. So is Mark Kelly. LeftInTX Jan 2025 #93
I feel as you do. Ithinkdems coddled manchin ans senima too much Trueblue1968 Jan 2025 #4
But will you still vote for such Democrats? Kaleva Jan 2025 #5
I'm seriously considering withholding all donations Raven123 Jan 2025 #7
I hope you reconsider. That's like throwing the baby out with the bath water. PortTack Jan 2025 #27
I believed that in the past. Now I am not so sure Raven123 Jan 2025 #62
And Sherrod didn't survive. I don't think it was his ideology however. LeftInTX Jan 2025 #92
Sherrod isn't just left leaning Raven123 Jan 2025 #95
This might help you get more informed awesomerwb1 Jan 2025 #44
Thanks. A depressing read, but I appreciate the links Raven123 Jan 2025 #52
I'm done donating as well mr715 Jan 2025 #8
I am with you, good sir! OldBaldy1701E Jan 2025 #9
I canceled my monthly $5 to Kamala and started monthly $5 to Alexandria yesterday LuvLoogie Jan 2025 #10
AOC? You are right she maybe one of the individuals we all need to support. usaf-vet Jan 2025 #13
And Crockett. Think. Again. Jan 2025 #45
Yes and yes!! usaf-vet Jan 2025 #55
She's one of the only ones I'd be tempted to support at this point, but why bother when she gets bypassed lostnfound Jan 2025 #66
We agree. The wife and I are revamping our political donations. We are sick of the system & will change it in our house. usaf-vet Jan 2025 #11
Don't forget U.S. Senator Mark Kelly. Frank D. Lincoln Jan 2025 #12
They are doing what they need to win JI7 Jan 2025 #14
Or they are following 40 year-old conventional wisdom that didn't work 40 years ago, either. nt Gore1FL Jan 2025 #15
That argument doesn't fly rpannier Jan 2025 #20
Both Democratic Senators from Georgia don't cow to the right - but apparently they're doing it all wrong tenderfoot Jan 2025 #36
Jon Osoff is supporting it LeftInTX Jan 2025 #57
That's unfortunate tenderfoot Jan 2025 #59
and 40 + Dems in the House MadameButterfly Jan 2025 #67
Yes, it will be abused. That's the purpose of laws like this. wnylib Jan 2025 #87
Yeah. Due process matters for all humans MadameButterfly Jan 2025 #88
How dare they! BannonsLiver Jan 2025 #23
Winning involves betraying those that actually VOTED for them? tenderfoot Jan 2025 #29
The people that voted for them want this JI7 Jan 2025 #32
Fetterman supporters want this? Then why are the so upset? tenderfoot Jan 2025 #33
They aren't all upset. In fact most aren't upset. JI7 Jan 2025 #35
based on what evidence tenderfoot Jan 2025 #37
Based on everything I see JI7 Jan 2025 #41
I don't see it like that. tenderfoot Jan 2025 #43
I'm not sure of that, BUT... Think. Again. Jan 2025 #46
Yep BannonsLiver Jan 2025 #40
I continue to donate to AOC and Jasmine Crockett. PatrickforB Jan 2025 #16
Yes, there a plenty of Dems deserving and in the face MadameButterfly Jan 2025 #68
The new Guantanamo Nululu Jan 2025 #17
So Elon can be incarcerated indefinitely? travelingthrulife Jan 2025 #18
Oh no BigMin28 Jan 2025 #51
Eight Democratic senators are supporting this bill. Additionally, AZ Gov Katie Hobbs is supporting it. LeftInTX Jan 2025 #19
It's still a shitty bill that won't accomplish anything whether Hobbs supports it or not tenderfoot Jan 2025 #38
Good area to split Democratic voters V850i Jan 2025 #21
Yes, the Dems in office should know this... Think. Again. Jan 2025 #47
HOWEVER.... come general election time all Democrats need our support. groundloop Jan 2025 #22
Support Democrats. Period. Oopsie Daisy Jan 2025 #24
I tend to agree BannonsLiver Jan 2025 #34
This isn't the trump cult.... Think. Again. Jan 2025 #48
Doesn't matter. As long as they caucus with the Democrats, that's the most important thing. Oopsie Daisy Jan 2025 #54
I disagree... Think. Again. Jan 2025 #56
It is indeed short-sighted to dismiss the significant advantage of having a majority in either house of Congress * Oopsie Daisy Jan 2025 #61
We've been accepting "imperfect" Democrats for years. choie Jan 2025 #64
And their "bipartisanship" never ever Bettie Jan 2025 #69
That's not true. What's been happening is that short-sighted folks have been failing to support the BEST candidate * Oopsie Daisy Jan 2025 #72
This purity garbage will kill us even further travelingthrulife Jan 2025 #74
Nonsense, we need a strong Left party... Think. Again. Jan 2025 #75
This is how Republicans won their majorities, KY_EnviroGuy Jan 2025 #25
Except 90% of their Democratic constituents DON'T want that. Think. Again. Jan 2025 #50
Thank you! A voice of reason. Oopsie Daisy Jan 2025 #58
Still a fan of Gallego BannonsLiver Jan 2025 #26
I have to be more selective on who I donate to. The Third Doctor Jan 2025 #28
The rethuglicans didn't even think it could become law awesomerwb1 Jan 2025 #30
I haven't donated since 2000 GoreWon2000 Jan 2025 #31
I want my donations to Sinema and Fetterman back Ritabert Jan 2025 #42
Cool. Oopsie Daisy Jan 2025 #49
We quit buying grapes because one of them was sour taxi Jan 2025 #53
I hear you. Joinfortmill Jan 2025 #60
Justice Democrats, Our Revolution, DSA, and maybe others are possibly worthy of your money. ColinC Jan 2025 #63
They don't attract donations because they are terrible organizations. tritsofme Jan 2025 #86
With that logic, the NRA, GOP, Heritage Foundation and ALEC are all amazing organizations ColinC Jan 2025 #90
Those are Republican organizations. tritsofme Jan 2025 #91
Why is it, pray tell, I can -without looking it up, name a dozen right wing organziations with billions in funding ColinC Jan 2025 #94
We ABSOLUTELY need fighters Dee0909 Jan 2025 #65
'(D)emocrat' bigtree Jan 2025 #70
I'm not happy with Gallego's vote but MadameButterfly Jan 2025 #71
Likewise... berksdem Jan 2025 #73
They are interested in saving their careers, not about the people who elected them. alarimer Jan 2025 #76
I won't stop donating to Democrats but not to all and we should have a list of appeasement Dems whom we should boycott kansasobama Jan 2025 #78
This message was self-deleted by its author stillcool Jan 2025 #82
I am done as well. suegeo Jan 2025 #83
Ruben Gallego is in a border state Polybius Jan 2025 #84
I'll keep contributing where I can to flip red districts thebigidea Jan 2025 #85
As long as we continue to Vote Blue No Matter Who. Kaleva Jan 2025 #89
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