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senseandsensibility

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3. I disagree

Reply to Bok_Tukalo (Reply #2)

Tue May 13, 2025, 01:59 PM

May 2025

When Hakeem Jeffries lays it down like this, he is often successful. Remember when he said not just no, but "hell no" to the idea that the Dems should help raise the debt limit? He won that one. I like what he said to FAUX. And I think he would back it up if it came to it.

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FAUX asked Hakeem Jeffries what would happen if they arrest house members [View all] senseandsensibility May 2025 OP

If it where to happen JBTaurus83 May 2025 #1

The easiest way to get those people to cross a red line is to identify it. Bok_Tukalo May 2025 #2

I disagree senseandsensibility May 2025 #3

I wouldn't go as far as you mr715 May 2025 #7

excellent assessment Skittles May 2025 #9

I agree RJ-MacReady May 2025 #11

yes Skittles May 2025 #16

I am 77 and am tired of the old established people running things (or not as the case may be) LiberalArkie May 2025 #19

HEAR, HEAR Skittles May 2025 #22

I run into really old people (like in their 60's) at the gym and other places. I am just glad my Aspergers LiberalArkie May 2025 #24

*SNORT* Skittles May 2025 #31

It isn't age mr715 May 2025 #30

I think you have a point senseandsensibility May 2025 #36

Well, passing the baton is provocative in Democratic circles mr715 May 2025 #29

I have often wondered about the Pelosi/Jeffries senseandsensibility May 2025 #18

Not at all mr715 May 2025 #28

This was not an impotent bluster mr715 May 2025 #4

This is not bluster. It's resistence! SheltieLover May 2025 #5

Bullshit. paleotn May 2025 #15

Jefferies better have Scubamatt May 2025 #21

I disagree with the Dem attacks DownriverDem May 2025 #23

I'm one of those people who urged the Dems to do more until senseandsensibility May 2025 #25

The 2026 midterms. Democrats are placing a lot of hope in those free, fair, & unhacked elections. elocs May 2025 #33

The courts should dissmiss in 30 seconds... lame54 May 2025 #6

I think the courts senseandsensibility May 2025 #8

Maybe instead he should have said jgmiller May 2025 #10

I would like to know RJ-MacReady May 2025 #12

Right BeerBarrelPolka May 2025 #13

The fact that he only says "They'll find out" johnnyfins May 2025 #17

Let's hope it's the second one senseandsensibility May 2025 #27

This message was self-deleted by its author Ponietz May 2025 #14

Good for Leader Jeffries BaronChocula May 2025 #20

This is the constitutional crisis we were warned about. Initech May 2025 #26

Of course they are going to try to do that, or at least start down that road! Why would anyone assume they wiggs May 2025 #32

Have they not yet crossed a red line? HereForTheParty May 2025 #34

It would then be time for PCIntern May 2025 #35