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33. We now have incontrovertible proof that there can be no bipartisanship with Republicans - that was all a pipe dream (or

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Wed Dec 17, 2025, 02:28 PM

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an AI hallucination). We know that their only goal is to enrich themselves, imprison and/or deport all the people they hate (the list is endless), and punish their political opponents. The only way forward is to purge government of these maggots and put laws in place that will strengthen all the soft spots in our democracy that they have exploited. If they want "healing," let them confess their sins in the public square and heal themselves.

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The reckoning [View all] orangecrush Dec 17 OP

There will be calls for healing and for "looking forward, not backward" Orrex Dec 17 #1

We know who will do this orangecrush Dec 17 #2

The wins will be hollow... llmart Dec 17 #15

Every contributor to Project 2025 put their name on that crap RetiredParatrooper Dec 17 #45

We CANNOT allow our electeds to pull that destructive shit again pat_k Dec 17 #47

The only way to heal from this is to hold every accomplice and criminal accountable.nt Trueblue Texan Dec 17 #51

In order to heal, Just Jerome Dec 17 #3

Co opting orangecrush Dec 17 #4

Would you absorb a cancer into your system to neutralize it? Lochloosa Dec 17 #55

Agree 100% orangecrush Dec 17 #61

There are too many sycophants, enablers and provocateurs to eradicate. sop Dec 17 #5

I disagree orangecrush Dec 17 #6

Yes, but let's not make the mistake that was made before. This time, go from the top down. Scrivener7 Dec 17 #10

All the Jan 6 insurrectionists like gym Jordan, MTG, etc JT45242 Dec 17 #7

There are so many more who have been criminals across ... pat_k Dec 17 #48

JUSTICE -- upholding Constitutional rule of law -- is required Martin Eden Dec 17 #8

Focusing on just him and his cabinet isn't enough. llmart Dec 17 #16

I wasn't suggesting we limit the scope. Martin Eden Dec 17 #17

Impeachment llmart Dec 17 #21

Gifts from billionaires with issues before the court Martin Eden Dec 17 #27

It's the racism and the greed. LuvLoogie Dec 17 #9

We need to be sure to choose someone who promises to do this. Scrivener7 Dec 17 #11

Everything is projection with this regime including the deep state thing. Dr. T Dec 17 #12

This thread is delusional. None of this will happen. Bluetus Dec 17 #13

Nonsense orangecrush Dec 17 #28

Amen, sister. No 'let bygones be bygones' or 'let's move on' shit. ACCOUNTABILITY. Joinfortmill Dec 17 #14

I remember when Obama said PatSeg Dec 17 #18

THIS orangecrush Dec 17 #29

I also remember catchnrelease Dec 17 #41

And I rather understand in a way why they avoided PatSeg Dec 17 #42

Obama began his presidency making speeches about bipartisanship and clean coal. Intractable Dec 17 #52

He was a very effective politician, PatSeg Dec 17 #53

Ideally, Biden and Obama should have switched places as presidents. Intractable Dec 17 #59

Wow, that was my feeling as well PatSeg Dec 17 #60

many of us agreed at that time, for the sake of political expediency, but we damn sure didn't agree in 2021! ecstatic Dec 17 #57

Eight years of Bush was just so exhausting PatSeg Dec 17 #58

Aw ffs. I was wondering when Obama would be blamed . Solomon Dec 18 #63

The word "If" isn't usually... littlemissmartypants Dec 17 #19

"If" orangecrush Dec 17 #30

Sounds wishy-washy, imo. littlemissmartypants Dec 17 #49

I agree, there needs to be a reckoning, a comeuppance, but no retribution like Mierda47 is doing .... aggiesal Dec 17 #20

Commendable orangecrush Dec 17 #31

As long as it's not Retaliatory or Retribution. Go after them based solely on the LAW. n/t aggiesal Dec 17 #36

There is no law now orangecrush Dec 17 #39

We can't be like (R)'s, it will only lead to anarchy. ... aggiesal Dec 17 #54

Kick. N/T Upthevibe Dec 17 #22

Thanks orangecrush Dec 17 #32

Absolute truth, and we've seen it slightlv Dec 17 #23

Thank you, Orange Escape Dec 17 #24

Most welcome orangecrush Dec 17 #40

I want to see assets seized. Alice B. Dec 17 #25

The failure of the Obama administration to arrest and prosecute the Bundy rioters and the failure of the Biden flashman13 Dec 17 #26

We now have incontrovertible proof that there can be no bipartisanship with Republicans - that was all a pipe dream (or Martin68 Dec 17 #33

"Date Rape" BurnDoubt Dec 17 #38

Need to make changes to SCOTUS if you want anything to stick. Bev54 Dec 17 #34

Are Democrats running on that message? WhiskeyGrinder Dec 17 #35

We can Heal... BurnDoubt Dec 17 #37

We all need to demand that of our next president that's a Democrat oldmanlynn Dec 17 #43

This should have been started January 20, 2021 RetiredParatrooper Dec 17 #44

For once MaineBlueBear Dec 17 #46

Eradication sounds good to me. AverageOldGuy Dec 17 #50

I get so mad everytime I think about how trump was let go ecstatic Dec 17 #56

Exactly. Germany, Italy, Spain, Hungary, and Latin America all stopped short of doing just that peppertree Dec 17 #62