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Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect. There is nothing more or else to it, and there never has been, in any place or time. --Frank Wilhoit
They only care about money, its a common things in politics[just look up the net-worth of a bunch of them], but Sinema is probably the most blatant one i've seen in my life, and i'm not just talking about the US here. Why she would not just go for long game and instead just make sure she will be primaried, I don't know, maybe she just thinks she does not have the skills for the 'long game' like Manchin/Pelosi/McTurtle/any long-time R do?
Biden's support fading fast, as CNBC survey finds concerns on the economy, Covid and inflation
I don't know if you should do the; "the sky is falling" rant but with midterms that trend toward swinging to the opposition and Biden was the "not Trump" guy, this is not looking good. Idk how much I/we blame Biden or a Democrat controlled Congress on not passing shit. ATM I will say Manchin and Sinema holding any bold legislation hostage and watering anything down to it being just another bill is not helping. Yes, the bold part is killing the filibuster to really pass legislation.
The Dems still don't get it that the other party is not even going to compromise, yet they can't unite to pass legislation and will pay for it. Which brings me to my theory is they just want to be in power when people view its time for a change from the Republicans. The Dems play the passive, aggressive politics of let the Republicans screw up so badly that the American voter is forced to vote for us next election. Way we are going might not be too many elections or at least fair ones moving forward.
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Sinema advisers resign, calling her one of the 'principal obstacles to progress'Originally Posted by Five members of Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s Veterans Advisory Council
They specifically cited various Democratic priorities that could be passed in the social spending bill, including curtailing rising drug prices, boosting employment and expanding health care. They also cite Democratic efforts to pass voting reforms in the face of GOP voter restrictions enacted in several states — an effort that has hit a brick wall in the Senate due to the filibuster.
Already, groups are forming in Arizona to recruit a primary challenger for when she’s up for reelection in 2024, with progressives eyeing Rep. Ruben Gallego to run against her in a state that has become an increasingly competitive battleground since Sinema’s election in 2018.
This.
Even if Sinema and Manchin decided to jump ship, it ultimately wouldn't change the political calculus very much. Neither are electable without Democratic Party support and it's not like we don't already rely on independents for a Senate majority. If anything, Manchin leaking that nonsense about how he's considering leaving the Party (leak and deny, no less) is a sign that the pressure is getting to him.
Personally, I side with the Progressive Caucus on this. Either both bills pass, or neither do; we should not be handing Manchin and Sinema any sort of win or even a dime in earmarks unless they capitulate.
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Let's go Brandon
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- "I got hairy legs that turn blonde in the sun. The kids used to come up and reach in the pool & rub my leg down so it was straight & watch the hair come back up again. So I learned about roaches, I learned about kids jumping on my lap, and I love kids jumping on my lap...” - Pedo Joe
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