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We had some dingus leave alt-right flyers in mailboxes minutes away from where I live a few months ago. (Richmond, BC)

And the result? Mass demonstrations telling them to "fuck off". Multicultural mass demonstrations. In the middle of New Chinatown.

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They are planning on tax cuts and raises..which they won't get much benefit from unless they are rich

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But rich people are entitled to their profits.

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These things (and worse) may happen, yet it will somehow still be the Dem's fault. Because Trump & co tell them so.

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Not every American. Just the ones who don't travel in their social circle.

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I saw a bumper sticker today: Vote Democratic. We're Not Perfect, But They're Nuts.

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I've been going with the economic argument. They are going to seriously fuck up one-sixth of the national economy. The CBO says Trumpcare will be directly responsible for up to 926,000 lost jobs by 2026.

What do you think the odds are yours won't be one of those jobs?

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Wait. I thought baking soda cured cancer.

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I find it interesting how quiet the insurance companies are about this, looking at losing 22-23 million customers, 15 million all at once.

I wonder what they're saying to Republican senators behind closed doors?

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Yeah, Mitch. Cut a deal with Chuck Schumer, then send that shit back to the House and let the Freedom Caucus get a gander at it.

The crowd goes wild! Popcorn futures skyrocket!

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Manbun Ken can go suck a big one. I want to know what Rachel Maddow Ken thinks.

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Of course they did. When it comes to talking points, Republicans have the discipline of a hive mind.

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I can't imagine attending such a thing in any other state.

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He's got two hands, doesn't he? He's got bootstraps. I think he needs to start pulling up.

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Of course, word is the Kochs are pretty pissed with the Republicans and their inability to get anything done while controlling all three branches of government. They may need that tax cut to soothe Daddy's impatient anger.

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When I left a message for Rob Portman, I couldn't remember their name for the bill and said that and just referred to it as Trumpcare. I figure he knew what I meant.

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