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insert_something_creative's avatar

If the deal falls apart, Democrats need to hit Republicans HARD that they care more about their god king than solving the issue they spend 24/7 screaming about. Show the country that they couldn't give less than a fuck about governing and solving problems (there also are many, many previous examples to point to).

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DemoCat's avatar

The pressure on Congress is too high not to act. This is what Republicans claim is the biggest crisis here at home. They won’t be able to block this without paying for it dearly come November. The fact that they would choose a “win” by trying to prolong the crisis, while wishing for a recession and market collapse is all you need to know about their party.

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DemoCat's avatar

Achieve landmark bipartisan immigration reform?

Or appease a panicked, disgraced thug facing a mountain of criminal charges? (Answer: This one is a gimme, or should be).

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DemoCat's avatar

A border policy that includes more funds, more resources for amnesty due process and a humane method of dealing with the overwhelming situation is a win for America and hopefully immigrants. The GOP can add “blocking boarder relief” to “blocking access to healthcare and meddling with women’s bodily autonomy” if they sabotage this. Biden and his people are smart, and they will do what’s necessary or hold the gop accountable at the ballot box if they get cute. Biden signing a landmark immigration reform bill could be the last boost necessary to achieve a landslide victory.

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Monica Mullins's avatar

For once I agree with McConnell. And the maganuts need to be voted out and put in there place

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fuflans's avatar

re: ukraine

call fucking congress. again and again and again.

202) 224-3121

god i hate these assholes and also fuck you putin. and trump.

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AboveTheGrayFog's avatar

It wouldn't be the first time Republicans made "Perfect" (for them that is) the enemy of the Good and have come away shorn. Here's hoping to them continuing that tradition.

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Hans Cox's avatar

Lol, yes, “droogs”! Love it. I viddy.

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tegrat's avatar

With Ukraine they have moved on from destabilizing our democracy to destabilizing those of other countries. Taiwan and South Korea are next.

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marcus816's avatar

“He doesn’t care if people suffer so long as it personally benefits him.”

He enjoys it if people suffer for him or because of him, otherwise he DGAF.

Minor edit.

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Wokey McWokeface's avatar

The way this legislation was worded I was looking forward to all the "Florida man" stories being updated with, "Suspect has recently declared his candidacy for President."

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/23/desantis-florida-veto-trump-legal-bill

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clairence's avatar

I realize it's a generalized statement any more, but how would Biden "finally get religion" wrt immigration? Is keeping people out a religious thing?

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gene108's avatar

For Republicans it’s an article of faith we must curtail all immigration, especially asylum seekers and that goes double for asylum seekers entering via the southern land border.

Though this doesn’t get mentioned, seeking asylum is a legal form of immigration.

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Skunk Formerly Known As Stoner's avatar

Stephen - you keep saying “almost half the country still supports the sociopath”. That is not true. Maybe 1/3 do. Another 20-30% are completely tuned out. Please stop conflating silence with support.

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tehbaddr's avatar

POOP! Rethuglican BUTT HURT POOP! Diaper Rash!

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Rags's avatar

"No aid for Europe until Roosevelt repeals the New Deal!!"

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goCatgo's avatar

And no more candy with tiny American flags to the children in Berlin.

They just wave them at Soviet machine gun posts.

Kinders ! Yah! Vot u gonna do?

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orangecat's avatar

So Democrats need to make concessions on border policy in order for Rs to make concessions on allowing Putin to take over the world? Each side giving up something they want?

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