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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI think it would be wise NOT to brag about this victory. We barely dodged the bullet
tonight, and rubbing the republican's nose in their defeat, would not help the situation.
We have to fight with all we have, but do it smart.
Go to the people
NRaleighLiberal
(60,018 posts)still_one
(92,358 posts)skinny bill, and use it to full advantage in 2018
onecaliberal
(32,884 posts)EarlG
(21,960 posts)I don't believe we have anything to lose by pointing out this epic display of complete and utter incompetence on the part of GOP leadership.
still_one
(92,358 posts)up, I just think if we start making fun of McConnell because he couldn't get his act together, that could be a possibly unite them the next time.
We got very lucky tonight
cynatnite
(31,011 posts)They'll try to repeal it again. I'd bet the house on it.
coti
(4,612 posts)still_one
(92,358 posts)BannonsLiver
(16,435 posts)Joy has been in short supply lately.
DemocratSinceBirth
(99,711 posts)still_one
(92,358 posts)I am just concerned that if we start tweeting taunts at McConnell and the republicans that they are a bunch of losers, that might just be a motivating force to unite them. We got very lucky tonight
Alice11111
(5,730 posts)Of the election & the divisiveness was all about.
You lost, Trump!!! Obama beat you!!!
You, Orange Racist Pig are the Loser!!!
The people & Obama are the Winners!
greyl
(22,990 posts)still_one
(92,358 posts)isn't going away. As far as 2018 is concerned, absolutely we should be exploiting this for all there is, but making fun of them, or bragging about what happened may only serve to unite them the next time, and there will be a next time, as long as they have a majority in the Senate.
greyl
(22,990 posts)some of the speculation encourages inaction or a "keep it in the bank" attitude toward political capital.
Polital capital only has an effect when it's spent. Kick 'em when they're down, if "they" are elected or appointed Republicans. (Or talentless media parasites like Lord, Hannity, Coulter, Limbaugh, O'Reilly, Miller, Lewandowski, Conway, Spicer, et al.)
still_one
(92,358 posts)deserve every bit of scorn we can muster
demtenjeep
(31,997 posts)you know trump would be having a kegger
This is what I mean by "taking the high road" gets us no where
Fuck them. Decency won tonight
greyl
(22,990 posts)eleny
(46,166 posts)...if the we're on any slim winning side. so let's enjoy this sweet moment for all those who won't lose their health care
still_one
(92,358 posts)form is naive I think. I also am not saying we shouldn't celebrate or continue to fight, but if we start tweeting name calling to McConnell, and making fun how he couldn't punch his way through a wet paper bag, those taunts could be a motivating factor to the republican to unite the next time, and as long as the republicans have the majority, there will be a next time.
1 vote saved us
Doreen
(11,686 posts)how long will it be before they come up with another one? One day? Two days? Five days?
still_one
(92,358 posts)that just might be the motivating factor to unite them so we won't defeat it by one vote.
karynnj
(59,504 posts)And yes ... you can never be comfortable that the Republicans won't be back.
still_one
(92,358 posts)has the potential to unite them the next time, and we all know there will be a next time as long as they have the majority
Worktodo
(288 posts)still_one
(92,358 posts)BannonsLiver
(16,435 posts)still_one
(92,358 posts)said they were going to leave the ACA alone for now, that would definitely be a victory, but I don't see that happening
oasis
(49,398 posts)It's party time in this neck of the woods.
still_one
(92,358 posts)we have another day to fight, but it isn't over
bagelsforbreakfast
(1,427 posts)Those Republicans who could see the greater good for the American People. We should thank them. They're going to get sh*t from the money crowd.
still_one
(92,358 posts)would retaliate against Alaska if she voted no
I am not sure if the WH threatening retaliation against a state is legal
MFM008
(19,818 posts)Reflection. Prayers. .animal sacrifice , dancing naked whatever works.
The GOP did this to themselves by falling behind maggot.
Period.