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BigmanPigman

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September 13, 2017

Another attempt to repeal the ACA will be made today.

They have two weeks left on the calendar and they are going to push the Graham Cassidy Bill through. They have already been buying votes from senators who are unsure. They only need three votes and they expect McCain, Collins, Heller and a few others will support it. Call your rep (202)224-3121 today! Last night Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) had a conference call with The Courage Coalition and we were told that she expects the GOP to announce this today. Is this BS ever going to end?!

September 13, 2017

ACA repeal effort announced TOMORROW! This is their final chance

and McCain cannot be counted on! The Graham Cassidy bill will be announced tomorrow and it is the GOP attempt to repeal the ACA before the calendar expires in 2 weeks!
I just was on a conference call with CA congresswoman Barbara Lee and the "Courage Campaign". The GOP is NOT going quietly into the night. They are currently trying to use the bill to buy votes from McCain and a few others. Heller can not be counted on either. Please call Congress tomorrow (202)224-3121 and tell your rep "NO!".

September 12, 2017

Where were you on 9/11?

What were you doing and what do you remember the most? How has it effected you?

I feel like we were attacked then by the Middle East and now I feel like we were attacked by the Russians. I feel like we are STILL being attacked by the Russians as much as any other terrorist organization and frustrated that our government (45 and the GOP) is allowing it to continue.

September 11, 2017

Does anyone on DU know of evidence of dirty Russian money going to McConnell, Ryan

or other key GOP figures? Or is this a mere general assumption?

September 11, 2017

I have tears in my eyes while I am looking at my "I Love NY" sticker from 1980.

I don't live in NYC anymore but since Sept., 11, 2001 it has been displayed on my desk. I honor the real heroes from that day everyday. I can and never will forget.


I am also angry with 45 for banning Muslims from so many "dangerous/terrorist" countries but NOT Saudi Arabia where most of the hijackers were from. He visited that country and fondled a glowing orb while kissing their asses before heading to Europe and alienating and insulting our true allies and killing our climate agreement.

September 11, 2017

I was channel surfing and saw that guy Joel Osteen for the 1st time ever...

Ha ha ha. This is hysterical! I needed a good laugh after watching Osama Bin Laden for 1/2 an hour. He has more people in his audience than a Led Zeppelin show from 1975 and reminds me of Martin Short sort of. Does he charge people money to hear and see this crap? If I weren't already an Atheist I think this would do the trick.

September 10, 2017

Can women be misogynists?

I was discussing the election with a friend and he began telling me why he thought Hillary lost (she ran a flawed campaign). I told him, "No, it was Comey, Russia, and misogyny" in that order and of course the other factors like media coverage, social media, etc. He tried to tell me that the large number of women who voted for 45 means that I should cross "misogyny" off my list. I tried to explain that women misogynists exist in all areas and levels of our society. Is there such a thing and does it have a name?

September 9, 2017

Former Dem senator Max Baucus, architect of the ACA, is now supporting

sIngle payer and feels that the rest of the Dem party will support it soon too. With the efforts of Sanders, Warren and Harris this will be something that the Democratic Party will soon have as an emerging consensus. He said that it will be to Democrats as tax cuts for the rich is to Republicans.

September 8, 2017

I have had enough...Hillary WON the popular vote! COMEY

is the reason why we are in this predicament. NEVER forget this! She did nothing wrong. Period.

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About BigmanPigman

I am 57, retired teacher and illustrator, life-long dem., activist, union member. Also I do not use social media and I'm technologically retarded. I love dogs, rock music and swearing (a lot). My 17 year old "puppy" died on June 2, 2020. She grew up listening to Animals (Pink Floyd). She has kept me sane through the tRump years, not easy, and has given me endless love, companionship, kisses and tail wags.
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