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In reply to the discussion: We Just Giving Up? [View all]

QueerDuck

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39. Great flick. I only saw it ONE time... in an actual theater.
Mon Nov 10, 2025, 05:06 PM
Nov 2025

Never on HBO, never on VHS, never on DVD. Belushi was a comic genius.

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We Just Giving Up? [View all] angrychair Nov 2025 OP
I see the midterm mailers already leftstreet Nov 2025 #1
I see the midterm mailers already ... usonian Nov 2025 #11
DACO Seinan Sensei Nov 2025 #46
IMO there is no way to spin this to avoid a conclusion of major strategic failure. RockRaven Nov 2025 #2
One could argue that when the bill comes due and millions see the result, Dems are in a good position AZJonnie Nov 2025 #21
I think the 3rd option SHOULD BE the democratic message: Volaris Nov 2025 #36
Your idea falls generally under my 2nd option :) AZJonnie Nov 2025 #40
major strategic failure? Pffft. This was sabotage. A knife in the back. LuvLoogie Nov 2025 #38
I want to know why these 10 Democratic cowards were not outed before this capitulation. Bozvotros Nov 2025 #50
I would hope not Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2025 #3
I cannot angrychair Nov 2025 #9
He has done it twice now (not to mention ACB's nomination) usonian Nov 2025 #14
I'm right there with you. MarineCombatEngineer Nov 2025 #15
Agreed people Nov 2025 #17
The only reason the Senate exists USS_Dauntless Nov 2025 #49
Kick orangecrush Nov 2025 #4
No. But let's not kid ourselves.... Happy Hoosier Nov 2025 #5
More than that Cirsium Nov 2025 #10
Spot on Cirsium Marie Marie Nov 2025 #32
Totally agree. Happy Hoosier Nov 2025 #72
The worst thing Cirsium Nov 2025 #73
This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Nov 2025 #57
Just warming up. H2O Man Nov 2025 #6
7 Dems. 1 Ind. niyad Nov 2025 #7
Ridiculous. Stop it. QueerDuck Nov 2025 #8
You stop it Cirsium Nov 2025 #12
Oh good grief. I'm doing no such thing. I know that it can be difficult to face reality... QueerDuck Nov 2025 #22
No one said you are the enemy Cirsium Nov 2025 #54
No. I'm attacking nobody. I'm the messenger telling the truth that is hard to accept. QueerDuck Nov 2025 #61
You are not a victim Cirsium Nov 2025 #67
Again... I forgive you. QueerDuck Nov 2025 #68
Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2025 #13
Are you ignoring my point angrychair Nov 2025 #16
The shutdown was a stupid idea to start with edisdead Nov 2025 #19
That will not be the story - watch and see. lark Nov 2025 #27
It's clear to me that the expectations were unrealistic to begin with. Therefore... QueerDuck Nov 2025 #20
I didn't create that expectation angrychair Nov 2025 #24
I never said you did. It's all politics. They were also hoping for a better outcome... QueerDuck Nov 2025 #25
I'm not rewarding them angrychair Nov 2025 #29
They made no promises, they had goals, but this time it failed. Yet you expected victory. These are your expectations... QueerDuck Nov 2025 #30
Food VS Healthcare EarthAbides Nov 2025 #34
Now vs later. We are not "in charge" and this was a battle we were always going to lose. Always! QueerDuck Nov 2025 #37
This message was self-deleted by its author QueerDuck Nov 2025 #44
The ACA is mortally wounded, this *was* the fight to save it, and our champions folded like cheap suits 0rganism Nov 2025 #41
Again... we were NEVER going to win this fight. Never. QueerDuck Nov 2025 #43
We'll never have more leverage to continue the ACA funding than we *had* on Saturday 0rganism Nov 2025 #51
No we didn't. It was an illusion. A fantasy. QueerDuck Nov 2025 #52
We'll never know now, will we? 0rganism Nov 2025 #55
No... "most Democrats" are not indulging in this type of self-destructive behavior... QueerDuck Nov 2025 #60
OK, we'll see more of what the polls say RSN, but from what I'm seeing so far it's not looking good for Schumer's 8 0rganism Nov 2025 #63
DU is a microcosm and does not represent... QueerDuck Nov 2025 #69
This message was self-deleted by its author 0rganism Nov 2025 #70
Ah, so DU "does not represent the greater world that understands political realities", very nice. 0rganism Nov 2025 #71
If democrats win back one or both SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #53
IF. Used to be a "when", now, thanks to the senate's stupidity, it's definitely an "if". 0rganism Nov 2025 #58
It's always an if SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #64
Did we give up when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!?! Fiendish Thingy Nov 2025 #18
Great flick. I only saw it ONE time... in an actual theater. QueerDuck Nov 2025 #39
"The Senate Democrats literally shut down the government..." Patton French Nov 2025 #23
Yeah, Moses just said he would not bring the ACA vote to the House floor. lark Nov 2025 #26
And it will then be 100% the GOP's fault. That's a win. beaglelover Nov 2025 #31
Then what? BannonsLiver Nov 2025 #59
There wouldn't have been a vote in the House Red Mountain Nov 2025 #35
K&R spanone Nov 2025 #28
I haven't but I have given up on our senators to have a spine nt Javaman Nov 2025 #33
I can say it any other way other than berksdem Nov 2025 #42
Not all senate democrats SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #45
Oh look! A reasonable voice. Thank you. But... sadly, you'll be drowned out by a chorus of irrational hatred. QueerDuck Nov 2025 #47
The Impotent Eight taught the Republicans a lesson....... Escape Nov 2025 #48
This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Nov 2025 #56
No. We are not giving up. yellow dahlia Nov 2025 #62
Good comments angrychair Nov 2025 #65
Ezra is a great communicator. Eloquent writing and cogent summary. yellow dahlia Nov 2025 #66
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