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LymphocyteLover

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6. Not really. They use the filibuster a lot and block judges through holds but Dems do that when

Reply to Skittles (Reply #5)

Sun Jun 8, 2025, 07:53 AM

Jun 8

they are in the minority. What Republicans do have is a massive propaganda apparatus that pushes their message constantly and makes them seem more powerful than they are.

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Democratic party leaders just met for the first time in months. When will they take real action? [View all] PatrickforB Jun 5 OP

a barrage of sternly worded letters will be sent...soon. Meanwhile good wishes for your health n msongs Jun 5 #1

and yet there are DUers who think the status quo is A-OK Skittles Jun 5 #2

Yes! Sitting around doing NOTHING is not acceptable. lees1975 Jun 10 #10

we all know what would happen if WE defied court orders Skittles Jun 10 #11

You sound like I feel... slightlv Jun 5 #3

I feel your pain but there is essentially nothing major Dems can do now without power LymphocyteLover Jun 5 #4

seems like repukes are able to do a LOT MORE when they are not in power Skittles Jun 8 #5

Not really. They use the filibuster a lot and block judges through holds but Dems do that when LymphocyteLover Jun 8 #6

repukes blocked a Supreme Court pick while Obama was president Skittles Jun 8 #7

because they held the Senate LymphocyteLover Jun 8 #8

I thought Democrats should have raised holy hell about it Skittles Jun 8 #9