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Gore1FL

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13. It's the opposition's job to produce and present alternatives, not stomp their feet and yell "NO!"

Reply to Tomconroy (Reply #6)

Mon Nov 29, 2021, 02:07 PM

Nov 2021

There is also the part about abiding by the Senate traditions that have kept it operating for over 200 years.

McConnell is not the norm; he isn't doing his job.

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So you're thinking of Investing in Weed [View all] Tomconroy Nov 2021 OP

Why would anybody follow this RW crook's advice? live love laugh Nov 2021 #1

He's highly entertaining and you want entertainment Tomconroy Nov 2021 #2

Republicans are anything but entertaining. nt live love laugh Nov 2021 #3

Oh come on. Mitch Mcconnell? That guy's Tomconroy Nov 2021 #4

You're a fan then? live love laugh Nov 2021 #5

He knows the opposition's job is to oppose. Don't know why people Tomconroy Nov 2021 #6

And you support his opposition? live love laugh Nov 2021 #7

What I actually support is a giant VAT that would increase everyone's taxes Tomconroy Nov 2021 #8

Cramer to McConnell to Soc Sec ... all over the place live love laugh Nov 2021 #9

Well, I enjoy going to the horse races at Saratoga. Have you Tomconroy Nov 2021 #10

Telling. live love laugh Nov 2021 #11

Pleasant chatting with you. Let's do it again! Tomconroy Nov 2021 #12

It's the opposition's job to produce and present alternatives, not stomp their feet and yell "NO!" Gore1FL Nov 2021 #13

Do you know that to me not so long ago an important part of Tomconroy Nov 2021 #14

I am not sure your point. Gore1FL Nov 2021 #15

No these were second half of the 20th century Democrats. I Tomconroy Nov 2021 #16

You are referencing "Democrats" like Strom Thurmond. Gore1FL Nov 2021 #17

I wish you well. Tomconroy Nov 2021 #18

I appreciate that and accept your apparent concession. nt Gore1FL Nov 2021 #19