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Post by sassafras83 on Sept 18, 2020 19:24:42 GMT -6
Romney and Murkowski were today. I haven’t seen anything from anyone else but fucking Mitch “we will vote” McConnell. Before she died though No, this was after. Both Murkowski and Romney were after. Unless I am in a crazy time black hole which is always possible because 2020.
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Post by ladybrienne on Sept 18, 2020 19:25:04 GMT -6
Basically, we need 4 Republicans to side with Democrats and hold off on confirming a new justice. We are not going to get 4 Republicans. I just don't see it. I have zero faith. The only way out is to vote for Joe Biden. So far I've heard that Romney, Murkowski, and Collins have said they won't vote but 1. I haven't verified any of that and 2. I don't trust any of them. Murkowski and Romney have made strong comments that they will not vote. Romney's statement was more convincing than Murkowski's....Collins, I have not heard anything from yet and I have zero faith in her. As for a possible 4th.....I can't even think of a moderate Senate Republican that might flip. I got nothing.
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Post by sassafras83 on Sept 18, 2020 19:25:45 GMT -6
So far I've heard that Romney, Murkowski, and Collins have said they won't vote but 1. I haven't verified any of that and 2. I don't trust any of them. Murkowski and Romney have made strong comments that they will not vote. Romney's statement was more convincing than Murkowski's....Collins, I have not heard anything from yet and I have zero faith in her. As for a possible 4th.....I can't even think of a moderate Senate Republican that might flip. I got nothing. Collins is an asshole that loves the spotlight when she is “trying to decide”. She always goes with Mitch.
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Post by sassafras83 on Sept 18, 2020 19:26:49 GMT -6
Rachel Maddow is getting emotional and it is making me cry again.
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Post by ladybrienne on Sept 18, 2020 19:27:11 GMT -6
But also deep breaths. One day at a time. I was on the phone with my husband because I was kind of freaking out. it’s hard not to right now. He’s really good at calming me the Fuck down. Mostly he said to keep focusing on BLM stuff we’ve been donating and been involved with. The orgs providing advocacy and translation services at detention centers. It’s quiet work but it makes a difference and helps us focus. This stuff feels dire but we can still offer support. We can still vote. We can still do things. We just wipe them tears and start doing our thing. I have monthly donations already set up and tonight I am just crying and rage donating on top of it, is that a thing?
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Post by thatgolfb on Sept 18, 2020 19:27:49 GMT -6
My dad seems to think the Democrats will find a way to stall. I wish I had his optimism. I'm all out of optimism Same.
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Post by sassafras83 on Sept 18, 2020 19:27:56 GMT -6
But also deep breaths. One day at a time. I was on the phone with my husband because I was kind of freaking out. it’s hard not to right now. He’s really good at calming me the Fuck down. Mostly he said to keep focusing on BLM stuff we’ve been donating and been involved with. The orgs providing advocacy and translation services at detention centers. It’s quiet work but it makes a difference and helps us focus. This stuff feels dire but we can still offer support. We can still vote. We can still do things. We just wipe them tears and start doing our thing. I have monthly donations already set up and tonight I am just crying and rage donating on top of it, is that a thing? Can confirm. It is a thing.
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Post by rvasc on Sept 18, 2020 19:28:53 GMT -6
So far I've heard that Romney, Murkowski, and Collins have said they won't vote but 1. I haven't verified any of that and 2. I don't trust any of them. Murkowski and Romney have made strong comments that they will not vote. Romney's statement was more convincing than Murkowski's....Collins, I have not heard anything from yet and I have zero faith in her. As for a possible 4th.....I can't even think of a moderate Senate Republican that might flip. I got nothing. Grassley has said before he wouldn’t vote before an election, but I don’t believe it.
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Post by miawallace on Sept 18, 2020 19:29:34 GMT -6
But also deep breaths. One day at a time. I was on the phone with my husband because I was kind of freaking out. it’s hard not to right now. He’s really good at calming me the Fuck down. Mostly he said to keep focusing on BLM stuff we’ve been donating and been involved with. The orgs providing advocacy and translation services at detention centers. It’s quiet work but it makes a difference and helps us focus. This stuff feels dire but we can still offer support. We can still vote. We can still do things. We just wipe them tears and start doing our thing. I have monthly donations already set up and tonight I am just crying and rage donating on top of it, is that a thing? I have monthly stuff set up too. But sometimes I’ll send a bit more if I can. Like regardless of who gets appointed and who becomes presidents. This is ongoing work and need to focus on that. It’s hard though. Despair is contagious.
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Post by cribs on Sept 18, 2020 19:30:49 GMT -6
No, this was after. Both Murkowski and Romney were after. Unless I am in a crazy time black hole which is always possible because 2020. Murkowski did this morning as a hypothetical question/answer. If it's updated that's great. I think I just saw mitt is from tonight!
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Post by fosterlove on Sept 18, 2020 19:32:25 GMT -6
Rachel Maddow is getting emotional and it is making me cry again. Me too, between her voice and the Grand Clerk has onesies, I’m a mess
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Post by LoisLoan on Sept 18, 2020 19:32:54 GMT -6
If any of you have time to spare, consider volunteering for Amy McGrath's campaign. I've been text banking because that's all I currently have time for but they are constantly asking me to phone bank. amymcgrath.com/get-involved/
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Post by beatch on Sept 18, 2020 19:49:07 GMT -6
I'm seriously talking with my brother about going to DC if this gets to the floor and protesting to prevent a vote.
FUUUUUUUUCK.
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Post by fosterlove on Sept 18, 2020 19:54:51 GMT -6
RGB wanted to retire after Clinton was elected so she could have her replacement chosen by a woman president. 💔
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Post by fosterlove on Sept 18, 2020 19:55:42 GMT -6
Fuckin white women ruined it.
Not pointing fingers. But fuck.
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Post by sassafras83 on Sept 18, 2020 19:56:21 GMT -6
Fuckin white women ruined it. Not pointing fingers. But fuck. It’s ok to point fingers. They deserve to be pointed.
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Post by PandaWatch on Sept 18, 2020 19:58:42 GMT -6
Basically, we need 4 Republicans to side with Democrats and hold off on confirming a new justice. We are not going to get 4 Republicans. I just don't see it. I have zero faith. The only way out is to vote for Joe Biden. So far I've heard that Romney, Murkowski, and Collins have said they won't vote but 1. I haven't verified any of that and 2. I don't trust any of them. Never trust Susan Collins.
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Post by rosalind on Sept 18, 2020 19:59:52 GMT -6
Fuck. Fuck fuck fuck. Fuck.
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Post by willow on Sept 18, 2020 20:02:01 GMT -6
My babies don’t give a shit about me wanting to lay in bed all of tomorrow morning so I need sleep. But I have no idea how to fall asleep. I’m spiraling. I am in a privileged position but I worry so much about all the possible horrible things to come for those who aren’t.
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Post by sassafras83 on Sept 18, 2020 20:04:43 GMT -6
Supreme Court right now
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Post by richard on Sept 18, 2020 20:05:38 GMT -6
That was before she passed away Romney and Murkowski were today. I haven’t seen anything from anyone else but fucking Mitch “we will vote” McConnell. Murkowski was today but before the news broke.
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Post by Eagles on Sept 18, 2020 20:06:13 GMT -6
Fuckin white women ruined it. Not pointing fingers. But fuck. Point them. They're deserved.
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Post by rosalind on Sept 18, 2020 20:06:16 GMT -6
Why did I have children? The world is terrible. No one woman should have to carry so much desperation in her life or her death.
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Post by fosterlove on Sept 18, 2020 20:08:32 GMT -6
Why did I have children? The world is terrible. No one woman should have to carry so much desperation in her life or her death. I cannot imagine waking each day with the weight of the nation on your shoulders.
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Post by richard on Sept 18, 2020 20:09:36 GMT -6
McConnell will let some of them vote to protect themselves if he has the votes. I would guess it’ll be Romney and Collins, maybe Murkowski.
Grassley is like 88 and not up for election for 2 years if he even runs again. It’ll cost him nothing to go back on what he said.
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Post by rosalind on Sept 18, 2020 20:12:03 GMT -6
Grassley is an opportunistic, disgusting, morally bankrupt slug.
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Post by sassafras83 on Sept 18, 2020 20:14:52 GMT -6
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Post by Pistol on Sept 18, 2020 20:16:37 GMT -6
I'm terrified they're going to force one through. I am so scared of this. Couldn’t vote on Merrick Garland but you know fucking Mitch McConnell won’t give a shit about that “precedent” now. But it’s really only a little over a month. That is fast by even Trump asshole standards, right? RIGHT?!? The article I read said it takes on average 70 days to fill a vacancy from nomination to confirmation. The last time it was quicker than that was RBG's nomination.
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