coconutbacon
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Post by coconutbacon on Nov 16, 2017 16:37:26 GMT -6
I’m sorry those things happened to you @rocksforludo and summerbabe. I think what’s so incredibly disheartening is that we’re finding out how pervasive this is. It’s not a matter of getting rid of a few bad apples— it’s changing the culture. It does feel like we’re at a tipping point though.
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Post by hawkeye2015 on Nov 16, 2017 16:39:21 GMT -6
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Post by Minerva on Nov 16, 2017 16:41:37 GMT -6
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Post by blurnette989 on Nov 16, 2017 16:43:40 GMT -6
This disgusts me even more because it's our taxpayer dollars paying for their cover-ups.
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Post by Minerva on Nov 16, 2017 16:46:03 GMT -6
God, this shit really needs to change.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2017 16:56:17 GMT -6
One of my FB friends is arguing Franken should resign and the person arguing with him is saying we should look the other way to keep his vote in the Senate. I just can't.
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Post by emilyinparis on Nov 16, 2017 17:08:06 GMT -6
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Post by starbuck on Nov 16, 2017 17:16:46 GMT -6
This disgusts me even more because it's our taxpayer dollars paying for their cover-ups. RIGHT?! Those fuckers need to pay OOP and we need to erase the anonymity of it all. Expose them.
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Post by Uncaripswife on Nov 16, 2017 17:58:37 GMT -6
Christ, how much health care would this buy? Food for hungry children? Homeless shelters? Job training? Preschool? Motherf×ckers.
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Post by pesto on Nov 16, 2017 18:45:46 GMT -6
I can relate as a fellow sun protection freak
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Post by pesto on Nov 16, 2017 18:56:23 GMT -6
I just read Franken's Facebook apology and it was a really good apology but for some reason it made me even more depressed about the whole thing.
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Post by enchanted on Nov 16, 2017 19:19:48 GMT -6
I just read Franken's Facebook apology and it was a really good apology but for some reason it made me even more depressed about the whole thing. Same.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2017 20:55:31 GMT -6
I'm feeling pretty fucking negative tonight.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2017 20:57:54 GMT -6
But I am pretty happy to see that John Katko is getting ripped a new asshole on his FB explanation of his yes vote.
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Post by enchanted on Nov 16, 2017 23:15:22 GMT -6
Senate tax bill made it through committee. Call your Senators.
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Post by crunch on Nov 17, 2017 5:36:14 GMT -6
Happy Friday guys. I don’t have much to add except I love seeing my rep (rob wittman) get roasted on fb after he brags about all of his dumbass votes in the house. I think out of all of the comments only one was in support of the tax bill and I’m pretty sure it is a bot account.
Also I love commenting because that little black political symbol comes up and no one can say “well you aren’t part of the district”.
God I can’t wait for 2018. Any Virginia ladies here safely in a blue rep district, VA1 (wittman) and VA10 (comstock) are really going to need you and your boots on the ground (and on cell phones) at mid terms.
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Post by crunch on Nov 17, 2017 7:10:13 GMT -6
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Post by cakewench on Nov 17, 2017 8:16:08 GMT -6
Say what?
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Post by cakewench on Nov 17, 2017 8:17:05 GMT -6
Happy Friday guys. I don’t have much to add except I love seeing my rep (rob wittman) get roasted on fb after he brags about all of his dumbass votes in the house. I think out of all of the comments only one was in support of the tax bill and I’m pretty sure it is a bot account. Also I love commenting because that little black political symbol comes up and no one can say “well you aren’t part of the district”. God I can’t wait for 2018. Any Virginia ladies here safely in a blue rep district, VA1 (wittman) and VA10 (comstock) are really going to need you and your boots on the ground (and on cell phones) at mid terms. I'm not in either district but I have friends in VA10 who are pretty all-in on getting Comstock out. God knows we'll do what we can to help.
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Post by pesto on Nov 17, 2017 8:22:25 GMT -6
High chance that this is inaccurate and we will be emotionally crushed come December.
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Post by pesto on Nov 17, 2017 8:26:36 GMT -6
Okay, hatch. If you're so angry about people saying your tax bill benefits the rich then maybe don't RAISE taxes on the middle class. Jesus.
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Post by sterling on Nov 17, 2017 8:27:29 GMT -6
Democrats don't hold themselves to higher standards. I don't believe that for a hot second. Even if I want to.
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Post by jkjacq on Nov 17, 2017 8:32:23 GMT -6
Democrats don't hold themselves to higher standards. I don't believe that for a hot second. Even if I want to. No, they are just as bad. I'm listening to this weeks Stay Tuned and hes interviewing Judd Apatow. And hes talking about hollywood but its totally the same for politicians. They are making the point we need to quit enabling these people. Lawyers, producers etc.
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Post by sterling on Nov 17, 2017 8:35:09 GMT -6
Democrats don't hold themselves to higher standards. I don't believe that for a hot second. Even if I want to. No, they are just as bad. I'm listening to this weeks Stay Tuned and hes interviewing Judd Apatow. And hes talking about hollywood but its totally the same for politicians. They are making the point we need to quit enabling these people. Lawyers, producers etc. Maybe we need a reverse handmaid's tale, where only women can vote and run for office. Yes, I know women aren't perfect. But I'd rather have a White House and congress full of women if I could.
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Post by pesto on Nov 17, 2017 8:35:31 GMT -6
More shitty news to add to the pile.
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Post by enchanted on Nov 17, 2017 9:19:29 GMT -6
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Post by athn64 on Nov 17, 2017 9:22:54 GMT -6
Democrats don't hold themselves to higher standards. I don't believe that for a hot second. Even if I want to. We need to though. If we don't, who will?
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Post by jkjacq on Nov 17, 2017 10:06:15 GMT -6
Democrats don't hold themselves to higher standards. I don't believe that for a hot second. Even if I want to. We need to though. If we don't, who will? The letter behind your name should not dictate the standard to which you should be held. KWIM? I wont excuse Frankens behavior any faster than I would Risch. MY problem is the moral superiority that some of the right seems to try and lord over the mere mortals. I dont always see that from the left, even though I'm sure its there. If you are going claim to be the party of family values then you should really value family. Thats a rallying cry from the right more than the left.
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Post by sterling on Nov 17, 2017 10:13:32 GMT -6
We need to though. If we don't, who will? The letter behind your name should not dictate the standard to which you should be held. KWIM? I wont excuse Frankens behavior any faster than I would Risch. MY problem is the moral superiority that some of the right seems to try and lord over the mere mortals. I dont always see that from the left, even though I'm sure its there. If you are going claim to be the party of family values then you should really value family. Thats a rallying cry from the right more than the left. I agree and disagree. I think there's absolutely the morality thing from the right, family values blah blah blah, then you're like this Ohio congressman who is caught cheating on your wife with a dude. But there's absolutely a counterpoint from the left too. Like the woke AF competition, highly educated therefore correct sentiment. Intellectual superiority maybe? I totally agree that this is an issue that should transcend political party and any double standards or whataboutisms shouldn't be accepted.
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Post by flojo on Nov 17, 2017 10:13:43 GMT -6
I just can't today with 45's tweets about Franken. I guess the bright side is that the tweets made me donate again to Doug Jones.
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