Kamala Harris Backtracking On Previous Progressive Positions
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Why so many tweets?
This is quite a game, politics. There are no permanent enemies, and no permanent friends, only permanent interests.
-William Clay
-William Clay
So what are her permanent interests?
There is a difference between what you believe and what is attainable.
Obama believed in Single-Payer, Medicare for All, and settled on ACA.
Significant changes are better than no changes at all.
It takes the House and the Senate to pass the shit you are talking about her backtracking on .
So would you rather she stomp her feet and grit her teeth and don't budge so nothing gets through ?
ACA isn't perfect but it made big important changes.
Unless you give politicians control of the house and a super majority in the senate you can stop complaining about compromise.
Obama believed in Single-Payer, Medicare for All, and settled on ACA.
Significant changes are better than no changes at all.
It takes the House and the Senate to pass the shit you are talking about her backtracking on .
So would you rather she stomp her feet and grit her teeth and don't budge so nothing gets through ?
ACA isn't perfect but it made big important changes.
Unless you give politicians control of the house and a super majority in the senate you can stop complaining about compromise.
you'd have to ask her.
How big was the Senate majority under Trump when he confirmed a third of the current Supreme Court?
you'd have to ask her.
Maybe one day she’ll do an interview and someone will ask.
DEI is a permament interest
The level playing field is a permanent interest
Judicial reform is a permanent interest
Quality education and Quality Healthcare are permanent interest
Equal Opprtunity is a permement interest
only need a simple majority to confirm judges
Why? Since when?
Harry Reid could have changed the filibuster rules as well as the majority rules
But he was scared that when the republicans took control they would abuse it
I always thought super majority is bad math but they like it cause it gives the minority party some power
But he was scared that when the republicans took control they would abuse it
I always thought super majority is bad math but they like it cause it gives the minority party some power
I am not going to teach you how the government works.
And until you learn it , you shouldn't be posting troll shit
If you’re a journalist, you should reach out to the Vice President’s office and arrange an interview.
Google the Socratic method. I’m the one teaching you.
Here are the answers, since you failed the assignment.
Republicans using power:
Fact check: Republicans, not Democrats, eliminated the Senate filibuster on Supreme Court nominees
Democrats led by Sen. Harry Reid ended the filibuster for non-SCOTUS nominees, but the GOP under Sen. Mitch McConnell eliminated it for SCOTUS picks.
www.usatoday.com
Democrats making excuses:
Will Democrats let the Senate parliamentarian stand in the way of immigration reform?
The unelected official has once again advised against the inclusion of immigration provisions in the spending bill.
www.motherjones.com
Biden ‘disappointed’ in Senate parliamentarian ruling but ‘respects’ decision
The White House said Thursday that President Biden is “disappointed” that the Senate parliamentarian ruled a minimum wage increase could not be included in a coronavirus relief bill but said the pr…
thehill.com
this... I couldn't have said it better myself.
Necessary educational material for the class.
NO you are not you are moving goalposts you asked about a simple majorityGoogle the Socratic method. I’m the one teaching you.
Here are the answers, since you failed the assignment.
Republicans using power:
Fact check: Republicans, not Democrats, eliminated the Senate filibuster on Supreme Court nominees
Democrats led by Sen. Harry Reid ended the filibuster for non-SCOTUS nominees, but the GOP under Sen. Mitch McConnell eliminated it for SCOTUS picks.www.usatoday.com
Democrats making excuses:
Will Democrats let the Senate parliamentarian stand in the way of immigration reform?
The unelected official has once again advised against the inclusion of immigration provisions in the spending bill.
Biden ‘disappointed’ in Senate parliamentarian ruling but ‘respects’ decision
The White House said Thursday that President Biden is “disappointed” that the Senate parliamentarian ruled a minimum wage increase could not be included in a coronavirus relief bill but said the pr…thehill.com
Votes needed to pass nominations and legislation is different.
Votes need is a simple majority for nominations
Today, filibusters remain a part of Senate practice, although only on legislation. The Senate adopted new precedents in the 2010s to allow a simple majority to end debate on nominations.
Both are legislative rules and Reid could have gotten rid of the simple majority but he didn't
He could have also required the filibuster to be a talking filibuster and he didn't
Getting rid of the filibuster has been a major progressive priority for the entire decade. I’m not moving goalposts, this is well-established.
You said “Unless you give politicians control of the house and a super majority in the senate you can stop complaining about compromise” like it was a rule handed down from God.
Congress is important. But “compromise” that means no legislation can get done without Republicans even when Democrats have a majority is not something that has to be accepted.
it all comes down to, what other option do you have other than not voting for Trump? not voting?Oh, well Trump did it so it’s okay.
Even Obama wasn't without his flaws,.....but i still voted for him. just sayin.....
Democrats are very weak and dumb, the fact that Josh Shapiro is a front runner as VP speaks to how lost and retarded they are.
Having said that, what the fuck else are we supposed to vote for out here? Republicans are basically on some Ridley Scott Alien type shit… yes Dems suck but wtf are these other niggas on??!
We live in a dystopian nightmare.
Having said that, what the fuck else are we supposed to vote for out here? Republicans are basically on some Ridley Scott Alien type shit… yes Dems suck but wtf are these other niggas on??!
We live in a dystopian nightmare.
Democrats are very weak and dumb, the fact that Josh Shapiro is a front runner as VP speaks to how lost and retarded they are.
Having said that, what the fuck else are we supposed to vote for out here? Republicans are basically on some Ridley Scott Alien type shit… yes Dems suck but wtf are these other niggas on??!
We live in a dystopian nightmare.
Of course we have to vote for Harris but she can also be pressured every step of the way.
And Obama is the perfect example of a politician who the people failed to pressure.
The “Make Me Do It” Myth - Dissent Magazine
Politicians fear the disruptive power of a mobilized base, even when it helps them succeed.
In early 2009, as Barack Obama prepared to move into the White House, a particular historical anecdote rapidly gained in popularity, repeated in dozens of talks and articles as a parable for how supporters should respond to the new president taking office. The story related a New Deal–era encounter between Franklin Delano Roosevelt and a group of activists, usually said to have been led by A. Philip Randolph of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. In the meeting, the advocates laid out a vision of bold action for change that the president could advance with his bully pulpit and his executive power. FDR listened to their position and considered the demands they presented. Then he replied, “You’ve convinced me. I agree with what you’ve said. Now go out and make me do it.”
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If Big O got down and dirty, laid his mac down. Do you think the single payer option was attainable?
Nope.
Remember he had a 60 majority and the blue dog democrats wouldn't vote for it.
So he settled for the ACA which was based on Romney's shit.
Figured it was the middle of the road enough he could get some "moderate" Republican votes ..
Them old mofokr otta die
You really believe that bullshit, ha?
I’ve never seen this many grown men act like women and think so emotionally.