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[–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 71 points 6 days ago (2 children)

Holy fuck you feckless fascist-enabling imbecilic dipshit. Jesus tapdancing christ, you complete fucking wilted parsnip. Reach into your purse and find your balls, you unequivocal fucking cunt. What the actual fuck is wrong with you, you entirely indelible santorum stain.

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So he folded like a wet piece of paper. Can't say im surprised

[–] usernamesAreTricky@lemmy.ml 35 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

Call your senators, they can still block this despite Schumers push. This is not a done deal. The vote is tomorrow. If all republican vote for it, they need 7 dems. 8 with Rand Paul who has said he'll vote no. (Republicans are not using reconciliation so it needs the the filibuster)

Many senate dems are publicly coming out against voting for cloture (meaning they won't vote to let it get through the filibuster). As of what I last read, around 10 dems are thought to potentially vote to let it pass filibuster. Most of those are still not sure. We only need a handful more of those to become noes and it will get blocked. Some yeses have flipped to noes because of public pressure. We cannot let up now

Link to find direct numbers your senators

https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm

Or call the capitol switch board (202) 224-3121

[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 15 points 6 days ago (2 children)

Fetterman hears me.

Fetterman don’t care.

[–] usernamesAreTricky@lemmy.ml 11 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Fetterman is an asshole for sure, but he's also inconsistent. He does sometimes vote the right way, and sometimes doesn't. He is less pressurable than other dems, but it doesn't mean he can't be pressured at all. It is still worth calling him. If nothing else his staffers hearing those calls might talk to other dems about how widespread they are and help other dems flip

[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 7 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (2 children)

I already called the asshole and yelled at the intern.

It will do fuck all like it always does.

I’m never voting D again. Bunch of fucking assholes and useless nerds

[–] Jumpingspiderman@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago

Better to tell the cowards you will vote for and contribute to anyone opposing them in the primaries.

Good News!

If this passes, there won't be another election!

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[–] roofTophopper@lemmy.world 26 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Wow. Literally just heard this chode on NPR talking a big game followed by Tim Caine that it was going to be a hard "no". So much for the "we stand united" against a fully packed R bill that never hit discussed with the Ds.

Absolutely fucking spineless. They have literally given up on even trying to look like they are against what is going on.

[–] Maggoty@lemmy.world 7 points 6 days ago (1 children)

They were hoping the Republicans wouldn't be able to pass a bill in the house.

[–] seaQueue@lemmy.world 12 points 6 days ago (1 children)

So the thoughts and prayers approach

[–] Flocklesscrow@lemm.ee 10 points 6 days ago

All of these ancient corrupt fucks have got to go.

No one over 65 should be "leading" the country; their time is over, they're no longer going-concerns. All they have left is selfishness and punching downward.

They all need to go.

[–] Sicsurfer@lemmy.ca 9 points 6 days ago

America has been sold to the oligarchs. If the citizens want any sense of freedom they’re going to have to step up to the plate and take some swings at the oligarchs

[–] wanderwisley@lemm.ee 11 points 6 days ago

F#*K Chuck! I’m done with this nonsense!

[–] Pacattack57@lemmy.world 6 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Just to be clear the bill needs 60 votes to pass. 53 republicans, Schumer makes 54. Still need another 6 dems to flip.

[–] BigBenis@lemmy.world 12 points 5 days ago (2 children)

And to nobodies surprise the Dems rolled over and handed another victory to the fascists they spent all last year telling us would deliver the end of American democracy.

[–] Pacattack57@lemmy.world 4 points 5 days ago

10 dems flipped. I was on the fence on Fetterman. He was incredibly disappointing but I chalked it up to him representing a conservative area. He is Sinema all over again and a traitor to his constituents and the country along with the other 9 traitors.

[–] icmpecho@lemmy.ml 5 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I am so fucking tired of this same shit over and over again. when will we at least have some douchebags in government with some sort of fortitude?

[–] 60d@lemmy.ca 5 points 5 days ago

A couple briefcases full of cash goe a long way. Dems gotta wet their beaks too. Go capitalist kleptocracy!

[–] cupcakezealot@lemmy.blahaj.zone 12 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

keep calling because people on bsky are saying ossoff is now leaning towards no

[–] HawlSera@lemm.ee 4 points 5 days ago

If the shoe were on the other foot, we'd be shutting the fuck down to own the libs

When do we do things to "Own the Cons" ?

[–] SabinStargem 8 points 6 days ago

If we are going into a Civil War scenario, I am glad it would be under Trump's influence. I don't want my enemies to have a smart or iron-willed leader. Preferable for him to be charismatic, so that all the Magats follow him when he runs Fascist America off a cliff.

That is pretty much the only bronze lining to his purge of leaders, soldiers, and workers: They will end up working with the good guys, lending their skill and drive to our cause.

[–] barneypiccolo@lemm.ee 9 points 6 days ago

This spineless weenie needs to get out of the way and let AOC take his place.

[–] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 9 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Go on, centrists. How is this a Good Thing Actually?

[–] eugenevdebs@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 6 days ago

"You see, by giving Republicans what they want, it actually shows how badly we needed progressives in the voting booths last November. Somehow us being evil makes them vote for us more."

[–] apj2k36@lemmy.ml 8 points 6 days ago

If their phone lines aren't available: https://faxzero.com/fax_senate.php

[–] GoodOleAmerika@lemmy.world 7 points 6 days ago

Ahh democrats. Showing the real face. See ya in 2028

[–] arotrios@lemmy.world 5 points 6 days ago

TIL Schumer means Shitweasel in Yiddish.

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