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Squinch

(50,955 posts)
1. This is not the time to rub salt in people's wounds. Yes, people hoped. There is little else
Fri Oct 5, 2018, 04:05 PM
Oct 2018

for us but hope until we get back Congress.

You shouldn't be belittling people for hoping, especially right now. It's a really base assholish thing to do.

Squinch

(50,955 posts)
4. You really shouldn't mistake this for a teachable moment. This is just you being cruel.
Fri Oct 5, 2018, 05:59 PM
Oct 2018

No one needs to be dealing with your need to feel superior right now.

TeamPooka

(24,229 posts)
9. nope but you definitely feel the need to insult me over and over
Fri Oct 5, 2018, 07:53 PM
Oct 2018

get out your rage for thinking that Republicans would do the right thing on me if you must.
People need to be reminded not to count on them ever.

Squinch

(50,955 posts)
10. I was never one who thought the republicans would do the right thing. But I'd also
Fri Oct 5, 2018, 07:57 PM
Oct 2018

never rub salt in the wounds of those who hoped they would today.

But hey, when else can you show how smart you are, right?

Have a lovely evening.

TeamPooka

(24,229 posts)
11. You've been trying to show me how much better you are than me for several posts
Fri Oct 5, 2018, 08:27 PM
Oct 2018

moral superiority
keep rubbing

Orangepeel

(13,933 posts)
5. It was over on November 9, 2016, but no harm in trying
Fri Oct 5, 2018, 06:06 PM
Oct 2018

Instead of calling Collins and Flake, people should have spent another 20 minutes on Facebook?

The worst thing about it is that people are somewhat more disappointed than they would have been if Kavenaugh had been easily confirmed with their votes. The best thing is that people get energized. Hopefully, all of us will help make that happen.

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