The ARP just brought me to tears.

[Tommymac]

I was listening to Rep DeLauro talk about her fight for the new Child Tax Credits on Ari's MSNBC show.

The full impact of what this Act means finally hit home.

It means more of Our Children will live in a little bit less hurtful World.

Rep DeLauro praised the Biden administration for being open to this progressive plan that she has fought so hard for over many years.

DAMN it feels so good to have responsible leaders who REALLY CARE, not just politicians scrapping for their next term.

Pardon while I go cry some more. Tears of relief and happiness this time. A rare occurrence in the early 21st century for a progressive like me to celebrate.

[Laelth]

1. Liberal government, at last!

Yes! It is a massive relief. Tears are appropriate.



-Laelth

[Tommymac]

3. At Last!!!! WooHoo!

I was a kid the last time we had a truly progressive administration.

I forgot what it felt like, nay, I never understood until today what it really feels like.

[Laelth]

15. It was LBJ (1963-69). That's it.

That’s the last time that our government was truly liberal.

At this point, the Biden administration is knocking my socks off. It’s truly liberal in a way that we have not seen in 52 years (my lifetime).

I am thrilled—cautiously optimistic—no ... thrilled!



-Laelth

[ebbie15644]

2. ditto, I watched it to and cried

[Tommymac]

4. Me too. It feels so Western PA.

When we all pull together and help each other out.

[ebbie15644]

24. Westmoreland county used to feel that way

Before trump now everybody is still so divided

[malaise]

5. She is a really great woman

who deserves lots of credit - saw her on Ari. She fought for years for a really great cause - ending child poverty.

[Tommymac]

7. She truly is. She shares my bottom line. The Children.

They are why I am here on DU.

They are why I am active in politics.

It's not about me. I'm old and have had my time.

So glad we have real leaders like her in these crazy times.

[malaise]

10. Same here - our generation is on the decline

We must all fight for the children of the planet

[cachukis]

6. Wonderful to watch the power to beat back the money. Humanity has a moment.

[Tommymac]

9. Absolutely. We The People rarely win the Big Splashy IMPORTANT Battles.

Usually we run successful but relatively 'small' hit and run attacks against conservatism.

Incrementalism.

But to get the BIG WIN feels so sweet!

[malaise]

13. Epidemics and pandemics provide moments that

must not be missed - we have a chance to love our neighbor and bring back the social good.

[CTyankee]

8. She's my congresswoman! Love her...

[Tommymac]

11. Thank You for sharing her with the Nation.

You did good.

[CTyankee]

12. My pleasure!

It is nice to live in such a blue, blue state!

[Throckmorton]

16. What she said!!

Connecticut Nutmeggers, blue to the core.

[Laelth]

17. She truly rocks. n/t

-Laelth

[Atticus]

14. Do you know why this is so "emotional"? Because it is so right and SUCH A WELCOME CONTRAST

to the meanness of the past four years.

We'd be a better nation with several more DeLauros.

[Laelth]

18. Liberal government, at last.

Yes. It’s a very welcome change.



-Laelth

[Tommymac]

19. Rachel just pointed out the USA is going to go from last place to World Leader for Covid-19 Relief

with the passage of the ARP.

We The People have done this in 50 days.

We the People ALWAYS rise to the challenge. Doing the impossible is our thing.

[Politicub]

20. The UBI for children was a pleasant surprise

It’s going to be policy long after the $1,400 checks are forgotten.

[Midnight Writer]

21. Rachel is on her show listing the benefits of this law. Hannity is on with his old Sleepy Joe bit.

No wonder viewers are fed up with his schtick.

I think the entire Republican Party is being exposed for what they are and who they represent.

And for once, I think Democrats will be rewarded for doing the heavy lifting once again.

[Lucinda]

22. ❤️ ✿❧🌿❧✿ ❤️

[Tommymac]

23. .