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librechik

(30,677 posts) Wed Sep 8, 2021, 09:12 PM Sep 2021

Don't let the bastards pretend we are blowing trillions on nothing. We are investing in their future!

https://www.npr.org/2021/08/11/1026635503/senate-passes-3-5t-budget

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$3TPAID FOR!!! (Original Post) librechik Sep 2021 OP

So it's really moving forward... Wounded Bear Sep 2021 #1

WB, I watched morning Joe and the infrastructure bill librechik Sep 2021 #2

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1. So it's really moving forward...

Wed Sep 8, 2021, 10:48 PM

Sep 2021

sounds like some shit I don't like in the compromises, but overall it's badly needed.

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2. WB, I watched morning Joe and the infrastructure bill

Thu Sep 9, 2021, 10:31 AM

Sep 2021

wasn't even mentioned until segment 3. Was I dreaming when I read all those "on Biden's Desk" posts yesterday? I am confused.

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4. Dunno, but it sounds to me that they're still wrangling with Manchin on this one...nt

Thu Sep 9, 2021, 10:38 AM

Sep 2021

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3. I can't believe this is real! I skimmed the article, looking for the "gotcha"

Thu Sep 9, 2021, 10:35 AM

Sep 2021

...couldn't see one.

What's the catch?

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5. The RW love the aphorism of "you have to spend money to make money" and they want to run

Thu Sep 9, 2021, 10:41 AM

Sep 2021

the government like a business, but balk at any spending.

You are correct by framing it as an investment in our nation.