I think it would be wise NOT to brag about this victory. We barely dodged the bullet

[still_one]

tonight, and rubbing the republican's nose in their defeat, would not help the situation.

We have to fight with all we have, but do it smart.

Go to the people

[NRaleighLiberal]

1. absolutely - but let's have a few minutes of unexpected joy!

[still_one]

7. ABSOLUTELY. Also, we should be taking names of everyone who voted for this

skinny bill, and use it to full advantage in 2018

[onecaliberal]

2. We've got to keep up the pressure

[EarlG]

3. Have to disagree

I don't believe we have anything to lose by pointing out this epic display of complete and utter incompetence on the part of GOP leadership.

[still_one]

11. That is not what I am saying at all Earl. Definitely we need to keep up the pressure

up, I just think if we start making fun of McConnell because he couldn't get his act together, that could be a possibly unite them the next time.

We got very lucky tonight

[cynatnite]

4. I'm happy and surprised, but...

They'll try to repeal it again. I'd bet the house on it.

[coti]

5. Don't brag. Appreciate the countless Americans who will live because of this vote tonight.

[still_one]

12. yup, but it isn't over

[BannonsLiver]

6. allow people one night to celebrate.

Joy has been in short supply lately.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

9. I haven't been this happy since my favorite team (Heat) won the Larry O'Brien trophy.

[still_one]

13. That isn't what I am suggesting BL, and I sure as hell am not saying we shouldn't do it here at DU

I am just concerned that if we start tweeting taunts at McConnell and the republicans that they are a bunch of losers, that might just be a motivating force to unite them. We got very lucky tonight

[Alice11111]

34. For sure. We haven't had much. This is what so much

Of the election & the divisiveness was all about.
You lost, Trump!!! Obama beat you!!!
You, Orange Racist Pig are the Loser!!!

The people & Obama are the Winners!

[greyl]

8. Kick 'em when they're down, if "they" are elected or appointed Republicans. nt

[still_one]

22. People will do what people will do, but we barely avoided a disaster tonight, and this

isn't going away. As far as 2018 is concerned, absolutely we should be exploiting this for all there is, but making fun of them, or bragging about what happened may only serve to unite them the next time, and there will be a next time, as long as they have a majority in the Senate.

[greyl]

29. Most of what you say I think is true, but

some of the speculation encourages inaction or a "keep it in the bank" attitude toward political capital.
Polital capital only has an effect when it's spent. Kick 'em when they're down, if "they" are elected or appointed Republicans. (Or talentless media parasites like Lord, Hannity, Coulter, Limbaugh, O'Reilly, Miller, Lewandowski, Conway, Spicer, et al.)

[still_one]

33. I hear ya grey, and especially against that gang of jerks that you mentioned, they

deserve every bit of scorn we can muster

[demtenjeep]

23. hell yea

you know trump would be having a kegger

This is what I mean by "taking the high road" gets us no where


Fuck them. Decency won tonight

[greyl]

31. Demoralize them, while we REMORALIZE. nt

[eleny]

10. all I know is that they'd be spiking footballs in the well of the senate...

...if the we're on any slim winning side. so let's enjoy this sweet moment for all those who won't lose their health care

[still_one]

16. We got lucky tonight, and anyone who thinks this isn't going to come back in another

form is naive I think. I also am not saying we shouldn't celebrate or continue to fight, but if we start tweeting name calling to McConnell, and making fun how he couldn't punch his way through a wet paper bag, those taunts could be a motivating factor to the republican to unite the next time, and as long as the republicans have the majority, there will be a next time.

1 vote saved us

[Doreen]

14. I am happy this repeal did not pass but

how long will it be before they come up with another one? One day? Two days? Five days?

[still_one]

18. exactly, that is why I think if we taunt the republicans and brag about this victory

that just might be the motivating factor to unite them so we won't defeat it by one vote.

[karynnj]

15. Schumer's tone was perfect and reflects what you say

And yes ... you can never be comfortable that the Republicans won't be back.

[still_one]

24. Great. I think if we start to brag about their loss, and rub their noses in it, it

has the potential to unite them the next time, and we all know there will be a next time as long as they have the majority

[Worktodo]

17. This wasn't winning -- this was not losing

[still_one]

19. well stated, and it was barley not losing

[BannonsLiver]

20. And I'll take it 7 days a week and twice on Sundays in these times.

[still_one]

26. of course, but you know they are not going to stop. If they actually came out and

said they were going to leave the ACA alone for now, that would definitely be a victory, but I don't see that happening

[oasis]

21. I'm leaving it to the DC politicians to be tactful and polite.

It's party time in this neck of the woods.

[still_one]

25. That is what I am referring to. It is GREAT that this went down to defeat, and

we have another day to fight, but it isn't over

[bagelsforbreakfast]

27. Not bragging - thanking ....

Those Republicans who could see the greater good for the American People. We should thank them. They're going to get sh*t from the money crowd.

[still_one]

32. They sure are. Look the threats that Murkowski received from the WH, that they

would retaliate against Alaska if she voted no

I am not sure if the WH threatening retaliation against a state is legal

[MFM008]

28. It is time for relief

Reflection. Prayers. .animal sacrifice , dancing naked whatever works.
The GOP did this to themselves by falling behind maggot.
Period.

[still_one]

30. Relief is right. There is most assuredly will be a next time though