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Iwillnevergiveup

(9,298 posts)
Thu Oct 17, 2013, 12:11 AM Oct 2013

NEVER FORGET

We've just lived through one of the ugliest, and for millions. one of the most traumatic events in our history. The fact that many are worried about "the next time" suggests the Democrats next move. NEVER FORGET should be the theme of every elected House and Senate member who appears in the news, especially on TV. It should be hammered on a daily basis...NEVER FORGET the Republicans refused to conference on the budget for 6 months, NEVER FORGET the Republicans caused a shutdown of the government, and NEVER FORGET that the Republicans brought us perilously close to a worldwide economic shitstorm.

Democrats seeking office for the first time also need to pound away at the stupidity, arrogance and selfishness of Republicans whose actions truly border on treason.

I don't want to hear any current Democratic office-holders praise Republicans for their YES votes tonight. Now is not the time to play nice and conciliatory or to waffle. January and February deadlines are fast approaching, and this horrendous and unnecessary debacle needs to stay in the public consciousness relentlessly in the coming months. Too many self-serving zealots are currently serving in our government, and they need to be unceremoniously swept out at all costs.

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NEVER FORGET (Original Post) Iwillnevergiveup Oct 2013 OP
Remember the Alamo. Remember 9/11.... global1 Oct 2013 #1
Not bad, global1 Iwillnevergiveup Oct 2013 #2
And this is twice now 2naSalit Oct 2013 #3
Thursday night Iwillnevergiveup Oct 2013 #4
+1,000,000. Paladin Oct 2013 #5
But it's going to be hard. It's over a year before the elections. Kablooie Oct 2013 #6
How can they forget when in Jan and Feb 2014 we will have the same exact repete of republicans. Sunlei Oct 2013 #7

global1

(25,261 posts)
1. Remember the Alamo. Remember 9/11....
Thu Oct 17, 2013, 12:19 AM
Oct 2013

But most importantly voters - Remember the Government Shutdown of 2013 - and vote in 2014 to remove the Repugs that almost took us over the fiscal cliff.

We need some bumper stickers and t-shirts now to remind people.

How about - "I Survived The Government Shutdown 0f 2013 - But My Congressman Won't"

2naSalit

(86,685 posts)
3. And this is twice now
Thu Oct 17, 2013, 03:14 AM
Oct 2013

since 2010! They have no intention of doing anything else. They're a one trick pony on this shit.

Iwillnevergiveup

(9,298 posts)
4. Thursday night
Thu Oct 17, 2013, 07:39 PM
Oct 2013

Ed Schultz spoke passionately about the $24 billion this insanity cost. How today we're suffering from a "hangover" that he hopes continues until November 2014. I couldn't agree more.
Party of fiscal responsibility, my ass!

Kablooie

(18,637 posts)
6. But it's going to be hard. It's over a year before the elections.
Thu Oct 17, 2013, 08:55 PM
Oct 2013

And most Americans have political Alzheimer's.

Sunlei

(22,651 posts)
7. How can they forget when in Jan and Feb 2014 we will have the same exact repete of republicans.
Thu Oct 17, 2013, 11:57 PM
Oct 2013

very soon, less than 4 months the same exact 2 issues will be shoved in Americas faces again by republicans.

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