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OANST 11-03-2010 02:25 PM

I hate my government. Democrats waited forever to have a majority in both the House and the Senate. They got it, and then they squandered it. They used their advantage to get one half ass important bill passed, and then argued amongst themselves about the rest of what they wanted to accomplish because they were afraid it wasn't what the American people wanted. Pro tip: If your party is elected by the American people based on the things that you say said you would do, then it is those very things that the American people want you to do. And even if it isn't, Fuck 'em. You were elected. Do something. It's no fucking wonder the Republicans won back the House. They at least try to do what they set out to do. What they set out to do is disgusting and awful, but fuck, at least they do it.

Dipstikk 11-03-2010 08:54 PM

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Yeah. I can totally see the bright side in having a couple years of absolutely no legislation getting passed.

http://img573.imageshack.us/img573/6...8602190910.png

When you're right, you're right.

Nate 11-03-2010 09:36 PM

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Yeah. I can totally see the bright side in having a couple years of absolutely no legislation getting passed.

It's not like they were getting all that much done as it was. At least this way the Dems have a real enemy to fight against and blame for their failures.

If they had retained their majority, I am 100% sure Obama would have lost the election in 2012. At least this way he has a fighting chance (as long as things improve slightly in the next two years).

Strike Witch 11-04-2010 01:52 AM

It's funny. Representative Democracy is you voting in someone to represent you. You can't say anything he does is undemocratic, because you're supporting his democratic actions through representation.

used:) 11-04-2010 07:52 PM

Pretty much. Things would be much more chaotic here if we were a direct democracy; Americans being short-sighted and superficial and such.

What pisses me off is how the only Democrat elected in my state is just a copy of his opponent. And I don't mean this in a dumbfucked, juvenile, "ironic" way. I mean that I went to both candidates' websites, viewed their stances on the issues and then let out a sigh of disappointment at how nearly identical they were. He only won by riding the last of the momentum of Murtha's reign.

Strike Witch 11-04-2010 08:16 PM

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Things would be much more chaotic here if we were a direct democracy
With America's population numbers? There would be zero consensus.

Hazel-Rah 11-06-2010 05:29 PM

Yo, yo
Tally-Ho
Let's all rally for civility fetishism and the status quo.

You bitches like that? That's the new rap song I'm coming up with! It's called Fuck Bitches Consensually and have Other People Get Money for you.

Bullet Magnet 11-06-2010 08:14 PM

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Yo, yo
Tally-Ho
Let's all rally for civility fetishism and the status quo.

That seemed to be the point of Jon Stewart's so-called "Rally to restore sanity".

Hazel-Rah 11-06-2010 08:40 PM

Fuck Stewart and Colbert. Steadfastness in one's views should be encouraged in our society.

more wishy-washy bipartnership.

Dynamithix 11-07-2010 12:19 AM

KA-POW!


Bullet Magnet 11-08-2010 02:20 AM

Oh hey, it's already happening.

Nate 11-08-2010 03:43 AM

To be fair, the Dems were freaking stupid to attach DADT to another bill. It should have stood on its own merits (including the High Court decision forcing Congress to repeal it) for better or worse.

Wings of Fire 11-08-2010 04:36 AM

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Fuck Stewart and Colbert. Steadfastness in one's views should be encouraged in our society.

No it shouldn't, fluidity of opinions should be encouraged.

Bullet Magnet 11-08-2010 04:47 AM

Only if there is good reason to change.

Wings of Fire 11-08-2010 04:50 AM

Well yeah, but the point of an argument is to find out the opinions and motives of the person you're arguing with and learn from eachother. An argument where you fight to win is little more than a row.

Bullet Magnet 11-08-2010 06:16 AM

All too often the only learning that should occur is one way. For purely osmotic reasons.

Wings of Fire 11-08-2010 06:24 AM

I think that's an arrogant thing to say. at the very least it's your responsibility to learn why they're wrong and what you can do about it.

Bullet Magnet 11-08-2010 08:40 AM

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I think that's an arrogant thing to say. at the very least it's your responsibility to learn why they're wrong and what you can do about it.

You are aware of the kind of arguments I get into though, right? I've got a very good idea.

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why they're wrong
Don't even get me started.

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what you can do about it
Fucking little, it turns out.

Ridg3 11-08-2010 02:04 PM

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KA-POW!


I'd fucking vote for him, he is quite possibly the coolest politician in the coolest named party.

Wings of Fire 11-08-2010 02:18 PM

http://blogtown.portlandmercury.com/...tmas-no-really

This is the most amazing thing I've ever seen.

Bullet Magnet 11-08-2010 03:46 PM

In my regretful experience of following US politics I have to say that is fairly run of the mill. A mill that frequently grinds out a similar quality of shit.

used:) 11-08-2010 07:16 PM

Meh, in these days, US politics is a very quick-paced pendulum. In short time, people will see their problems still haven't improved much, forget the promises and inspirational words of the ones who they elected, and assume the alternative is the best solution while never taking responsibility for themselves.

Bullet Magnet 11-12-2010 03:26 AM

http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs44/f/20...ep_Hurting.jpg

abe is now! 11-12-2010 08:52 AM

Berlusconi going with bitches ahahaha

Dipstikk 11-12-2010 09:02 AM

OH GOD THIS HAHAHAHAHA