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In reply to the discussion: Republicans want to cut your healthcare so badly, they'll shut down the government to do it. [View all]pat_k
(11,877 posts)47. Glad this inspired a big Yes!
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Republicans want to cut your healthcare so badly, they'll shut down the government to do it. [View all]
pat_k
Thursday
OP
Democrats will cheer. Republicans will say, "Who care?" We are split 50/50, so not sure we'll prevail.
Silent Type
Thursday
#2
Guess you don't trust polls? Please provide a citation of your trope that it is50/50.
Silent Type
Thursday
#19
When over 90 million voters sat out of the last election, over a 3rd, then roughly 60% voted and 51% of them R
Cheezoholic
Thursday
#24
Look at the results for 2024. What was trump's percentage of votes, not to mention losing both chambers.
Silent Type
Thursday
#31
Your statement this country is 50/50 is false. If anything we're 50/50 of those who vote and those who dont
Cheezoholic
Thursday
#35
We, the base, are messengers too. And we can get it right. And push our electeds to do a better job.
pat_k
Thursday
#25
Yes. I need to take some time to see if CBO, or other entities, have good estimates of ripple effects...
pat_k
Thursday
#36
I'm a little unclear about how demands to maintain full appropriations for Medicaid...
pat_k
Thursday
#39
This is great stuff. Ready to call and write my sleazy FL legislators with these, and share with everyone I meet.
Timeflyer
Thursday
#13
Hear! Hear! And if you have a Democratic Rep, or if either (or both) Senators are Dems, send them the message.
pat_k
Thursday
#45
In MAGA World, cutting healthcare is "good" while trying to save it is "liberal extremism." n/t
Beartracks
Thursday
#16
"When you talk about the shutdown, don't start with politics. Start with people."
Beartracks
Thursday
#17
I totally agree. But I think an important part of our strategy should be to spread the message in the OP
Scrivener7
Thursday
#28
This woman is talented. I hope all our reps listen to this and do what she says.
Scrivener7
Thursday
#26