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Tomconroy

(7,611 posts)
8. What I actually support is a giant VAT that would increase everyone's taxes
Thu Nov 11, 2021, 06:22 AM
Nov 2021

Including yours to pay for a cradle to grave system of social security.
So Mitch and I disagree a little.
But I don't go around cursing and using swear words about people.
Any more questions? I have an endless supply of answers to your juvenile snark.

live love laugh

(14,398 posts)
9. Cramer to McConnell to Soc Sec ... all over the place
Thu Nov 11, 2021, 06:32 AM
Nov 2021

Despite the deflections your ”answers” share a common theme.

Keep ‘em coming.

What’s your next topic switch?
 

Tomconroy

(7,611 posts)
10. Well, I enjoy going to the horse races at Saratoga. Have you
Thu Nov 11, 2021, 06:35 AM
Nov 2021

checked out the renovated Adelphi Hotel?
Will Siro's ever come back?

Gore1FL

(21,884 posts)
13. It's the opposition's job to produce and present alternatives, not stomp their feet and yell "NO!"
Mon Nov 29, 2021, 02:07 PM
Nov 2021

There is also the part about abiding by the Senate traditions that have kept it operating for over 200 years.

McConnell is not the norm; he isn't doing his job.

 

Tomconroy

(7,611 posts)
14. Do you know that to me not so long ago an important part of
Mon Nov 29, 2021, 02:58 PM
Nov 2021

the Democratic Party supported legalized race segregation? You live long enough you don't sweat a guy who supported the Infrastructure bill and will figure out a way to increase the debt ceiling. The Democrats who supported segregation were evil. Cocaine Mitch: not so much.

Gore1FL

(21,884 posts)
15. I am not sure your point.
Mon Nov 29, 2021, 03:46 PM
Nov 2021

I am well aware about the events that separate the 19th and 20th century Democratic party. Those events are irrelevant in regards to your misunderstanding of the role of the Senate minority leader.

 

Tomconroy

(7,611 posts)
16. No these were second half of the 20th century Democrats. I
Mon Nov 29, 2021, 04:17 PM
Nov 2021

appreciate your enthusiasm. I wish you well.

Gore1FL

(21,884 posts)
17. You are referencing "Democrats" like Strom Thurmond.
Mon Nov 29, 2021, 04:32 PM
Nov 2021

In any event, this line of discussion has nothing to do with the role of the Senate Minority Leader.

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