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  1. TheLeviathan
    You could've just said you still don't understand what posturing is again. (Or, most clearly, how often politicians do it)
  2. TheLeviathan
    Engaging with Republicans on this issue is the political manifestation of Nietzsche's looking into an abyss.
  3. TheLeviathan
    You need me to define it a second time? Ok, requoting: It's an attempt to LOOK like you're solving an issue and hope people buy it.
  4. TheLeviathan
    Posturing.
  5. TheLeviathan
    They have offered several non-wall solutions that align with Border Patrol requests. Some are working on asylum changes. They are not sabotaging it. It is already sabotaged by the posturing/demands of Republicans. There is zero upside to their involvement. Zero.
  6. TheLeviathan
    The phrasing of that question needs some work. Yes. I do not think they are seriously after solutions.
  7. TheLeviathan
    Posturing is exactly the opposite of an attempt to address an issue. It's an attempt to LOOK like you're solving an issue and hope people buy it. You're buying it. Be smarter than that. It's empty air. Fluff. Snake-oil. Call it what you want, posturing is meant for nothing more than appearances, not results. I am not a "centrist" - I'm an independent. I like good ideas, with good plans, and a balance of progressive and conservative thinking. (Sometimes much more of one than the other depending on the issue, but I think all issues are best resolved with a little bit of both) So, yeah, I want more bipartisan solutions. Here's the problem - this group of shysters that call themselves Republicans - have zero interest in that. It's foolish to expect the Democrats to negotiate with people completely not serious about solutions. The only way we get government moving again is to start voting out some of these obstacles. Then I'll hold their feet to the fire to negotiate.
  8. TheLeviathan
    Anyone who stayed up have any extra observations on Adams?
  9. TheLeviathan
    I....what? Why would they do that? Why would he do that? Doesn't smell right.
  10. TheLeviathan
    Here's another winning move by the Democrats. More of this. And put this out there for voters to see and talk about it in a way that gets them behind you.
  11. TheLeviathan
    They're also probably writing articles saying you are "sad, cynical, and fearful" as we speak if you aren't on board. What makes Pelosi smart right now is precisely that she is not giving way to "blowhards" but keeping real political power in sight. Impeachment is worse than pointless, it's self-inflicted political damage at a time the Republicans are trying to hand you campaign ammo every day. And that ammo can be used to wipe them, and many of their slimey brethren straight out of office all in one swoop. That's the pony to bet on.
  12. TheLeviathan
    Exactly. The Republicans went to taxes when they had full control because they could get consensus. On issues like immigration and health care they didn't even have consensus in their own party, so they pushed them down the line. Now they dredge them back up for political posturing, not because they have anything remotely resembling legislation that could pass, but because they want to weaponize it. The best thing the Democrats can do is let them try to stump on those issues, stay out of it, and let the Republicans embarrass themselves. There is nothing to be gained by negotiating with a party that isn't being serious.
  13. TheLeviathan
    Nothing a house majority signs get through the Senate much less the president. It is pointless.
  14. TheLeviathan
    Why would the Dems want to do that? Is the key to GOP healing the inclusion of Democrats? Trumps plan, by the way, was also criticized by many Republicans. I believe you missed the point. There is no sane reason why the Democrats would get in the middle of a Republican civil war. None. The instant they try they will be turned into the scapegoat.
  15. TheLeviathan
    The Republicans raised the alarms, shouldn't they have some kind of solution agreed upon? Many Republicans will vote down Graham's bill too.
  16. TheLeviathan
    This is essentially spring training for him. In a few weeks let's see where he stands.
  17. TheLeviathan
    How long does Wes Johnson's pixie dust last? I believe this team is for real, but we will need to add pitching (starting and relief) to be a serious contender.
  18. TheLeviathan
    I'm more concerned with locking Wes Johnson's great grandchildren into contracts.
  19. TheLeviathan
    I'm sorry, where did Pelosi shut down progressive policies? All she's done is rebrand them to sell them better. That's smart. There is no viable path, right now, for anything progressive to get into law without major election victories. So her mind is on that. She's being savvy. Since when did the left join in on thinking being smart was being timid or cynical? That's a BS right-wing schtick. I think you, and Craig, are misreading what she's doing. You want a narrow group of applause lines and she wants to win. Only one of those things actually accomplishes much.
  20. TheLeviathan
    Sterilize everyone has always been my (only partly) tongue-in-cheek response. License people to breed. We step ever closer!
  21. TheLeviathan
    That would make sense....but the Lord of Light also stepped in many times to further Dany. So furthered her to kill the Night King but resurrected Jon to clean up the loose end?
  22. TheLeviathan
    Despite Reed not being a double amputee, I feel for him. It's probably not how he wanted the sunset of his career to happen. Hopefully he finds a passion after baseball.
  23. TheLeviathan
    What a pleasant surprise!
  24. TheLeviathan
    It's been awesome to see. At this point, let's just hope the train keeps rolling.
  25. TheLeviathan
    Yes, so do the community a favor and keep perspective. Your flaming bullpen posts in every third thread are both factually misguided and nauseating. Almost everyone in the community wanted upgrades. I see very few people who don't want more upgrades. (I cannot, at this second, think of even one. Maybe I've missed it so I'll hedge) The bullpen can have been pretty good so far for 42 games and that still be the case.
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