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In reply to the discussion: DeFazio goes on MSNBC, says 'Fuck the fiscal cliff!' Grand Bargain Express wobbles, heads explode! [View all]quinnox
(20,600 posts)51. Yep, speaking as an Oregonian, he does an excellent job here in showing what real liberals think
about this fiscal cliff nonsense. DeFazio has always been a progressive Democrat, and a great representative of the progressive values in my state.
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DeFazio goes on MSNBC, says 'Fuck the fiscal cliff!' Grand Bargain Express wobbles, heads explode! [View all]
Poll_Blind
Nov 2012
OP
Is it fair to say that this will be a good test to see how Pres Obama will act in the coming
rhett o rick
Nov 2012
#23
I don't know that Congress (ESPECIALLY a Dem. controlled Senate) will LET him cut a bad deal...
Volaris
Nov 2012
#43
+1 and pay to see them is right... with canvassing, donations, and showing up to vote.
freshwest
Nov 2012
#29
All we gotta do is show up between presidential elections and talk to people.
freshwest
Nov 2012
#31
Because the President keeps DeFazio and Democrats like him as FAR AWAY AS POSSIBLE.
Poll_Blind
Nov 2012
#17
You're very right it's smoke and mirrors. Keep your eye on Social Security.
xtraxritical
Nov 2012
#32
Damn, you read through that real quick-like! Or just fired off a non-descript quip to...
Poll_Blind
Nov 2012
#57
"Are you going to pretend that you have never heard of a Symbolic Protest Vote?"
ProSense
Nov 2012
#100
There's going to be a battle on, that's for sure. I'm hoping representatives like DeFazio...
Poll_Blind
Nov 2012
#26
The thing I like about DeFazio is he thrives in situations where he's being questioned...
Poll_Blind
Nov 2012
#76
The National Credit Rating won't take a meaningful hit; just like the last when a rating company
byeya
Nov 2012
#14
Did they legalize marijuana or same sex marriage? I love Washington the State. nm
rhett o rick
Nov 2012
#28
I lived in Oregon a short while and was lucky enough to actually vote for him!
Gregorian
Nov 2012
#22
The Alarm Bells and Sirens are meant to spur the 3rd Way Democrats to fold..as usual.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Nov 2012
#25
But it is silly to think that 'if we say it just right, the Republicans won't criticize the
Bluenorthwest
Nov 2012
#44
Yep, speaking as an Oregonian, he does an excellent job here in showing what real liberals think
quinnox
Nov 2012
#51
DeFazio is a REAL Democrat, very approachable, and does something that all Congresscritters
Lydia Leftcoast
Nov 2012
#53
You know, it's time we strip the Reagan name from public places and rename for FDR ...
SomeGuyInEagan
Nov 2012
#92
Wow, just wow! He kicked ass... Looks like we have another progressive hero!
whathehell
Nov 2012
#75
What he says is true, except right now the President has high support which may change if he waits
still_one
Nov 2012
#87