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In reply to the discussion: We Need New Democratic Leadership in the House. Pelosi Should Go. [View all]bluestate10
(10,942 posts)19. Few people react to 9 year old information that has a single issue tilt.
A person can choose any issue from a universe of issues and claim that it is the most important issue ever. But those people are usually called single minded idiots. The fact is Pelosi was huge is getting historic legislation passed from 2006 through the end of 2010. She stands among the best House leaders in the history of the institution and stands head and shoulders above her ineffectual successor.
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"Here's fucking why"--it's not up to US. We have ZERO say in who the leadership in Congress will be.
MADem
Jul 2013
#35
You can yammer on all you'd like, but if you have never been up in Congress and seen how the sausage
MADem
Jul 2013
#45
That is how discussion boards work--people hop in at a point that interests them.
MADem
Jul 2013
#62
You're talking down to everyone on this thread, and nobody here deserves that.
Ken Burch
Jul 2013
#98
Ken Burch you are on target. I question the motives of anyone who tries to shut you up for
GoneFishin
Jul 2013
#126
And progressives are just as capable of learning and doing all those things as "centrists" are.
Ken Burch
Jul 2013
#109
No, I haven't--and we can meet here in ten years, and the system will still be the same.
MADem
Jul 2013
#96
We haven't gotten much passed that benefited the people. Sure, they got lots of things
sabrina 1
Jul 2013
#105
'We', that means Democrats, did not give Boehner the leadership in 2010. How many
sabrina 1
Jul 2013
#111
I don't disagree with the use of insults etc to make a point, I have not done so ever,
sabrina 1
Jul 2013
#120
Sounds like you're pretty much saying "shut up and know your place, peasants".
Ken Burch
Jul 2013
#40
You were polite and well reasoned. Your opponent on the other hand was rude - as usual -
20score
Jul 2013
#84
Your posts were well reasoned and gentle in tone. No slamming to be found anywhere. nt
Enthusiast
Jul 2013
#64
Forgot about the torture. (As for her defenders, they don't seem to have a case for keeping her.)
20score
Jul 2013
#15
I knew there would be people who objected. Was hoping that someone would have a
20score
Jul 2013
#17
Sorry 20score. I alerted on a response and the people judging it thought it was you.
suede1
Jul 2013
#21
I like her but I would not be upset if she retired after next years election.
hrmjustin
Jul 2013
#22
The entire Democratic caucus regards him as a tough leader who can push people around?
MADem
Jul 2013
#38
After "impeachment is off the table", this shouldn't have even been a question
NuclearDem
Jul 2013
#28
well, this is silly. It's up to the people of her district whether to re-elect her
cali
Jul 2013
#34
Agreed - That Does Not Change The Fact That She Is Supporting The Debasement Of The Constitution
cantbeserious
Jul 2013
#71
You're good with torture? With cutting SS? With Total Information Awareness? Damn!
20score
Jul 2013
#82
Of course not.. I was referring to the issues in the OP and Nancy Pelosi's view of them.
DCBob
Jul 2013
#123
I would like to see Ms. Pelosi replaced with a fresher liberal house member from San Francisco.
PufPuf23
Jul 2013
#93
The only thing that should change for Pelosi is making her SOTH again. nt
AllINeedIsCoffee
Jul 2013
#101
I lost a lot of respect for her several years ago, over the issue of Bush's impeachment
briankdinnj16
Jul 2013
#119
Pelosi and Reid are pathetic excuses for leaders, but they are darlings of some lobby group(s).
GoneFishin
Jul 2013
#129