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In reply to the discussion: We Need New Democratic Leadership in the House. Pelosi Should Go. [View all]MADem
(135,425 posts)88. No he led off with "angry" and "contemptuous" and "dismissive." nt
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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