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Tax the goddamned rich. Orsino Dec 2017 #1
Just curious. former9thward Dec 2017 #21
The Payroll Tax, and the Medicare Tax for a start. TrollBuster9090 Dec 2017 #40
So the payroll tax, which pays social security, should be eliminated or reduced? former9thward Dec 2017 #59
For those who can't afford it, yeah. Orsino Dec 2017 #70
Nope, that's a Republican talking point. TrollBuster9090 Dec 2017 #71
Social Security has always beeen claimed to be an insurance program and not a tax MichMan Dec 2017 #81
If It's Not A Tax, Why Is It Paid For By The "Payroll Tax?" TrollBuster9090 Dec 2017 #84
Yes. Agree with everything you say. gristy Dec 2017 #102
I wonder if they'll even need a veto-proof majority EarlG Dec 2017 #2
If you take money out of his wallet, avebury Dec 2017 #5
I was wondering that too Cary Dec 2017 #54
Repeal #GOPTaxScam underthematrix Dec 2017 #3
second that onetexan Dec 2017 #79
Any of these would be a good start MichMan Dec 2017 #4
I wouldn't even say lower retirement age to 55 but instead, offer golden parachutes yurbud Dec 2017 #23
Holy shit.. #5 Baconator Dec 2017 #30
Yup ClarendonDem Dec 2017 #38
Agreed. I thought the same thing, but didnt want to say it lol bearsfootball516 Dec 2017 #39
What amount would you think is adequate? MichMan Dec 2017 #45
$0.00... Baconator Dec 2017 #65
It's more like grandfather... yurbud Dec 2017 #116
Ironically, none of those USED to be considered radical (with a caveat for #5) TrollBuster9090 Dec 2017 #72
One easy way to stabilize unemployment is golden handshakes yurbud Dec 2017 #117
Post removed Post removed Dec 2017 #6
Mathematically impossible nt sarisataka Dec 2017 #7
BE lucky to get a simple majority given the KGB will be actively preventing votes from being cast Eliot Rosewater Dec 2017 #29
Not possible Tiggeroshii Dec 2017 #8
Another poster showed me this is not possible until 20...the numbers don't work. Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #9
What policy proposal should Democrats make assuming they have a free hand? yurbud Dec 2017 #24
If it were me I would first focus on making sure everyone we know vote for ANY democrat Eliot Rosewater Dec 2017 #35
First save the Dreamers and Chip...then address Obamacare with a public option...anyone who has Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #62
The first thing GallopingGhost Dec 2017 #10
If Dems were to win veto-proof majorities TheDebbieDee Dec 2017 #11
It is mathematically impossible for them to have one dsc Dec 2017 #12
If the GOP continues like this, they may lose safe seats. McCamy Taylor Dec 2017 #13
Democrats won't win a veto-proof majority in 2018 Proud Liberal Dem Dec 2017 #14
pick a date. It's more about what you would do without obstruction. yurbud Dec 2017 #28
Here's my wishlist then (in no particular order): Proud Liberal Dem Dec 2017 #69
A fantasy Freddie Dec 2017 #15
voting rights too yurbud Dec 2017 #32
Whatever we do NCDem777 Dec 2017 #16
I actually don't think we have to. We just have to stop lying about their bad behavior yurbud Dec 2017 #27
Completely impossible - only a third of the Senate seats are up each election karynnj Dec 2017 #17
This is impossible. There are only 8 Republicans up for re-election in 2018. Calista241 Dec 2017 #18
So far the max is 59 if McCain and Cotton's seats are open next year. Tiggeroshii Dec 2017 #19
As others have pointed out, you are asking about something that is impossible onenote Dec 2017 #20
Republicans say clearly what they want even when the odds look impossible yurbud Dec 2017 #25
Fine. Just don't pretend that we have a veto proof majority or can get one in 2018. onenote Dec 2017 #46
change it to "at any point in the future" and then answer yurbud Dec 2017 #49
Publicly-Funded Elections Tax. Everybodys in, nobodys out, and Election Day is a Federal Holiday. Volaris Dec 2017 #22
I don't think that's mathematically possible... Baconator Dec 2017 #26
They won't... brooklynite Dec 2017 #31
Not only is it unrealistic, it is mathematically impossible. scheming daemons Dec 2017 #37
Repeal the Tax Scam. . . . Reverse Citizens United by whatever means necessary. BigDemVoter Dec 2017 #33
I think the other justices should just prank Gorsuch until he resigns yurbud Dec 2017 #50
I would throw in repeal Taft-Hartley & enact card check for union membership yurbud Dec 2017 #34
We can't get to 67 Senate seats in 2018... there are only 9 GOP seats up. Best we can do is 58. scheming daemons Dec 2017 #36
To "payback" the people who've paid the GOP to cut taxes for billionairs for a generation TrollBuster9090 Dec 2017 #41
Just a dream.....but.... Thunderbeast Dec 2017 #42
Imprison republicans MyNameGoesHere Dec 2017 #43
Imprison people for political orientation? Just politicians, or all registered GOPers? Marengo Dec 2017 #91
Sure why not. MyNameGoesHere Dec 2017 #93
If thats the case, you may be on the wrong discussion board. Perhap you would feel more at home... Marengo Dec 2017 #110
Yup ClarendonDem Dec 2017 #112
Wha....imprison half population? quartz007 Dec 2017 #104
Overturn this horrible tax bill. nt DesertRat Dec 2017 #44
I agree that should be the first priority. Willie Pep Dec 2017 #115
Repeal Citizen's United. nt WhiteTara Dec 2017 #47
make FDR and Johnson look like amateurs eShirl Dec 2017 #48
A lot, but they won't RussBLib Dec 2017 #51
They should issue a 15,000 page position paper, guillaumeb Dec 2017 #52
I said what SHOULD they do not what WILL they do... yurbud Dec 2017 #56
Nice response!!!!!!!!!! guillaumeb Dec 2017 #61
the mere thought of having a clear path is unpalatable to centrists yurbud Dec 2017 #57
Arrest the Koch Brothers! Chasstev365 Dec 2017 #53
Congress doesn't have the power to arrest or charge anyone with a crime. clementine613 Dec 2017 #96
I know! Just a frustration..... Chasstev365 Dec 2017 #98
IMPEACH MFM008 Dec 2017 #55
They're Going To Pick Up 18 Seats & Lose None? SoCalMusicLover Dec 2017 #58
It has happened before. Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #63
only 8 Republican senate seats up in 2018 0rganism Dec 2017 #92
Pass sweeping changes to the tax code, the healthcare system, shanny Dec 2017 #60
EXACTLY. Trumps veto would be the positive equivalent of LBJ's smear on an opponent... yurbud Dec 2017 #118
They won't. Casprings Dec 2017 #64
Impeach the orange jackass and rescind the tax giveaway. Lil Missy Dec 2017 #66
I approve this message. yurbud Dec 2017 #67
LOL! Lil Missy Dec 2017 #82
For God's sake, I hope that they vote to keep their powder dry! Orrex Dec 2017 #68
Some type of gun ban. ileus Dec 2017 #73
Medicare for all, ERA, and repeal Citizens United.replace with Publicly Financed Elections librechik Dec 2017 #74
Here is what I'd do to start Matthew28 Dec 2017 #75
The list of destructive things that have been done must be endless. pangaia Dec 2017 #76
How about we focus on winning a KPN Dec 2017 #77
How do you think you get there? By focusing on the horserace? yurbud Dec 2017 #87
I think we get there FIRST by being engaged in the party locally and in groups like Indivisible, KPN Dec 2017 #88
We got here because there was one more step left out--making sure Dems we elect do yurbud Dec 2017 #89
Agreed -- right on! KPN Dec 2017 #90
Revoke citizenship from everyone who played with the Russians. sofa king Dec 2017 #78
Ditto onetexan Dec 2017 #80
Impeach JonLP24 Dec 2017 #83
If we get to 58, which 9 republicans can we get to vote for conviction Tiggeroshii Dec 2017 #94
Throw the One Ring into Mount Doom? Codeine Dec 2017 #85
Crush them, crush them, crush them MyNameGoesHere Dec 2017 #86
New tax code and healthcare and then... lame54 Dec 2017 #95
If we get veto-proof (2/3) of Congress?? Start by expelling every Rethug clementine613 Dec 2017 #97
None of that is possible ClarendonDem Dec 2017 #101
You're wrong... clementine613 Dec 2017 #105
What are the grounds for impeaching every Republican member of the House and Senate ClarendonDem Dec 2017 #111
You Don't Need A Reason clementine613 Dec 2017 #114
Sorry, but it's not possible to win that kind of majority in 2018 jmowreader Dec 2017 #99
Outlaw the Trump organization fescuerescue Dec 2017 #100
Increase taxes on all rich people quartz007 Dec 2017 #103
I'm up for a 100% tax on those guys... clementine613 Dec 2017 #107
Can't do that... quartz007 Dec 2017 #113
Create duforsure Dec 2017 #106
1. Outlaw gerrymandering 2. End Citizens United. All other problems will then be fixable nt. Persondem Dec 2017 #108
Need to create... duforsure Dec 2017 #109
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