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kenny blankenship

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18. So that is what they mean by "pragmatism"

Reply to johnnypneumatic (Reply #9)

Sat Apr 14, 2012, 07:35 PM

Apr 2012

Finally I see -cowardice- that's so much more clear and concise.

I don't think I would have voted for and donated to him if someone had explained what pragmatism was really about. It's only a practical -ism if you're happy with having more of the same old shit.

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The lead sponsor of ENDA in the Senate opposes Obama's decision not to sign the limited EO [View all] ruggerson Apr 2012 OP

And, additionally, 72 House members (including Barney Frank) have written Obama a letter ruggerson Apr 2012 #1

But other prominent names aren't on that letter, known sponsors of ENDA. Bolo Boffin Apr 2012 #2

Just because they didin't put their name on the letter ruggerson Apr 2012 #3

"They might have myriad reasons not to." Fine. What are those reasons? Bolo Boffin Apr 2012 #5

Read post #7 ruggerson Apr 2012 #11

I am, but you don't know how many responses are getting eaten by the server issues. Bolo Boffin Apr 2012 #12

because of their positions as leaders johnnypneumatic Apr 2012 #7

A couple of responses here. Bolo Boffin Apr 2012 #13

I predict the President will sign it in a few weeks FreeState Apr 2012 #4

"those that think the presidents actions are okay" = not me. Bolo Boffin Apr 2012 #6

there is no explanation, it is just political cowardice johnnypneumatic Apr 2012 #9

"there is no explanation, here is my explanation" Bolo Boffin Apr 2012 #15

So that is what they mean by "pragmatism" kenny blankenship Apr 2012 #18

My fear is that an explanation of the indefensible will be FreeState Apr 2012 #10

An explanation gets us focusing our efforts on the most effective place, in my book. Bolo Boffin Apr 2012 #14

Thats been going on for 20 years n/t FreeState Apr 2012 #16

Now's not the time to give up. n/t Bolo Boffin Apr 2012 #17

the defenders of delay are out of excuses and lacking in standing, Bluenorthwest Apr 2012 #8