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4. "giving people a financial boost at this time doesn't make sense."

Reply to Polybius (Original post)

Tue Mar 2, 2021, 02:36 PM

Mar 2021

Manchin is the one who doesn't make sense.
He is going to keep picking at the bill until it is worthless.

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Joe Manchin Says Stimulus Package's Unemployment Benefits Should Stay at $300 [View all] Polybius Mar 2021 OP

He or better yet the press should kacekwl Mar 2021 #1

Amazing that West Virgina Miguelito Loveless Mar 2021 #2

Especially when it may be the shittiest state in the union (n/m) BradAllison Mar 2021 #11

Oh.. Wuddles440 Mar 2021 #46

Manchin is a pain in the butt. he doesn't make sense. Trueblue1968 Mar 2021 #57

He's a boil on the ass of our party. Magoo48 Mar 2021 #58

Is he willing to take a cut too? $176K is is to much for these bloodsuckers! vishnura Mar 2021 #3

"giving people a financial boost at this time doesn't make sense." Irish_Dem Mar 2021 #4

Yeah, I didn't get that at all.... Maxheader Mar 2021 #9

Right, he is just talking nonsense. And just goes from thing to another. Why? Irish_Dem Mar 2021 #13

Sounds like he's getting his direction from the repugs mdbl Mar 2021 #36

Yes one good explanation, but more complicated and closer to home perhaps. Irish_Dem Mar 2021 #49

Because he is a big frog in little West Virginia's pond. xxqqqzme Mar 2021 #43

Yes but it would be an easy path to WVA sainthood if he sold his voters on the $15 an hour and Irish_Dem Mar 2021 #47

Yeah, because someone that owes 10 months of back rent Mr.Bill Mar 2021 #20

Yes that is what it is looking like. He will just from one nonsensical point to another. Irish_Dem Mar 2021 #25

Who votes for this guy? C_U_L8R Mar 2021 #5

No, it does benefit someone. When we guess who benefits, we have some answers to the mystery. Irish_Dem Mar 2021 #26

Power Trip? Me. Mar 2021 #6

He is in charge DetroitLegalBeagle Mar 2021 #21

+1000 LastLiberal in PalmSprings Mar 2021 #28

Pride Gowth Before A Fall Me. Mar 2021 #41

Yes but what kind of person uses power to hurt people? Irish_Dem Mar 2021 #48

I propose we change Manchin's salary to $300/week. He's basically acting like he's unemployed. lagomorph777 Mar 2021 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author Fullduplexxx Mar 2021 #8

I hate him nt Ollie Garkie Mar 2021 #10

I agree. He's a rotter of the first order. n/t Peregrine Took Mar 2021 #50

Isn't there ONE dyamic, aggressive Democrat in this whole freakin' state to challenge him? Peregrine Took Mar 2021 #51

I'm so tired of this a-hole always looking for an excuse to side with republicans. brush Mar 2021 #12

Why does a senator in a small state with low cost of living dictate for large states onecaliberal Mar 2021 #14

Where is Democratic leadership droidamus2 Mar 2021 #17

If we don't pass what we ran on, you are correct. Democracy will be over. onecaliberal Mar 2021 #18

DINOS become Republicans when pressured. House of Roberts Mar 2021 #34

He is putting his re-election in jeopardy. DURHAM D Mar 2021 #15

Nah, his daughter is a billionaire. lark Mar 2021 #29

Joe Manchin should... droidamus2 Mar 2021 #16

What's with Manchin? He keeps coming up with these small gripes to stall the bill. Is he just napi21 Mar 2021 #19

Hmm, what is he trying to get in future legislation is more like it... haele Mar 2021 #22

Then vote it down, Joe, and end your career. I have no patience for saboteurs. Nt Fiendish Thingy Mar 2021 #23

But he's essential remember? vercetti2021 Mar 2021 #24

I think at some point bucolic_frolic Mar 2021 #27

Manchin is feeling powerful, isn't he? Escurumbele Mar 2021 #30

Ever the Diva ... GeorgeGist Mar 2021 #31

Biden needs to get this guy to tout the line. His ego is out of control. rkleinberger Mar 2021 #32

Manchin is paid $174,000 a year in taxpayer money as a US Senator. Sibelius Fan Mar 2021 #33

Why can't our party elect more Dem Senators IronLionZion Mar 2021 #35

Because Democrats don't get as het up for an off year election or State Legislature offices ... marble falls Mar 2021 #38

Hopefully Penn Voter Mar 2021 #45

Damn, Senator. That won't even work in West Virginia! marble falls Mar 2021 #37

Jesus Christ!! What doesn't he get about 81+ million people!! Hip2bSquare Mar 2021 #39

He got his. Just like cruz closing the door behind him Marthe48 Mar 2021 #40

I'm starting to think that he just wants to Bettie Mar 2021 #42

Wow our political system stinks on ice.... Jon King Mar 2021 #44

I better watch what I say.............so turbinetree Mar 2021 #52

This message was self-deleted by its author left-of-center2012 Mar 2021 #53

Oh Joe You Schmoe! n/t Lord Ludd Mar 2021 #54

Hey, maybe you should try living off of that, you fucking prick! Oh right, Guy Whitey Corngood Mar 2021 #55

But...but...but he gives us a majority in the Senate! Crowman2009 Mar 2021 #56

This is the time for an Executive Order. zanana1 Mar 2021 #59

Any updates on this? Polybius Mar 2021 #60

If it's good enough for West Virginia, it's good enough for America. Politicub Mar 2021 #61