What Have the Democrats Accomplished?

[Timothy]

Sure.



They can't think of ONE THING that they could accomplish that would receive bipartisan support?



Not if they actually tried to solve a problem for which there would be bipartisan support.



No. No, it's not.

Sure? Just because I'm not in the trumpcult, does that mean I am automatically a democrat? That is illogical. If I don't live in the pigsty, does that make me a steer? Maybe I am a stallion?

And you have been shown all that the democrats accomplished.

[Timothy]

Perhaps you're unaware that a party will often propose legislation that it KNOWS doesn't have a snowball's chance in the hot place just so they can say they did something. That accomplishes squat, except for maybe inspiring some pinko-commie ferrener to ignorantly tout "but they're getting things done!"

"pinko-commie ferrener"???
At least you aren't wildly biased.

[Cow Poke]

Yes, there's a a piece of legislation to stop robocalls that has passed the House and Senate in various forms. So I think the step it's up to is that the two versions need to be reconciled and then passed and then signed.

That would actually be a good example of what I'm asking. For bonus points, did the Dems initiate that?*

However, in general, the Republicans appear to be deliberately taking the stance of not working with the Dems on anything. Dunno why they made an exception for the Robocalls. I dunno what you expect the Dems to do about Republican obstructionism...

It works both ways, Star - we're in an incredibly divided period of history in our country. The Dems are just as adamant about not cooperating with anything that might make Trump look good.


*actually, it appears the Senate passed it, initiated on a bipartisan sponsorship by Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass).
It appears the House subsequently came up with their own version...

In the House, Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.), the chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, has offered his own bill to end the scourge of robocalls, signaling the lower chamber may follow its own anti-robocall legislative path.

Nonetheless, this is an example of that for which I was asking.

[Cow Poke]

If you tend to nearly always support Republican positions and oppose Democratic ones, and nearly always vote for Republicans over Democrats, then I have to wonder why you would be so insistent on trying to identify as an Independent and not a Republican?

That's actually pretty easy -- I'm disgusted with the politicians, not the principles.

Also, if you admit that you line up more closely with one party, then I think it's reasonable for Jim to want to classify you among the wider supporter base of that party. It kinda seems like you're splitting hairs and being disingenuous when you try to emphasize how you support them but aren't aligned with them.

I'm sure Jim appreciates your backing. For now, I'll stay an Independent.

[Cow Poke]

And during the increasingly rare moments where a bill could get bipartisan support it seems that someone will inevitably add an amendment that will be totally unacceptable to the other side. Often this is is done purposefully, a deliberate effort to sabotage the legislation, just so they can have a talking point for the election (my opponent wouldn't support the Pat a Puppy on the Head bill!).

Yup - the infamous poison pill.

[Cow Poke]

Sure? Just because I'm not in the trumpcult, does that mean I am automatically a democrat? That is illogical. If I don't live in the pigsty, does that make me a steer? Maybe I am a stallion?

And you have been shown all that the democrats accomplished.

"Accomplished" in the sense that they can toot their own horn, perhaps, but nothing that really impacts the country for the better, with the notable exception, as Star pointed out, of the Robocall Bill.

[Cow Poke]

"pinko-commie ferrener"???
At least you aren't wildly biased.

A) That was a friendly dig at Starlight.
2) Never claimed I was not biased.
C) It's kinda of its own meme.
4) I don't think Starlight is actually a "pinko-commie", but he is a 'ferrener'.

[Timothy]

A) That was a friendly dig at Starlight.
2) Never claimed I was not biased.
C) It's kinda of its own meme.
4) I don't think Starlight is actually a "pinko-commie", but he is a 'ferrener'.

Do you think that communication would be more effective if it is not wildly biased?

[Cow Poke]

Do you think that communication would be more effective if it is not wildly biased?

I'm communicating just fine, Timothy, and if you have any questions about my intent, you are certainly free to ask.

[Timothy]

I'm communicating just fine, Timothy, and if you have any questions about my intent, you are certainly free to ask.

Thanks. Let's all call each other "pinko commie" and "right wing nazi." That will help identify the sides in this "civil" war.

[seer]

Thanks. Let's all call each other "pinko commie" and "right wing nazi." That will help identify the sides in this "civil" war.

You can't, the Nazis were socialists so they were left wing i.e. The National Socialist Party.

[Cow Poke]

Thanks. Let's all call each other "pinko commie" and "right wing nazi." That will help identify the sides in this "civil" war.

Charles, is that you?

[Timothy]

You can't, the Nazis were socialists so they were left wing i.e. The National Socialist Party.

The Nazis were also nationalists, so the title "right wing nazi" kind of fits. However, Capitalists who oppose Trump shouldn't be called "pinko-commies" just because they oppose trump due to his dishonesty and indecency.

[Timothy]

Charles, is that you?

No it's me, Tim

[Cow Poke]

No it's me, Tim

Yes, I was kidding -- Charles also has a tendency to jump in "nanny".