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Fetterman: Buying Greenland is a 'responsible conversation' (Original Post) HereForTheParty Wednesday OP
When is he gonna switch? onecaliberal Wednesday #1
From 2 Democratic Senators to 2 Rethuglican Senators FreeForm73 Wednesday #6
He already has. Irish_Dem Wednesday #11
He obviously ran (D) to get elected. Sinema/Manchin III Lemons UK Wednesday #38
JFC, Fetterman, is this what the people of Greenland would want? Stargleamer Wednesday #2
I'm sorry I thought repubs had 53 senate seats Tickle Wednesday #3
They have 52, not 53 Polybius Wednesday #8
Thank you, not sure why I thought that? NT Tickle Wednesday #15
Funny story, I thought the same thing for some reason Polybius Wednesday #16
Once Senator-elect Justice of WV is sworn in, the Republican Party will have 53 seats. n/t totodeinhere Thursday #56
Republicans had 49 seats Polybius Thursday #65
You are missing one. totodeinhere Yesterday #73
I'll check that link in detail later, at work now Polybius Yesterday #75
It's in the link. But I can't say who it is right now. totodeinhere Yesterday #77
Ohio DetroitLegalBeagle 23 hrs ago #85
Stroke talking? haele Wednesday #17
Bingo mr715 Wednesday #29
It appears that Big John fell asleep, gab13by13 Wednesday #4
Why do we always end up with these dirtballs (Fetterman, Sinema, Lieberman, etc.) going to the dark side... kysrsoze Wednesday #5
Jim Jeffords switched to Independent in 2001 Polybius Wednesday #10
Because we vote fail to find and run good candidates. onecaliberal Wednesday #51
Bingo. Unladen Swallow Wednesday #52
OMG what is happening to him? AllyCat Wednesday #7
Wow, going full Manchin Bettie Wednesday #9
NEWSFLASH!!! ScratchCat Wednesday #12
Exactly wth is anyone even discussing this? It is a joke imo Meowmee Friday #67
This....! Cherrycheeks Wednesday #13
Check yourself back into therapy, john. There is clearly something wrong inside niyad Wednesday #14
Fetterman spent six weeks in Walter Reed Hospital receiving treatment for a major depressive disorder. sop 23 hrs ago #86
John Lieberman Manchin Sinema Fetterman says what now? Sky Jewels Wednesday #18
lol BlueWaveNeverEnd Thursday #62
I guess I need to look up the word responsible because I'm obviously mistaken about the definition. Solly Mack Wednesday #19
So Fetterman was for sale (even if Greenland wasn't) and Trump has bought him struggle4progress Wednesday #20
Is there any indication that Greenland wants to be bought by us? Elessar Zappa Wednesday #21
When you see him wear a suit again, his transformation will be complete. Drum Wednesday #22
Whatever Johonny Wednesday #23
Fetterman, do you want to go to war with Denmark? sakabatou Wednesday #24
Hey Fetterman quit telling us to stop freaking out MagickMuffin Wednesday #25
Sure- xmas74 Wednesday #26
Fetterman will be declaring himself part of the Maga caucus any day now. Voltaire2 Wednesday #27
There is something in the water. surfered Wednesday #28
And while we're at it ... Bmoboy Wednesday #30
when Trump says 'buy' Greenland, he's just trying to intimidate them bigtree Wednesday #31
Why not discuss buying other properties as well ExciteBike66 Wednesday #32
I have lost all respect for him. Basso8vb Wednesday #33
I figured something like this would happen. I hate to be the one to say I told you so... but * Oopsie Daisy Wednesday #34
Conor Lamb is looking better and better. But he was attacked for Nixie Wednesday #39
He's become a joke. sinkingfeeling Wednesday #35
Of course. It's not like there aren't other issues of more importance to the American people Raven123 Wednesday #36
Yup! Botany 23 hrs ago #84
what a disappointment Fetterman has become mike_c Wednesday #37
I think Fetterman should Stop trying to Cha Wednesday #40
What is he Joe Manchin's replacement? doc03 Wednesday #41
I take your point, but Manchin was the BEST we could hope for to come out of WV * Oopsie Daisy Wednesday #43
Why assume that? Cirsium Thursday #55
I live in the real world, thank you very much. Oopsie Daisy Thursday #58
OK Cirsium Thursday #59
It's not 1968 any more. Times change. 🌅☕️ Oopsie Daisy Thursday #61
Sure, that is the path we have been on Cirsium Friday #66
I choose reality over fantasy. Oopsie Daisy Friday #70
NEXT: "Trump's Panama invasion was a prudent measure" dalton99a Wednesday #42
Unless Greenland can start producing a lot of eggs, then who cares. It's all about the madinmaryland Wednesday #44
Wasn't Denmark a founding member of NATO? elocs Wednesday #45
Good grief! nt City Lights Wednesday #46
I recognized him from the beginning. Autumn Wednesday #47
Same here! Loudmouth showboat with a sweat clothes schtick! Argued with my daughter about this guy. justhanginon 23 hrs ago #79
No it is not! It is some bullshit! Initech Wednesday #48
Fetterman is not a well man. Paladin Wednesday #49
Hey John, maybe PA could be sold to New Jersey. Then PA could have more exits. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Wednesday #50
Wait. What? Who the hell is this guy? Is he Kirsten Sinema minus the fashion sense? Hekate Wednesday #53
Fetty needs a 'Fuck Off' ring to start his journey to male Sinema fashion plate. Celerity Friday #68
John... John... are you there John? Blue Owl Wednesday #54
And he volunteers to go up there in his shorts to check out the situation. jalan48 Thursday #57
Sure. Having that conversation makes sense Mz Pip Thursday #60
Dems, we need to primary better candidates BlueWaveNeverEnd Thursday #63
Filed under: B.See Thursday #64
I refuse to call him "Sen.Fecklessman", so I oasis Friday #69
Is it severe brain damage or bribery / blackmail? ecstatic Friday #71
My mom and father-in-law both had strokes, and both were never mentally the same... Mark.b2 23 hrs ago #80
Please note that he said "buying," not "invading" Jose Garcia Friday #72
Acquiring Greenland via purchase would be a fantastic win for the U.S. Bonx Yesterday #74
But what do Greenlanders want? Haggard Celine 23 hrs ago #87
Here John, have another swig! no_hypocrisy Yesterday #76
I wonder when he's gong to change his party to the repukes? kimbutgar Yesterday #78
Glad I didn't send him any money. Something made me say WHAT! about a earlier post. usaf-vet 23 hrs ago #81
He was in his hometown of York, PA last weekend and posted pics badhair77 23 hrs ago #82
Arghhhhhh Lulu KC 23 hrs ago #83
I have a question for Fetterman. Cha 23 hrs ago #88
More evidence of Fetterman's defective brain malfunctioning ... Tarzanrock 23 hrs ago #89
A Responsible Conversation? ProfessorGAC 23 hrs ago #90
It may be time to look into The Third Doctor 21 hrs ago #91
"It's not a "responsible conversation" when the people who own the land emphatically say it's not for sale Seasider 20 hrs ago #92
No it is not! Fuck Trump and his stupid expansionist bullshit! Initech 20 hrs ago #93

FreeForm73

(120 posts)
6. From 2 Democratic Senators to 2 Rethuglican Senators
Wed Jan 8, 2025, 01:07 PM
Wednesday

just like that.
Shapiro now willing to listen, there must be more money out there than even in sports!!!

Stargleamer

(2,292 posts)
2. JFC, Fetterman, is this what the people of Greenland would want?
Wed Jan 8, 2025, 01:05 PM
Wednesday

I see no indication that they would want that.

Tickle

(3,230 posts)
3. I'm sorry I thought repubs had 53 senate seats
Wed Jan 8, 2025, 01:05 PM
Wednesday

I didn't realize they had 54 seats.

What is up with this guy? They tortured Fetterman when he got elected.

Polybius

(18,653 posts)
16. Funny story, I thought the same thing for some reason
Wed Jan 8, 2025, 01:32 PM
Wednesday

Last night I was like "I know they had 49 seats and I think they picked up 3 seats, but for some reason I the number 53 keeps sticking out." I had to look it up myself.

totodeinhere

(13,410 posts)
56. Once Senator-elect Justice of WV is sworn in, the Republican Party will have 53 seats. n/t
Thu Jan 9, 2025, 02:43 PM
Thursday

Polybius

(18,653 posts)
65. Republicans had 49 seats
Thu Jan 9, 2025, 09:20 PM
Thursday

In November, they picked up WV, PA, and Montana. That's 52, unless in missing one maybe?

Polybius

(18,653 posts)
75. I'll check that link in detail later, at work now
Sat Jan 11, 2025, 04:54 PM
Yesterday

But can you tell me which one I missed?

totodeinhere

(13,410 posts)
77. It's in the link. But I can't say who it is right now.
Sat Jan 11, 2025, 05:03 PM
Yesterday

I was just lying down for a nap. Will look it up later.

haele

(13,711 posts)
17. Stroke talking?
Wed Jan 8, 2025, 01:32 PM
Wednesday

Does affect the personality, especially if he was somewhat a borderline centrist to begin with.

I don't know Pennsylvania politics, but I do have experience with Privileged Majority Grievance Derangement Syndrome.
It can affect even liberal and progressive folks who benefit from being a majority gender or race without acknowledging the privileges inherent in being "the social norm" in the organizational hierarchies they operate in.

It takes a lot of unpleasant self-awareness to realize when the self-centered "don't you dare ignore my needs or take my stuff" feeling hits one during the consideration of sharing opportunities and benefits with different or minority population.

Haele

kysrsoze

(6,188 posts)
5. Why do we always end up with these dirtballs (Fetterman, Sinema, Lieberman, etc.) going to the dark side...
Wed Jan 8, 2025, 01:07 PM
Wednesday

and no one on the Republican side ever finds a conscience and goes independent, much less Dem? It's really disheartening to see you can't trust people to stay on the side of truth, normalcy, dignity, public service, etc.

Polybius

(18,653 posts)
10. Jim Jeffords switched to Independent in 2001
Wed Jan 8, 2025, 01:14 PM
Wednesday

He then caucused with Democrats, costing Republicans the Senate. Lincoln Chafee switched too.

 

onecaliberal

(36,594 posts)
51. Because we vote fail to find and run good candidates.
Wed Jan 8, 2025, 05:27 PM
Wednesday

We end up with whatever you want to call this. Not a democratic lawmaker interested in helping americans.

niyad

(121,031 posts)
14. Check yourself back into therapy, john. There is clearly something wrong inside
Wed Jan 8, 2025, 01:21 PM
Wednesday

your head.

sop

(11,862 posts)
86. Fetterman spent six weeks in Walter Reed Hospital receiving treatment for a major depressive disorder.
Sat Jan 11, 2025, 05:32 PM
23 hrs ago

That's quite a long hospital stay for treatment of clinical depression. Reportedly, he's currently on medication. Obviously, something's still not right with Fetterman.

Good thing for Fetterman U.S. Senators receive excellent mental health care. That's probably why he wants to hang on to his job.

Solly Mack

(93,312 posts)
19. I guess I need to look up the word responsible because I'm obviously mistaken about the definition.
Wed Jan 8, 2025, 01:39 PM
Wednesday

Elessar Zappa

(16,218 posts)
21. Is there any indication that Greenland wants to be bought by us?
Wed Jan 8, 2025, 01:46 PM
Wednesday

Or that Denmark would sell? This whole conversation is stupid.

Drum

(9,965 posts)
22. When you see him wear a suit again, his transformation will be complete.
Wed Jan 8, 2025, 01:50 PM
Wednesday

Any day now, I expect.

MagickMuffin

(17,247 posts)
25. Hey Fetterman quit telling us to stop freaking out
Wed Jan 8, 2025, 02:32 PM
Wednesday


You do not control other people’s emotions. Focus on yourself and seek help. Your heart and mind has ceased to function properly.


Voltaire2

(14,995 posts)
27. Fetterman will be declaring himself part of the Maga caucus any day now.
Wed Jan 8, 2025, 02:38 PM
Wednesday

This is vile on his part. I do not at all think he believes this, so this is performative signaling to the fascist Republican Party.

surfered

(4,056 posts)
28. There is something in the water.
Wed Jan 8, 2025, 02:41 PM
Wednesday

Both Denmark and its semiautonomous territory Greenland say it’s not for sale. I suppose I could go around saying I want to buy Florida and my wife could say that it was a responsible conversation, but it would still sound crazy to most folks and a giant waste of breath.

Bmoboy

(418 posts)
30. And while we're at it ...
Wed Jan 8, 2025, 02:46 PM
Wednesday

Maryland wants the southern 3 - 4 miles of Pennsylvania back.
Damn Mason and Dixon were bribed by the quakers to shift the line south.
Does that mean Fetterman is not the legal Senator for Pennsylvania?
Just asking.
Just having a reasonable conversation.

bigtree

(90,339 posts)
31. when Trump says 'buy' Greenland, he's just trying to intimidate them
Wed Jan 8, 2025, 02:48 PM
Wednesday

...why join in on that imperialist cosplay bullying?

Oopsie Daisy

(4,646 posts)
34. I figured something like this would happen. I hate to be the one to say I told you so... but *
Wed Jan 8, 2025, 02:55 PM
Wednesday

* actually, never mind... I do like being the one (or one of the many) who expressed our doubts.

I'm feeling more disheartened than "disappointed". It's hard to be disappointed over something that I was kind of expecting in the first place. --- Oh well. It's not like we had control of the Senate anyway.

Raven123

(6,175 posts)
36. Of course. It's not like there aren't other issues of more importance to the American people
Wed Jan 8, 2025, 03:08 PM
Wednesday

No. It is not a responsible discussion. It is a distraction.

Botany

(72,785 posts)
84. Yup!
Sat Jan 11, 2025, 05:18 PM
23 hrs ago

A 100% planned distraction to take our eyes off the coming shit storm of
fascism, cryptocurrency scams, theft of everything by Trump, and that the
election was dirty as shit brought to us by Musk, the GRU, and the biggest
criminal in American history is now going back into the White House.

I smell Bannon & Roger Stone all over these false flags.

Oopsie Daisy

(4,646 posts)
43. I take your point, but Manchin was the BEST we could hope for to come out of WV *
Wed Jan 8, 2025, 04:43 PM
Wednesday

* and, actually, I was "happy" with Manchin because I knew that WV couldn't do any better than that. (At least he caucused with the Dems and helped us to keep the majority control).

But when it comes to PA, we can definitely do better. I'm sympathetic to his health and mental issues, but I feel like Lamb would have been a better choice and a stronger voice and someone who could better represent the interests of their constituents... and someone who would help to strengthen and unify Democrats rather than what we're seeing now.

Unless he resigns, we've got a bit of a wait before the next election. And, honestly, I don't see him running again... or being able to win a primary challenge.

Cirsium

(1,235 posts)
55. Why assume that?
Thu Jan 9, 2025, 02:38 PM
Thursday

I don't know why people write off states. There is no reason why a progressive could it win in West Virginia.

Jesse Jackson came to Appalachia in 1988 — and he kept coming back.


In 1960, Robert F. Kennedy was deeply involved in his brother John F. Kennedy’s campaign for the presidency, often traveling to various parts of the country to rally support. Bluefield, West Virginia, was a key stop during this campaign, as West Virginia’s primary was seen as a critical test of John F. Kennedy’s viability as a Catholic candidate in a predominantly Protestant state.
When Robert F. Kennedy stopped for lunch in Bluefield, he was likely engaging directly with the local community, showcasing the Kennedy campaign’s commitment to grassroots outreach. These kinds of stops were characteristic of the Kennedy strategy, which relied on personal connections, compelling speeches, and an energetic presence to win over voters.
The West Virginia primary ended up being pivotal, as John F. Kennedy’s victory there dispelled doubts about his ability to win in non-Catholic states and helped solidify his path to the Democratic nomination. Robert’s efforts in connecting with local communities like Bluefield played an important role in that success.

https://vintagenewsdaily.com/robert-f-kennedy-stopping-for-lunch-in-bluefield-west-virginia-while-campaigning-for-his-brother-1960/


?si=GYNSolBUYr2mxkwQ

Cirsium

(1,235 posts)
59. OK
Thu Jan 9, 2025, 06:27 PM
Thursday

After all, the way things are is the way they will always be?

"Some men see things as they are and say why. I dream things that never were and say why not?"

Robert F. Kennedy

As quoted by his brother Ted in the eulogy he delivered at RFK's funeral, June 8th, 1968.

Cirsium

(1,235 posts)
66. Sure, that is the path we have been on
Fri Jan 10, 2025, 01:45 AM
Friday

What else from the past should we jettison so that we can be "realistic" and "pratical?"

How has being "realistic" and "pratical" worked out?

It stopped being 1968 long, long ago, back when people decided to be "realistic" and "pratical." We have lost ground ever since.

I for one refuse to live in that "real world" you are talking about.

madinmaryland

(65,224 posts)
44. Unless Greenland can start producing a lot of eggs, then who cares. It's all about the
Wed Jan 8, 2025, 04:50 PM
Wednesday

Price of eggs and inflation!

elocs

(23,105 posts)
45. Wasn't Denmark a founding member of NATO?
Wed Jan 8, 2025, 04:52 PM
Wednesday

Wouldn't other members be obligated to defend it if they were attacked, even by another member?

justhanginon

(3,337 posts)
79. Same here! Loudmouth showboat with a sweat clothes schtick! Argued with my daughter about this guy.
Sat Jan 11, 2025, 05:12 PM
23 hrs ago

Performance artist!

Celerity

(47,115 posts)
68. Fetty needs a 'Fuck Off' ring to start his journey to male Sinema fashion plate.
Fri Jan 10, 2025, 02:02 AM
Friday


Then he can move on to a 'Dangerous Creature' hoodie....





Mz Pip

(27,949 posts)
60. Sure. Having that conversation makes sense
Thu Jan 9, 2025, 06:31 PM
Thursday

Only if Greenland was for sale. Denmark shows no interest in having that conversation.

So really, its’s just another stupid idea from Trump.

Mark.b2

(513 posts)
80. My mom and father-in-law both had strokes, and both were never mentally the same...
Sat Jan 11, 2025, 05:12 PM
23 hrs ago

My MIL went from being the sweetest, kindest grandmother to almost mean to her grandkids. Not physically, just in the things she would say to them. We had to stop letting her babysit for us.

My FIL went from being gregarious to quite introverted. He killed himself about five years after the stroke.

Both did not become better people after their strokes. Fetterman, thus far, has done the same.

Sad.

Bonx

(2,246 posts)
74. Acquiring Greenland via purchase would be a fantastic win for the U.S.
Sat Jan 11, 2025, 03:56 PM
Yesterday

Sorry everyone, but it's true.

Haggard Celine

(17,066 posts)
87. But what do Greenlanders want?
Sat Jan 11, 2025, 05:40 PM
23 hrs ago

That's the important thing. Of course, if Greenlanders want to be owned by the United States, that's their prerogative. I don't think they do though. If I were a Greenlander I would choose to stay with Denmark. Look how the U.S. treats Puerto Rico.

badhair77

(4,690 posts)
82. He was in his hometown of York, PA last weekend and posted pics
Sat Jan 11, 2025, 05:16 PM
23 hrs ago

of having breakfast and lunch at 2 restaurants that were pioneers in ignoring Covid rules. Local Dems are still angry. Patronizing these places and then rubbing it in, for whom?

Cha

(306,113 posts)
88. I have a question for Fetterman.
Sat Jan 11, 2025, 05:46 PM
23 hrs ago

he Scolds Dems.. does he Ever Scold Treasonous magats?😡

Tarzanrock

(551 posts)
89. More evidence of Fetterman's defective brain malfunctioning ...
Sat Jan 11, 2025, 05:50 PM
23 hrs ago

release the MRI scans of your brain, Senator, so the rest of us Democrats can understand your physiological pathology.

ProfessorGAC

(70,942 posts)
90. A Responsible Conversation?
Sat Jan 11, 2025, 06:08 PM
23 hrs ago

It's responsible to discuss purchasing something the current foreign state says isn't for sale?
It appears to be a silly idea & waste of time, which is the opposite of responsible government.
A responsible conversation would be about lowering the prices on food staples, not nonsense about buying Greenland.

Seasider

(187 posts)
92. "It's not a "responsible conversation" when the people who own the land emphatically say it's not for sale
Sat Jan 11, 2025, 08:29 PM
20 hrs ago

and exactly where exactly are we gonna get the money to buy a territory that large and rich in resources? We're over 30 trillion in debt right now. Is Trump gonna tax the rich at a significantly higher rate? Of course he won't. This whole thing is beyond ridiculous.

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