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Ilikepurple

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15. Bigtree, much of what you say rings true, but legislation is not the only political end
Thu Feb 5, 2026, 08:50 PM
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Winning the minds and firing up the hearts of fellow Americans is also effective political strategy, especially when in the minority. Some of us have expectations not just that legislation is passed but that changing public sentiment on ICE is capitalized on to as great an extent as possible. Our leaders might have hit the sweet spot as you and others have argued. But, I for one am happy to hear the multitude of voices and suggestions by others. I feel a kinship to fellow Democrats both to the right and left of my current positions as I try not to succumb to my own hubris and ignore that my perspective is limited. In spirit of this thought, I applaud your contributions even when I disagree.

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I agree Progressive dog Yesterday #1
language is weak. needs a list of demands and consequences IMO. prettyplease nt msongs Yesterday #2
we don't actually have a bill bigtree Yesterday #13
Bigtree, much of what you say rings true, but legislation is not the only political end Ilikepurple Yesterday #15
I have to wonder, looking at the polls bigtree 23 hrs ago #19
act as if....set an assertive tone, hat in hand is not gonna cut it when stronger msongs Yesterday #16
I don't agree that they are 'hat in hand' bigtree 23 hrs ago #18
I can't think of a single safety reason that would require a mask for ICE Bayard Yesterday #3
and Democrats haven't allowed for any bigtree Yesterday #12
Thank you for the discussion, bigtree. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Yesterday #4
The demands aren't caving but I wish Shumer had been shouting and shamming the DHS and Republicans. nt ShazamIam Yesterday #5
Anything short of abolishing ICE is caving Orrex Yesterday #6
In the first place, these panty-faced goons are half-literate sadistic LEO rejects who can't Gaugamela Yesterday #7
of course they're NOT inadequate, but we're not in control of what's in the bill, republicans are bigtree Yesterday #9
Bless you Bigtree! BaronChocula Yesterday #8
Here is what I don't get: James48 Yesterday #10
K&R mcar Yesterday #11
This message was self-deleted by its author Scrivener7 Yesterday #14
Most of the people making those claims didn't even bother to read the details. FascismIsDeath Yesterday #17
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