I tuned in to DK this morning after watching the clip of Manchin weakly stating his completely indefensible ‘everything humanly possible’ “act” to justify his refusal to pass an extremely watered down BBB because I’m Sooooooo G’damned PO’d, and am seeking some comfort.
But(!!!) PLZ note: I am NOT PO’d enough to threaten to quit the Democratic party.
Therefore, I am here to say F. that! and F. “that” diary and any and all sentiments of the ilk: ‘F The Democratic Party I’m done!’ because we would do well to keep in mind that DIVIDE AND CONQUER works for the Republicans and is a LOSING strategy for Democrats. OR: as a lot of people have said before: “We're stronger together!”
If the Democratic Party is a good enough place for Elizabeth Warren, AOC, Val Demings, VP Harris, and Prezident Joe F’ing Biden, well then- it’s exactly the place for me!!!
Note: I mention AOC as an ally and example of “how to do it” because, even though a self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist, she’s smart enough to know that if you want to get anything done in this world you have to work WITH the-powers-that-be and IN the “system” that exists.
That said- we BADLY need to find a legitimate contender in WV to primary Manchin, beat whoever the Republicans put up against us, and get a REAL Democrat in his senate seat. He’s up in 2024. Let’s do it.
OR:
Someone PLEASE get Manchin to act like a real Democrat!