Congressional Democrats have pushed for ethics reform legislation, efforts publicly rejected by Samuel Alito

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      Bingo. Each branch is supposed to act as a check on the power of the other two, but the current Congress would rather use its impeachment power to go after Hunter Biden - excuse me, Joe Biden - for being a Democrat.

      By all rights, Thomas should have earned immediate impeachment and removal the moment his frequent acceptance of bribes came to light. But bribery is no scandal for Republicans anymore. For most of their supporters, literally the only crime a Republican can commit is agreeing with a Democrat on anything.

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      Not as long as Democrats’ voters stay home because “both parties are the same” and Republicans ’ voters turn out in droves.

      Stop electing Republicans and you’ll see a lot of problems solved.

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        I think you really overestimate the “both parties are the same” group/impact. The Dems need to do more to capture and inspire votes. Stop blaming people for not voting for them. You’re supposed to earn their vote with good policy. It’s not good enough to just be not as shite as the republicans.

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          Okay.

          How do you propose Democrats accomplish things while stonewalled by Republicans?

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            I mean there’s a thousand different executive actions Biden could’ve taken at this point? Maybe a better platform to run on that inspires hope a bit better. Christ, I really don’t understand the ball-licking of these neo-liberal politicians like they’re gods gift. Are you all out of your minds?

            • Student Debt
            • National Healthcare
            • Ending lobbying/citizens United
            • Voter reform/gerrymandering fixes
            • Ending drug war
            • A new new deal

            Absolutely anything to inspire better than this limp dicked nonsense. It’s a bunch of corporatist twats bowing to company interests at every turn.

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          Looking at what a fully Democratic state government has done in Michigan already from a single election cycle, I think you’re wrong. As soon as Republicans get out of office good things can start to happen.