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13. agree that the first 2 sentences are very strong indeed

Tue Jun 19, 2018, 04:07 PM

Jun 2018

but then by sentence 3 we're back to the wiffle bat. shit, just SAY IT -- she just called them out as hypocritical predators, why do we need the "it seems as if" clause at all? force of habit? fear of retaliation?

as you say, it's nit-picky, but that damn nit has been bugging me for years.

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Pelosi not pulling any punches [View all] mcar Jun 2018 OP

I don't believe they pray on Sunday either C_U_L8R Jun 2018 #1

They prey on all Americans save for the rich. SammyWinstonJack Jun 2018 #42

The "prey" everyday of the week, and twice on Sunday. nt NCjack Jun 2018 #82

Every Dem who can get close to a mike should be shouting this. old guy Jun 2018 #2

Agree but DownriverDem Jun 2018 #9

From where do you get that? Have you watched the "corp owned and controlled" MSM recently? George II Jun 2018 #31

She can drop the first four words of her last sentence. Pacifist Patriot Jun 2018 #3

And change "it seems" to 'they are purposely' inflicting RestoreAmerica2020 Jun 2018 #15

It's state-sponsored child abuse. calimary Jun 2018 #48

+ 100!!!!! MyOwnPeace Jun 2018 #84

+1 Hassler Jun 2018 #56

That's more like it Nancy nt awesomerwb1 Jun 2018 #4

"More like it"? She's been speaking out since the 2016 election. But then again....... George II Jun 2018 #32

Chill. Meant for Dems in general awesomerwb1 Jun 2018 #34

"Dems" (i.e., Democrats!), most of them, have been speaking out, going to detention centers.... George II Jun 2018 #35

Wow.... awesomerwb1 Jun 2018 #49

Wow right back. murielm99 Jun 2018 #71

Who are you? No one was talking to you? awesomerwb1 Jun 2018 #80

I was supporting George, murielm99 Jun 2018 #86

Oh, it's a message board?! That explains it! awesomerwb1 Jun 2018 #87

Hi George! murielm99 Jun 2018 #72

Thanks from a Democrat Progressive dog Jun 2018 #76

"It seems as if" wind-up for a pulled punch 0rganism Jun 2018 #5

Really? mcar Jun 2018 #6

Some on the left DownriverDem Jun 2018 #10

while others complain about the complaints 0rganism Jun 2018 #18

Well , it works both ways, obviously. Who's playing? Wwcd Jun 2018 #27

agree that the first 2 sentences are very strong indeed 0rganism Jun 2018 #13

Yes, it's nit picky. What are you looking for, a sit-in in some office somewhere? George II Jun 2018 #37

yeah, a sit-in would be nice 0rganism Jun 2018 #43

Last time a sit in was organized on the floor of congress ehrnst Jun 2018 #46

One in particular has been strangely very very quiet this week. George II Jun 2018 #77

"A pulled punch"? What do you want her to do, what would YOU say if you were a Congressperson? George II Jun 2018 #30

i already answered your question in the post to which you're responding 0rganism Jun 2018 #38

I give up. Have a great night, hope you sleep well. George II Jun 2018 #41

lol haven't slept well in 18 months, but good night to you too 0rganism Jun 2018 #45

That can impair one's thought processes. ehrnst Jun 2018 #47

thank you for sharing your concern 0rganism Jun 2018 #50

Any time. ehrnst Jun 2018 #51

Tell it like it is. Make them accountable. lpbk2713 Jun 2018 #7

Yes! mcar Jun 2018 #8

Thank you! Note that this is the OPPOSITE of those who falsely claim "Democrats do nothing". NurseJackie Jun 2018 #11

Yes, but for some it's never enough mcar Jun 2018 #14

I read one earlier claiming Pelosi hadn't said anything! Wwcd Jun 2018 #28

Well, you know, maybe she didn't say it exactly right mcar Jun 2018 #67

✌🙄 Wwcd Jun 2018 #70

She forgot to mention MFA, $15 minimum wage, etc., so it wasn't good enough. George II Jun 2018 #79

Well looky here! More "inaction" or "weak action" by the Minority Leader: George II Jun 2018 #85

Great meme potential of Republicans/Trump/GOP. "Let us prey" Freethinker65 Jun 2018 #12

Sure is mcar Jun 2018 #16

Excellent, Nancy. sheshe2 Jun 2018 #17

Nancy for Speaker of the House again Hekate Jun 2018 #19

Oh yeah! mcar Jun 2018 #22

Make it so. (nt) ehrnst Jun 2018 #73

The gloves are off and Trump is digging in bucolic_frolic Jun 2018 #20

Nancy is right! That's exactly what the trump doormats do. Cha Jun 2018 #21

She is a strong leader! mcar Jun 2018 #23

To All our Dems Fighting on the Front Lines Cha Jun 2018 #33

Nancy does it again ladym55 Jun 2018 #24

She is a badass! mcar Jun 2018 #25

Yeah for the party and Nancy Pelosi Gothmog Jun 2018 #26

That's why they hate her... BlueJac Jun 2018 #29

Well said, Nancy. brer cat Jun 2018 #36

She got the first line very wrong. nt Ferrets are Cool Jun 2018 #39

She is solid. (nt) ehrnst Jun 2018 #40

I have said that for decades... IthinkThereforeIAM Jun 2018 #44

More of this!!!! JDC Jun 2018 #52

Way to go Nancy Soxfan58 Jun 2018 #53

Post removed Post removed Jun 2018 #54

Perhaps you haven't heard that legislation isn't neccessary ehrnst Jun 2018 #55

Post removed Post removed Jun 2018 #57

Oh, so she's no different than Trump? ehrnst Jun 2018 #58

Seriously? You think Pelosi is comparable to cheetolini????? marble falls Jun 2018 #59

And you think that Democrats have "no spine." ehrnst Jun 2018 #61

Oh look! Someone with a "both parties are the same" claim. Hmmm TeamPooka Jun 2018 #60

Anyone who'd compare Sen Pelosi to cheetolini is .... well put your own words in the blank. marble falls Jun 2018 #62

anyone who tells me that both parties are the same in person runs a chance of me punching them in TeamPooka Jun 2018 #64

You have to wonder what their motivation is. ehrnst Jun 2018 #65

FINALLY, that crap got hidden. marble falls Jun 2018 #68

8 People Have As Much Wealth PaulX2 Jun 2018 #63

Thank you Leader Pelosi. TomSlick Jun 2018 #66

Republicans are monsters. Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #69

That cartoon gives me chills mcar Jun 2018 #75

Wow! Pelosi calls 'em as she sees 'em. Nitram Jun 2018 #74

I think that is the best thing I have hears out of her mouth in a long time. Hotler Jun 2018 #78

..."It seems as if inflicting emotional and physical damage is part of their platform." ewagner Jun 2018 #81

This. BobTheSubgenius Jun 2018 #83

Well said, Nancy! lunamagica Jun 2018 #88

Nancy calls out Trump's plans for long-term child abuse. Hortensis Jun 2018 #89

Once again, a strong statement mcar Jun 2018 #90