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BigmanPigman

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September 22, 2017

Govt. question:If the Dem senators try to slow the GOP voting via filibuster

can they have more than one Dem Senator filibuster or can it be a series of senators? McConnell plans to hold a vote on Wed to repeal the ACA but the Congressional calendar doesn't expire until Oct.,1st (Sun.). That is four days to filibuster and expire the clock so can the Dems have a tag team to hold it up for 4 days or is one poor senator going to be drinking a lot of coffee and eating Power Bars?

September 22, 2017

I am watching McCain on Ken Burns "Vietnam" on PBS

and I would like to see him be a hero in civilian life and come out and say right now, "NO, I will not repeal the ACA!" instead of his BS grandstanding AGAIN!

September 21, 2017

The Resistance with Keith Olbermann

He nails it again!

September 20, 2017

Christie is on the MSNBC Nicole Wallace Show's panel.

I think he was just hired by the network. So far I am impressed with his legal know how and he seems to get to the point like a former prosecutor (of course he is the former NJ DA so that helps).

Earlier he came out against the GOP Hellcare plan.

September 19, 2017

If Mueller is fired and/or everyone is pardoned what will occur?

What do the Senate and House do (the GOP and the Dems) and what do the American citizens do?

Do we sit by and wait for 2020 or 2018? Can anything be done by the people besides voting?

September 19, 2017

Graham and Cassidy and Mitch are speaking live about how wonderful their Hellcare plan is.

AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have to go punch my trump/clown punching bag to death right now or I will explode and leave my family a big mess to clean up!

September 19, 2017

Did YOU look on the top of DU Home Page GOP Hellcare Chart? LOOK at it!!

If you HAVE EVER BEEN PREGNANT you could be charged $17,000+ as a pre existing condition under new GOP HellCare plan! I sure hope they also plan to stop the production of Viagra while they are at it!

Now I see what happens when older white men craft a bill for EVERYONE! Call Congress (202)224-3121

September 19, 2017

Shout out to Senator Hirono...a REAL hero (unlike McCain).

She went to the Senate to cast a NO vote in July with stage 4 cancer to stop the ACA repeal. McCain did the grandstanding and everyone (except me a a few DUers didn't buy his BS). Now the traitor, Mr. Thumbs Down, is going to vote to repeal the ACA since he was waiting for the AZ governor to give him the green light which he did this AM. McCain was bought by McConnell and the GOP as expected. I am so grateful that I did NOT fall for his selfish BS ego trip and thank him the next day. I DID call Hirono and thanked her.

September 19, 2017

Questions:If the ACA is repealed and Dems get the majority

in Congress in 2018, can they un-do the repeal? Does it take the house and the Senate to have a majority? How does this work?

September 19, 2017

Hey, where did Keith Olbermann (new video) go?

Is it just my tablet since now I can't find it. It was on 15 minutes ago.

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About BigmanPigman

I am 57, retired teacher and illustrator, life-long dem., activist, union member. Also I do not use social media and I'm technologically retarded. I love dogs, rock music and swearing (a lot). My 17 year old "puppy" died on June 2, 2020. She grew up listening to Animals (Pink Floyd). She has kept me sane through the tRump years, not easy, and has given me endless love, companionship, kisses and tail wags.
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