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Pam Jaegers Hermann MO's avatar

OMG, do I agree with you! I'm liberal, somewhat progressive and seeing any of those three now is like finger nails on a calk board! They don't understand you can't get everything you want all at one time. Start slow, show people how the programs will work for normal Americans a little at a time. We want it now and we want it all attitude is going to get them and us nothing in the end. And definitely keep pounding the message that social programs like Social Security, Medicare, unemployment etc. are considered socialism by republicans!

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Sharon's avatar

I don’t think slow is the way. You need everyone to see the changes and how they benefit. If you only do a small potion it won’t be seen and nothing will progress.

Look at the minimum wage. It should be $15 now but must be gradual. By time it hits $15 it will need to be $20.

What healthcare do you decide to fade in?

What education do you decide to give first? College or pre-school?

Where do you focus internet for all?

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Christy's avatar

Jayapal was far from fingers on a chalkboard this past week. Her words were measured and on target as being for we the people. What is fingers on a chalkboard are the continuous screams and lies from the fascist right. Are you in support of putting the Hyde amendment in the build back better bill? That’s a line in the sand for me and I’m grateful for the Progressive Caucus.

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Pam Jaegers Hermann MO's avatar

I believe that if they can get some of it done, just for now, so that people can see what a difference these items make, they will vote out the people voting against it and vote in those who will support everything else.

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Christy's avatar

Pam, I feel like that is what I’m watching them try to do.

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Susan Lorraine Knox's avatar

Sorry, we cant’t wait. If we don’t act now, we will have an overwhelming disaster no one can solve.

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