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Drewdane @drewdane.bsky.social

And he's stepping down. What more do you want? Honestly, what is it with people who expect representatives in an elected legislative body to just snap their fingers and magically make things happen? That's not how our system of government works, and that's not how it's supposed to work.

apr 24, 2025, 1:59 pm • 7 1

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TherapistGoneFeral @therapistgoneferal.bsky.social

I just said, very clearly, what I want my elected officials to be doing. I don’t think we’ve met yet, my name is Beth. And I’ve never had personal contact with Senator Durbin. I’m busy with Moreno and Husted. I think it’s wonderful that Mr. Durbin has led a long and successful career! And also

apr 24, 2025, 3:21 pm • 0 0 • view
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TherapistGoneFeral @therapistgoneferal.bsky.social

There is grace in knowing when you’re done, and it’s time to move on and let someone else step up. If Sen Durbin could talk to Mr @schumer.senate.gov , that would be great.

apr 24, 2025, 3:21 pm • 2 0 • view
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Rick does Math and Stuff @mathandstuff.bsky.social

If you don't know what Democrats expect of our elected leaders, you could ask us, instead of conjuring up ridiculous and insulting possibilities. These guys get six-figure salaries. We expect _something_ from them more than Green Lantern defenses.

apr 24, 2025, 5:10 pm • 2 0 • view
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Miss Jen w/one N @mymamatried.bsky.social

PLUS stocks that go with insider trading. They walk into their elected positions making $60,000 +/- and walk out millionaires.

apr 24, 2025, 5:15 pm • 2 0 • view