Tomorrow progressives will say “Look at all the power we have & all the wonderful things we can do for people now!” Then corporatist Dems will whine “Yeah but we didn’t get a mandate & there’s another election in 2 years so we better be really careful & go slow.” Do not let them!

Jan 6, 2021 · 6:38 AM UTC

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As Dems prepare to make excuses for future failures to help desperate constituents, I have also heard, “We may have the Presidency and the House and Senate... but the filibuster...
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All clear to mash that austerity brake pedal in a bold "progressive" way. Prepare for a hell of a ride, people!
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It is up to us to keep them honest and keep them focused
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Replying to @marwilliamson @briebriejoy
I’m not the biggest Williamson fan, but she’s 100% in this. Austerity is coming because they have to be careful with the deficits the terrible Republicans gave us. Those checks probably won’t be coming either.
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Replying to @marwilliamson @leftist_sam
Exactly. Now we have something to work with - Now let’s get to work! don’t let up
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The easy way to tell if the Dems are really gonna get things done is whether or not the Dem Senate passes the hundreds of bills that McConnell "blocked." I have my doubts. I think the house spent the last 2 years passing bills for show.
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I think if you look at the reality, progressives are in a better position, but Manchin and Tester aren't going to allow anything too far left to happen. This isn't a surprise.
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Replying to @marwilliamson @ProudSocialist
No. Progressives will not be saying that. Not tomorrow and not the next day. Perhaps faux progressives will be saying that, but true progressives know better.
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Don't let them say "we can't afford it" when it comes to healthcare like #SinglePayer #MedicareForAll. Don't let them say we can't afford to combat #ClimateChange with a #GreenNewDeal while passing bills worth billions for more jets & ships. Don't settle. #Progressives #BigUs
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