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[Protein]

People need to stop fucking saying "but my state is red, no use calling.." Some of these Senators have seats that are up for grabs in 2018. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is being challenged by a Democrat.

Red state, yes, but Hillary did better in Texas than most people expected.

 

[sphagnum]

I'm stuck with Toomey. Out of all of the Republican Party, he's one of the most spineless Trump stooges (100% Yes record on everything Trump passed to him).

He's a disgusting human being, & we're stuck with him & his non-presence until 2022.

Call him so you can vent at least

 

[StopMakingSense]

Voting no isn't enough. Every single Republican rep needs to know they are held responsible for this passing. Flipping them to elect a democrat to help fix this mess should be a main priority.

 

[Trojita]

Everything is a pre-existing condition before it even occurs in you.

 

[Alucrid]

Here's my take:

While the ACA was flawed from the beginning, it still benefited lots of people
Instead of trying to repeal at first, why not work with Democrats to try to fix the things that are broken? Even if you sure you won't make progress, make the attempt.. start small
this country is too divided right now

is that a rhetorical question or what?

And I'm disappointed that the GOP is more worried about "winning" than actually improving the law

ok i guess that wasn't a rhetorical question. how are you just coming around to this fact now?

 

[D i Z]

I'm glad the Democrats think that allowing people to die is a political win for them.

Does that record spin any faster, chief?

 

[zethren]

Let's not panic, no.

Let's organize.

Let's call our senators, whether they are already a firm yes or a firm no.

100% agree

 

[Dubbedinenglish]

If it wasn't clear before, conservativism and the GOP is not an alternative form of government, it is unacceptable in any form. The goal is clear that it must be defeated in every form.

 

[TurnipFritters]

Republicans: *literally pass a piece of massively unpopular legislation that will result in thousands of deaths if it becomes law*
Some of y'all, for some reason: Um... the Dems should act more respectable.

 

[FinaruDensetsu]

Surprised Barbara Comstock was a no

Wise move. Very wise.

She would have hopped over to a yes if the GOP needed. This is all about optics and nothing more.

 

[-griffy-]

Honestly I don't think anyone getting mad at them is truly a dem.

Seeing plenty of tweets come through my timeline of people I know are liberals complaining about the singing.

 

[Nokterian]

Stop getting depressed and start getting angry and organized

Jesus you bunch of defeatists

This right here..get the fuck out of your home and drag them on to the streets.

 

[Toxi]

Not sing like idiots and give right wing media something to latch on to, for start.

Right wing media: "The Democrats are happy that people are going to die... Because of this bill that Congressional Republicans voted for. Uh..."

 

[Karsticles]

Dems getting mad at dems who all voted NO on the bill for taunting the reps. Meanwhile cases of beer are being rolled into the capitol so the reps who voted this through can literally party.

Both the right and the left endure so much self-hatred, but the left tears itself apart over it.

 

[Eidan]

I think right-wing media will literally latch onto the tiniest scrap of non-information to poison the mind's of their viewership, yes.

Then why give a shit? Right-wing media needs NOTHING to lose its mind, so stop beating up representatives out of fear for what Rush Limbaugh will say.

 

[Darryl M R]

I'm convinced anyone that is complaining about the Dems is not one.

I'm glad the Democrats think that allowing people to die is a political win for them.

Now that's what I call a hot take.

 

[Debirudog]

People lets get real

This will pass the Senate.

The republicans are this desperate to have a "win"

How is this a win at all though when it kills their own base.

 

[BriGuy]

So let's say this does get through the Senate

Is that just fucking it then? If we ever want decent healthcare, are we going to have to start from square one like the ACA never happened? And go through the same bullshit Obama did to even have to force Democrats to get on board with it?

I am so pissed off right now

I guess we're going to see if there's any merit behind this "accelerationism" bullshit so many otherwise left-leaning folks used as justification to not vote or cast a protest ballot.

 

[necrosis]

True, but after the previous nuclear option went the way it did, I'm less confident on the Senate holding fast.

mcconnel has previously stated that he won't go nuclear on legislation (probably realising that democrats will more than happily return the favor in a few years)

i guess we'll see, though

 

[Gallbaro]

Republicans: *literally pass a piece of massively unpopular legislation that will result in thousands of deaths if it becomes law*
Some of y'all, for some reason: Um... the Dems should act more respectable.

Dems need to grow some fucking balls. Get fucking populist nasty.

We have a long way until Reps are bashing each other in the head again.

 

[Vyse24]

Question: Can the GOP senate go nuclear on this?

 

[BitStyle]

Republicans: *literally pass a piece of massively unpopular legislation that will result in thousands of deaths if it becomes law*
Some of y'all, for some reason: Um... the Dems should act more respectable.

It's infuriating tbh

 

[Psychoward]

Is there a list of all the voters yet? Need to see if my "moderate" R voted yes despite me trying to call multiple times and him getting shit on in the one town hall he's held since Trump was elected.

 

[IronRinn]

Call him so you can vent at least

He would need to have someone to pick up. Or have a voicemail. I have never been able to get through to any of his eight offices when I have tried to call. Toomey gives no fucks about even pretending to care what his constituents have to say.

 

[Joe Shlabotnik]

None. Revenge trolling wasn't needed. This isn't a sporting event.

bit silly to shit one's pants over "right-wing media" running with it tho

 

[Xe4]

Here's my take:

While the ACA was flawed from the beginning, it still benefited lots of people
Instead of trying to repeal at first, why not work with Democrats to try to fix the things that are broken? Even if you sure you won't make progress, make the attempt.. start small
this country is too divided right now

And I'm disappointed that the GOP is more worried about "winning" than actually improving the law

Doesn't seem to matter though, the Senate won't approve and this initial bill is just a starting point for a whole new round of negotiations

If democrats were in power, because people like you had decided to vote for them, I'm sure they'd love to improve the ACA. God knows it needs improvements.

When does Senate vote?

A few days at the least. It has to go through committees and stuff. If they go as fast as humanly possible, Monday. Likely Wednesday or even next Friday.

 

[Iksenpets]

Voting no isn't enough. Every single Republican rep needs to know they are held responsible for this passing. Flipping them to elect a democrat to help fix this mess should be a main priority.

Yep. Republicans voted to kill people. Anyone who still calls themselves Republican after that deserves what's coming to them, 'no' vote or not.

 

[FinaruDensetsu]

Seeing plenty of tweets come through my timeline of people I know are liberals complaining about the singing.

They may be liberal but they're not truly a democrat. You can't truly be when you are complaining about shit like that instead of being in solidarity with the party that just unanimously voted no on this shit.

 

[Tain]

Republicans: *literally pass a piece of massively unpopular legislation that will result in thousands of deaths if it becomes law*
Some of y'all, for some reason: Um... the Dems should act more respectable.

actually I'd be much, much happier if they chanted "murderers" or something instead

 

[Alucrid]

I'm stuck with Toomey. Out of all of the Republican Party, he's one of the most spineless Trump stooges (100% Yes record on everything Trump passed to him).

He's a disgusting human being, & we're stuck with him & his non-presence until 2022.

just imagine the world in which you were represented by mcginty. feels good doesn't it

 

[Swass]

If / when Trump gets impeached I hope the nation sings "na na na na.. hey hey hey.. goodbye!"

 

[Neo C.]

Once again, liberals celebrated too early.













But, seriously, the f are you doing, America?

 

[Dierce]

The senate republicans will pass this. They don't give a fuck if people die as long as the rich get their tax cuts which this healthcare law will help pave the path for. They are a bunch of lowlife excuse for human beings. They don't have an ounce of humanity left in them.

 

[Interfectum]

bit silly to shit one's pants over "right-wing media" running with it tho

Did I shit my pants or simply make a statement of disappointment for how my party is acting.

 

[Ogodei]

Voting no isn't enough. Every single Republican rep needs to know they are held responsible for this passing. Flipping them to elect a democrat to help fix this mess should be a main priority.

The no voters will be held responsible. Voters don't care about the particulars in the cases like this. Some Democrats got caught in the same thing, "safe" no votes to try and save their districts didn't save a single one of them in 2010.

The no voters have a target on their backs, but it's from the center and left, not the hard right.

 

[Doc Holliday]

There's a very good possibility.

Senators are even more open to being thrown out for a vote on this. But on the flip side Turtle has a iron grip on his whip.

Collins, Lisa Murkowski are a sure no

i can see Rand Paul voting No because of the 8 Billion going to pre existent conditions
Flake?
Portman?

 

[Spinluck]

Sorry if this has been posted here before:

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/421398464472162304

edit: note the timestamp

I can't believe we have a massive Internet troll as POTUS.

 

[Buckle]

How is this a win at all though when it kills their own base.

An idiot like Trump who ran an absolutely toxic campaign winning makes them believe they're untouchable.

As long as theres no significant backlash, they feel like they have the greenlight to continue and they do, the american people aren't doing shit to stop them.

 

[VeryGooster]

Here's my take:

While the ACA was flawed from the beginning, it still benefited lots of people
Instead of trying to repeal at first, why not work with Democrats to try to fix the things that are broken? Even if you sure you won't make progress, make the attempt.. start small
this country is too divided right now

And I'm disappointed that the GOP is more worried about "winning" than actually improving the law

Doesn't seem to matter though, the Senate won't approve and this initial bill is just a starting point for a whole new round of negotiations

This is never going to happen. We're never going to be not divided. The GOP doesn't care about anything except lining their pockets and their lobbyists' pockets no matter how much "Make America great again!" rhetoric they love to spit about "country first."

 

[GreyWind]

Video of people shouting shame as house members leave the Capitol

https://twitter.com/kylegriffin1/status/860202913179860992

 

[Jimothy]

The senate republicans will pass this. They don't give a fuck if people die as long as the rich get their tax cuts which this healthcare law will help pave the path for. They are a bunch of lowlife excuse for human beings. They don't have an ounce of humanity left in them.

The Dems can still block it in the Senate by filibuster, correct?

 

[Miracle]

actually I'd be much, much happier if they chanted "murderers" or something instead

That would have been much more effective.

 

[Iksenpets]

If democrats were in power, because people like you had decided to vote for them, I'm sure they'd love to improve the ACA. God knows it needs improvements.

Right. Like, hmm, yes, if only there had been some candidate running on a platform of sensible changes to the ACA instead of repealing it....

 

[Xe4]

Question: Can the GOP senate go nuclear on this?

They may not need to. Depends if it gets through as budget reconciliation. They can go nuclear, but I'm not convinced they will. Going nuclear on a bill this shitty is just a waste, and they know it.

 

[Grizzle_Dat]

The Dems can still block it in the Senate by filibuster, correct?

no

 

[fredrancour]

Here's my take:

While the ACA was flawed from the beginning, it still benefited lots of people
Instead of trying to repeal at first, why not work with Democrats to try to fix the things that are broken? Even if you sure you won't make progress, make the attempt.. start small
this country is too divided right now

And I'm disappointed that the GOP is more worried about "winning" than actually improving the law

Welcome to 2011? Dozens of full obamacare repeals were passed while republicans held Congress. Obama just vetoed any that made it through bothhouses. They didnt just adopt this attitude today.

 

[BronsonLee]

I'm wondering if there is a path to this getting through the Senate without nuking the filibuster even with reconciliation

no

No, the filibuster is history.

I don't think that's correct, this is not the same as nuking the filibuster for the Supreme Court nominee

 

[oti]

The Dems can still block it in the Senate by filibuster, correct?

No, the filibuster is history.

 

[plagiarize]

Once again, liberals celebrated too early.













But, seriously, the f are you doing, America?

You know the GOP are having an actual party about this? Like about to start any minute.

And you know it's far from being passed into law?

People need to stop reflexively blaming the dems for something no matter what.

 

[Jimothy]

no

Shit.