Veedems

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[–] Veedems@piefed.social 44 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (10 children)

Respect to her for being brave enough, as a public figure, and risking an endless torrent of backlash.

[–] Veedems@piefed.social 4 points 6 days ago (1 children)

In this case, not engaging would mean intentionally choosing to shut down a government that has services that directly impact those constituents. Meeting with them is the bare minimum of their job.

I can’t imagine Trump had any good faith negotiations so it’s a fool’s effort, but it’s their job to try, nonetheless.

[–] Veedems@piefed.social 1 points 3 months ago (2 children)

because that’s what the left does unless it’s against their own. it’s infuriating to watch the party fight itself harder than it’ll fight the opposition