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    1. Jeet Heer‏Verified account @HeerJeet 29 May 2021

      1. Joe Bide has warned that American democracy is under an "existential" threat. But there's evidence the White House has decided that shoring up voting rights should have a lower priority than other goals in the Biden agenda.

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      Jeet Heer‏Verified account @HeerJeet 29 May 2021

      2. Biden's decision to not go strong on voting issues is premised on reality that Dems can pass economic stuff with reconciliation but not voting acts. And state of economy will decide 2022/24. There's a logic here, but it's also a gamble. More here:https://jeetheer.substack.com/p/is-biden-punting-on-voting-rights?r=bh54&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email&utm_source=twitter …

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        1. Andrew Bader‏ @Andrew_B_Bader 29 May 2021
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          If you're using a football metaphor he's probably taking a CFL rouge

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        1. Cute Username‏ @UserGoogol 29 May 2021
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          I mean that's how practical reasoning is supposed to go. What matters is how much of a difference your actions can be expected to make, the absolute importance of the issue itself is completely irrelevant.

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        1. George Michael Petty‏ @GMichaelPetty 29 May 2021
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          In what sense is it a gamble if you accept the premise that voting acts can't pass Senate?

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        1. Something Something‏ @smchatter1 29 May 2021
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          Voting is next. Commission will be established in House after memorial day.

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        1. Alice@wonderland‏ @izzyqueenof 29 May 2021
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          Well look at what history tells you. Nazi Germany was also created because of a large part of their economic woes. You have a few variables that lead to a disastrous outcome like Fascism Then you bet on 1 that you have some minimal of control over. The economic 1 look smart.

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        1. Alice@wonderland‏ @izzyqueenof 29 May 2021
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          Now, is it a gamble? Yes, DUH. that's normal. This isn't math where you just know the right numbers. It's more the lottery.That doesn't mean that on the ground there won't be anything & everything done to get the right votes. This "saving democracy" will hinge on gambles.

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        1. Alice@wonderland‏ @izzyqueenof 29 May 2021
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          That sounds horrible but that's the human way. Humans ARE a bet....That's why I keep saying, you need to have belief and faith as much as all the right deeds and actions. Remember the weather on D-day.... That's what it will be. So buckle up and enjoy the ride. 🤷‍♀️

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        1. KingOfPies‏ @RegalPastry 29 May 2021
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          Would you also consider Obama and allies! seemingly complete abandonment and inaction at replacing ACORN? It was an example of dancing w/ one who brung you & abandoning them while you stay to dance with others. (Harsh but true) 2020 was 2nd Election of GOP punishing GOTV

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