Democrats Must Play Hardball

It is not only that the GOP refuses to be subordinated to the good of the republic, it is that they will accept any atrocity so long as it helps them gain or retain power. Look at the people being nominated, appointed and confirmed into positions within the executive branch. Look at who is being let go and the timing. Look at what is being done with entitlements and social services in general.

It is time for Democrats to truly stand up for those marginalized by this truly self serving grab at power and wealth by the GOP. Reach out to those duped by the extremely wealthy into acting against their own best interests. Do it with respect and without condescension.

Don't play nice with the deceivers though. It's time for brutal honest truth and decisive quick action. Protest, and do it loudly and proudly. Be vocal with your elected officials. Make calls, write letters, go to town meetings. Act with your wallet, not by boycotts necessarily but donate to progressive causes if you are able.

Magnetic braces = Snake Oil

To certain family members and friends swearing by body wear with magnets:

Iron is not magnetic or attracted to magnets when bound with oxygen. Iron in your blood is bound with oxygen. Magnets do not increase blood flow. You have been had. Stop trying to push this snake oil on me for pain management. There are three ways to handle my pain. Diet, exercise, and real pain medication when diet and exercise don't cover it.

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Democrats Get Off Your Rear!

Anyone not worried because they are convinced the health care bill the house passed will die in the senate should remember that Trump was considered a joke at first when he started his runs for president. He did what most of thought laughable. He won.

This needs to be fought and actively opposed by everyone against it. Leaning back because you think your senators wont vote for it is giving up because somebody else has senators that will. We don't need to just lobby our own reps and senators. We need to reach out to the constituents of politicians that will support this atrocity. 

Energizing the left and the Democratic base is great, but it wont work unless you bring the moderates along with you. An awful lot of people that voted for Obama turned to Trump in the last election. If you want to keep your healthcare or even go to single payer reach out to these voters. Get them to bring their elected officials on board.