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In March 2025, in the thread "Re: OT, out", Umm asked the members: "Do you think it is because America is made up of magical soil that makes businesses based in America magically profitable?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: AdrianC ⎊✹  😊 😞
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Subject: Re: Airport Chaos
Date: 03/11/26 10:01 AM
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I think they have picked a fight that they can win (slim chance, but maybe...). Public opinion is overwhelmingly against ICE and the murdering of people (including US citizens). That is a result of the administration's hammer/nail approach, and so potentially is a fight they could win. They can't win many others because they aren't in power in the House, Senate, or WH. Public opinion is the one lever they can pull.

I don't. I expect them to cave when the airport chaos reaches fever pitch, just like they did last time.

The base will be happy - at least they tried - and nothing concrete will have been achieved. And moderates will have just that bit more disdain for the current crop of Democrats.

But, whatever. I'll vote for them, what alternative do I have? None.
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