• Chaotic Entropy
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    Public opinion does not equal policy, and what you’re effectively saying is that there is no negotiation possible. Moving an inch could lose you a foot, so no movement is possible.

    Don’t pretend that it is both sides who refuse to “negotiate”, when one side views any change at all as unacceptable compromise.

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      Moving an inch could lose you a foot, so no movement is possible.

      I mean, this is a succinct description. You’re saying it as a criticism, but it makes perfect sense.

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        1 month ago

        Great. So everyone will just continue dying or being in fear of dying in mass shootings, regular shootings, and more. This will continue for the rest of time because one side is scared of making a positive change to the situation.

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            1 month ago

            Unwilling due to their fear. Of their donors, of their electorate, of losing control. Pick your poison.

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              1 month ago

              The electorate is unwilling. GOP Representatives are actually representing the wishes of their constituents on this one.

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                A small subset of the electorate sure, made fearful… by grifters, agenda led news, and arms manufacturers who want to sell them guns.