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OrlandoDem2

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4. But as a white male, I have to point out that white people are also a major reason why.

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Fri May 17, 2024, 10:04 AM

May 2024

Black people, especially Black females, saved us in 2020 when they broke for Biden in the SC primary.

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"How Can This Country Possibly Be Electing Trump Again?" [View all] Jrose May 2024 OP

If the polls are to be believed, they show that African American males, and young people would be a major reason why. JohnSJ May 2024 #1

Because Biden didn't wave his magic wand and stop SCOTUS from ending Roe and student loan forgiveness Freddie May 2024 #2

I think it's that despite decreased mucifer May 2024 #5

...and corrupt. pandr32 May 2024 #42

Also unrealistic expectations, perhaps, of what early-20s life should be like. RandomNumbers May 2024 #69

civics poozwah May 2024 #22

I agree, Fudster May 2024 #26

or even opened a book, or saw Schoolhouse Rock! on Youtube Traurigkeit May 2024 #56

And I would like one of these people to state which policy Trump has that would make things better for them. Ray Bruns May 2024 #23

No, I don't think it has much to do with a magic wand. slightlv May 2024 #41

It's a nuanced problem and most people can't do nuance Freddie May 2024 #46

My daughter was in the same boat... slightlv May 2024 #59

What is I/P? SWBTATTReg May 2024 #49

Israel and Palestine. n/t usonian May 2024 #50

Ah, thanks. I knew it wasn't Internet Protocol, ha ha heh... SWBTATTReg May 2024 #52

nor Intellectual Property not any raft of acronyms usonian May 2024 #55

Now that I think of it, slightlv May 2024 #60

Excellent rant. calimary May 2024 #51

Thank you. Mister Ed May 2024 #57

Thank you! :) slightlv May 2024 #61

But as a white male, I have to point out that white people are also a major reason why. OrlandoDem2 May 2024 #4

Thank you!!! How the fuck do black people get blamed when so many white people are voting for the fucker? Solomon May 2024 #71

well that's backward quakerboy May 2024 #17

Exactly. ismnotwasm May 2024 #25

MTG just lost young females stollen May 2024 #18

Well, we re-elected Dubya... Wounded Bear May 2024 #3

I know what you mean, but at least Dubya hadn't sent a mob to attack the Capitol Ohioboy May 2024 #7

Indeed, trump is way worse than Dubya was, but another step on the decline... Wounded Bear May 2024 #11

Obama thought it was best to move on stollen May 2024 #20

I hissed at Romney's words... slightlv May 2024 #62

Exactly ScratchCat May 2024 #15

We didn't elect bush the first-time. Butterflylady May 2024 #21

They won't. spanone May 2024 #6

I hope you're right MustLoveBeagles May 2024 #8

👍🏼 spanone May 2024 #10

Trump owns the media Johnny2X2X May 2024 #9

He's a manipulator John Shaft May 2024 #12

Not as innocuous as that Johnny2X2X May 2024 #13

If Trump wins everyone will fall all over themselves saying it's because Biden was a "flawed candidate" betsuni May 2024 #14

If a slim majority of voters in swing states think electing TSF will lower prices... Justice matters. May 2024 #16

They'll still blame Biden Walleye May 2024 #36

Men of all colors want to be able to grab them some pussy 617Blue May 2024 #19

Eric... and most others either don't understand the situation or it doesn't fit their editorial narrative. WarGamer May 2024 #24

Yep. There is little to no chance to change authoritarian disorder. Marcus IM May 2024 #32

One reason: It's what the billionaires want in their neoliberal state Ponietz May 2024 #27

Propaganda works. mn9driver May 2024 #28

Exactly. markodochartaigh May 2024 #29

Because Republicans are Weak on Crime! Emile May 2024 #30

I'll tell you part of the reason.. quickesst May 2024 #31

I fail to see the point of all the doom and gloom... Demsrule86 May 2024 #33

Good answer. In general elections Joe's record is 9 and 0 Walleye May 2024 #38

There are many reasons that Biden will win. LiberalFighter May 2024 #64

The abortion rights issue will certainly draw women to vote for Biden and Harris Jrose May 2024 #66

If all dems voted in unity trump would not have a chance oldmanlynn May 2024 #34

THIS!!!!! calimary May 2024 #53

Now trashing...Elections...specials, the midterm shows Trump losing as do some polls (early so all polls are worthless) Demsrule86 May 2024 #35

I'll post it again ScratchCat May 2024 #40

K&R Think. Again. May 2024 #37

Question is, if he loses, will we be rid of him finally? Walleye May 2024 #39

No. mn9driver May 2024 #43

If Trump loses the next POTUS election, there are court cases that may take PufPuf23 May 2024 #63

I hope he will quickly eat/Adderall himself to death. Sky Jewels May 2024 #68

If you've ever met people who make poor dating decisions BaronChocula May 2024 #44

To be fair, I've made my share of poor dating decisions RandomNumbers May 2024 #70

Poor dating decisions BaronChocula May 2024 #72

LOL, true that! nt RandomNumbers May 2024 #73

He won't win Norbert May 2024 #45

'The nodfather'!! Very clever and apt! Jrose May 2024 #47

I'm sure the rest of the world is wondering, cilla4progress May 2024 #48

Apparently, another push by oligarchs to take over. usonian May 2024 #54

This can happen here LetMyPeopleVote May 2024 #58

I think a healthy Democracy requires an educated electorate Torchlight May 2024 #65

I do think that they'll try to steal it again. Emile May 2024 #67