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EarlG

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Sat Jul 6, 2024, 07:05 PM Jul 2024

Okay, how about this for a strategy [View all]

Modeled after Donald Trump’s patented and proven “I know you are but what am I?” defense, it can be used by anyone from party top brass to rank and file Dems on the Internet.

Any Democrat who gets asked “Should Joe Biden drop out of the race?” should henceforth answer, “I think Donald Trump should drop out of the race.”

It’s that simple.

Modifiers may be added at the speaker’s discretion. For example, “I think convicted felon Donald Trump should drop out of the race,” or, “I think top secret document thief Donald Trump should drop out of the race.”

If the questioner gives a follow up such as “I’m talking about Joe Biden,” just reply, “And I’m talking about Donald Trump.” Keep doing that until they give up. (If they’re cable news journalists they will probably give up quickly.)

There’s a reason Trump keeps using this trick after all…

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Excellent strategy Alice Kramden Jul 2024 #1
This message was self-deleted by its author Roy Rolling Jul 2024 #70
Fighting with pigs lodownhodown Jul 2024 #84
Donnie needs to drop out because He is a CONVICTED FELON and a Traitor !!!!!! Trueblue1968 Jul 2024 #96
My dear EarlG! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2024 #2
Ahhh the classic political pivot. Use something of the original statement and flip it to your point...Excellent!! mitch96 Jul 2024 #93
Excellent! Dems need to answer so Dems control the message. Put the questions to bed fast! bucolic_frolic Jul 2024 #3
Yes, our Dem leaders could use this approach in interviews, speaking firmly and strongly wnylib Jul 2024 #44
Yes! Cha Jul 2024 #67
Sounds like a plan! Democrats pay attention! LeftInTX Jul 2024 #4
I like it. Got to do offense. shrike3 Jul 2024 #5
How about DENVERPOPS Jul 2024 #90
I'm aware of what a Gish Gallup, but kudos for explaining it. shrike3 Jul 2024 #91
I agree canetoad Jul 2024 #6
Perfect idea! ananda Jul 2024 #7
Love it senseandsensibility Jul 2024 #8
Perfect jmbar2 Jul 2024 #9
Excellent idea. Think. Again. Jul 2024 #10
Biden is rubber and Trump is poo, markodochartaigh Jul 2024 #11
Brilliantly simple!!! Auggie Jul 2024 #12
Yes!!!!! ALBliberal Jul 2024 #13
I think child rapist Donald Trump should drop out of the race. The Unmitigated Gall Jul 2024 #14
right on DoBW Jul 2024 #15
oooooohhhh, WICKEDLY PERFECT. I LOVE IT!!! niyad Jul 2024 #16
Republicans should've rejected traitortrump long ago. He should drop out immediately. Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2024 #17
Sounds good to me. mountain grammy Jul 2024 #18
I've been replying to MSM mcar Jul 2024 #19
Iʻm on it mahina Jul 2024 #20
K&R spanone Jul 2024 #21
This is the way. SalviaBlue Jul 2024 #22
I shut down a few folks this week who began with "I know Donald Trump is X, but Joe Biden is ..." lapucelle Jul 2024 #23
Love it! I'm so tired of feeling like there's something wrong Nixie Jul 2024 #27
This message was self-deleted by its author Blue Idaho Jul 2024 #24
This is perfect. Not another answer from Biden about the debate, Nixie Jul 2024 #25
I would add.. "because he's a convicted felon" yourout Jul 2024 #26
Who has the morals of an alley cat. rzemanfl Jul 2024 #31
Ally cats I_UndergroundPanther Jul 2024 #59
"Biden did fine..." The Unmitigated Gall Jul 2024 #28
Really great action plan dlk Jul 2024 #29
Quick and effective...I like it! BigmanPigman Jul 2024 #30
Efficient and I believe could be very effective. onecaliberal Jul 2024 #32
Bless you EarlG. 58Sunliner Jul 2024 #33
Simple and to the point. StarryNite Jul 2024 #34
Easy and perfect kacekwl Jul 2024 #35
Get back to me when Biden commits multiple felonies... dchill Jul 2024 #36
Yep. LisaL Jul 2024 #37
I'd love to see Trump debate someone who . . . Aussie105 Jul 2024 #38
Can I rec this a million times, please? ms liberty Jul 2024 #39
Yes! Hope22 Jul 2024 #40
Well, maybe .... usonian Jul 2024 #41
Perfect. MiHale Jul 2024 #42
I like your strategy!! ailsagirl Jul 2024 #43
Great idea! highplainsdem Jul 2024 #45
DONALD TRUMP SHOULD WITHDRAW FROM THE RACE! DemocraticPatriot Jul 2024 #46
But a handful of Democrats do want him to drop out onandup Jul 2024 #47
EarlG is talking about what WE can do. Pinback Jul 2024 #51
Publish those Dems names DENVERPOPS Jul 2024 #89
If they show up here, you now know what to do Generic Brad Jul 2024 #92
Unless that Democrat being asked is at the White House nt DontBelieveEastisEas Jul 2024 #48
Just say NO to no. czarjak Jul 2024 #49
Thank you, EarlG debm55 Jul 2024 #50
K&R Blue Owl Jul 2024 #52
Yes! Reject fallacious framing. Pinback Jul 2024 #53
Oh, you're good! PatSeg Jul 2024 #54
What a terrific idea. greatauntoftriplets Jul 2024 #55
Thank you. It's been a long weekend of bludgeoning by one story. yonder Jul 2024 #56
The problem is that there are a growing number of "any Democrats" who DO think he should drop out. brooklynite Jul 2024 #57
Well, they are completely free to ignore this suggestion EarlG Jul 2024 #72
Very nicely done, EarlG. debm55 Jul 2024 #104
Ooh, I like! Wednesdays Jul 2024 #58
Excellent! Tumbulu Jul 2024 #60
DROP OUT DON! WA-03 Democrat Jul 2024 #61
Simple. Brilliant. Perfect. Wild blueberry Jul 2024 #62
It's very good, but the problem is if the convicted felon drops out... Justice matters. Jul 2024 #63
It's important to note that this isn't meant to make Trump drop out EarlG Jul 2024 #71
fight fire with fire larwdem Jul 2024 #64
I like this Hekate Jul 2024 #65
I think the candidate who lied 29 to 50 times during the debate should drop out. applegrove Jul 2024 #66
I Like It! Change the subject.. TSF is a Sociopathic Liar and Convicted Felon, Cha Jul 2024 #68
Brilliant reply!!! will do! bluboid Jul 2024 #69
Donald Felon Trump should do the honorable thing and drop out BoRaGard Jul 2024 #73
Exactly! I produce and host a radio show... CapnSteve Jul 2024 #74
Spot on, EarlG! gademocrat7 Jul 2024 #75
but............ Nimble_Idea Jul 2024 #76
This strategy includes Joe Biden himself. sop Jul 2024 #77
PERFECT! Silver Gaia Jul 2024 #78
Yes, but with one modification. GoCubsGo Jul 2024 #79
I think this is an opportunity for Democrats. kentuck Jul 2024 #80
Love it wryter2000 Jul 2024 #81
I think Trump should drop out of Conjuay Jul 2024 #82
There is ample evidence Trump is not well. He should drop out. Snarkoleptic Jul 2024 #83
I think that's a good strategy and I also think we should do a media boycott... Trueblue Texan Jul 2024 #85
Already do. Those corps get nothing from me for over 25 years. Traurigkeit Jul 2024 #87
Excellent! Peacetrain Jul 2024 #86
Then say, Trump's a narcissistic psychopath with ADHD. There is nothing more dangerous for our country and the world. Chalco Jul 2024 #88
I'm using this. dai13sy Jul 2024 #94
I'm planting those memes on facebook Captain Zero Jul 2024 #95
Most definitely!! Patton French Jul 2024 #97
Agreed proud patriot Jul 2024 #98
Sounds good to me. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2024 #99
this has been a pretty satisfying strategy. bigtree Jul 2024 #100
I've also been saying that the SCOTUS has given absolute immunity to Joe Biden. LOL viva la Jul 2024 #101
I just hope that no one gets hurt employing it. soldierant Jul 2024 #102
everyone steal this advice and pass it along on all social media ZonkerHarris Jul 2024 #103
It makes sense. Progressive dog Jul 2024 #105
K&R red dog 1 Jul 2024 #106
I only regret I have but one 'rec' to give to this suggestion. Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2024 #107
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