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Lifeafter70

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76. The problem is the donors who started this call to step down

Sat Jul 20, 2024, 01:16 PM

Jul 2024

Do not support her. This has been made clear with the talk of a " mini primary" if it was not about policy and all about his age that would not have been suggested. It's about his policies.

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The enshittification of politics [View all] EarlG Jul 2024 OP

Wow! 1000 K&RS Doc Sportello Jul 2024 #1

This is one of the Very Best Posts on DU, ever. Bookmarked forever. flying_wahini Jul 2024 #2

Certainly :) EarlG Jul 2024 #3

here is a list of thestrongly supportive pro crypto Dems in the Senate and the House (per a crypto advocacy group) Celerity Jul 2024 #128

Jesus, that is depressing karin_sj Jul 2024 #132

Kyrsten Sinema will be gone but Ruben G. is running for her spot in the Senate and ChazII Jul 2024 #138

I sent copy of the link to the WH and I hope others will send too Bev54 Jul 2024 #97

It most certainly is. n/t OneGrassRoot Jul 2024 #137

Thanks for putting this up Earl Bettie Jul 2024 #4

Excellent work, and vitally important to understand what the hell is going on. msfiddlestix Jul 2024 #5

This is valuable. Share widely, everyone ms liberty Jul 2024 #6

good, thorough reminder. bigtree Jul 2024 #7

Critically important! I am so appreciative of your time and effort putting this together, please k&r Ninga Jul 2024 #8

George Carlin was right. It's a club we ain't in it. dobleremolque Jul 2024 #9

Thank you. This makes sense of all the nonsense about Biden's age. Biophilic Jul 2024 #10

Ahhh... For once the fresh isn't a Hell! Hugin Jul 2024 #11

Who knows nowadays what is going on? But, it seems to me -- and I have not researched this -- that these donors were Silent Type Jul 2024 #12

We simply do not know. After reading this OP, I believe that in drivers of the anti Biden movement Ninga Jul 2024 #17

But, they were contributing and pledging right up until June 27th. Biden's contribution totals were great. Silent Type Jul 2024 #21

Not even close Doc Sportello Jul 2024 #29

The first article is about GOPer Billionaires helping trump. They were never going to help Biden. Silent Type Jul 2024 #40

No the articles are about them moving to dump Doc Sportello Jul 2024 #105

Looked again. Do not see the name of even one donor who was considered a big Democratic donor. The article Silent Type Jul 2024 #106

Yes it is Doc Sportello Jul 2024 #107

Give me just one name mentioned in the article of a Democratic donor that is switching to trump. Just one name. Silent Type Jul 2024 #108

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I would like more exploration of this Kali Jul 2024 #27

I think the plan was to use the debate to bring Biden down all along. Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #95

I think the debate was a trigger, for sure EarlG Jul 2024 #42

The SOU was to be an inflection point for the nullifiers. Biden ruined that. Sneederbunk Jul 2024 #51

I think an opportunistic infection is being mistaken for the disease Sympthsical Jul 2024 #54

It was never about how Biden performed at the debate Lifeafter70 Jul 2024 #67

So, if donors are supporting VP Harris or any other top Democrat, do they expect policies to change? Silent Type Jul 2024 #70

The problem is the donors who started this call to step down Lifeafter70 Jul 2024 #76

I have not heard any of these donors say they would not support Harris or some other top Democrat. Of course, I don't Silent Type Jul 2024 #78

So why are they suggesting a mini primary? Lifeafter70 Jul 2024 #88

I think the donors are solid Democrats as they were in 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, and mid-term elections. Silent Type Jul 2024 #90

Did you read EarlG's op? Lifeafter70 Jul 2024 #94

Blocking orangecrush Jul 2024 #122

They won't support Harris and likely believe she will lose...they want Trump and his yummy taxcuts. Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #98

Oh sure, Democratic donors in 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, up to June 2024, and mid-terms want trump. Silent Type Jul 2024 #102

Most of that cash ends up in the hands of corporate media, including social media platforms. dawg Jul 2024 #13

Thanks for this long and thoughtful post. usonian Jul 2024 #14

KNR and bookmarking. niyad Jul 2024 #15

100% pandr32 Jul 2024 #16

Thanks for posting this! highplainsdem Jul 2024 #18

Europe still seems okay. moondust Jul 2024 #19

In the UK they have laws to prevent this EarlG Jul 2024 #46

Nobody in Europe would accept our bonkers two year long election cycles Prairie Gates Jul 2024 #143

"on the media" a few weeks ago. pansypoo53219 Jul 2024 #20

Rec a million billion times! Wild blueberry Jul 2024 #22

Thx for posting! PortTack Jul 2024 #23

I've been saying this for a while. But I'm just a little woman so few people take me seriously. littlemissmartypants Jul 2024 #24

I as well Lifeafter70 Jul 2024 #84

Anyone who thinks that they wouldn't torpedo her just as fast if not faster is ill informed. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jul 2024 #85

K and R BonnieJW Jul 2024 #25

Spot on... orwell Jul 2024 #26

"enshittification" BumRushDaShow Jul 2024 #28

Actually... littlemissmartypants Jul 2024 #43

But as a description for what is going on now BumRushDaShow Jul 2024 #47

The concepts are not mutually exclusive. In fact the similarities are remarkable. littlemissmartypants Jul 2024 #68

"He has taken a know word and expanded its definition." BumRushDaShow Jul 2024 #72

Snort! OMGosh!! I needed a laugh! littlemissmartypants Jul 2024 #79

Indeed, I can't claim to have coined this word :) EarlG Jul 2024 #48

I know...it wasn't meaning that was mentioned. The word itself was though. littlemissmartypants Jul 2024 #63

But using it for this situation BumRushDaShow Jul 2024 #73

Absolutely! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jul 2024 #83

Was about to cite Doctorow, but your link is better. And... 4dog Jul 2024 #49

Thanks! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jul 2024 #82

It's a perfectly cromulent word. Qutzupalotl Jul 2024 #59

It fits perfectly! BumRushDaShow Jul 2024 #74

Appreciate the compilation. I have followed this, may have even posted some of those. BootinUp Jul 2024 #30

Very well done Mr. Earl G. Botany Jul 2024 #31

Wasn't that long ago they said "It takes $1B to run a successful campaign" WarGamer Jul 2024 #32

Not only "extortion," but massive lobbying "investment" for whatever weakens a government they can then CAPTURE. ancianita Jul 2024 #33

Many tech bros claim to be Libertarian, too. Possibly the majority. nt littlemissmartypants Jul 2024 #44

Right. I'm aware. The through line of their ideologies is privatization and govt capture by tech bro power. ancianita Jul 2024 #64

Tech bros...giving tech and bros a bad name since... littlemissmartypants Jul 2024 #80

Outstanding post - thank you! Pinback Jul 2024 #34

Are you saying that, except for the guy at the top and... LudwigPastorius Jul 2024 #35

You may be able to answer your own question if you go back and re-read the entire rationale. Ninga Jul 2024 #39

I seriously doubt that any elected Democrat WANTS to be in this position EarlG Jul 2024 #57

I agree- and I'll be watching to see if some of the more shocking Dem "Roll in the hay with the big donors" come back NBachers Jul 2024 #75

Amazing thread. TYVM! bluestarone Jul 2024 #36

Crypto's main utility seems to be facilitating crime (nt) 4dog Jul 2024 #53

THIS is all we should be talking about. What to do about it, and sharing it far and wide. Nt Ninga Jul 2024 #37

Masterful analysis 👏🏼 benfranklin1776 Jul 2024 #38

A lot of dots to connect. joanbarnes Jul 2024 #41

This needs to be shared far and wide. liberalmuse Jul 2024 #45

Excellent post. Think. Again. Jul 2024 #50

Exactly, precisley on target. NewHendoLib Jul 2024 #52

It's imperative we go to public funded elections KS Toronado Jul 2024 #55

As the saying goes, don't hate the player, hate the game. SouthBayDem Jul 2024 #56

K&R ck4829 Jul 2024 #58

Absolutely, incredibly, Awesome EarlG DENVERPOPS Jul 2024 #60

We're in a position where arrogant idiots and tech bros control our Democracy. It's fucked. Oneironaut Jul 2024 #61

Follow the Money Grolph_ Jul 2024 #62

The Supremes said it was okay because they want their piece of the pie Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2024 #127

100% ibegurpard Jul 2024 #65

Republicans have been feeding oligarchs, and obstructing anything that would regulate them, for decades. Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2024 #66

Yeah. I am trying to control my disgust with this situation ismnotwasm Jul 2024 #69

K & R Native Jul 2024 #71

Pin this post. Duncan Grant Jul 2024 #77

I agree ibegurpard Jul 2024 #81

Earl, maybe you should consider writing this as an op-ed drray23 Jul 2024 #86

Many, many thanks. chia Jul 2024 #87

Kick asm128 Jul 2024 #89

I hope you do not mind, I sent a link to this to the WH Bev54 Jul 2024 #91

Still kicking! Ninga Jul 2024 #92

Thanks. This is important information. Money is at the root of the Biden meltdown by the media, and some politicians Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #93

WOW! mamacita75 Jul 2024 #96

Very well said! Thank you! misanthrope Jul 2024 #99

Thank you for putting it all here! LeftInTX Jul 2024 #100

ATTN: You are just one post away from 22222 GreenWave Jul 2024 #101

Corruption is just a matter of your price. aocommunalpunch Jul 2024 #103

With all due respect... OldBaldy1701E Jul 2024 #104

Yep. This is why I call billionaires parasites and Wall Street people greed lizards. And this whole campaign thing is PatrickforB Jul 2024 #109

This. The true threat to Democracy is the broligarchs. n/t TygrBright Jul 2024 #110

Buying the election bromeando Jul 2024 #111

This should be on the front page of the NYTs, .. Botany Jul 2024 #112

Can you clairfy? Yorkie Mom Jul 2024 #113

All I know about Biden's health is that EarlG Jul 2024 #115

Thank you for your response. Yorkie Mom Jul 2024 #116

Great post DemonGoddess Jul 2024 #114

Bob Cesca raised some of these same points the other day on his podcast. yellowdogintexas Jul 2024 #117

This explains so much. summer_in_TX Jul 2024 #118

It's got to be frustrating for you orangecrush Jul 2024 #119

No doubt criptobros are at play. So is a superficial applegrove Jul 2024 #120

It's a win/win for the Oligarchs. S/V Loner Jul 2024 #121

Time to undo the robber barons Blue Full Moon Jul 2024 #123

Bookmarking for Mr Peacetrain.. so well laid out Peacetrain Jul 2024 #124

Great work SocialDemocrat61 Jul 2024 #125

Crypto currency is just another form of money laundering Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2024 #126

So this is what Mark Cuban was referring to in his X post about Thiel's and Musk's plan to give millions to Trump. Pepsidog Jul 2024 #129

Seth Moulton (D-MA) was on New Yorker Radio yesterday nuxvomica Jul 2024 #130

+1... myohmy2 Jul 2024 #131

Thank you so much! Linda ladeewolf Jul 2024 #133

K&R spanone Jul 2024 #134

krb Baltimike Jul 2024 #135

K & R Bookmarking FakeNoose Jul 2024 #136

Data doesn't die... ultralite001 Jul 2024 #139

This is a World Championship post, EarlG! dchill Jul 2024 #140

Thank you so much for this wonderful post! Erda Jul 2024 #141

Well done, you! I wish this could be published obamanut2012 Jul 2024 #142

Cryptopolitics. K&R Maeve Jul 2024 #144

Most of the dynamics you bring up, were already baked in. DontBelieveEastisEas Jul 2024 #145

I'm in no way suggesting that Democrats want to lose EarlG Jul 2024 #153

I did not misunderstand you to be saying Dems want Biden to lose. I just pointed out that some Donors also do not. DontBelieveEastisEas Jul 2024 #160

PLEASE pin this OP to the top of the General Discussion page. Talitha Jul 2024 #146

Absolutely JohnSJ Jul 2024 #147

So, I guess we're not the envy of the world? Marcus IM Jul 2024 #148

Amazingly stated, but what happened in the 2018 mid-terms? Justice matters. Jul 2024 #149

Thank you for posting this LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2024 #150

kick! G_j Jul 2024 #152

Swift kick Warpy Jul 2024 #155

Fuck the crypto bros! Initech Jul 2024 #156

Stellar OP! Spazito Jul 2024 #157

K & R BadgerMom Jul 2024 #158

and now what Kali Jul 2024 #159

Well :) EarlG Jul 2024 #162

yeah Kali Jul 2024 #163

Closes the loops......and with receipts no less. jaxexpat Jul 2024 #161

Truth ... Godot51 Jul 2024 #164

Kick this truth! LiberalLovinLug Jul 2024 #165

KnR Hekate Jul 2024 #166

Bookmarking liberalla Jul 2024 #167