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meadowlander

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28. I hear what you're feeling but why do you have so little hope in the rest of the Democratic bench?

Sun Jul 21, 2024, 11:57 PM

Jul 21

We have an embarrassment of great politicians any one of whom should be able to beat Donald Trump, miserable, craven and incompetent fuck up that he is.

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I've given up all hope [View all] Siwsan Jul 21 OP

This really has been a tough week for everybody. I have no answers for this. Walleye Jul 21 #1

I predict that if the convicted felon 'wins' again, he won't be there for long. They chose Vance for a very good reason Siwsan Jul 21 #3

Oh yes, Trump is expendable to Putin Walleye Jul 21 #5

I trust President Biden's decision and that he's doing what's best for the country! samsingh Jul 22 #71

Me too Bettie Jul 21 #2

It should be fine Calculating Jul 21 #6

Everyone in my stupid little red town knows Bettie Jul 21 #8

"Fine"? For those who can change a cap and B.See Jul 21 #22

PLEASE tell me you forgot the sarcasm thingy!!! niyad Jul 22 #57

Trump's Niece Says 'Nobody Will Be Safe' - 'That Is Explicitly Laid Out In Donald's Project 2025' B.See Jul 22 #70

Yes. As somebody here pointed out earlier, valleyrogue Jul 22 #47

I feel the same, hugs to you. Can't imagine this after losing your little dear.😿 we can do it Jul 21 #4

It is going to be hard for me to care about another candidate again PatSeg Jul 21 #7

Don't forget the olgarchs Bettie Jul 21 #9

That's for sure PatSeg Jul 21 #10

Even this candidate? ShazzieB Jul 21 #11

It won't be the same for me PatSeg Jul 21 #12

I wasn't that excited about Biden in 2020 democrattotheend Jul 21 #14

We'll never know what a 2nd Biden term would PatSeg Jul 21 #19

You know what I just want a Democratic president...I like Kamala...but some Biden voters are likely to not turn out. Demsrule86 Jul 21 #30

Anderson Clayton (current head of the NC Dem party) was an early Bettie Jul 22 #56

Yeah I felt that way when Hillary ran...I hope Kamala can win. Demsrule86 Jul 22 #44

I couldn't agree more ribrepin Jul 21 #15

You too? PatSeg Jul 21 #20

I understand! ShazzieB Jul 21 #18

Thank you ShazzieB PatSeg Jul 21 #21

It didn't escape our notice that many who didn't support Biden never liked him despite the great accomplishments. Demsrule86 Jul 22 #46

The Declaration of Independence applies just as much now as it did in 1776. roamer65 Jul 21 #13

Hang in there MustLoveBeagles Jul 21 #16

Joe Biden has exceeded all expectaitons. I TRUST his descision, even in dropping from re-election. mackdaddy Jul 21 #17

Joe can't help us now...he was forced out... Demsrule86 Jul 21 #26

He can and will help us now. totodeinhere Jul 22 #32

Joe can't help us now...he was forced out... Demsrule86 Jul 21 #27

I feel the same...Hubs is from Ireland...he was born here but his MOM and Dad were Irish. Demsrule86 Jul 21 #23

Self de Tribetime Jul 21 #24

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Jul 21 #25

I hear what you're feeling but why do you have so little hope in the rest of the Democratic bench? meadowlander Jul 21 #28

I think Biden's incredible act of courage is energizing our party. We will win. walkingman Jul 21 #29

Oh please... nice try. Biden was forced out...there is nothing heroic about this. Can we just stop pretending... Demsrule86 Jul 22 #53

This video might make you feel anglesphere Jul 21 #31

The Democratic party is you. Eko Jul 22 #33

What about the big donors? My primary vote was cancelled at the their behest. Demsrule86 Jul 22 #35

Let me know which ones are upset about Biden dropping out Eko Jul 22 #43

I am dissapointed but I always vote. Not eveyone does. I have done get out the votes for decades... Demsrule86 Jul 22 #52

All you can do is all you can do. Eko Jul 22 #54

I'm pissed about it as well. Eko Jul 22 #48

OMG... this entire thread lapfog_1 Jul 22 #34

Well Kamala didn't do anything...now did Nancy... Demsrule86 Jul 22 #36

I honestly don't know what you mean. lapfog_1 Jul 22 #50

We had a primary and votes were counted no one should fuck with such votes...and what happens if we don't win? Demsrule86 Jul 22 #72

I would appreciate it if you would quit trashing Biden. Demsrule86 Jul 22 #38

Well said! obamanut2012 Jul 22 #40

He has a mental disability? Eko Jul 22 #49

no.. I have the same condition. lapfog_1 Jul 22 #59

You dont really know that. Eko Jul 22 #61

nope... there is reporting by people I respect that also say this lapfog_1 Jul 22 #64

He is a journalist. Eko Jul 22 #66

This message was self-deleted by its author Eko Jul 22 #63

I'm not in the gutter of my depressions. Eko Jul 22 #67

I know what I have observed. lapfog_1 Jul 22 #68

Because, Eko Jul 22 #69

I agree with what you said. I was a Biden supporter right up to the end, sent a large donation just last week.. Fla Dem Jul 22 #73

Hard to believe we've gone from betraying the best President we put in the White House since FDR lees1975 Jul 22 #37

and spewing the same insults used to get rid of him. Demsrule86 Jul 22 #39

Like a school of fish soandso Jul 22 #55

That's the spirit! JFC with this. Klarkashton Jul 22 #41

Take a minute, feel sad, and then regroup iemanja Jul 22 #42

I am very angry about this. valleyrogue Jul 22 #45

There is always hope. Arthur_Frain Jul 22 #51

Take a deep breath, take a break, & reqroup. CaptainTruth Jul 22 #58

Hugggggggs. I know these last few weeks have been very hard for you, niyad Jul 22 #60

If it's any solace Quiet Em Jul 22 #62

Don't give up hope.... William Gustafson Jul 22 #65