Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Happy Hoosier

(8,530 posts)
54. The real answer is: you did this to yourself.
Fri Aug 2, 2024, 11:28 AM
Aug 2024

Their party embraced racism, misogyny and other bigotry. They protected him despite hos very obvious crimes. They could have rid themselves of him, but instead chose to embrace him. FAFO.

Recommendations

5 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Jon Stewart: "you guys can replace your old guy too!" ColinC Aug 2024 #1
He seemed more concerned about replacing displacedvermoter Aug 2024 #29
The real answer is: you did this to yourself. Happy Hoosier Aug 2024 #54
Would still love to see the President sit down displacedvermoter Aug 2024 #56
Never would a loss be more deserved Johonny Aug 2024 #2
Well, that's partially true anyway. CrispyQ Aug 2024 #3
replace " this guy" GusBob Aug 2024 #15
and don't forget Trump did his damnedest to fix the 2020 election in his favor.. agingdem Aug 2024 #40
"...in Trump's toxic mind where everyone is as corrupt as he is..." CrispyQ Aug 2024 #46
DeJoy will still be there on Election Day 2024. Marcuse Aug 2024 #48
True but DeJoy is without backup.. agingdem Aug 2024 #57
What I want to know is does that prospect also include no_hypocrisy Aug 2024 #4
I thought it was implied in the "we" I could be wrong. mucifer Aug 2024 #6
A consummation devoutly to be wished. ChazInAz Aug 2024 #21
'Tis indeed! alterfurz Aug 2024 #66
Race has always been their Kryptonite Johnny2X2X Aug 2024 #5
I think race worked for them decades ago when Reagan did it more in coded language with mucifer Aug 2024 #7
Yes, Reagan succeeded because he did it "with discretion," something Trump is incable of. ShazzieB Aug 2024 #50
Hope so! We need black turnout to the max especially in the big cities like Philly dsp3000 Aug 2024 #11
"Colored people"...? Wednesdays Aug 2024 #38
They also hate women. suegeo Aug 2024 #41
Agree! Johnny2X2X Aug 2024 #55
No Party has ever deserved it more BoRaGard Aug 2024 #8
After observing 4 horrible years of him as POTUS, they had over 3 years to figure out a way to get him out of politics. tanyev Aug 2024 #9
They had two golden opportunities to send him packing and they balked. bluesbassman Aug 2024 #22
In 2015 the markodochartaigh Aug 2024 #26
Yes, and like so many things before and since, the chose poorly. bluesbassman Aug 2024 #45
Bingo! Xolodno Aug 2024 #62
party before country Skittles Aug 2024 #60
That was one of the most overt racist things I have heard a politician say... kentuck Aug 2024 #10
I'm dreaming of a blue country. It would be nice to clean up some of the Republican shit dumped on the U.S. Hermit-The-Prog Aug 2024 #12
You know, I'd be happy with going back to the Kashkakat v.2.0 Aug 2024 #17
It's the concentrated money in the background... Hermit-The-Prog Aug 2024 #19
Well, they were given 2 chances to get rid of him. Turbineguy Aug 2024 #13
Republicans will deserve it if they lose Renew Deal Aug 2024 #14
"...republicans start to clean up the magats." markodochartaigh Aug 2024 #28
Sleep with dogs Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2024 #16
Word RainCaster Aug 2024 #18
Agree in concept, but... YodaMom2 Aug 2024 #39
So they keep supporting and enabling him? PatSeg Aug 2024 #20
Every politician hates Trump. The only reason he's supported are his poll numbers. yardwork Aug 2024 #23
They kept playing the race card with Obama Farmer-Rick Aug 2024 #24
Racism Keepthesoulalive Aug 2024 #33
Of course trump is scared birdographer Aug 2024 #25
We will know if he won in 100 days nt ArkansasDemocrat1 Aug 2024 #51
LOL Skittles Aug 2024 #61
yeah well these fascist clowns were just fine with him when he was winning. Voltaire2 Aug 2024 #27
First of all to the R senator: no shit Sherlock! Tadpole Raisin Aug 2024 #30
Please proceed cutroot Aug 2024 #31
My hope Playingmantis Aug 2024 #32
They are going to lose because they are no damn good. Dan Aug 2024 #34
Good. We need to get the republican party small enough to drown in the bathtub. Comfortably_Numb Aug 2024 #35
WOW, I had forgotten all about old Grover! generalbetrayus Aug 2024 #42
A bathtub is too generous and risky, lets get them down at least TheKentuckian Aug 2024 #58
Good because that Senator wants nothing good for America either and didn't have the balls to do something about him long onecaliberal Aug 2024 #36
The correct response to that is, "Bed. Made. Lie." GoCubsGo Aug 2024 #37
Duh, they been losing for some time now. Emile Aug 2024 #43
Kick dalton99a Aug 2024 #44
Reality: He was going to lose to Joe anyway getagrip_already Aug 2024 #47
Joe Biden was a shoo-in for re-election. valleyrogue Aug 2024 #65
Unhinged and dangerous. Expect some potentially violent behavior when the counting votes begins. Joinfortmill Aug 2024 #49
Yep Backseat Driver Aug 2024 #52
Just wait till Trump starts blabbing about how Putin was involved last time and is gonna help him again. flying_wahini Aug 2024 #53
he's not the only reason, assholes Skittles Aug 2024 #59
And Yet You Handed Him Your Nomination Anyway. BOO HOO. ChoppinBroccoli Aug 2024 #63
Bravo Sen Schumer!! TY Cha Aug 2024 #64
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Schumer: A leading Republ...»Reply #54