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Pacifist Patriot

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63. We aren't running against a game show host anymore.

Sat Aug 24, 2024, 10:14 AM

Aug 2024

Harris is up against a candidate with political baggage and an old tired demeanor. His same rhetoric hits much differently now. I am not taking anything for granted, but I do think he's going down in flames.

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Why I think 2024 is different than 2016 [View all] EnergizedLib Aug 2024 OP

Trump has a political record now Joe Cool Aug 2024 #1

True EnergizedLib Aug 2024 #2

And his schtick of hatred and bile is only loved by his idiot cultists. Initech Aug 2024 #47

Adding: Inclusion of the Next Generations as Stakeholders PikaBlue Aug 2024 #3

Well said, PikaBlue. wordstroken Aug 2024 #22

Also, VP Harris hasn't had to endure 30 years of character assassination like Hillary did Walleye Aug 2024 #4

I will never understand moreland01 Aug 2024 #27

30 years of slander by rightwing and corporate media. And a few other things. diane in sf Aug 2024 #37

Like what? moreland01 Aug 2024 #46

and it worked on more than just repukes Skittles Aug 2024 #50

We also have a ticket running on Progressive Populism JCMach1 Aug 2024 #5

In my opinion, the biggest factor in 2020 was the pandemic central scrutinizer Aug 2024 #6

The main issue may have changed EnergizedLib Aug 2024 #7

And the worst thing of all--Trump made vaccines yet another front... keep_left Aug 2024 #8

Yes and Unwind Your Mind Aug 2024 #16

The biggest sleeper reason: Women across the political spectrum are furious LearnedHand Aug 2024 #9

Yes!!!! cally Aug 2024 #11

Very good analysis. Thank you! beaglelover Aug 2024 #10

Thank You EnergizedLib Aug 2024 #12

The Change factor: Kamala is the change candidate not Trump andym Aug 2024 #13

Building off the change factor.... EnergizedLib Aug 2024 #14

I wonder how many of those squalid fuckbrains who repeated the paralyzingly stupid rationale: Aristus Aug 2024 #15

You had Sanders working against her, FBI working against her, overseas working against her LizBeth Aug 2024 #17

Correct. That's something that's often glossed over and minimized. Oopsie Daisy Aug 2024 #18

This Sanders supporter voted for Hillary EnergizedLib Aug 2024 #19

I'm happy to hear it. I wish there could have been more like you. Oopsie Daisy Aug 2024 #20

Look at the two difference conventions? HRC and Dems spent the time coddling and appeasing LizBeth Aug 2024 #25

Agreed. Previous efforts got us nowhere. At some point, the party has no more ponies to give. Oopsie Daisy Aug 2024 #26

It would be fuckin embarrassing the Republicans get a woman in before us and if Trump LizBeth Aug 2024 #30

Praise the saints and gods that it wasn't Palin. 😲🤪🤣😂🤡 Oopsie Daisy Aug 2024 #32

Even my RW dad voted first time in life Dem for Obama because of her, lol LizBeth Aug 2024 #34

Just thinking about the two. That one was about HRC making herself smaller, less... LizBeth Aug 2024 #29

All worked hard to create a cartoon villain, like mob psychology. . betsuni Aug 2024 #42

You are right on... in everything. I am not going to pretend otherwise or that it did not happen. LizBeth Aug 2024 #44

Thank you! birdographer Aug 2024 #21

"Maga fatigue" will be a huge part erronis Aug 2024 #23

Tea Party evolved/devolved into MAGA EnergizedLib Aug 2024 #24

I'll never forget, nor forgive their purple-heart bandaids. Oopsie Daisy Aug 2024 #28

In 2016 through most of the country, TFG was that brilliant executive Warpy Aug 2024 #31

Sober and refreshing analysis BaronChocula Aug 2024 #33

Abortion rights Basso8vb Aug 2024 #35

Me too EnergizedLib Aug 2024 #40

Absolutely, Energized! slightlv Aug 2024 #48

I'm not sure 400 electoral votes would be that far off. lees1975 Aug 2024 #36

5. Correct. Hillary did not campaign once in Wisconsin since it was so far off the beaten path. elocs Aug 2024 #38

I'll add 8) Rstrstx Aug 2024 #39

Yes, all of that and....34 convictions nikatnyte Aug 2024 #41

I had MAGA fatigue in January 2017 EnergizedLib Aug 2024 #43

Add: Ground game MaryMagdaline Aug 2024 #45

Thing is their influencers are pushing the high grocery price b$ IbogaProject Aug 2024 #49

There's a word for stealing citizens' rights. Subjugation bucolic_frolic Aug 2024 #51

Are we not there already? EnergizedLib Aug 2024 #53

I think it's different because we were all in shock at slobby's crass nature SheltieLover Aug 2024 #52

Your #5 is a myth, long debunked Zoomie1986 Aug 2024 #54

Of course jacksonian Aug 2024 #55

Campaigning in a state doesn't guarantee success EnergizedLib Aug 2024 #56

As if a few more rallies would've made a difference. Ridiculous. Populists give a lot of rallies and think betsuni Aug 2024 #61

Strongly agree that 2024 is way different than 2016 for reasons laid out by OP and in replies, let me add that geo1 Aug 2024 #57

K&R spanone Aug 2024 #58

What concerns? EllieBC Aug 2024 #59

Complete fabrication. Those who created the fictional Hillary should be ashamed of themselves for lying. betsuni Aug 2024 #62

Are you telling me EnergizedLib Aug 2024 #64

This post should be pinned at the top kcr Aug 2024 #60

We aren't running against a game show host anymore. Pacifist Patriot Aug 2024 #63