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ananda

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18. Even my Irish Catholic pro-life mother did not think that...

Sun Aug 25, 2024, 10:54 AM

Aug 2024

morals should be legislated.

IOW, if you're pro-life, be pro-life and don't get an abortion.

But if you're pro-choice, then it's your decision, not anyone
else's.

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I've been needing to get something off my chest with regards to old Uncle Joe [View all] Glamrock Aug 2024 OP

It's not been easy for sure. Hope22 Aug 2024 #1

Think of it as a chess board and it helps. Arne Aug 2024 #2

That was exactly why I wanted Joe to step down. Glamrock Aug 2024 #3

You didn't turn against him. You just accepted the reality Ocelot II Aug 2024 #10

There's no shame in accepting the reality of the political situation peggysue2 Aug 2024 #14

Even my Irish Catholic pro-life mother did not think that... ananda Aug 2024 #18

Just because there came a day I had to take my dad's car keys away...it didn't mean I stopped loving him. CincyDem Aug 2024 #41

That's a really good point and I appreciate you for it. Glamrock Aug 2024 #43

Fox started lying about him from day one. GreenWave Aug 2024 #102

My respect and admiration of Uncle Joe was full on support even tho I did not always agree Deuxcents Aug 2024 #4

We change as we age... Think. Again. Aug 2024 #5

+++ Tetrachloride Aug 2024 #6

It was messy and painful, and I didn't like the way so many Dems went public Ocelot II Aug 2024 #7

You said it better than I did. I still get mad when I think about it. -nt CrispyQ Aug 2024 #12

Yes, the media and all of the above. What enrages me... LisaM Aug 2024 #54

Claire McCaskill and Thom Hartmann, very disappointed with them!!!!! Clouds Passing Aug 2024 #59

They couldn't have found a less public way to do it? They being democratic congress members. CrispyQ Aug 2024 #8

Agree! I'm still mad at those that spoke against him. They could've handled it better...but chose not too PortTack Aug 2024 #24

For the Party that boasts about diplomacy, this was a big fail for them. Utter disrespect and callousness by the Skya Rhen Aug 2024 #67

Have you considered the possibility that the velvet glove/behind closed doors efforts TheKentuckian Aug 2024 #79

I considered that but everything was too orchestrated from the second the debate was over Skya Rhen Aug 2024 #100

I, too, am very angry with the public way Bennet betrayed Biden. Cassidy Aug 2024 #86

I also wrote to Bennet soldierant Aug 2024 #104

Thanks for this post Dave in VA Aug 2024 #9

Totally agree. Doodles Aug 2024 #60

I don't think he was forced out. I think he leftyladyfrommo Aug 2024 #11

Screw James Carville displacedvermoter Aug 2024 #21

I have never paid much attention to him. leftyladyfrommo Aug 2024 #25

I think he saw the reality of trying to do TWO 24/7 jobs... CincyDem Aug 2024 #42

I do not have much respect for James Carville... Trueblue Texan Aug 2024 #47

Wasn't Carvilles nickname BattleRow Aug 2024 #62

I think he may very well have waited to step down vanlassie Aug 2024 #78

100 per cent to all of this! MaryMagdaline Aug 2024 #13

Perfectly said. Bluestone Aug 2024 #15

Hello Bluestone 😊 SaveOurDemocracy Aug 2024 #28

Hi there! Beartracks Aug 2024 #48

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2024 #96

On a little different topic but I'm 76 and leftyladyfrommo Aug 2024 #16

I don't see how anybody could sleep with the load of sin trump has on his conscience Walleye Aug 2024 #32

Maybe he's afraid to sleep. Sleep brings leftyladyfrommo Aug 2024 #36

Conscience you say? Oh, his Jiminy Cricket was murdered long ago. Bongo Prophet Aug 2024 #71

Jiminy was bumped off by BattleRow Aug 2024 #83

What conscience? Ocelot II Aug 2024 #87

Can I just say...I am sick of such posts...I mean no offense but honestly...Joe Biden is not your Uncle nor mine. Demsrule86 Aug 2024 #17

Yes he is. He is the best of us. Glamrock Aug 2024 #20

Thank you Glam JanLip Aug 2024 #29

Kinda rude... Happy Hoosier Aug 2024 #46

I am sick of seeing such posts lauding Biden (who deserves it by the way) when I remember well what they said in Demsrule86 Aug 2024 #99

"Sick of such posts"? Really? Ocelot II Aug 2024 #53

Thanks for having my back, baby! Glamrock Aug 2024 #57

I love Biden. I worked on all his campaigns even during 1987. But I am sick of watching many who I know actually Demsrule86 Aug 2024 #97

Uncle/Auntie are terms of endearment that are used often in a symbolic way, not literal. Bongo Prophet Aug 2024 #73

I hope you stop hating yourself for your reaction good lord WhiskeyGrinder Aug 2024 #19

It's not really self hatred. Glamrock Aug 2024 #22

Yes. Joe Biden was the most effective president of my lifetime... johnnyplankton Aug 2024 #23

Unfortunately Glamrock Aug 2024 #26

My feelings: Joe outsmarted them all. usonian Aug 2024 #27

Yes, it was a colossal historic head fake. Trump still doesn't know what to do. Walleye Aug 2024 #34

I read he's playing golf all day. nt leftyladyfrommo Aug 2024 #38

Cheating golf is substance-abuse for Trump. It's all he's got for fun. Walleye Aug 2024 #40

Hmmm...there's always BattleRow Aug 2024 #64

Ew. Gross. Maybe JD can introduce him to Ms.Couch Walleye Aug 2024 #70

Since Trump only loves himself BattleRow Aug 2024 #84

He's stll attacking Joe Biden usonian Aug 2024 #39

We didn't turn on Joe Biden. We turned with him. yardwork Aug 2024 #30

Outstanding post, Glamrock. From the heart. Much respect. LuckyCharms Aug 2024 #31

Again to the chess analogy, Arne Aug 2024 #33

Uncle Joe graciously gave up the BattleRow Aug 2024 #35

I feel the same. Joe is exactly the man he presents himself to be. Rare in a politician. Walleye Aug 2024 #37

Oh man. You made me realize! Glamrock Aug 2024 #45

I wasn't a fan of Joe until he got into the Presidency IbogaProject Aug 2024 #44

When Harris wins, it will be remembered as Biden's achievement AlexSFCA Aug 2024 #49

To me, Joe represented positivity and comfort. oasis Aug 2024 #50

I love Joe too, as obviously do so many. And I believe his rewards will be great, as are ours for his selfless act. somaticexperiencing Aug 2024 #51

And even now he and his people are working on removing the dams from the Salmon River Botany Aug 2024 #52

If that "fateful debate" is judged on content, Joe Biden WON Martin Eden Aug 2024 #55

I love Joe Biden ❤️ Clouds Passing Aug 2024 #56

Grassy ass! Glamrock Aug 2024 #58

Yes and yes flamingdem Aug 2024 #61

Let's correct something you said AverageOldGuy Aug 2024 #63

Yeah it really is. Glamrock Aug 2024 #72

+1000. nt ecstatic Aug 2024 #92

Good post Marthe48 Aug 2024 #65

With literal tears in my eyes! aurora the great Aug 2024 #66

Ditto Delarage Aug 2024 #68

Thank you! Glamrock Aug 2024 #74

Well said -- Joe would have continued to have excellent impact overall. paulkienitz Aug 2024 #69

I know the feeling Tweedy Aug 2024 #75

Just like Jimmy Carter, Biden might end up more popular and revered AFTER his one-term 4lbs Aug 2024 #76

Biden got a LOT done, unlike another progressive hero of some....nt LexVegas Aug 2024 #77

It seemed that there were very vocal people Bettie Aug 2024 #80

Joe did not give up. He picked and trained a capable successor. His turnover was well carried out. keithbvadu2 Aug 2024 #81

Think about it this way, Joe yobrault1 Aug 2024 #82

That hurts GAJMac Aug 2024 #85

THE BEST Jean Genie Aug 2024 #88

I've loved him since the Robert Bork hearings wryter2000 Aug 2024 #89

Great post. Thank you. Evolve Dammit Aug 2024 #90

Ah, THAT Uncle Joe! DFW Aug 2024 #91

Beautiful post Wild blueberry Aug 2024 #93

I had a plan. HeartsCanHope Aug 2024 #94

No question that President Biden's accomplishments on behalf of the American people earned him a second term. lees1975 Aug 2024 #95

I also believe that President Biden could have beaten TFG LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2024 #98

My feelings are akin to yours... PCIntern Aug 2024 #101

Give him a chance to write memoirs, play with grandchildren, enjoy time watching his legacy blossom under Kamala lostnfound Aug 2024 #103

I feel EXACTLY the same about Joe as you do, Glamrock, Greybnk48 Aug 2024 #105

the gnewz media was unwilling to forgive the debate. even tho hillary won all 3. pansypoo53219 Aug 2024 #106

I don't remember Vice President Biden markodochartaigh Aug 2024 #107

It feels wrong to be talking about this now. We need to focus on the election, not how bad or good we feel about Joe. DontBelieveEastisEas Aug 2024 #108

Uncle Joe is typically used to refer to Joseph Stalin. This was confusing at first... Oopsie Daisy Aug 2024 #109

My apologies Glamrock Aug 2024 #113

Well, I'm quite a bit older. And it was in all the world history books. Oopsie Daisy Aug 2024 #114

No issues! Glamrock Aug 2024 #115

This emily333 Aug 2024 #110

This is a well-written essay and I feel almost the same as you do about Joe FakeNoose Aug 2024 #111

President Biden saved Democracy in the United States of America. Kid Berwyn Aug 2024 #112

You and everyone else saw one-half of that debate. Ursus Rex Aug 2024 #116