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Morbius

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10. Not necessarily.

Reply to NameAlreadyTaken (Reply #9)

Tue Oct 1, 2024, 06:54 PM

Oct 2024

Fear is a powerful motivator. Taking fear away can create overwhelming relief. If we can convince people to simply not be afraid, there's a chance they will vote based on reason, not emotion.

Some of them, anyway.

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The Most Important Thing to Remember About Donald Trump is This [View all] Morbius Oct 2024 OP

Excellant comments Attilatheblond Oct 2024 #1

The violent threats are coming from white male psychos with guns. onecaliberal Oct 2024 #2

Yes, if the drumpf were to disappear tomorrow, like a miracle... The Blue Flower Oct 2024 #3

+1 nt Dave Bowman Oct 2024 #5

We must reframe this core philosophy. CincyDem Oct 2024 #4

You're absolutely right. Morbius Oct 2024 #7

Visited The South. Saw the kudzu! Eghads! electric_blue68 Oct 2024 #11

Government is not the problem. Republicans in government is the problem. Beartracks Oct 2024 #8

It would have been more accurate if Reagan had said Frank D. Lincoln Oct 2024 #27

It's bdamomma Oct 2024 #6

The real problem is the Trump voters NameAlreadyTaken Oct 2024 #9

Not necessarily. Morbius Oct 2024 #10

He has exposed the massive bigotry in USA. Funtatlaguy Oct 2024 #12

Right now...in this moment in history...DONALD TRUMP IS THE PROBLEM. AZ8theist Oct 2024 #13

We have to treat the symptom. Morbius Oct 2024 #15

Exactly. markodochartaigh Oct 2024 #29

'ask not what your country et tu Oct 2024 #14

Excellent post. llmart Oct 2024 #16

Yes, Trump is symptomatic lonely bird Oct 2024 #17

We have to defeat Project 2025. dchill Oct 2024 #18

Yes. Morbius Oct 2024 #20

K & R Good work! FakeNoose Oct 2024 #19

What does K & R mean? Morbius Oct 2024 #21

"Kick and Recommend" FakeNoose Oct 2024 #22

I see that you're new to DU ... so WELCOME TO THE CLUB! FakeNoose Oct 2024 #24

While I agree with you Metaphorical Oct 2024 #23

Thank you for the intelligent and thoughtful response. Morbius Oct 2024 #25

Well said. K&R. Welcome to DU. n/t (which means no/text below reply title line.) ms liberty Oct 2024 #26

I completely agree with your statement. slightlv Oct 2024 #28

We should agree, along with those whose opinions we hate... Morbius Oct 2024 #31

Old old post of mine: Trump is not the real problem CloudWatcher Oct 2024 #30

Welcome aboard, Morbius Dave says Oct 2024 #32

Yup, yup. BlueWavePsych Oct 2024 #33

It started with Reagan MadameButterfly Oct 2024 #34