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In reply to the discussion: The very personal, destructive effect, [View all]brer cat
(24,525 posts)46. Good observation, pirateshipdude.
We junkies research, read with comprehension, and are capable of understanding the ramifications of policies on different groups. However, we are in the minority. Those who depend on MSM to spoon feed them sound bites don't realize that they are getting lies, half-truths, or simply nothing at all about our candidates. I agree that we need to do more on social media and have a very well organized game plan. If we are loud enough, the media should hear us.
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"...What I do want to hear, is how the hell we are going to stop this asshole..."
duhneece
Jul 2017
#45
I know a who was trying to find an alternative party- went to a Libertarian conf. And was horrified.
kerry-is-my-prez
Jul 2017
#43
They are proud of him and think he's doing a great job, the job he promised he would do for THEM!
BigmanPigman
Jul 2017
#5
Mixed message here AFAIC.....but I get your drift. Dissent will be shouted down.
pablo_marmol
Jul 2017
#6
Because she still had to win over Sanders supporters, some of whom went onto not vote Dem.
kerry-is-my-prez
Jul 2017
#44
We hear the claims to be honest about what went wrong then ignore all the many events that gave us
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#16
Good stuff. I'd add a concerted, well-funded effort to expose and stop repug cheating
brush
Jul 2017
#51
Another poster was kind enough to take the time to list all the events out, though I am sure they
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#17
Here is the thing. We do not have the media. They actively redefine what Democrats say,
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#22
Another issue Democrats have that is just a reality. Unlevel playing field.
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#27
I hear them speaking up all over the place. Can you be more specific about the spine you demand? Eom
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#35
Ya? After, I still prefer not to squabble. What a waste of time and energy. Eom
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#18
Dont get me wrong. I like a good collegial squabble as much as the next
KingCharlemagne
Jul 2017
#24
In the final analysis, I think most political debate is calisthenics to no avail.
pablo_marmol
Jul 2017
#87
You're right we do need the help, massive help, from non-D party lefties and left leaners.
aikoaiko
Jul 2017
#28
What are we suppose to do aikoaiko? Accept their false narrative, quietly, appeasing for a vote?
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#29
Ok. Then you are insulting me also. That is why So many Democrats continually say they are
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#74
We have responded. Everyone has responded. How many times has Clinton apologized for her vote.
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#82
AT Clinton's detriment. You do not "keep" when it is clearly hurting. Eom
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#75