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ehrnst

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43. Can you be specific

Reply to Lotusflower70 (Reply #37)

Mon Jul 17, 2017, 01:37 PM

Jul 2017

on what "working with education and exposure" entails?

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Ex-Trumpers have a sad that Democrats won't welcome them with open arms. [View all] DetlefK Jul 2017 OP

It is a universal trait that they are completely oblivious to how nasty they are Cosmocat Jul 2017 #1

They'll run right back to the next racist candidate leftstreet Jul 2017 #2

Yes they will. Time and again. C Moon Jul 2017 #34

Totally agree workinclasszero Jul 2017 #40

This is why we are a permanently damaged nation, but it didnt have to be this way. Eliot Rosewater Jul 2017 #52

Probably over half of the "people" attacking them are bots... Wounded Bear Jul 2017 #3

+1 Johonny Jul 2017 #35

Based on the sorts of posts I see here on DU, Crunchy Frog Jul 2017 #53

For over 50 years the conservatives have labelled Liberals Iliyah Jul 2017 #4

Silly Mz Pip Jul 2017 #5

the temptation to respond in kind to what happened in 2016 is understandable, but geek tragedy Jul 2017 #6

How can we do this and not enable their bigotry though? ck4829 Jul 2017 #8

first step to deprogramming cult members is to separate them from the cult nt geek tragedy Jul 2017 #12

THIS TheBlackAdder Jul 2017 #13

Yes. However, how do you do this in the age of social media? ehrnst Jul 2017 #30

teach them that not all of their friends are in the cult nt geek tragedy Jul 2017 #57

True Maggiemayhem Jul 2017 #46

Well stated. emulatorloo Jul 2017 #54

Yes, their bigotry is a product of their self absorption. Now, their concern is with Trump they are pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #15

There's no "middle ground" with white supremacists central scrutinizer Jul 2017 #14

not every Tr*mp voter is a white supremacist nt geek tragedy Jul 2017 #17

right, barbtries Jul 2017 #21

I believe that, so where are the Trump supporters coming out against the ones who are? ck4829 Jul 2017 #24

Cultural anxiety was the primary common denominator among them. ehrnst Jul 2017 #31

Actually, I think there is. Jim Lane Jul 2017 #44

They piss me off too& I want to tell them! You are right Alice11111 Jul 2017 #55

"We are all Americans first" Yeah, go on and bite me ck4829 Jul 2017 #7

That's What I Thought, Too ProfessorGAC Jul 2017 #9

I'm going to set your house on fire and be disappointed if you don't invite me to Sunday dinner. NightWatcher Jul 2017 #10

Exactly. Eom pirateshipdude Jul 2017 #16

A perfect encapsulation of the attitude. And BTW, everybody, if you think these Nay Jul 2017 #27

Hmmm Lotusflower70 Jul 2017 #11

So how do you address their cultural anxiety? ehrnst Jul 2017 #32

Depends Lotusflower70 Jul 2017 #37

Can you be specific ehrnst Jul 2017 #43

Well Lotusflower70 Jul 2017 #45

If they are really ex-Trumpers, then *I* welcome them with open arms. dawg Jul 2017 #18

A) Anyone who voted for Trump deserves the venom they get. HughBeaumont Jul 2017 #19

wow, we need to remember that now, barbtries Jul 2017 #20

Sounds like a terrific excuse for slow-walking an actual party shift. Orsino Jul 2017 #22

Party shift from what? The most progressive platform in it's history? (nt) ehrnst Jul 2017 #33

From Trumpist to Democrat. n/t Orsino Jul 2017 #38

Our current Democratic Party is "Trumpist?" In what way? ehrnst Jul 2017 #42

OP refers to Trumpists not being welcomed by Democrats. n/t Orsino Jul 2017 #48

You answered my post, not the OP. ehrnst Jul 2017 #63

Post 22 is a reply to the OP. Orsino Jul 2017 #68

Boo fucking hoo NastyRiffraff Jul 2017 #23

Well, then we NEED to be nice to any fools who care Hortensis Jul 2017 #25

This must be the "kick potential voters in their genitalia" plan for winning Democratic votes virtualobserver Jul 2017 #26

To Hell with them. broadcaster90210 Jul 2017 #28

I expect my president to be law-abiding & competent. They couldn't care less about those qualities. LonePirate Jul 2017 #29

I don't think any of them has truly had a "Saul to Paul" change, KWIM? WinkyDink Jul 2017 #36

generic sayings like we are all Americans first and this is a great country standingtall Jul 2017 #39

Many Trump voters aren't even Republicans Bromwell Jul 2017 #41

Remember also.... lib-ruhl Jul 2017 #50

It's not 1865 aeromanKC Jul 2017 #47

Division is the means to attain control and power. Unity builds strength. Lyricalinklines Jul 2017 #49

I find this really alarming and disturbing. Crunchy Frog Jul 2017 #51

Boo Hoo Gothmog Jul 2017 #56

They can just stay the fuck out of my big tent. VermontKevin Jul 2017 #58

They get the outhouse till we get through an election that they DON'T fuck up. Squinch Jul 2017 #60

They can go fuck themselves for putting everyone through this! Greybnk48 Jul 2017 #59

Do your pennance first Downtown Hound Jul 2017 #61

Also, can't help but love this line: Downtown Hound Jul 2017 #62

Fuck 'em... This isn't some game or prank or stunt anymore Blue_Tires Jul 2017 #64

They Did Not Feel That Way About Obama and Democrats erpowers Jul 2017 #65

Ask why they are upset RhodeIslandOne Jul 2017 #66

We always vote for policies that are in their best interests if they need government help Blue_true Jul 2017 #67