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lapucelle

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10. They're accelerationists. The possibility of a Trump win is baked into their calculus.

Sun Dec 3, 2023, 11:12 AM

Dec 2023

We recognize that, in the next four years, our decision may cause us to have an even more difficult time. But we believe that this will give us a chance to recalibrate, and the Democrats will have to consider whether they want our votes or not."

https://www.axios.com/2023/12/02/muslim-americans-swing-states-anti-biden-campaign

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Group of swing state Muslims vows to ditch Biden in 2024 over his war stance [View all] Omaha Steve Dec 2023 OP

I can't help but wonder if this is an astroturf movement Fiendish Thingy Dec 2023 #1

Absolutely Ponietz Dec 2023 #4

Exactly. trump has already promised round-ups. Biden/Blinken are at least trying to end the war. brush Dec 2023 #51

I'm guessing Russian and or GOP money behind this IbogaProject Dec 2023 #52

If they don't like Biden, wait to the see what Trump has in store for them RAB910 Dec 2023 #2

Exactly. milestogo Dec 2023 #15

What are all these non-Biden options that are available? quaint Dec 2023 #3

I don't. They're childish. SoFlaBro Dec 2023 #54

Jill Stein and others will be courting them Kennah Dec 2023 #63

Some times you feel like a nut; some times you don't - SMH Backseat Driver Dec 2023 #5

Right now.......................... Lovie777 Dec 2023 #6

Biden hasn't called for a ceasefire? ColinC Dec 2023 #7

Voting for anyone else or not voting elects Trump. Have they examined what Trump's plans are for them? CousinIT Dec 2023 #8

Apparently not! Rebl2 Dec 2023 #38

The stupid is burning us all. onecaliberal Dec 2023 #9

They're accelerationists. The possibility of a Trump win is baked into their calculus. lapucelle Dec 2023 #10

Time to recalibrate... reACTIONary Dec 2023 #16

Funny how Republicans don't need to consider whether they want Muslim votes or not William Seger Dec 2023 #22

Wonder if their calculus includes the probability of TeamTrump canceling future elections? Midnight Writer Dec 2023 #27

Don't want them don't need them, people who threaten fascism don't deserve the Democrats attention MistakenLamb Dec 2023 #49

Bold of them to assume EllieBC Dec 2023 #62

Fuck Around and Find Out! mymomwasright Dec 2023 #11

They probably like Trumps plan Historic NY Dec 2023 #12

I think they are badly mistaken if they think tRump will do better for them Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2023 #13

This was reported back in October. It really isn't LBN JohnSJ Dec 2023 #14

If this is based on octobers reporting.. ColinC Dec 2023 #17

The conference noted in the article was held yesterday. TwilightZone Dec 2023 #18

This is a variation on the same theme that has been going on since October. JohnSJ Dec 2023 #19

They want to be ruled by Christian nationalists. dalton99a Dec 2023 #20

While Biden was an important part of the humanitarian cease fire, the administration also agreed to send Chainfire Dec 2023 #21

Why would some Muslims be drawn to a person who is anti gay, comradebillyboy Dec 2023 #23

All you have to do is look at Hamtramck, MI EllieBC Dec 2023 #24

You're right. sop Dec 2023 #37

A truly self-destructive urge. marble falls Dec 2023 #25

o they'd rather have Trump as president. Good luck with that. He tried to ban Muslim immigration. Martin68 Dec 2023 #26

They will be stunned at the alternative. Must not be paying attention. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2023 #28

Most Muslims are conservative, but Trump is going to ruin their lives IronLionZion Dec 2023 #29

Progressives/Democrats have always stood up for Muslims, for decades now, in a bid Wingus Dingus Dec 2023 #30

They will be unhappy with the result Marthe48 Dec 2023 #31

Obviously they're following Susan Sarandon's lead... agingdem Dec 2023 #32

Their following Omar's lead as well... this is so wrong PortTack Dec 2023 #42

When some people call for a ceasefire they mean Israel should stop defending itself mathematic Dec 2023 #33

Do they have any idea what Trump has in mind for Muslims? Ritabert Dec 2023 #34

Just show them Trump's social media post promising to reinstate his Muslim ban. pecosbob Dec 2023 #35

Oh, so they prefer an outright Muslim ban. no_hypocrisy Dec 2023 #36

So By Not Voting Deep State Witch Dec 2023 #39

Somebody in the cultist camp is paying them!! PortTack Dec 2023 #40

Their group name might as well be "Jews for Hitler" CanonRay Dec 2023 #41

Practical, thinking people know that Biden is the only option. So, what are they? nt TeamProg Dec 2023 #43

Boy are they stupid. SouthernDem4ever Dec 2023 #44

It doesn't mean they would vote for trump Bayard Dec 2023 #45

Go for it. Do they not get that they could be MOMFUDSKI Dec 2023 #46

Empowering Trump only makes things worse, folks. Have some discipline, pls. jvill Dec 2023 #47

Good riddance to them MistakenLamb Dec 2023 #48

Dems pander to the RW MiamiCubano "exiles" with git-tough collective punishment on Cuba policy, then they vote GOP. Marcus IM Dec 2023 #53

Yes, because Donald Trump will be so much better for the Muslim community... dlk Dec 2023 #50

That's nice. They'll put Trump in office and he'll deport them whether they're Americans or not. Vinca Dec 2023 #55

Is anyone here judging actually Palestinian? BaronChocula Dec 2023 #56

American Jews don't suffer. OilemFirchen Dec 2023 #60

Play devil's advocate for a bit ... Novara Dec 2023 #57

They think they'll get a better deal from TFG? HAHAHAHAHAHA! Warpy Dec 2023 #58

They'll have to learn to say President-For-Life Trump if they have their way n/t ArkansasDemocrat1 Dec 2023 #59

This what stupid looks like Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 2023 #61

Be careful what you wish for Mz Pip Dec 2023 #64

Then enjoy Trump from your concentration camp. hadEnuf Dec 2023 #65

Pray for deportation Kennah Dec 2023 #66

Idiocracy in real time. n/t aggiesal Dec 2023 #67

Never underestimate the ability of people to vote against their own best interests. jgmiller Dec 2023 #68

What is their position on Hamas? LiberalFighter Dec 2023 #69

Please proceed orangecrush Dec 2023 #70