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40. Some rolled the dice again for a demagogue, some are without question, validated by his opinions.

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Fri Jan 10, 2025, 11:59 AM

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It is sad and disturbing how he has rallied so many. He did deliver on abortion bans, and for some, that is enough to keep supporting him. Wealthy corporate heads do not care about anything but their profits, and democracy is for other people. They also seem to believe they will buy their way out of the consequences of climate change, including for their kids....which is a very stupid thing to believe.

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Why do liberals think Trump supporters are stupid?' [View all] liberal N proud Friday OP

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Yes, thank you DENVERPOPS Friday #45

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Because... Omnipresent Friday #2

Most stupid. Almost all have regressed brain development preventing nuanced thought and/or they lack empathy. TheBlackAdder Friday #43

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if that's all it takes, barbtries Friday #46

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K&R SamKnause Friday #10

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I don't. OldBaldy1701E Friday #14

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K&R to the nth degree! ReRe Friday #16

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Overwhelming hourly evidence. (nt) Paladin Friday #18

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Excellent BlueKota Friday #21

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Trumpers are too stupid to know they are stupid. sop Friday #26

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In short AnnaLee Friday #27

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The old "8-bit chip recalculating" look! dchill Friday #35

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Because on the right, independent thought has been replaced with manufactured talking points. Initech Friday #36

Yup. That's the damn truth! Martin68 Friday #38

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Why do liberals think Trump supporters are stupid?' BigmanPigman Friday #54

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Jordan Klepper proved it. JanMichael Friday #69

Short and simple Mblaze Friday #70

I don't THINK they're stupid Skittles Friday #71

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K & R!! iluvtennis Saturday #79

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Self centered people are attracted to the convict because he is so self centered liberal N proud Saturday #81

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Stupid is as stupid does, and voting for the orange monstrosity is the stupidest thing anybody can do. Dorothy V Monday #83

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I think the less flattering explanations iemanja Tuesday #85

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