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In reply to the discussion: If you sit this one out ( Joy Reid on Platner ) [View all]gab13by13
(33,176 posts)8. It doesn't inspire progressive Democrats does it
if the thought process is that only moderates can win in swing districts?
I tried to argue against putting labels on Democrats but was silenced. How about we nominate the candidate who is the best fighter?
Say what you want about Platner but he created a movement in Maine, people of all stripes including Magats were behind him. I understand he had to drop out but it wasn't because of his platform. Maine better think long and hard about nominating someone who is similar, policy-wise to Platner.
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Kamala did win. Trump said they messed with the "computers". Elon Musk said they
BComplex
Yesterday
#18
She did not. This is conspiracy theory BS and should not be allowed in this forum.
beaglelover
22 hrs ago
#41
That's not BS, and silencing people is what should not be "allowed" in this forum.
BComplex
15 hrs ago
#88
The CT pushers I am referring to are focusing on some grand scheme (often invoking Musk or some other techno villian)
Celerity
20 hrs ago
#66
I absolutely stand by calling specific parts of it CT. For example 'This Will Hold' is a crackpot WUM (wind up merchant)
Celerity
15 hrs ago
#90
Maybe Kamala did pursue a recount because her handlers and the strategists told her not to.
yellow dahlia
14 hrs ago
#92
I understand your anger, but we have to find ways to bring in the independent voters
FakeNoose
Yesterday
#10
No ... it happened when some people decided they couldn't vote for a black woman
FakeNoose
Yesterday
#16
Joy has lost her everloving mind. F*ck her nonsensical BS. She can sit her ass at home but me and EVERYONE I know
The_REAL_Ecumenist
Yesterday
#12
WTF is wrong with her?? She's DEAD to me. She's another Sarandon. Another Nina Turner...
QueerDuck
20 hrs ago
#65
Right? Staying home doesn't negate your VOTE. It only means you didn't cast a ballot.
Beartracks
15 hrs ago
#82