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LPBBEAR

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72. The Democrats had ONE job to do

Mon Dec 16, 2024, 02:20 PM

Dec 16

and it was more important than anything else they did accomplish.

That job was to block Trump from ever entering the White House again. That was job one. They had 4 years to do it and they blew it completely.

Claiming the ship isn't sinking as fast as we originally thought isn't good news, its bad news. Trump is back in the White House and we're fucked as a result.

We need more aggressive fighters in our leadership period.

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Maybe Democrats Didn't Do So Badly After All [View all] babylonsister Dec 16 OP

Yeah right they won big. In the house the senate , oh yeah and an adjugated rapist won the White House. Autumn Dec 16 #1

They faced enormous challenges Keepthesoulalive Dec 16 #9

Every candidate who runs for office faces challenges. They either overcome those challenges or they lose. Autumn Dec 16 #10

But all challenges are not the same. Nt spooky3 Dec 16 #15

No they aren't the same but If you can't overcome the challenges you shift gears to something that works. Autumn Dec 16 #18

Ask the people of North Carolina Keepthesoulalive Dec 16 #20

So who in NC voted to put those corrupt justices in place? Who voted for the people Autumn Dec 16 #27

I was referring to the Supreme Court Keepthesoulalive Dec 16 #34

The sc sucks, it's been corrupt for years. Yet even Democrats hesitate to even attempt to change Autumn Dec 16 #37

Please don't bad mouth NC. We have been marching, protesting... littlemissmartypants Dec 16 #40

Not bad mouthing. I asked who voted for the people who put those things in place. Autumn Dec 16 #42

It's not that simple. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Dec 16 #47

Yes it really is that simple. Autumn Dec 16 #50

I'm not going to argue with you. littlemissmartypants Dec 16 #56

yeah well at least don't put your head in the sand Nimble_Idea Dec 16 #97

Republicans did moose65 Dec 16 #85

Republicans are on an unending quest for power. It seems almost hopeless. Autumn Dec 16 #87

stay strong; keep shining the light...........nt DoBW Dec 16 #83

There was also a Supreme Court that handed the crime-ridden candidate..... 70sEraVet Dec 16 #12

And Covid-recovery, world wide inflation that many voters spooky3 Dec 16 #16

Biden said one of his mistakes was not putting his name on the covid checks his administration sent out. CrispyQ Dec 16 #39

The news media gave him a get out of jail free card. Initech Dec 16 #28

Journalism is dead. They are in business MotownPgh Dec 16 #86

I'm trying to convince my parents to cancel their LA Times subscription. Initech Dec 16 #93

All true...but kevinore Dec 16 #104

Where did the OP argue that nothing should change? Nt spooky3 Dec 16 #14

Who said the OP argues that nothing should change? The article said the Dems didn't do too bad, Autumn Dec 16 #22

It was the Republican billionaire financed propaganda that got Trump in. SunSeeker Dec 16 #19

Maybe they should figure it out before the next election? As elected Democrats that's part of their job. Autumn Dec 16 #24

Please be specific. What is it the "people are talking" about that Dems need to do? SunSeeker Dec 16 #26

I gave you a serious answer. Democrats have to do something or they can expect to lose. Autumn Dec 16 #30

Could you expand on "do something"? nt Phoenix61 Dec 16 #55

Sure. Do something is action orientated. Autumn Dec 16 #59

Do you not understand the meaning of the word "specific"? Wiz Imp Dec 16 #62

Right at you Imp. I don't have to be specific, it would be a waste of time since I'm not an elected Dem. nt Autumn Dec 16 #65

In other words, you gave a totally UNSERIOUS answer to a question from someone who asked you for specifics. Wiz Imp Dec 16 #70

Tell me. Is your idea of "lets keep doing the same thing that caused us to lose so badly last month Autumn Dec 16 #73

Pathetic. "At least I'm talking about the Dems doing something" Wiz Imp Dec 16 #74

I've been a Dem long enough to know that Dems won't cut social security. Autumn Dec 16 #76

Apparently that flew right over your head Wiz Imp Dec 16 #79

Oh Please. Wiz Imp Dec 16 #61

Oh Please yourself. Young people are talking about their needs. You can listen to them or not. Autumn Dec 16 #63

Kamala offered young people studend loan forgiveness and $25k to buy their first home. SunSeeker Dec 16 #68

Between republican congress and the SC halting Biden's student loan forgiveness some of it Autumn Dec 16 #78

We're all frustrated, Autumn. But we need constructive ideas. Bashing Dems only helps Trump. SunSeeker Dec 16 #88

Still nothing specific. You're ridiculous. Wiz Imp Dec 16 #69

What is that "something"? SunSeeker Dec 16 #66

What should dems do differently? Sapper52 Dec 16 #103

I'd be interested in hearing what you think comprises the "far left" - TBF Dec 16 #105

Time out. Your profile states you're a Retired Army NCO. GP6971 Dec 16 #106

Popular vote is irrelevant. Voltaire2 Dec 16 #2

Even with gerrymandered districts that were pro republican allowed by the Snister 6 -- they barely won the house JT45242 Dec 16 #5

Excellent explanation love_katz Dec 16 #13

Republicans won the House due to the unconstitutional gerrymander in North Carolina Wiz Imp Dec 16 #64

But it was all razor thin. TRHST82 Dec 16 #53

Popular vote margin was the 6th smallest in history (60 elections) Wiz Imp Dec 16 #67

Dems gained a seat in the House... druidity33 Dec 16 #98

Yes, losing everything to criminal fascists isn't doing badly. BlueTsunami2018 Dec 16 #3

THIS orangecrush Dec 16 #23

Fuk it dweller Dec 16 #4

Obviously the final result wasn't great Quiet Em Dec 16 #6

If we can Linda ladeewolf Dec 16 #8

I'm just trying to stay hopeful that their incompetence and infighting will render them useless. Quiet Em Dec 16 #31

I vote brakester Dec 16 #75

It wasn't a shellacking Blue_Tires Dec 16 #7

If we get mid-term elections. AllyCat Dec 16 #11

The narrow Republican margins show the Dems aren't off track Fiendish Thingy Dec 16 #17

stay strong; keep shining the light..........nt DoBW Dec 16 #84

I guess we're reverting back to the bargaining stage. BannonsLiver Dec 16 #21

I agree orangecrush Dec 16 #25

Democrats are horrible at messaging, gab13by13 Dec 16 #29

How can you make the media Keepthesoulalive Dec 16 #38

This is starting to sound like an abusive relationship. What you thought happened, really didn't happen. jalan48 Dec 16 #32

When you steal an election, you don't have to win by much rainin Dec 16 #33

That's ambivalence, not a mandate. no_hypocrisy Dec 16 #35

That and $3.00 will get you a cup of coffee. nt William769 Dec 16 #36

We need billionaires Traildogbob Dec 16 #41

We need to tar and feather that gaslighter Joe Rogaine and his imbecilic followers wolfie001 Dec 16 #43

Spot on Traildogbob Dec 16 #45

Too many simple minded and gullible fools wolfie001 Dec 16 #46

I fall in Traildogbob Dec 16 #60

I hear you loud and clear!!! wolfie001 Dec 16 #95

🤜🤛🖖 Traildogbob Dec 16 #101

oligarch economic interests are better served by fascism than by whatever the Democratic Party is. Voltaire2 Dec 16 #92

Here's the money quote:... Bobstandard Dec 16 #44

I haven't seen the pushback... lame54 Dec 16 #71

That's definite now -- he DIDN'T get 50% of the vote? Rocknation Dec 16 #48

THANKS for the good news, b'sister!!! elleng Dec 16 #49

"Maybe Democrats Didn't Do So Badly After All" uncledad Dec 16 #51

Do not stay the course, but don't overcorrect either. TRHST82 Dec 16 #52

so much this. We need to do better in red and purple areas! OrlandoDem2 Dec 16 #54

Agree Strelnikov_ Dec 16 #81

Can't really downplay Trump's and the GOP's victories andym Dec 16 #57

This message was self-deleted by its author ancianita Dec 16 #58

The Democrats had ONE job to do LPBBEAR Dec 16 #72

IMHO, we're always too eager to beat up on ourselves wryter2000 Dec 16 #77

With all the headwind the Dems faced Strelnikov_ Dec 16 #80

Restricted to telling the truth-so true but such a babylonsister Dec 16 #99

I'm not in favor of lying wryter2000 Dec 16 #102

I was listening to Michael Cohen mountain grammy Dec 16 #82

It makes sense to me Polybius Dec 16 #100

Pretty much what Cohen said mountain grammy Dec 17 #108

What a relief... for a moment I thought they'd won the White House and Congress. WarGamer Dec 16 #89

Tis but a flesh wound! BeyondGeography Dec 16 #90

Rethuglicans cheated to win. OMGWTF Dec 16 #91

Oh, goodie! Do I get a participation trophy? JoseBalow Dec 16 #94

"A trio of Republican vacancies expected early next year will make passing Trump's agenda even more difficult?..." OldBaldy1701E Dec 16 #96

Please stop and think................. BurnDoubt Dec 17 #107

But it does need some tuning. Kablooie Dec 17 #109