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In reply to the discussion: Shame on Rachel. [View all]Sogo
(4,986 posts)6. Suppresses the vote because it makes people feel helpless and that
it doesn't matter if they vote 'cause their vote won't count.
Hysteria.
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that seems more like those people trying to discourage the vote. Which is different from what
fishwax
Sep 2020
#16
Yes.. this kind of dark scenario is infective. And yes, it hardens the resolve of some but weakens
Thekaspervote
Sep 2020
#68
I think energies are best spent countering the helplessness. Not attacking the messenger.
fishwax
Sep 2020
#19
I've seen RM in many moods, some quite adamant, but never hysterical. Did you choose that word...
Hekate
Sep 2020
#83
Adam Schiff didn't "dial back her hysteria"-- he seconded every one of her facts
Hekate
Sep 2020
#99
Was there not an elector who was supposed to vote for HRC but voted for Trump in 2016?
Boogiemack
Sep 2020
#40
Reporting is different than fanning the flames like Rachel is doing. She's careless.
Drunken Irishman
Sep 2020
#28
I'll pass. I've had enough freak out from DUers to get me through the week.
Drunken Irishman
Sep 2020
#38
Think about this ..in the end SCOTUS even a conservative one will have to subvert the will of the
Thekaspervote
Sep 2020
#85
I have not gotten over Bush v Gore. I bet Kavanaugh hasn't either, but in a whole different way....
Hekate
Sep 2020
#101
Considering there's been like five threads in the last hour about people saying they're freaking out
Drunken Irishman
Sep 2020
#94
Answer me this- do you really think that the Roberts court is willing to subvert the vote, undo the
Thekaspervote
Sep 2020
#59
2000 was a completely different scenario. A legit recount and a poorly designed ballot
Thekaspervote
Sep 2020
#92
He needs more than just FL to win. Deathsantis is nuts yes. biden would appeal this to SCOTUS
Thekaspervote
Sep 2020
#88
I just don't understand some people. Why say it will depress the votes? Why not say
Boogiemack
Sep 2020
#54
Pure BS! It is a story that needs discussed. Head in sand your solution?? nt
USALiberal
Sep 2020
#24
She needs to cover it, Trump is a serious threat. And it WILL help get votes, not hurt! nt
USALiberal
Sep 2020
#31
The republicans are messing with the media and the people don't get freaked
FloridaBlues
Sep 2020
#17
I'm going to trust what Rachel and Schiff have to say over some poster on a message board.
Autumn
Sep 2020
#87
No you better go vote. Get mad and vote at all costs, dare Trump to steal you vote.
UCmeNdc
Sep 2020
#76