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elocs

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23. In my over 50 years of voting, I engage in a very simple concept:

Reply to Pototan (Original post)

Fri Nov 29, 2024, 05:25 AM

Nov 29

I always vote for the Democratic candidate. Always. And I always vote, no excuses. No voting for 3rd party candidates. Just doing those things may have well defeated Trump both times he won.

Where did the nearly 7 million votes that Biden got against Trump go that Harris didn't get? Because with those, Harris would have won. I have yet to hear a good explanation about that.
And 20% of Black men voting for Trump is insanely stupid. Democrats: it seems we have met the enemy and it is us.

I am 72 and thought I would cruise through a nice retirement. Instead I must survive 8 years of Trump, after which the nation may never be the same.

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Why I feel so discouraged [View all] Pototan Nov 28 OP

Well, the only chains we can stand are the chains of hand-in-hand struggle4progress Nov 28 #1

Many immigrants come from very conservative cultures JI7 Nov 28 #2

yup Skittles Nov 28 #5

Also the invasions of immigrants who supposedly took over entire towns and apartments. kerry-is-my-prez Nov 28 #11

yes, repukes literally advertise their disdain for immigrants Skittles Nov 28 #12

Liberal Caucasian are more liberal than the black and hispanic jimfields33 Nov 29 #28

That's a poor excuse Pototan Nov 28 #8

It's not an excuse. They are still as shitty as anyone else JI7 Nov 28 #15

Then we agree Pototan Nov 29 #22

This article was posted a few days ago. CrispyQ Nov 29 #31

Im not sure your conclusion is correct- shouldnt you redouble on what you believe instead of giving up? Blues Heron Nov 28 #3

I'm afraid that the communities at risk Pototan Nov 28 #7

Not speaking for the op, but my take on that UniqueUserName Nov 28 #17

But you dont write off the whole community like the OP says, is my point Blues Heron Nov 28 #18

it's the power of sexism and propaganda Skittles Nov 28 #4

Standing down ain't the do UTUSN Nov 28 #6

No one can make you feel... littlemissmartypants Nov 28 #9

Taiwan may be invaded by China, some day Pototan Nov 28 #10

Just wait for 2026 when the Dems take over both the house and senate. kerry-is-my-prez Nov 28 #13

That's what I'm hoping Pototan Nov 28 #14

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 28 #16

I'm really struggling too. Mike 03 Nov 28 #19

I'm SMDH that so many have forgotten how horribly he handled the pandemic. CrispyQ Nov 29 #33

Don't know why you throw black males in there when 80% voted the other way. People need to stop trying to blame black Solomon Nov 28 #20

Trump recieved a larger share of Black men Pototan Nov 29 #21

Seems like you are looking for a reason to give up - and you found one! congrats! Blues Heron Nov 29 #27

Look, all I can really do is.... Pototan Nov 29 #29

Some black males are susceptible to propaganda Keepthesoulalive Nov 29 #32

In my over 50 years of voting, I engage in a very simple concept: elocs Nov 29 #23

You certainly get my point Pototan Nov 29 #24

I feel the same Fish700 Nov 29 #25

She is a woman. They would not vote for a woman. coffeenap Nov 29 #26

OK, that's why I say, "Fuck 'Em, until they wake up." Pototan Nov 29 #30

Another thought PJMcK Nov 29 #34