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George II

(67,782 posts)
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 10:14 PM Sep 2020

In case anyone doesn't understand The Lincoln Project's objective, here's their OWN statement...

...as shown on the HOME page of their website:

https://lincolnproject.us/news/the-urgency-of-defeating-trump-falls-to-all-of-us/

WE ARE REPUBLICANS, AND WE WANT TRUMP DEFEATED
The president and his enablers have replaced conservatism with an empty faith led by a bogus prophet.

They don't hide their motives under any phony slogans, fake "plans", or divisive tactics. They're not promoting their own platform, policies, or programs.

They simply WANT TRUMP DEFEATED!

They may be republicans, but what Democrat would have a problem with that?

The bottom line is we're all in this together, without some republican votes we lose. That would be catastrophic. At this dark time in our history, we don't need us as their friends, but we need them as allies in this "war", just as we welcomed the assistance of the Soviet Union in WWII, knowing full well that once the war was over we'd be enemies again.
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In case anyone doesn't understand The Lincoln Project's objective, here's their OWN statement... (Original Post) George II Sep 2020 OP
I get that, but.. DemsIn2020 Sep 2020 #1
Yes, it's not a marriage. BannonsLiver Sep 2020 #3
In Entertainment... Roy Rolling Sep 2020 #30
Unlike many here I'm not terribly interested in what they do moving forward. BannonsLiver Sep 2020 #31
Thank you. This whole, "If they buy dinner, that means you have to sleep with them" ehrnst Sep 2020 #59
Forget that. The objective is to beat trump. They're helping us. Let's not turn down... brush Sep 2020 #5
You'd prefer to lose in November in the name of "purity"? George II Sep 2020 #7
Stop this nonsense. intheflow Sep 2020 #47
Yes, when they do that we can be angry with them. But I want Biden to be in a position.... George II Sep 2020 #11
I hope to God they will be able to attack President Biden over issues. TeamPooka Sep 2020 #29
This is TLP's Latest With Sully Sullenberger & VoteVETS.. Cha Sep 2020 #55
Who has said we are not? ehrnst Sep 2020 #58
They also just ran an ad against Lindsey Graham. R B Garr Sep 2020 #2
In the end they are Rs StClone Sep 2020 #4
We welcome their help. After the election they go back to being republicans. brush Sep 2020 #6
Correct. They're not hiding who they are, they're not claiming to be our "decades long allies"... George II Sep 2020 #8
Noted StClone Sep 2020 #10
They are certainly trying to make room and a voice for The Center. The crazies on the right Progressive Jones Sep 2020 #26
Yes they are clever and working hard. They say in their podcasts they want to work with us mucifer Sep 2020 #9
The enemy of my enemy is my friend, Eko Sep 2020 #12
this is my stance as well Celerity Sep 2020 #18
This is political war, and I hope the Democratic party wakes up to that. Eko Sep 2020 #21
+1000 Celerity Sep 2020 #23
Mitt Romney said the U.S. is a center-right country to which John Oliver said: "What the hell are betsuni Sep 2020 #28
Fair enough. StarryNite Sep 2020 #13
The Lincoln Project has been brilliant this election cycle mcar Sep 2020 #14
Agree Traildogbob Sep 2020 #20
Welp. sheshe2 Sep 2020 #15
When we have we achieved a R.I.C.O. HAT TRICK. I will take help from a snake. StTimofEdenRoc Sep 2020 #16
Bribery Kidnapping Money Laundering. Murder Embezzlement Drug Trafficking Prostitution StTimofEdenRoc Sep 2020 #19
They don't want just Trump defeated, but all moonscape Sep 2020 #17
#1 - Win #2 - Everything else relayerbob Sep 2020 #22
In war we rally. madashelltoo Sep 2020 #24
One can liken it to the NHL Stanley Cup finals (decided tonight).... George II Sep 2020 #25
Then why don't they oppose Amy Coney Barrett who will not only wreak havoc melman Sep 2020 #27
Unfortunately she's not up for election. Their ads won't sway trump,,, brush Sep 2020 #35
LOL Do you tire of being wrong? Lindsey Graham will not agree with your false claim Gothmog Sep 2020 #37
A picture is worth a thousand words Gothmog Sep 2020 #38
A picture is worth a thousand words Gothmog Sep 2020 #39
"The Lincoln Project Attacks Barrett Nomination" ehrnst Sep 2020 #40
The American Spectator! melman Sep 2020 #41
You left them out of your "people are noticing" random twitter search. ehrnst Sep 2020 #42
Who says they're not against her nomination? They're against trump making any nomination and... George II Sep 2020 #49
But they have. ehrnst Sep 2020 #57
They haven't melman Sep 2020 #61
At this point I don't know which of two quotes to direct you to, or perhaps both.... George II Sep 2020 #63
+1000 ehrnst Sep 2020 #68
Here's an adoring fan tweet to Barrett from The Lincoln Project... ehrnst Sep 2020 #69
Yeah but, they didn't mention her name! George II Sep 2020 #70
It must be some other SCOTUS nominee that looks exactly like her. ehrnst Sep 2020 #72
I have no problem with what the Lincoln project is doing. Gore1FL Sep 2020 #32
I want there to be a principled opposition. mac56 Sep 2020 #33
I love the fellow Americans and patriots in The Lincoln Project. summer_in_TX Sep 2020 #34
The Lincoln Project has some great ads includnig this one Gothmog Sep 2020 #36
As long as people have a clear view of their motives Sympthsical Sep 2020 #43
I'm just glad that the Lincoln Project figured out that smearing Democrats isn't R B Garr Sep 2020 #48
Why would they? Sympthsical Sep 2020 #50
So who here is "jerking them off?" ehrnst Sep 2020 #54
Why would anyone claiming to be a Democrat smear R B Garr Sep 2020 #60
I honestly have no idea what you're referencing Sympthsical Sep 2020 #66
Doesn't your post #43 bring up a "moderate" R B Garr Sep 2020 #71
Assuming they ARE "re-situated", which is doubtful in the near and far future. George II Sep 2020 #62
Bush was supposedly the end of the Republican Party for a generation Sympthsical Sep 2020 #64
I don't give a fuck what their motives are. They are harming Trump, and on their own dime. ehrnst Sep 2020 #51
I didn't say it was Sympthsical Sep 2020 #52
Who here is "praising them to the heavens" or "jerking them off?" ehrnst Sep 2020 #56
I've read threads Sympthsical Sep 2020 #65
So you can't give any examples. Got it. ehrnst Sep 2020 #67
I think TLP is great, but I contributed money to Meidas Touch because they're on our side. CrispyQ Sep 2020 #44
No one here is asking anyone to donate to TLP. (nt) ehrnst Sep 2020 #53
they also want to defeat all the R Senators who voted for Trump during impeachment steve2470 Sep 2020 #45
They've recently put out a couple of videos in support of Biden. George II Sep 2020 #46
They are on the lengthy task of a party purge. roamer65 Sep 2020 #73
I love this Lincoln Project ad Gothmog Sep 2020 #74
Sixty Minutes and the Lincoln Project Gothmog Oct 2020 #75
I love this interview Gothmog Oct 2020 #76

Roy Rolling

(6,853 posts)
30. In Entertainment...
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 11:57 PM
Sep 2020

Because the Lincoln Project is outstanding because of their media creations—they’re superior entertainment, superior interest, superior look than the competitors.

But four years is an eternity in TV, graphics, style, and entertainment. If The Lincoln Project of 2020 is still the same in 2024 they’re sunk. They must evolve, they must entertain new ideas, they must be liberal. LOL

If they are, welcome to the circus. Its a big tent.

If they revert to becoming Republican assholes in 2024 spouting propaganda against Biden, liberal media types will defeat them. “We” are just better at that sort of thing, style is a our strength.

So make allies of them now, they may not even be around in 2024.

BannonsLiver

(16,161 posts)
31. Unlike many here I'm not terribly interested in what they do moving forward.
Tue Sep 29, 2020, 12:19 AM
Sep 2020

They’ve been quite good/helpful in the quest to oust Trump. That’s all that really matters to me at the moment.

 

ehrnst

(32,640 posts)
59. Thank you. This whole, "If they buy dinner, that means you have to sleep with them"
Tue Sep 29, 2020, 06:22 PM
Sep 2020

assumption is rather antiquated, isn't it?

brush

(53,467 posts)
5. Forget that. The objective is to beat trump. They're helping us. Let's not turn down...
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 10:19 PM
Sep 2020

their help. After Biden wins, all bets are off.

intheflow

(28,402 posts)
47. Stop this nonsense.
Tue Sep 29, 2020, 02:08 PM
Sep 2020

Dems2020 said nothing of the sort, didn't insist on "purity," just asked when we can go back to hating these assholes who - as much as they want Trump out - actively helped create the culture in the GOP that gave rise to 45 and the gross abuses of power by the Senate and (probably soon-to-be) SCOTUS. Your response here indicates you're projecting, engaging in your own form of "purity" insistence on what can and cannot be criticized.

George II

(67,782 posts)
11. Yes, when they do that we can be angry with them. But I want Biden to be in a position....
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 10:27 PM
Sep 2020

....(President) to attack him. If Biden loses there will be no reason for them to attack.

After November 3 or January 20, "bring it on".

Cha

(295,899 posts)
55. This is TLP's Latest With Sully Sullenberger & VoteVETS..
Tue Sep 29, 2020, 05:55 PM
Sep 2020


This is WHY SO MANY APPRECIATE THEM RIGHT NOW.
 

ehrnst

(32,640 posts)
58. Who has said we are not?
Tue Sep 29, 2020, 06:11 PM
Sep 2020


This whole binary, black or white, gnashing of the teeth, false dilemma fallacy that being glad that a Republican group is shelling out $$$$$$ for effective ads against Trump so we can spend our $$$ elsewhere = being in bed with them is both tiresome and inaccurate.

R B Garr

(16,919 posts)
2. They also just ran an ad against Lindsey Graham.
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 10:16 PM
Sep 2020

It was using him speaking about the timing of an SC pick.

StClone

(11,676 posts)
4. In the end they are Rs
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 10:18 PM
Sep 2020

When Tee is gone we shall part ways but the "good will' seen in the aide of defeating Trump will draw a few admires to their fold. I won't be down for that. Thanks for the help LP...but no thanks.

brush

(53,467 posts)
6. We welcome their help. After the election they go back to being republicans.
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 10:21 PM
Sep 2020

That's the deal and we are fine with it. Get trump out.

George II

(67,782 posts)
8. Correct. They're not hiding who they are, they're not claiming to be our "decades long allies"...
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 10:23 PM
Sep 2020

They are what they are, and they are not equivocating.

Progressive Jones

(6,011 posts)
26. They are certainly trying to make room and a voice for The Center. The crazies on the right
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 11:31 PM
Sep 2020

are destroying The GOP at a rapid rate. The GOP failed by letting in the riff raff.

I predict a moderate-right party emerging if The GOP can't be fumigated quickly enough.

mucifer

(23,367 posts)
9. Yes they are clever and working hard. They say in their podcasts they want to work with us
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 10:23 PM
Sep 2020

in a post trump world to re build the USA.

I did hear them tho discuss how disappointed they were that rush limbaugh hasn't joined them and how they were influenced by him when they were young. So yeah, they are republicans. Blows my mind that they said in their podcast they believed rush could join them. They also talked about how much they respect RBG and don't think trump should choose the next Justice.

Their podcasts do fascinate me.

I remember hearing Miles Taylor worked for cheney and he is a TLP person now. He loves cheney. He can't stand trump. Yeah, I hate them both myself. But Miles sees democrats as people with different political positions and trump as someone who is trying to destroy our country. So tho he doesn't agree with a lot of Joe's political positions, he's fighting like hell to get him elected. Yeah, it's still disgusting about the Iraq war for no reason and him being totally ok with that. It's fascinating.

Celerity

(42,630 posts)
18. this is my stance as well
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 10:46 PM
Sep 2020

One of the true dangers of Trump is that he is so shit, and the far right is in such ascendancy, that the political axis of the nation is being slid even more to the right as we go headlong across the centre line trying to grab up as many 'moderate' Rethugs to oust Trump and claw back the Senate.

Its like a drug, we may well get addicted to that voting bloc, and I can easily see a shedload of crap being accepted in order to not lose them, with the 'Omg we cannot ever have a Trump again and we will have another Trump if we lose the centre right' gaslighting excuse used like a sledgehammer.

I have seen the metamorphic change on social media for ages wherein certain cliques, randos, swarms, and influencers (who claim to be Democrats or at least support Democrats) have gradually changed their framing from 'it's a centre-left nation' to 'it's a centrist nation' to now 'it's a centre-right nation'.

I truly hope I am dead wrong on this all, as a 'centre-right' nation (in the American sense of 'centre-right', which is so artificially skewed as to be pretty far right wing or even radical right (on certain issues) in most all other advanced Western nations) will be a dystopian nightmare.

Eko

(7,170 posts)
21. This is political war, and I hope the Democratic party wakes up to that.
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 11:11 PM
Sep 2020

We can be the nice, caring party when it comes to our policies for the American citizen but we can no longer be that when it comes to treating other political parties. We were blindsided by our kindness in the last election for the most part. Letting it happen again would be a dereliction of duty to our country and all the people. I love our leaders, Pelosi, Biden, AOC, Sanders, the Clinton's, the Obama's. But they played the wrong game while the rethugs played a different one that led us to where we are now. It cost us way more than 200,000 dead and counting. It also cost us the soul of the country. I certainly am not blaming them, I would have done the same. Now though we need part of our party to be a "war party" and we need to listen to them. It's time to learn from our mistakes.
Eko.

betsuni

(25,119 posts)
28. Mitt Romney said the U.S. is a center-right country to which John Oliver said: "What the hell are
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 11:36 PM
Sep 2020

you talking about?" More Americans align with Democrats than Republicans, support for Roe v Wade has reached an all time high, majority of Americans want access to health care, 60% of Americans say the winner of the next election should fill Ginsburg's seat. "So, our country isn't so much center-right as Mitt Romney is center-wrong."

Republican voters don't even like Republican policies, that's not why they vote for them. The party is a post-policy transnational criminal organization at this point. The country is not center-right and Democrats are not going "headlong across the centre line." The 2016 Democratic platform was the most progressive in history and so is this year's. They need majorities in Congress and the presidency. Why would anyone think Democrats wouldn't do what the American people want?

mcar

(42,206 posts)
14. The Lincoln Project has been brilliant this election cycle
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 10:29 PM
Sep 2020

I'll take what they have, and realize that they are not Democrats.

Their takedown of Lindsay Graham was the most brilliant piece of political advertising I think I've ever seen.

The purity patrol can just sit down.

Traildogbob

(8,566 posts)
20. Agree
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 11:08 PM
Sep 2020

Right now they can drive that purity test over a cliff with Susan Sarandon. Our democracy, or any hope of one, is being attacked from multiple entities. We need all the help we can get. Welcome to the fight LP.

sheshe2

(83,319 posts)
15. Welp.
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 10:41 PM
Sep 2020
They don't hide their motives under any phony slogans, fake "plans", or divisive tactics. They're not promoting their own platform, policies, or programs..

They simply WANT TRUMP DEFEATED!


They are being truthful. THEY WANT TRUMP DEFEATED.

I have no intention of dating them, sleeping with them, marrying them or having their baby, or accepting their political views.

I WANT TRUMP DEFEATED. I will except ANYONE'S HELP THAT CAN MAKE THAT HAPPEN.
 

StTimofEdenRoc

(445 posts)
19. Bribery Kidnapping Money Laundering. Murder Embezzlement Drug Trafficking Prostitution
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 10:50 PM
Sep 2020

I believe they hit them all. Or are there others?

moonscape

(4,664 posts)
17. They don't want just Trump defeated, but all
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 10:42 PM
Sep 2020

his enablers as well. They want to purge them from the Republican Party, be accountable, so this never ever happens again.

Then they'll get around to promoting the policies we abhor and ripping us for ours. All fair as long as there's no swiftboating!

relayerbob

(6,508 posts)
22. #1 - Win #2 - Everything else
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 11:12 PM
Sep 2020

No one will have a damn thing to debate or discuss if Trump isn't ousted.

So, 100% agree. And both sies need to go bak to where we were once u[pon a time (for a few weeks, ha): "Loyal opposition", not mortal enemies. Trump and McConnell and the cabal have turned it into that. It. Must. Stop.

madashelltoo

(1,685 posts)
24. In war we rally.
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 11:18 PM
Sep 2020

As Democrats and Republicans we represent America. One family. We rip each other up on a good day, but I pity the fool who thinks he can waltz his Cheesy Barnum and Bailey blue suit, clown red tie, ridiculous dyed hair and multi-colored face in here and take over. Not gonna happen.

George II

(67,782 posts)
25. One can liken it to the NHL Stanley Cup finals (decided tonight)....
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 11:25 PM
Sep 2020

The players scratch, claw, and fight throughout the series. But once it's over, they line up and shake hands, expressing their respect for each other.

It used to be that way, perhaps the Lincoln Project is the first step toward regaining that mutual respect as Americans.

 

melman

(7,681 posts)
27. Then why don't they oppose Amy Coney Barrett who will not only wreak havoc
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 11:32 PM
Sep 2020

by imposing Trump's agenda for decades after Trump himself is gone, but could very well end up deciding the election in his favor if she is seated?

brush

(53,467 posts)
35. Unfortunately she's not up for election. Their ads won't sway trump,,,
Tue Sep 29, 2020, 08:15 AM
Sep 2020

or McConnell from ratfucking the nation.

Gothmog

(143,998 posts)
37. LOL Do you tire of being wrong? Lindsey Graham will not agree with your false claim
Tue Sep 29, 2020, 10:43 AM
Sep 2020

Here are some very effective ads attacking Graham for this nomination




 

ehrnst

(32,640 posts)
42. You left them out of your "people are noticing" random twitter search.
Tue Sep 29, 2020, 12:23 PM
Sep 2020


It's gotta be embarassing when even the Spectator figures out when a GOP SCOTUS nominee is being attacked, and you keep on doubling down that it's not true.

George II

(67,782 posts)
49. Who says they're not against her nomination? They're against trump making any nomination and...
Tue Sep 29, 2020, 04:39 PM
Sep 2020

...the republicans rushing the vote. Clearly one can realistically conclude that they're against her nomination since she falls into that vast group of "any".

They've made their position clear for all to see.

 

ehrnst

(32,640 posts)
57. But they have.
Tue Sep 29, 2020, 06:01 PM
Sep 2020

You're just embarassed to admit that you were wrong, and are embarassing yourself more by doubling down.

Your OP was wrong, and you are angry that people have continued to correct you. Democrats are not the enemy here, Sport.



After all, your guy Bernie has stated we have to work with Republicans. Care to blast him as well as your fellow DU'ers?

"Sanders says idea he can't work with Republicans is 'total nonsense'"

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said Monday that the idea that he can’t work with Republicans is “total nonsense.”

Sanders spoke at a CNN town hall, where he referenced writing “one of the most sweeping veterans bills in history” with the last Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and working with Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) to end the U.S. participation in the war in Yemen.


https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/484455-sanders-says-idea-he-cant-work-with-republicans-is-total-nonsense




Bernie Sanders says he could work with Trump on trade policy

“If Trump wants to develop a rational trade policy that demands that corporations start investing in this country instead of China, that’s something that we can work on,” he added.


https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/bernie-sanders-says-work-trump-trade-policy

"Well, look, all that I can tell you is, my views are a little bit different. I do work with Republicans when I can. For example, I'm very proud of the fact that for the first time in 45 years, we used the War Powers Act to get a majority vote in the Senate to end the horrible war in Yemen led by Saudi Arabia. So, you work with Republicans when you can," Sanders said.


https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/450867-sanders-my-views-on-working-with-gop-a-little-bit-different-from-bidens









 

melman

(7,681 posts)
61. They haven't
Tue Sep 29, 2020, 07:17 PM
Sep 2020

You know they haven't.


That's why none of the nine posts you've directed at me about this today have contained anything even remotely resembling proof that they have. They haven't even commented on her at all. Anywhere. At all.


You can't find a single link showing the Lincoln Project or any of its members even mentioning Amy Coney Barrett's name much less stating opposition to her nomination. Not one.

And the reason you can't find one is because no such link or comment exists. Anywhere.


So you can keep on insulting me, taunting me, calling me Sport, trying to make it about "my guy" Bernie. Whatever. You can do all that but what you can't do is find any comment from the Lincoln Project opposing the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett.

George II

(67,782 posts)
63. At this point I don't know which of two quotes to direct you to, or perhaps both....
Tue Sep 29, 2020, 07:57 PM
Sep 2020

....one from Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan or Seinfeld's friend George Costanza.

I guess in one way or another both are appropriate.



Gore1FL

(21,027 posts)
32. I have no problem with what the Lincoln project is doing.
Tue Sep 29, 2020, 12:31 AM
Sep 2020

I can find better uses for my campaign-related contributions, however.

summer_in_TX

(2,680 posts)
34. I love the fellow Americans and patriots in The Lincoln Project.
Tue Sep 29, 2020, 12:44 AM
Sep 2020

I find it encouraging that they've gone in one hundred percent to bring down this existential threat to our country, putting their money, time, energy, talent, etc. at risk to help save us. Longtime friends and business relationships are undoubtedly ruined, and financial backers are highly likely to blacklist them. That makes them heroes in my book.

I don't think it's forever kumbayah with them, but I consider them the opposition and not the enemy. They share our fundamental belief in the ideals of America, a shining beacon on a hill, with government of, by, and for the people.

If they have made the link (and how could they not) between the systematic propaganda from the 1500 conservative talk radio stations and Fox News as what fueled the rise of Trump and his enablers, then maybe after the election there's a huge challenge that they can help with, to dismantle the disinformation system that led to his rise?

That's my goal, to convince them that they can't stop with defeating Trumpism because the elements in place that brought about his rise are still here. That the big task after that is to reshape our media system so it supports a vibrant, healthy democracy.



Sympthsical

(8,925 posts)
43. As long as people have a clear view of their motives
Tue Sep 29, 2020, 12:42 PM
Sep 2020

Trump upended the power hierarchies of the Republican Party. The LP people were used to having power and influence. He messed with their comfortable slop trough.

They want to be back in charge again.

Fine. But this whole, “So wise, so patriotic, true Americans!” bullshit is nauseating. These are the people who were 100% on board with Bush and Cheney’s disasters. These are people who worship Reagan. These are the people who brought us Palin and the Tea Party.

They are not friends, they do not have sound judgement, and they will fuck us as well as anyone once they’re back in power.

I’m getting real suspicious of those effusively praising and defending people while forever criticizing progressives. I cannot wait til Jan 21st, when we will suddenly “need” to pass policies to keep these people in the fold. Then anyone who objects can be called wailing purists by the “moderates” who will make nice with Republicans while disdaining a good portion of the Democratic base.

I know that’s in the mail. I’d lay a mortgage payment on it.

R B Garr

(16,919 posts)
48. I'm just glad that the Lincoln Project figured out that smearing Democrats isn't
Tue Sep 29, 2020, 03:03 PM
Sep 2020

good election strategy.

Sympthsical

(8,925 posts)
50. Why would they?
Tue Sep 29, 2020, 05:19 PM
Sep 2020

They are supporting Biden as their road back to Republican power. They need rid of Trump. So they’re temporary allies in that.

I can accept the help without jerking them off about it. They’ll still kill the ACA and support conservative judges once they’re re-situated.

R B Garr

(16,919 posts)
60. Why would anyone claiming to be a Democrat smear
Tue Sep 29, 2020, 07:06 PM
Sep 2020

our candidates? That’s what makes it remarkable...they know not to smear Democrats if you are serious about getting into office. Getting elected is what matters. Not purity tests.

R B Garr

(16,919 posts)
71. Doesn't your post #43 bring up a "moderate"
Tue Sep 29, 2020, 09:28 PM
Sep 2020

vs progressive purity test? That’s why I’m glad Lincoln Project doesn’t do that.

Sympthsical

(8,925 posts)
64. Bush was supposedly the end of the Republican Party for a generation
Tue Sep 29, 2020, 08:10 PM
Sep 2020

9/11, a disastrous war, torture, Katrina, the financial collapse.

How will Republicans ever recover?! people asked.

And, poof, there they were again. Stymieing Obama and paving the chaos that gave us Trump.

I would not anointed such things with your confidence.

 

ehrnst

(32,640 posts)
51. I don't give a fuck what their motives are. They are harming Trump, and on their own dime.
Tue Sep 29, 2020, 05:44 PM
Sep 2020

That's a dime we can spend elsewhere to defeat him. I have heard NO ONE say that we Dems owe them a goddamned thing, least of all getting "them back into power." Have you?

Why do you think that's something that's a danger?



Now if they were trying to divide the Democratic party, and set us against each other, and the beneficiary of their $$$$ wasn't objecting to it, then I'd see a danger.

Right now, we don't neutralize any weaponry aimed at Trump, because democracy can't survive him winning.

Sympthsical

(8,925 posts)
52. I didn't say it was
Tue Sep 29, 2020, 05:50 PM
Sep 2020

I can accept their help without praising them to the heavens. These are still people who will damage millions of American lives if given power.

“Thanks for the help. You’re still getting nothing.”

That should be how we see it.

 

ehrnst

(32,640 posts)
56. Who here is "praising them to the heavens" or "jerking them off?"
Tue Sep 29, 2020, 05:56 PM
Sep 2020

Is that defined by anyone who doesn't agree with everything you say about them?



By your definition there were a LOT of people here ready to "jerk off" and "praise to the heavens" misogyist and homophobe Joe Rogan as a when he endorsed Sanders.

Not seeing that here on DU about TLP by any stretch.

Sympthsical

(8,925 posts)
65. I've read threads
Tue Sep 29, 2020, 08:11 PM
Sep 2020

It’s against rules to call out. But if you haven’t read the things I have, I guess you’re either lucky or skimming.

CrispyQ

(36,221 posts)
44. I think TLP is great, but I contributed money to Meidas Touch because they're on our side.
Tue Sep 29, 2020, 01:40 PM
Sep 2020

From their site: https://www.meidastouch.com

Created in quarantine by three brothers, MeidasTouch is a progressive, next-generation SuperPAC staffed solely by three siblings (and lifelong Democrats) with the primary goal of defeating Donald Trump in 2020.

Since our inception in early April, we have amassed an energized and engaged Twitter army of hundreds of thousands followers, garnered over one billion online impressions and started running anti-Trump TV ads across the country.


steve2470

(37,456 posts)
45. they also want to defeat all the R Senators who voted for Trump during impeachment
Tue Sep 29, 2020, 01:45 PM
Sep 2020

I have not looked deeply at the website, but I distinctly remember that is one of their long-term objectives. Of course, their objective is NOT to help us directly but to rid the Republican Party of the rot, which is fine with me.

As long as they don't start fighting Biden, I am ok with them. The second they start fighting Biden, they lose me.

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