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GAJMac

(271 posts)
Wed Nov 8, 2023, 06:56 PM Nov 2023

Mainstream

So when will the corporate media finally realize that WE, in fact, are the "mainstream"? They still constantly act as though the MAGAts and Talibangelists are "mainstream voters", ignoring the fact that most of the country seems to be pretty much like those of us here on DU.

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Mainstream (Original Post) GAJMac Nov 2023 OP
Don't hold your breath waiting for it. Upton Sinclair can tell you why: RockRaven Nov 2023 #1
Love the quote GAJMac Nov 2023 #4
WE progressives are the majority. It's been that way for several decades ffr Nov 2023 #2
If Democrats are actually GAJMac Nov 2023 #6
I like the way you think senseandsensibility Nov 2023 #3
Thank You! GAJMac Nov 2023 #5

RockRaven

(19,754 posts)
1. Don't hold your breath waiting for it. Upton Sinclair can tell you why:
Wed Nov 8, 2023, 07:06 PM
Nov 2023

"It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends on his not understanding it."

GAJMac

(271 posts)
4. Love the quote
Wed Nov 8, 2023, 09:56 PM
Nov 2023

I was told "Follow the dollar". In today's America, in matters of support, people frequently first consider "Which position is more profitable?". A sad commentary on what we've become, due in large part to unbridled capitalism.

ffr

(23,448 posts)
2. WE progressives are the majority. It's been that way for several decades
Wed Nov 8, 2023, 09:21 PM
Nov 2023

You could probably say it's been that way since Ronald Reagan was president. The electoral college is what's keeping the GOP's head above water and they know it.

It's growing very tiring for US in the progressive majority to accept dictated bills from the minority, the GOP who represent the minority.

GAJMac

(271 posts)
6. If Democrats are actually
Wed Nov 8, 2023, 10:01 PM
Nov 2023

"the adults in the room", why can't we send all the damned fascists to their room until they can function in polite society?

GAJMac

(271 posts)
5. Thank You!
Wed Nov 8, 2023, 09:58 PM
Nov 2023

Glad to finally be aboard. I have read so much from so many on this site I feel like I may have found a favorite hangout among like-minded folks.

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