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johnnyplankton

(619 posts)
Tue Aug 6, 2024, 09:17 AM Aug 2024

My (non-confrontational) exchange with a Trumper

Last edited Tue Aug 6, 2024, 11:10 AM - Edit history (1)

I was walking out of an AA meeting (where we don't discuss politics), chatting amiably with two guys. One guy made a joking reference to someone getting a brain transplant, and the Trumper chimes in with, "The vice president should get one of those."

"You mean J.D. Vance?" I responded.

"No. Kamala. Have you ever heard her speak?"

"Yeah. I like her," I said. "Have you ever heard J.D. Vance speak?"

"No," he replied. "He doesn't say much." (meaning Fox couldn't possibly be playing his insane clips)

"That's probably a really good plan," I said.

He just walked away.

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My (non-confrontational) exchange with a Trumper (Original Post) johnnyplankton Aug 2024 OP
Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2024 #1
Do you find it hard to find anything likable about Kamala Harris? EYESORE 9001 Aug 2024 #3
Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2024 #4
Not addressing *me*? Whom were you addressing in this thread open to all? EYESORE 9001 Aug 2024 #9
Hey, Newbie Pototan Aug 2024 #10
I like that she was a prosecutor and state AG before becoming a senator, Qutzupalotl Aug 2024 #5
Post removed Post removed Aug 2024 #6
Where did you see that? Qutzupalotl Aug 2024 #7
HEY EVERYBODY! LOOK! WE'VE GOT ONE! He's trying the 'likability' thing, just like with Hillary. Aristus Aug 2024 #8
That was DU's resident troll. yardwork Aug 2024 #12
I'm going to keep the 'him' up there. Aristus Aug 2024 #13
lol! Well played. yardwork Aug 2024 #14
Good one! Easterncedar Aug 2024 #15
Welcome to DU. Enjoy your stay. ms liberty Aug 2024 #11
"doesn't say much"? shayD never shuts up, his gums never stop flapping! Kittycatkat Aug 2024 #2
Like I said, Fox doesn't play his weird clips apparently johnnyplankton Aug 2024 #16
TBH, I've heard nary a peep from Shadypants the past few days EYESORE 9001 Aug 2024 #17

Response to johnnyplankton (Original post)

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Pototan

(3,039 posts)
10. Hey, Newbie
Tue Aug 6, 2024, 09:38 AM
Aug 2024

The thing that I like, and most Americans like about Kamala Harris is that she's not "the American Hitler" (J.D. Vance quote), Donald Trump.

I figure anyone who's not a rapist is a damn site better to serve in public office than a no-good piece of shit like Trump.

Qutzupalotl

(15,749 posts)
5. I like that she was a prosecutor and state AG before becoming a senator,
Tue Aug 6, 2024, 09:27 AM
Aug 2024

which is great when your opposition is a walking crime spree.

I like that she supports freedom and bodily autonomy for women, while the opposition wants government-enforced pregnancies.

I could go on and on. Only two?

Response to Qutzupalotl (Reply #5)

Aristus

(71,903 posts)
8. HEY EVERYBODY! LOOK! WE'VE GOT ONE! He's trying the 'likability' thing, just like with Hillary.
Tue Aug 6, 2024, 09:38 AM
Aug 2024

Damn. That is one shopworn campaign strategy. I think it's going to fall apart on the way home.

ms liberty

(11,083 posts)
11. Welcome to DU. Enjoy your stay.
Tue Aug 6, 2024, 09:39 AM
Aug 2024

I'll bite:
I like her vast experience as a successful prosecuter and also her successful work as AG in California. The knowledge and skills to perform those jobs and do them well indicates strength, drive, intelligence and an ability to lead and mange people. it shows an ability to prioritize and multi task.

Now I have a question for you: Do you like pizza?

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