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40. If your want transformation tell white people to stop supporting Republicans

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Mon Jun 1, 2020, 02:42 PM

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I'm Changing My Mind About Joe Biden. [View all] Ron Green Jun 2020 OP

Experience, compassion and guts Pantagruel Jun 2020 #1

It's a mess, and if JB wins, the only way is up. If it's Trump, I believe America will be destroyed. Doodley Jun 2020 #4

Both those elections were stolen. The last Republican to actually get elected was bush senior. diane in sf Jun 2020 #57

Everyone kind of likes him. I think he can change the tone for a bit. tinrobot Jun 2020 #2

Yes. He really CAN hire The Best People, Ron Green Jun 2020 #6

Backhanded compliments. BannonsLiver Jun 2020 #3

Looks Like He's Choosing The Lesser Of Two Weevils. jayfish Jun 2020 #8

I'm not a fanboi, that's true, but I respect his Ron Green Jun 2020 #10

So do I ibegurpard Jun 2020 #65

Here's a little proverb to learn: "Democracy is not a spectator sport" struggle4progress Jun 2020 #5

That's a proverb I learned quite well Ron Green Jun 2020 #9

Elections matter a lot. But it's not only about who gets elected. Most of the hard work struggle4progress Jun 2020 #11

Yes! And it's not just about partisanship, Ron Green Jun 2020 #12

That is why I want him to pick Elizabeth Warren as VP running mate. BComplex Jun 2020 #7

Carter won a close election in 1976 despite Watergate NewJeffCT Jun 2020 #13

Good analysis. He was way ahead on fossil fuels and Ron Green Jun 2020 #18

Without a Democratic Senate Leader to back Joe, it won't matter. sop Jun 2020 #14

He is indeed a mensch. That is such a contrast to the coward in chief Walleye Jun 2020 #15

Damning with faint praise. Biden will be better than you think. redstateblues Jun 2020 #16

I agree PatSeg Jun 2020 #72

What faint praise. LakeArenal Jun 2020 #17

Maybe I'm wrong about that. Several stories from December 11 Ron Green Jun 2020 #20

Nooo it's clear as hell to us. Two full terms. LakeArenal Jun 2020 #24

So do you think Joe has the transformative vision we need Ron Green Jun 2020 #30

You just want to argue a stupid not happening point. LakeArenal Jun 2020 #32

I'm not going to wallow around that low bar that Trump has given us. Ron Green Jun 2020 #39

status quo ? lol . repeating these lines does not make a revolutionary JI7 Jun 2020 #67

I'll take it ibegurpard Jun 2020 #22

What one term? LakeArenal Jun 2020 #25

No ibegurpard Jun 2020 #34

That is so insulting. If you can't vote for good over evil ....then LakeArenal Jun 2020 #38

+, I give no credit to people who still want to do the lesser evil bs JI7 Jun 2020 #43

Thanks. They are insulting too. LakeArenal Jun 2020 #44

Biden has already indicated... KBlagburn Jun 2020 #58

Link to that? No president runs to be a lame duck. LakeArenal Jun 2020 #63

That was a rough endorsement lame54 Jun 2020 #19

It's not an endorsement. Ron Green Jun 2020 #21

Sooo Joe who's had a strong base since day one LakeArenal Jun 2020 #29

I supported Bernie Sanders in 2016, and again this cycle was pleased Ron Green Jun 2020 #48

Bernie Sanders has been in office for decades and only has naming of post JI7 Jun 2020 #53

Perhaps not the president we want ibegurpard Jun 2020 #23

Speaking for yourself with that royal we? LakeArenal Jun 2020 #31

I want him got president. Far more than those with a lot of talk but very little JI7 Jun 2020 #41

Biden is love. McCamy Taylor Jun 2020 #26

I'm beginning to adopt that same idea. It may be a real feature, not a bug... LAS14 Jun 2020 #27

No substantial evidence that Biden will only serve one term if he wins. I hope he serves two. RelativelyJones Jun 2020 #28

Glad you're more enthusiastic, even if I don't share your reasons. Hortensis Jun 2020 #33

Whatever works ibegurpard Jun 2020 #35

Thanks for your thoughtful reply. However, I'm not comparing Biden to Carter. Ron Green Jun 2020 #37

:) Carter set a new, inspiring standard of continued service Hortensis Jun 2020 #45

Damn it I hope not...because we had 12 years of GOP presidents...Reagan and Bush. Demsrule86 Jun 2020 #47

Roosevelt himself did. He wasn't a terribly inspiring candidate. Hortensis Jun 2020 #68

Hortensis I have been thinking the same. Roosevelt was disliked by the left. Demsrule86 Jun 2020 #74

:) The far left quarrels with everyone, including each other. Hortensis Jun 2020 #75

I hope that picture is Mr.Bill Jun 2020 #61

He is a more than competent leader ismnotwasm Jun 2020 #36

If your want transformation tell white people to stop supporting Republicans JI7 Jun 2020 #40

It's not so much that **I** want it, it's that we won't survive without it. Ron Green Jun 2020 #51

So you give white Republicans a pass ? how the fuck do we get change if they keep voting JI7 Jun 2020 #52

I think it's quite possible Joe Biden will surprise a lot of people peggysue2 Jun 2020 #42

Biden is a great guy and I disagree with pretty much every word you said ...backhanded Demsrule86 Jun 2020 #46

If you disagree with every word, then we don't have much Ron Green Jun 2020 #54

this reminds me of the avocado toast , yoga, meditation, social media JI7 Jun 2020 #49

Sorry, that's too obscure for me. Ron Green Jun 2020 #55

Dear Ron, so you were considering the alternative? Brainfodder Jun 2020 #50

Yes, I was. Ron Green Jun 2020 #70

Just teasing..... there is no choice now. Brainfodder Jun 2020 #71

Agreed... although I'm still amazed at the number of Trump yard signs and Ron Green Jun 2020 #73

Thank you. I agree. cp Jun 2020 #56

Joe Biden appeals to the independents and line-crossers FakeNoose Jun 2020 #59

Biden may or may not be a transformative president. Music Man Jun 2020 #60

The country will not vote for a revolutionary right now Dem4Life1102 Jun 2020 #62

I'm glad to see you join us! WinstonSmith4740 Jun 2020 #64

OCTOBER 25, 2016, Vice President Joe Biden Campaign Appearance in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania yortsed snacilbuper Jun 2020 #66

When did Biden indicate he seeks one term? mcar Jun 2020 #69