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26. The perils of demonizing someone

Wed Aug 12, 2020, 04:42 PM

Aug 2020

Sure, we've all been aware of Sen. Harris for a while, but most folks haven't seen or heard her. What little they know of her is probably from Trump and Republicans who have invested heavily in demonizing Democrats. It's just that when you're conditioned to expect some fire-breathing she-devil and instead Kamala Harris comes out, all the fear mongering seems hollow.

It's still going to be a battle until November, but I'd much rather be in the Democrats' position than the Republicans.

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Kamala is knocking it out of the party...I am in tears. And I never cry... [View all] Demsrule86 Aug 2020 OP

Loving her, and as a bonus she reminded me of who our next First Lady is. So happy! GreenPartyVoter Aug 2020 #1

I am so happy also...very emotional. Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #4

what a contrast with trumps crazy rantings that are going to start soon samnsara Aug 2020 #2

So true...both our candidates show how meager and mean Trump is. Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #5

She's getting inside his head BumRushDaShow Aug 2020 #3

She is...and she will not be silenced by the POS in chief. "And she persisted". Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #8

she's spitting fire right now qazplm135 Aug 2020 #6

Yep, I was holding my breath for her. GreenPartyVoter Aug 2020 #7

She is the perfect candidate...We are so lucky in our candidates. Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #10

OMG yes, we're seeing normalcy again. Please God let this be...let it be come November onetexan Aug 2020 #11

She's pitch perfect. Damn. lindysalsagal Aug 2020 #9

She is a great speaker...one of the best. We are looking at our (future) first woman president Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #12

I think so! lindysalsagal Aug 2020 #13

She is wonderful. And like Joe. I think she shines now that she is one of two...not one of Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #17

damn this feels good. Who's cutting onions in here? NightWatcher Aug 2020 #14

I never cry...and yet hear I am...moved to tears. Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #15

Moved to tears just reading about this SheltieLover Aug 2020 #31

She did great! Really proud! I like that they both took it to trump ecstatic Aug 2020 #16

They were both wonderful...I am so proud...bet Trump is shaking in his shoes. Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #22

KR! Awesome to hear, Dems! Cha Aug 2020 #18

Hello Cha...hope you are well...we are still unemployed but coping...this Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #25

Good on you staying strong through all Cha Aug 2020 #34

Love this woman! redstatebluegirl Aug 2020 #19

I do too. I always wanted Joe. And Elizabeth Warren was my second choice. Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #27

I've seen a lot of elections in my long life but... StarryNite Aug 2020 #20

The soul of our nation is indeed on the ballot...and we must rid ourselves of Trump if Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #28

Someone please post video here later! n/t OneGrassRoot Aug 2020 #21

I will try but you can't copy Peacock... Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #29

She was amazing mcar Aug 2020 #23

She was truly amazing. I don't think I ever listened to her closely. She is amazing. Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #30

I've been following her for a while mcar Aug 2020 #36

What a great team PatSeg Aug 2020 #24

I am filled with hope today...and both hubs and I are out of work...but we will survive. Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #32

The perils of demonizing someone gratuitous Aug 2020 #26

I agree. I was pissed at the first debate stuff which was foolish so I ignored her ...obviously a Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #33

Go Biden/Harris!!! Blue Owl Aug 2020 #35

Yes... we can. We are fired up and ready to go...kick Trump our of the people's house. Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #39

I am fucking fired up Blue Owl Aug 2020 #40

I missed it, but did she AleksS Aug 2020 #37

Isn't that the truth...I am so tired of Trump and the circus that surrounds him...he Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #38

I just finished work, so I didn't see her, but I like what I am hearing from all of smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #41

Pence is pissing himself about debating Kamala - she's such a powerhouse! Talitha Aug 2020 #42