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In reply to the discussion: Bill Maher absolutely says why 72 million voted for Trump........... [View all]MustLoveBeagles
(11,592 posts)I won't be making that mistake ever again. The fact is is that most americans aren't as politically engaged as we are. It makes them susceptible to RW propaganda because righties scream the loudest and the squeaky wheels get the grease. We have 72+ million people in this country that saw Fat Donnie's mass murder through incompetence and decided they wanted more of it. We saw enabling Republican's at the federal, state and local level kiss his behind and hinder anything the Dem's tried to help keep people safe and were then rewarded on election day. Leaving aside the mistakes the Dem's made that is seriously fucked up and shows how sick this country has become. I have no desire anymore to reach out and try to understand these ignorant bumpkins when they aren't required to do a damn thing in return. I've gotten tired of pulling back a bloody stump when I've offered that hand in friendship. NO MORE. We have a significant chunk of the electorate that refuses to pull their heads out of their asses and stop listening to the fear mongers. They also refuse to hold the GOP accountable no matter what they say or do. It's gotten so old.
For sure some dem's made mistakes this cycle like running their mouths when they should've shut the hell up (looking at you Bernie and AOC) and that cost us votes. I don't think the Democrats are perfect or above critism and I think soul searching is definitely in order. Bill is right on a few points but he's also being far too harsh (imo) and ignoring the other factors that I mentioned above that also contributed to this. Forgive my rambling but I had to get this off my chest.
Eta: I like Bernie and AOC but some of the things they were saying weren't helpful.