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In reply to the discussion: Couldn't vote for HRC? So where are we now? [View all]NJCher
(35,644 posts)50. that's just one person
wouldn't it be better to write to him directly or publish and open letter to him? He's not going to see this post nor will he know that you think he's at fault. Or do an open letter and publish it somewhere that a lot of people will see it, thus calling into question his judgment.
It does make a difference. I have often directly contacted columnists, opinion writers, and the like about the error of their past positions. Surprisingly, they have been pretty open about admitting their mistakes, or at least what I perceive as their mistakes.
All I'm bringing up is a better way to channel energy. I would just like to see people channel it constructively instead of wasting time grousing on a board where they are preaching to the choir.
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Not as long as the suffering that "I just don't LIKE her" stupidity brought on continues.
Hortensis
May 2021
#31
Most of them don't care about abortion rights and most likely are ok with taking it away
JI7
May 2021
#3
Control of the SCOTUS was on the ballot in 2016 as well as the fate of Roe v. Wade
LetMyPeopleVote
May 2021
#4
Yes indeed. I argued and argued that point, here and elsewhere. "Our side" can be very blind...
Hekate
May 2021
#8
Sorry, no excuses for those supposedly on our side who didn't vote for Hillary...Mitch could
Demsrule86
May 2021
#40
I was unaware of that...then he too bears responsibility for Trump...and the 700,000 dead
Demsrule86
May 2021
#41
It's about calling out their bs . They aren't misguided types . They have an agenda
JI7
May 2021
#34
Yes, Iknow their motive.Many of them ended up supporting Donald Trump . Glen Greenwald is one of the
JI7
May 2021
#47
Democrats should not need to be convinced. After the primary there are only two choices-
Demsrule86
May 2021
#36
Those who did not vote for Hillary should feel guilt for the rest of their days...we
Demsrule86
May 2021
#39
People like Susan Sarandon and Nina Turner who is running for congress in Ohio...
Demsrule86
May 2021
#32