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jaxexpat

(7,794 posts)
24. That's a legitimate point.
Thu May 12, 2022, 01:51 PM
May 2022

In some precincts that may actually be a concern but, by and large, this "national referendum" won't hinge on the attractiveness of the Libertarians so much as the repugnance of the Republicans. The force of repugnance is large in this GOP, I think.

Voters have for decades been instructed by the media as to why they should mistrust the Democrats. That's what has held us back in the face of obvious Democratic superiority. This time the propaganda against Democrats does not counterbalance the more-obvious iniquities of the GOP. This time around, Republican voters will need to not only, "hold their noses" to vote their candidates, they'll need a barf bag and a puppy poop bag. It could just be too much to handle for even the most mendacious, braindead Republican voter. A limbo pole too low to stoop for.

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Not only that, voters so uninformed and stupid, they will see the name and assume the republican LizBeth May 2022 #1
You are not wrong, you are not wrong. -nt CrispyQ May 2022 #3
;) lol LizBeth May 2022 #4
Ha-- great point! LymphocyteLover May 2022 #17
Invite the Constitution party as well exboyfil May 2022 #2
Democrats and libertarians Tickle May 2022 #5
Not "getting together". Not at all the message, Tickle. jaxexpat May 2022 #19
Ah ok 👍 thank you nt Tickle May 2022 #27
Not surprised that the Republicans have whimped out on democracy Achilleaze May 2022 #6
I had a friend here in IN that ran against Greg Pence in a GOP primary. Captain Zero May 2022 #36
I hope the Ds don't let the Rs change their mind as the debate date gets closer. nt in2herbs May 2022 #7
Libertarians are like house cats IronLionZion May 2022 #8
That's too good. housecat May 2022 #10
Too true. Xavier Breath May 2022 #13
That's pretty accurate. But I always assumed they were anarchists who grew up. plimsoll May 2022 #16
Hey! That's an insult to house cats! CaptainTruth May 2022 #25
Yes, house cats are MUCH nicer than libertarians. soldierant May 2022 #37
Just ask the Libertarians if they support Captain Zero May 2022 #9
Do they? Rebl2 May 2022 #11
I think they support the benefits, they are opposed to the taxes to support them. LiberalArkie May 2022 #15
Yes. wnylib May 2022 #22
My concern is that swing voters who can't stomach what the GQP has become Martin Eden May 2022 #12
well, not clear that these debates would affect that? LymphocyteLover May 2022 #20
The effect of giving Libertarians the spotlight may vary Martin Eden May 2022 #26
Yes, agreed LymphocyteLover May 2022 #28
That's a legitimate point. jaxexpat May 2022 #24
well, the gqp has been doing that to us using the greens for a long time. mopinko May 2022 #39
Sounds like Republicans are running with their tails between their legs, too scared to show their fa Historic NY May 2022 #14
They're for nothing NJCher May 2022 #38
Yes!!! I will be so happy if Dems can get back some power in this benighted state, especially in the LymphocyteLover May 2022 #18
Absolutely no doubts whatsoever Mad_Machine76 May 2022 #30
it will be a fight though if they bother to listen to voters LymphocyteLover May 2022 #31
*if* they bother to listen to voters Mad_Machine76 May 2022 #33
So far here in GA, 10% of GOP primary voters have been Dems. oldsoftie May 2022 #21
Republicans don't have to debate. Mr. Evil May 2022 #23
Exactly. Starts with the Dear Leader Roc2020 May 2022 #40
Interesting Mad_Machine76 May 2022 #29
That is actually pretty smart. Lucky Luciano May 2022 #32
TY! The magats don't want to show their STUPID Cha May 2022 #34
Great strategy! IL candidates were also all no-shows recently. live love laugh May 2022 #35
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