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33. Exactly, we can not pretend the sentiment isn't out there. It's terrifying to think what Trump would

Thu Sep 14, 2023, 08:07 PM

Sep 2023

Do if he were to win. This will be a close election decided by a very few. Everyone here is I hope is voting the ticket no matter what, but the people here are not who I’m worried about.

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Are we throwing away Nancy Pelosi now because she wasn't enthusiastic about Kamala? [View all] Pisces Sep 2023 OP

You worry too much. marble falls Sep 2023 #1

why the fuck all the "sky is falling" posts Recycle_Guru Sep 2023 #3

That was 4 yrs ago and things have changed. We are taking democracy for granted like its always Pisces Sep 2023 #7

Speak for yourself relayerbob Sep 2023 #21

First of all, explain how the Romans even begin to compare to the USA. marble falls Sep 2023 #27

Really? Scrivener7 Sep 2023 #30

Really. How? marble falls Sep 2023 #31

you know how Romans picked leaders based on military leadership Recycle_Guru Sep 2023 #35

Or that the Romans had free and open elections, no wait, that never happened. Or had mass media ... marble falls Sep 2023 #37

thank you. it is fun exchanging views with intelligent people I find here Recycle_Guru Sep 2023 #43

I suggest you read THE STORM BEFORE THE STORM by Mike Duncan... brooklynite Sep 2023 #71

Wow. Scrivener7 Sep 2023 #72

Yours are even funnier. marble falls Sep 2023 #73

I haven't made any jokes. Have a lovely day. Scrivener7 Sep 2023 #74

Correction. Your unintentional jokes are funnier. May I ask: exactly what is your beef? marble falls Sep 2023 #75

I have no beef. I expressed surprise that the comparison to the fall of the Roman Republic was Scrivener7 Sep 2023 #76

Mainly because there are precious few direct simularities between the Roman Empire and the US ... marble falls Sep 2023 #77

"Proceed, indeed." Scrivener7 Sep 2023 #78

So you think that the two countries have ExWhoDoesntCare Sep 2023 #46

Proceed, indeed! marble falls Sep 2023 #53

An article for you. Again, I am not pulling these things out of thin air. Pisces Sep 2023 #38

Nice. An article that can't be read without a subscription. In your own words ... marble falls Sep 2023 #39

Our political strife, political norms being undermined by an unqualified narcissists while we keep Pisces Sep 2023 #45

You do realize that in no way reflects the reality ExWhoDoesntCare Sep 2023 #54

And this majorly describes the Roman Empire in any sort of way that also doesn't describe ... marble falls Sep 2023 #55

I agree it does describe many nations. We have modeled our democracy with the Senate and the House Pisces Sep 2023 #63

we're focused and determined--not scared Recycle_Guru Sep 2023 #64

All we have to is get the fucking vote out. The vote: something the Romans never had. But, the ... marble falls Sep 2023 #65

How is Kamala Harris like the Romans? yardwork Sep 2023 #50

they wore togas--she wears dresses Recycle_Guru Sep 2023 #61

Ohhh! Now I get it. yardwork Sep 2023 #62

The Romans? LudwigPastorius Sep 2023 #69

Just irritates the hell out of me, it's like telling ghost stories at a sleep over. marble falls Sep 2023 #26

Lol! It really is! yardwork Sep 2023 #51

I guess with Democracy on line we can't afford to be cavalier. The election is something to worry Pisces Sep 2023 #6

I agree. We can't be cavalier or take anything for granted. yardwork Sep 2023 #52

huh.......never had that OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2023 #2

No way 'we' are 'throwing away Nancy Pelosi.' elleng Sep 2023 #4

I agree relayerbob Sep 2023 #19

I agree. LoisB Sep 2023 #25

She was very complimentary of Kamala underpants Sep 2023 #5

She would not give a full throated endorsement. I watched it too. She's a great politician and very Pisces Sep 2023 #9

yes, but some are looking for a very opportunity to sow division in Dems Recycle_Guru Sep 2023 #14

Bingo! marble falls Sep 2023 #28

Source? chowder66 Sep 2023 #8

The Guardian and CNN Pisces Sep 2023 #11

You really are missing the point, aren't you? What Speaker Emerita Pelosi said niyad Sep 2023 #24

Yes, I'm the only one who took it that way. I'm not willing to stick my head and sand this go around Pisces Sep 2023 #32

Lol... wtf? demmiblue Sep 2023 #10

I added link to my original post of article Pisces Sep 2023 #12

Those folks don't pay attention to Nancy Pelosi anyway relayerbob Sep 2023 #13

She tanked in the primaries Zeitghost Sep 2023 #17

A- Dems are going to vote Biden-Harris relayerbob Sep 2023 #22

her flaws in order are: Recycle_Guru Sep 2023 #20

ANY Democratic VP would be targeted for massive hate campaigns. Hortensis Sep 2023 #23

Exactly, we can not pretend the sentiment isn't out there. It's terrifying to think what Trump would Pisces Sep 2023 #33

+100. But we're going to win. I'm convinced the polls Hortensis Sep 2023 #41

The problem is that she's the Democratic running mate. Hortensis Sep 2023 #57

Why on earth would we ever throw away the Speaker Emerita who helped save the country on 1/6? Hekate Sep 2023 #15

It was sarcasm Pisces Sep 2023 #34

Whoever's dishing out these poison notions, maybe just don't go there. Hortensis Sep 2023 #16

the 'worried about Kamala Harris' thing stopdiggin Sep 2023 #18

Exactly. Kamala Harris stands very well on her own. And so does Nancy Pelosi. marble falls Sep 2023 #29

precisely Recycle_Guru Sep 2023 #36

"DEMOCRATS IN DISARRAY!!!!" (tm) Sorry, not buying such divisive nonsense. emulatorloo Sep 2023 #40

ditto Recycle_Guru Sep 2023 #44

Democrats are not in disarray. They are concerned, but will vote for the ticket. It's the 5 to 7% Pisces Sep 2023 #48

Who is this "We" you are referring to? DU? msfiddlestix Sep 2023 #42

We on DU, we the democrats Pisces Sep 2023 #49

Guess I missed all of this.. I have been busy but wow. msfiddlestix Sep 2023 #68

no one is stupid enough to drop the person raising the most money for the ticket right now bigtree Sep 2023 #47

to be clear --here's the ACTUAL Guardian headline and sub head Recycle_Guru Sep 2023 #56

Give them hell Nancy! William769 Sep 2023 #58

my favorite SOTU was with Nancy and Kamala on either side Recycle_Guru Sep 2023 #59

... William769 Sep 2023 #60

Interesting that I thought this was a place for discussion and ideas. But really its just a place of Pisces Sep 2023 #66

maybe people aren't accustomed to casting aspersions on an incumbent VP bigtree Sep 2023 #67

"We can hold many thoughts at once." Sadly, there's a vocal little squad that can't. Scrivener7 Sep 2023 #70

No one is throwing Pelosi away kwolf68 Sep 2023 #79