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53. Demccrats create their own divides. Outside influences have a different agenda

Mon Sep 25, 2023, 01:41 PM

Sep 2023

The divisions between the Clinton and Obama factions were pretty strong, but the clashes between the Bernie and Hillary groups were epic. We needed no help to shred each other.

Outside influences exist, but their ultimate goal is not to get Trump (or anyone else) elected but to create distrust in the basic institutions. Such as convincing 30%+ of the population that the election in 2020 (or 2000) was stolen. Hating Joe Biden won't motivate anyone to storm the Capitol; convincing them that the election was rigged was plenty of motivation. What fraction of the DU population believes that the Republicans are rigging elections through intimidation, disenfranchisement, and gerrymandering?

Yeah, I think that they outside influences are real, and we are easy marks.

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Watch out for attempts to divide progressives on social media (including DU) [View all] jmbar2 Sep 2023 OP

Good idea. elleng Sep 2023 #1

Agreed! As I said on another thread, we need each other and not in a team-building, bullshit touchy-feely Maru Kitteh Sep 2023 #2

Thank you for posting this oregonjen Sep 2023 #3

Yep Chi67 Sep 2023 #4

The age-ism is rife on TikTok. Biden's a big target 🎯. live love laugh Sep 2023 #5

I've seen a screed here against posters that is used in exactly the Nixie Sep 2023 #6

Nixie! sheshe2 Sep 2023 #20

Hi she! I have missed you, too. Nixie Sep 2023 #32

Aloha she.. is that the Cha Sep 2023 #64

This. sheshe2 Sep 2023 #68

TY! I'm on my phone Cha Sep 2023 #69

I went back to read it. sheshe2 Sep 2023 #72

I figured you would 😎 Cha Sep 2023 #73

Aloha to you too Nixie and Cha Sep 2023 #65

Aloha to you too, Cha! Nixie Sep 2023 #80

Yes, as always.. Cha Sep 2023 #81

So relevant. byronius Sep 2023 #7

We certainly saw that in 2016 iemanja Sep 2023 #8

Aegism and polls that are used for propaganda. gab13by13 Sep 2023 #9

Besides ageism threads, posting polls, defeatist views, and wnylib Sep 2023 #25

Posting polls iemanja Sep 2023 #63

I would consider such comments about wnylib Sep 2023 #67

I disagree with your assertion iemanja Sep 2023 #74

+1 Celerity Sep 2023 #85

I just decided to trash the word "poll" here on DU. phylny Sep 2023 #33

Great idea! I forgot about that feature. Thanks for the reminder! msfiddlestix Sep 2023 #39

Kick&Rec emulatorloo Sep 2023 #10

See also this PBS story on the Russian Troll Farm jmbar2 Sep 2023 #11

There are points of division and always have been.... JHB Sep 2023 #12

Good advice. calimary Sep 2023 #23

yes--very obvious. keep our heads about us and VOTE Recycle_Guru Sep 2023 #13

More good advice! calimary Sep 2023 #24

"We need a strong coalition of all generations" sheshe2 Sep 2023 #14

Perfectly stated! msfiddlestix Sep 2023 #40

Thank you, msfiddlestix! sheshe2 Sep 2023 #70

Always somebody ready to pound in wedges. You bet. Take a close look at PatrickforB Sep 2023 #15

The GOP machine is flush with cash and can afford massive investment promoting reich wing causes. Snarkoleptic Sep 2023 #16

Hadn't heard of them - thanks for the link jmbar2 Sep 2023 #19

It's a shame that the word "freedom" has been so badly co-opted. calimary Sep 2023 #28

This thread seems fine, but soon similar threads will end up being devisive PurgedVoter Sep 2023 #17

Thank you for posting jmbar2 Sep 2023 #18

calls to unity behind our incumbent Democratic president shouldn't get ugly unless Recycle_Guru Sep 2023 #30

K&R betsuni Sep 2023 #21

Point well taken.. I see it everyday including here. Don't accept it, don't spread it by reading PortTack Sep 2023 #22

I wish I could KnR this multiple times. TY for creating this as an OP... Hekate Sep 2023 #26

Hard to believe that other thread wasn't taken out by a jury. Hermit-The-Prog Sep 2023 #57

Somewhere around the 400 mark I alerted on 2 posters. AFAIK they are still there. SMH Hekate Sep 2023 #94

I continue to Kick it along with other threads Recycle_Guru Sep 2023 #93

Know it when you see it. Iggo Sep 2023 #27

There was a post earlier today doing just that... brush Sep 2023 #29

unless u get paid by the post. mopinko Sep 2023 #35

I had to fix a typo in my post. It was "were" progressive to "weren't progressive.'t brush Sep 2023 #46

When I saw the DU thread, I was really surprised. ananda Sep 2023 #31

yeah--I refused to feed that beast but saw it had over 300 replies Recycle_Guru Sep 2023 #44

ya know, i forget what the initial event was, but for a minute there were "mom" groups popping up mopinko Sep 2023 #34

Talking about generational differences intheflow Sep 2023 #36

But the post being referenced today was pointing fingers BlueIn_W_Pa Sep 2023 #41

that is a very bad take and I wish you would delete it Recycle_Guru Sep 2023 #45

Oh dear. 👎🏻. "impending and inescapable mortality" yeah, just Nixie Sep 2023 #47

Heh, thank you. betsuni Sep 2023 #86

Thank you for also keeping it real! Nixie Sep 2023 #89

Have the Olive Garden threads started up again? SYFROYH Sep 2023 #37

HUGE REC for this one. I'm seeing it too, right here. msfiddlestix Sep 2023 #38

There's going to be lots of attempts to gaslight the primaries. Initech Sep 2023 #42

Some shit-stirrers are long time DUers milestogo Sep 2023 #43

Cannot remember the topic, but it was a good idea Maraya1969 Sep 2023 #48

Always remember.... Happy Hoosier Sep 2023 #49

I don't think inquisitions need encouragement Sympthsical Sep 2023 #50

I just finished watching all 70 or so Poirot episodes Just_Vote_Dem Sep 2023 #66

The Witch Hunt in Cartagena- History of Cartagena stuck in the middle Sep 2023 #76

Kick for a new day Hekate Sep 2023 #51

goong to keep kicking this one so it stays above that other trashy thread Recycle_Guru Sep 2023 #52

thank you! jmbar2 Sep 2023 #54

Thank you too! Chi67 Sep 2023 #62

Why wasn;t it taken down? debm55 Sep 2023 #77

Demccrats create their own divides. Outside influences have a different agenda NCIndie Sep 2023 #53

K & R ancianita Sep 2023 #55

I rarely use this but... BumRushDaShow Sep 2023 #56

Thank you jmbar2 Sep 2023 #58

+1 betsuni Sep 2023 #87

kicking again Recycle_Guru Sep 2023 #59

I completely agree! megapuzzler Sep 2023 #60

When someone starts a thread posing a problem . . . Aussie105 Sep 2023 #61

The "Boomers Be Bad" bullshit is going on right now, right here in River City. Stinky The Clown Sep 2023 #71

Agreed the thread today is an example of this. mahina Sep 2023 #75

AMEN!!! Ferrets are Cool Sep 2023 #78

Thank you everyone for the support jmbar2 Sep 2023 #79

Caution LiberaBlueDem Sep 2023 #82

I'm sure they will greatly appreciate your efforts jmbar2 Sep 2023 #83

Yes, you are right LiberaBlueDem Sep 2023 #84

Isn't there a memoriam page where you can check to see Nixie Sep 2023 #88

I've heard that many, many times before and yet DU is still here. herding cats Sep 2023 #90

Ah, yes. It is that season again, isn't it? herding cats Sep 2023 #91

Love the cat gif! jmbar2 Sep 2023 #92