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In reply to the discussion: Rashida Tlaib, what is her [View all]walkingman
(7,919 posts)76. I think voting uncommitted in a Primary is nothing more than trying to
bring attention to an issue - in this case the carnage in Gaza. The Democratic nomination for POTUS will be Biden (unless something unforeseen were to happen) and I seriously doubt that this will carry over to the general election.
If I am wrong then this is insanity on the part of the Muslim community given the choice between xenophobic Trump and President Biden.
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It's putting pressure on Biden to try to curtail Israel's "over the top" actions in Gaza
Bucky
Feb 2024
#5
Best of intentions don't count here. She's not trying to weaken Biden, but it's what she's doing
Walleye
Feb 2024
#26
There are ways to protest that make sense. Pulling support from Biden doesn't.
RandomNumbers
Feb 2024
#33
"After raping and murdering civilians? What kind of sick mind would think Hamas legitimate at this point?"
LenaBaby61
Feb 2024
#34
In the context of someone being a Trump supporter, that actually makes sense.
tritsofme
Feb 2024
#47
I's Simple We're FOR Our Democracy. and Against The Fucking Fascists Taking Over our Country.
Cha
Feb 2024
#62
Apparently it is acceptable here now to accuse President Biden of being an "enabler" of genocide and apartheid
tritsofme
Feb 2024
#66
What you call a "longstanding tradition of liberals lodging protest votes" has cost us very dearly...
Hekate
Feb 2024
#90
"That's all right, the haters will shut up on Monday after we win." Tlaib after booing Hillary Clinton.
betsuni
Feb 2024
#97
The protest is meant to pressure Biden to try and stop the reckless killing of Palestinians
Bucky
Feb 2024
#6
It was 'Nisei' Japanese Americans that were sent to Europe rather than Pacific
Historic NY
Feb 2024
#36
One of those Nisei vets was my Hawai'i Senator: Daniel K. Inouye, who left an arm in Italy
Hekate
Feb 2024
#41
Yes, Biden's aides met with and will continue to meet with them, yet she says they
betsuni
Feb 2024
#38
She ran as a Democrat, and Democrats supported her. I thought she just had a steep learning curve...
Hekate
Feb 2024
#42
I must have forgotten that, or buried it under "steep learning curve." Well, I'm done...
Hekate
Feb 2024
#87
"No, we're going to boo. That's all right, the haters will shut up on Monday when we win."
betsuni
Feb 2024
#96
Malaise, if you really mean this, let me make it pellucidly clear how disappointed I am in you
Hekate
Feb 2024
#88
Can't she do that without implicitly supporting Trump? Nothing justifies such stupidity.
tritsofme
Feb 2024
#50
NO that's NOT "all.. She's so "upset" she's Telling others Not to Vote for our American
Cha
Feb 2024
#100
That is just so effed in so many ways, but mostly I can't wrap my head around the stupidity of that campaign
msfiddlestix
Feb 2024
#52
It also helps to be in an absolutely safe district where you don't have to worry about anyone opposing you....
brooklynite
Feb 2024
#63
I think I know why. Only, I'll play it safe and keep my observations to myself.
Oopsie Daisy
Feb 2024
#119
Agreed! If someone posted a "blind quote" here using her words but without attributing them to her *
Oopsie Daisy
Feb 2024
#116
It's the belief Democrats must be pushed/pulled to the correct Left position by threats of withholding
betsuni
Feb 2024
#121
Yes. This seems to be a belief that is rooted in intellectual weakness and an inability to persuade *
Oopsie Daisy
Feb 2024
#123
And the all or nothing thing lets them enjoy being righteous martyrs when nothing, like a Trump win,
betsuni
Feb 2024
#128