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OneGrassRoot

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62. Thank you for this

Reply to vercetti2021 (Reply #39)

Sun May 26, 2024, 04:59 PM

May 2024

I’ve been looking for a way to describe the left-wing content of nihilists, and accelerationist is perfect.

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Progressive Democrats aren't turning activism into election wins [View all] RandySF May 2024 OP

Happy that Dr Maxine Dexter Won the Oregon 3 Primary! Cha May 2024 #1

Progressive vs. "progressive" orange jar May 2024 #2

Could it be, that they are so cynical, they don't even vote? Walleye May 2024 #3

Is that an explanation or an excuse? brooklynite May 2024 #6

They are lazy and entitled as much as anything. TheKentuckian May 2024 #64

I am very happy that Maxine Dexter won LetMyPeopleVote May 2024 #4

This is good news. mcar May 2024 #13

"I'm in Portland today to get out the vote for Dr. Maxine Dexter, a physician, longtime ⁦ @MomsDemand ⁩ voluntee" Cha May 2024 #18

Thank goodness for the strength of the far left.... Think. Again. May 2024 #5

Pulling the "political spectrum" is worthless... brooklynite May 2024 #7

Yeah, those things are the political spectrum. Think. Again. May 2024 #8

I think the track record of progressive candidates outside of safe Democratic seats..... brooklynite May 2024 #11

Yup mcar May 2024 #14

Yes, and what helps to succeed in the center... Think. Again. May 2024 #16

No.. Thank Goodness for the Primary Winner in Oregon 3.. Cha May 2024 #19

No, thank goodness she won that primary due to the strong left pull that... Think. Again. May 2024 #24

No.. Dr Maxine Dexter Won on Cha May 2024 #26

Yes, her supporters supported her rather than a more right-leaning candidate... Think. Again. May 2024 #27

Nobody else is horning in on Dr Dexter's Victory... Cha May 2024 #30

That isn't what happened NanaCat May 2024 #37

LOL NanaCat May 2024 #36

The pulling/pushing Democrats to the Left myth. betsuni May 2024 #42

If there wasn't a pull to the left... Think. Again. May 2024 #43

The country (except right-wingers) naturally becomes more liberal. betsuni May 2024 #44

Are you trying to pretend.... Think. Again. May 2024 #48

Democrats are liberal. Classic New Deal Democratic liberals. betsuni May 2024 #49

Now you're just OPENLY gaslighting. Think. Again. May 2024 #51

Does this mean we're breaking up? My sleeves are wet with tears. betsuni May 2024 #53

Hillary's platform was more progressive in part because of Bernie. He knocked out the two other candidates that were Zipgun May 2024 #60

Progressivism and Leftism aren't synonymous Sympthsical May 2024 #9

IME, electoral politics are not the primary focus of activists. WhiskeyGrinder May 2024 #10

Winning elections is definitively not a priority. BannonsLiver May 2024 #55

+1 betsuni May 2024 #56

So, you mean, constantly mcar May 2024 #12

Democratic voters like Democrats, it's a big tent party, they want things to get done and betsuni May 2024 #15

I did not see that post JustAnotherGen May 2024 #17

AIPAC put a shit-ton of money into the races, swamping them. pecosbob May 2024 #20

Voters decide elections. How does AIPAC money affect them or candidates? betsuni May 2024 #22

Are you seriously trying to say... Think. Again. May 2024 #45

How? Ads? Lawn signs? How does that force voters to vote for the candidate with the most money? betsuni May 2024 #46

Wow, I've never even heard a full-on magat... Think. Again. May 2024 #50

... betsuni May 2024 #52

How does it affect voters? betsuni May 2024 #54

Dexter's tenure in the Oregon State House had nothing to do with her victory? RandySF May 2024 #57

We were discussing the affect of the donations on the elections. Think. Again. May 2024 #58

$4.7 million was spent by outsider groups attacking Jayapal versus $1,500 (yes fifteen hundred) spent attacking Dexter Celerity May 2024 #28

So? Editorial endorsement May 2024: Elect Maxine Dexter in Democratic primary for 3rd Congressional District Cha May 2024 #31

Raising $8500 does not exactly indicate broad-based support. DFW May 2024 #34

That's how much Dr Dexter raised? If you read the article Cha May 2024 #35

I owe you a couple of clarifications, I think DFW May 2024 #40

I can't imagine why Elizabeth Warren would not wnylib May 2024 #72

+1 betsuni May 2024 #38

Yep Rob H. May 2024 #33

Trone put a shit-ton of money into the Maryland Democratic Senatorial Primary, swamping the DC area airwaves. DFW May 2024 #41

Exactly. H2O Man May 2024 #66

Flood of Dark Money ads against Jayapal Reader Rabbit May 2024 #21

Dexter is a member of Moms Demand Action. RandySF May 2024 #23

They always blame "dark money" when they Lose.. Dr Dexter was the Best Candidate and she Won. Cha May 2024 #32

The far left tends to be anti liberal so most democratic leaning voters are turned off by them JI7 May 2024 #25

Yep, a liberal community and a leftist community. . . DinahMoeHum May 2024 #29

Big difference though vercetti2021 May 2024 #39

Hang on, are you saying all of the issues... Think. Again. May 2024 #47

No... OneGrassRoot May 2024 #61

That's such a weird (and extreme) assumption... Think. Again. May 2024 #63

We're speaking of a specific group... OneGrassRoot May 2024 #65

I thought the accelerationists were a rightwing civil war (or doomsday, or endtimes, or rapture, or whatever) cult. Think. Again. May 2024 #68

They overlap a lot. But you do you. n/t OneGrassRoot May 2024 #69

They only overlap in the middle... Think. Again. May 2024 #70

lol OneGrassRoot May 2024 #71

If the "horseshoe effect" is real... Think. Again. May 2024 #73

I noticed what you call the horseshoe effect wnylib May 2024 #75

Good visual, imo. n/t OneGrassRoot May 2024 #76

Thank you for this OneGrassRoot May 2024 #62

Yes. betsuni May 2024 #67

I know a few. Don't know how common they are, but they're out there. shrike3 May 2024 #74

In the age of social media... OneGrassRoot May 2024 #78

Maybe voters don't care for being handed a MAGA Supreme Court for the next generation Nixie May 2024 #59

This sum's up a leftist. RandySF May 2024 #77