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edisdead

(3,396 posts)
Thu Jun 27, 2024, 11:10 PM Jun 2024

This forum has lost it. [View all]

Been reading this forum for two decades and the bullshit that is happening here is beyond anything that I have ever seen. In years past if you weren’t on the enthusiasm train you got a hide. Not anymore. Now it is casual to just call for the sitting president to drop out because of a debate performance.

Thats where we are at now on this site. This bothers me. This actually shakes me to the core more than what happened to this site on election night 2016 with the hack. To me this is unbelievable. If I cannot find enthusiasm for our president and candidate here, what is the point of coming here at all? None.

Biden is our candidate. The ling and short of it. If you can’t sell his message then why are YOU here? This is it folks. We lose this election and it is fucking over. Do you understand? It is fucking over. I am talking jailed journalists. The end of the middle class, the fucking end of rights for people on a large scale basis. If you cannot sell hope and the message then it IS OVER.

So you had better buck the fuck up or be ready to live ina full on authoritarian regime because that is what the fuck is going to happen.

I don’t give a fuck what you think of the debate but as far as what you are saying about Biden, it better be said while you are whistling zippedeedooda out of your asshole because if not you are going to be living in a fucking nightmare in 6 months.

Gavin newsome isn’t coming in on a white horse to save the day. Nobody else is the fucking candidate. Joe Biden is and will be the candidate so either disregard everything else and sell sell sell the fucking message or be ready to be marched to the gulags…. Because that IS what is going to happen if we lose.

Figure it the fuck out.

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This forum has lost it. [View all] edisdead Jun 2024 OP
People are shocked and scared. They need some time to calm down Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #1
Couldn't have said it any better. orange jar Jun 2024 #5
Thanks for your "concern" LW1977 Jun 2024 #13
+1000nt WarGamer Jun 2024 #29
I am going to capture and KILL the fucking groundhog who ate my entire garden DemocraticPatriot Jun 2024 #36
Only in my fantasies would I murder rabbits, but if I see one more Croney Jun 2024 #226
This Hieronymus Phact Jun 2024 #81
I think you should watch it pattyloutwo Jun 2024 #186
Why? Hieronymus Phact Jun 2024 #193
A lot can happen in 4 weeks. We have 4 MONTHS to go. Yes, lets see. oldsoftie Jun 2024 #136
Post removed Post removed Jun 2024 #187
calm down tmars505 Jun 2024 #159
I am perfectly calm. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #175
Its silly acting like everyone will be in the same state at the same age. oldsoftie Jun 2024 #207
We are NOT going to lose. Trump defines the word S**T. Stuart G Jun 2024 #2
Post removed Post removed Jun 2024 #18
Shall we just surrender right now?? DemocraticPatriot Jun 2024 #38
YES MorbidButterflyTat Jun 2024 #176
No we shouldn't surrender pattyloutwo Jun 2024 #189
Oh yeah. It'd be historic. It'd be a historic landslide LOSS. DemocraticPatriot Jun 2024 #197
Yes, I have a suggestion. Butterflylady Jun 2024 #194
You see these? My guess is no. emulatorloo Jun 2024 #66
Listen to the audio. I was surprised to hear how much mahina Jun 2024 #75
I watched a couple minutes of it last night doc03 Jun 2024 #128
I don't think that Biden or the Democratic Party wnylib Jun 2024 #79
They are not opponents kansasobama Jun 2024 #204
I agree claudette Jun 2024 #227
thanks . AllaN01Bear Jun 2024 #3
THANK YOU orangecrush Jun 2024 #4
It's just a few people, some of whom just joined Ocelot II Jun 2024 #6
And some people MorbidButterflyTat Jun 2024 #11
And report the people who sound lke they belong on true republic Trueblue1968 Jun 2024 #26
No it hasn't. demmiblue Jun 2024 #7
This forum gets it. Kid Berwyn Jun 2024 #167
You sound like a coach in the locker room at half time surfered Jun 2024 #8
Long time youth coach edisdead Jun 2024 #22
And that's exactly what we need to do. And will do. wnylib Jun 2024 #82
Joe's stutter reappeared tonight RussBLib Jun 2024 #9
Newsome was great! 'worry less, do more' are words to live by. emulatorloo Jun 2024 #54
Hakuna Matata (Sp?) Teapot_Biscuit Jun 2024 #122
Did you watch the debate? ecstatic Jun 2024 #10
I wrote about this a while ago Colgate 64 Jun 2024 #20
The format of this debate was not at all good for him. rpannier Jun 2024 #32
He did sweep the floor with il douche with the KPN Jun 2024 #162
I said to my husband the other night Jilly_in_VA Jun 2024 #202
Joe needed to show himself more to the American public, explaining his achievements as well as his plans for the next 4 llmart Jun 2024 #155
Did you read my post edisdead Jun 2024 #23
I've thought for awhile that Claire and yorkster Jun 2024 #37
It's all about the reasons you lose the debate. Rafi Jun 2024 #55
McCaskill pattyloutwo Jun 2024 #118
Other than the senior moment happy feet Jun 2024 #125
We have no way of knowing how much yorkster Jun 2024 #140
Rwers will be delighted at all the posts they can crib from. shrike3 Jun 2024 #219
Claire and Nicolle briefly just lost their nerve. It'll come back to them once the initial impression wears off. CTyankee Jun 2024 #158
You may be right. Hope that's the case. yorkster Jun 2024 #161
Performance in a debate doesn't really have that much to do with DemocraticPatriot Jun 2024 #46
Did you check out any of the undecided voter focus groups? Maybe you should emulatorloo Jun 2024 #63
Thank you, em. sheshe2 Jun 2024 #147
Do you remember Obama's first debate with Romney? wnylib Jun 2024 #85
Waiting for someone Traildogbob Jun 2024 #129
Agree completely. wnylib Jun 2024 #157
Agreed pattyloutwo Jun 2024 #117
The truth is... Think. Again. Jun 2024 #121
You're absolutely right. WE aren't the audience. oldsoftie Jun 2024 #208
Evreyone reacts ForgedCrank Jun 2024 #12
Joe has a cold which can slow down even a healthy old person. CTyankee Jun 2024 #14
Ah, that explains his voice... Violet_Crumble Jun 2024 #17
A bad cold vs. an evasive blizzard of lies Zambero Jun 2024 #67
Ah. That explains a lot. Iris Jun 2024 #137
It is inexcusable valleyrogue Jun 2024 #15
For Biden to pull ahead, he must allievaite Doodley Jun 2024 #16
Trump is the old man. Biden must "alleviate" his cold. Anyone "concerned" about the narrative caves to ageism and fear. ancianita Jun 2024 #28
A "cold" doesnt give us what we got. oldsoftie Jun 2024 #209
This message was self-deleted by its author KPN Jun 2024 #163
Trolls are out in force...... getagrip_already Jun 2024 #19
Noticed that too Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2024 #89
The ones with high post counts are more troubling, to be honest Prairie Gates Jun 2024 #144
This debate will be a dim memory for most Americans in a few short weeks. WDLAL Jun 2024 #21
Democrats have to do whatever it takes to win this election Martin Eden Jun 2024 #24
THANK YOU FOR "FIGURE IT THE FUCK OUT." ancianita Jun 2024 #25
Hear hear! karin_sj Jun 2024 #27
Agree. We need to get out talking points ready and get going. MaryMagdaline Jun 2024 #30
Post removed Post removed Jun 2024 #31
Bullshit. Ocelot II Jun 2024 #39
Fuck that. I'm with Joe all the fucking way Trump is fucking shit. SoFlaBro Jun 2024 #44
of course Trump is shit. somaticexperiencing Jun 2024 #99
Someone alert on this bullshit, please! VMA131Marine Jun 2024 #68
Do so. You know where the button is... Hekate Jun 2024 #74
This message was self-deleted by its author somaticexperiencing Jun 2024 #95
Google or look it up on you tube what Gavin Newson has to say to ppl like you. PortTack Jun 2024 #76
This message was self-deleted by its author somaticexperiencing Jun 2024 #98
Newsom claudette Jun 2024 #115
Gee thanks for setting us all straight. Drum Jun 2024 #33
Yes. Shaming and scolding shocked/fearful people is not the right strategy. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #127
k & R! nilram Jun 2024 #34
K & R SunSeeker Jun 2024 #35
During the debate I had 16 different people texting with me - all big supporters of Biden Pachamama Jun 2024 #40
See post #76! PortTack Jun 2024 #78
Shame on me? Pachamama Jun 2024 #84
We shouldn't be afraid to discuss legitimate issues/problems. oldsoftie Jun 2024 #210
This message was self-deleted by its author DontBelieveEastisEas Jun 2024 #221
Welcome to the club! oldsoftie Jun 2024 #225
I guess these "avid supporter" have no idea what going into an open convention would mean. Chaos. It is JohnSJ Jun 2024 #83
You are entitled to your opinion as are others Pachamama Jun 2024 #87
Let me ask you one question. Are any of those intelligent people not going to vote for Biden? JohnSJ Jun 2024 #91
It's not that they won't vote for Biden - they will indeed Pachamama Jun 2024 #96
I am not attacking you, I am just disagreeing with your assessment. To call a race JohnSJ Jun 2024 #105
Agreed on all your points Pachamama Jun 2024 #108
Let's hope for the best, and GOTV JohnSJ Jun 2024 #110
Indeed Pachamama Jun 2024 #111
It's not just the vote WordsFromOurSponsor Jun 2024 #165
The future - anything is possible. Frank D. Lincoln Jun 2024 #198
Yes! I totally agree with you 100% FakeNoose Jun 2024 #215
There wouldnt be an open convention. That would be foolish. oldsoftie Jun 2024 #211
This message was self-deleted by its author somaticexperiencing Jun 2024 #100
But Joe isn't going to step down kcr Jun 2024 #103
See Post#96 n/t Pachamama Jun 2024 #109
Well, ok kcr Jun 2024 #114
I think there are many loyal Dems feeling the same way. honest.abe Jun 2024 #131
The Biden stepping aside bamagal62 Jun 2024 #41
Agreed kcr Jun 2024 #104
Post removed Post removed Jun 2024 #42
Trump isn't going to do you a damn bit of good. GenThePerservering Jun 2024 #45
You're really thinking about voting for Trump? orange jar Jun 2024 #48
No. He can't vote from Russia. C Moon Jun 2024 #97
Oh, do we have the '24 version of JPR here to spread their AllyCat Jun 2024 #164
They had a star membership. orange jar Jun 2024 #195
OMG. I actually have a list of folks I think might out AllyCat Jun 2024 #196
you seem nice Celerity Jun 2024 #62
Why? Dem4life1234 Jun 2024 #65
What maga website did you take that screed from? William769 Jun 2024 #69
Is it the same guy you voted for in 2016 and 2020? FHRRK Jun 2024 #70
Hitler? C Moon Jun 2024 #94
We keep going GenThePerservering Jun 2024 #43
The biggest flaw Fearless Jun 2024 #47
Good and fair post. Biden is the best president I've seen in my lifetime and that started with Truman. jaxexpat Jun 2024 #133
K&R x 1000000000000000000 onecaliberal Jun 2024 #49
Post removed Post removed Jun 2024 #50
Biden does not have dementia videohead5 Jun 2024 #61
Agreed Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2024 #88
Actually anyone over 65 has some level of "dementia" dwayneb Jun 2024 #142
Mental acuity intelpug Jun 2024 #178
Haven't used it but from everything I read it is snake oil dwayneb Jul 2024 #229
You think the RW crazies aren't right now eating up what you're saying? Did a really good thing did you? PortTack Jun 2024 #80
It's not the people on this site that are the problem. jalan48 Jun 2024 #51
People that pay little attention to politics aren't paying attention now either. W_HAMILTON Jun 2024 #52
+++++ emulatorloo Jun 2024 #57
Have you been following the focus groups of undecideds/swing voters? emulatorloo Jun 2024 #59
He has my support! Dem4life1234 Jun 2024 #53
Exactly!! wss2001 Jun 2024 #56
Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2024 #58
Not looking too good for Trump's election. Undecided and swing voter focus groups: emulatorloo Jun 2024 #71
It's not looking to goood for you. William769 Jun 2024 #73
Get out there! sandyd921 Jun 2024 #60
Gavin doesn't need to come, neither do I Nimble_Idea Jun 2024 #64
Amen, ed. It has been rough around here for months, but I believe we will survive& thrive.... Hekate Jun 2024 #72
Not just this forum, but your point stands. Grokenstein Jun 2024 #77
TY Not some of us. Cha Jun 2024 #86
I back Biden all the way. He has stood by us and I am standing by him. camartinwv Jun 2024 #90
I totally agree with you, edisdead! HeartsCanHope Jun 2024 #92
You never agree to debate a would-be authoritarian anglesphere Jun 2024 #93
This message was self-deleted by its author somaticexperiencing Jun 2024 #101
Yup! Lemon Lyman Jun 2024 #102
+++ JohnSJ Jun 2024 #106
:-) Lemon Lyman Jun 2024 #107
The hack happened in 2016, you've only been here since last year. Rhiannon12866 Jun 2024 #112
Everyone pause-take a deep breath kevink077 Jun 2024 #113
Good advice pattyloutwo Jun 2024 #119
Everyone's Concern Roy Rolling Jun 2024 #116
Not what I saw pattyloutwo Jun 2024 #120
He was sick JustAnotherGen Jun 2024 #126
Anyone remember Abstractartist Jun 2024 #123
I got my original account banned for way less Diraven Jun 2024 #124
Curious, isn't it? shrike3 Jun 2024 #218
I totally agree Sunsky Jun 2024 #130
Thank you! WinstonSmith4740 Jun 2024 #132
i'm sure the RW websites are on fire this morning citing posts from this forum with the heading "Liberals are panicking Lanius Jun 2024 #151
The whole debate was awful. A farrago of lies from the convicted felon ms liberty Jun 2024 #134
The histrionic forum Woodwizard Jun 2024 #135
imagine running away from Biden accomplishments and the incumbency MistakenLamb Jun 2024 #138
Bury your head in the sand,... Mr. Mustard 2023 Jun 2024 #139
Voice of reason - thanks! pattyloutwo Jun 2024 #183
And what candidate would that be? shrike3 Jun 2024 #217
Replacing a candidate at this point would be a herculean effort. shrike3 Jun 2024 #216
agreed poozwah Jun 2024 #141
Exactly Right. The term is .... relayerbob Jun 2024 #143
I get it. When I was younger every little thing seemed like the best or the worst thing that could happen. This is Martin68 Jun 2024 #145
This ... Cosmocat Jun 2024 #146
Yeah Democrats and progressives really need to grow a pair and stop freaking out. Biden will recover. Lanius Jun 2024 #148
The problem isn't committed Democrats iemanja Jun 2024 #150
I don't agree. A committed Democrat isn't necessarily a Biden supporter. But that's just my experience. Lanius Jun 2024 #188
Makes it easier to point fingers while whistling past the graveyard that way. TheKentuckian Jun 2024 #205
This message was self-deleted by its author traitorsgalore Jun 2024 #181
You misinterpreted my post. Progressives aren't all Democrats, even if they usually vote for Democrats. Lanius Jun 2024 #191
Problem is vankuria Jun 2024 #149
We were not alone. NH Ethylene Jun 2024 #152
MSNBC was a disgrace last night, especially Jen Psaki Lanius Jun 2024 #153
We all witnessed and experienced the horrors of 2017-2021. LonePirate Jun 2024 #154
This nt XanaDUer2 Jun 2024 #160
Post removed Post removed Jun 2024 #156
I love how people think that if they control speech on DU iemanja Jun 2024 #166
Big difference between legitimate concern over his ability to GOTV and wanting him to drop out JT45242 Jun 2024 #168
"Biden is our candidate." THSAT IS CORRECT. The choice is between an honest & decent man, Biden, who has done Escurumbele Jun 2024 #169
Used the work "fuck" 11 times. Very cool. n/t SpankMe Jun 2024 #170
Now THAT is a pep talk! CaptainTruth Jun 2024 #171
Sing it! megapuzzler Jun 2024 #172
Bravo! blue-wave Jun 2024 #173
Totally agree FelineOverlord Jun 2024 #174
On what basis do you assume people here aren't interested in volunteering? brooklynite Jun 2024 #192
I can see undecideds not voting for either candidate, which is probably a win for trump. Silent Type Jun 2024 #177
Seriously, last night was a definite L, and I accept that. Initech Jun 2024 #179
Scold me for being honest, what happened last night was bad. dem4decades Jun 2024 #180
h/t couldn't agree more! TheSame_TurnTwo363 Jun 2024 #182
This message was self-deleted by its author traitorsgalore Jun 2024 #184
Post removed Post removed Jun 2024 #185
NO. MorbidButterflyTat Jun 2024 #199
Joe Biden!!!! wolfie001 Jun 2024 #190
Stay calm and GET OUT THE VOTE FakeNoose Jun 2024 #200
thank you. barbtries Jun 2024 #201
re: " If I cannot find enthusiasm for our president and candidate here, what is the point of coming here at all?" thesquanderer Jun 2024 #203
This can lead to less "discussion", and to making the threads more of a "spin room". DontBelieveEastisEas Jun 2024 #222
I'd vote for Biden's corpse over the orange asshole. Having said that I think after the horrible debate we're in big OverBurn Jun 2024 #206
Yes, you're overreacting. :) It's ok to worry a little, DemocraticPatriot Jun 2024 #223
Thanks, I needed that. Wish Joe had been that good in the debate. Horrible timing for a cold. We can win! OverBurn Jun 2024 #228
The Difference Between Repub and Dem "Leaders"? modrepub Jun 2024 #212
K & R Jon Ace Jun 2024 #213
"sell sell sell the fucking message" Silent3 Jun 2024 #214
"why are YOU here?" To help us win DontBelieveEastisEas Jun 2024 #220
Well said Aviation Pro Jun 2024 #224
Not a star Linda ladeewolf Jul 2024 #230
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