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EarlG

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56. I'm locking this thread

Wed Jul 3, 2024, 04:51 AM

Jul 3

This is DU's current position:

Advocating for removal of Biden, or discussing whether Democrats should force him out, is not permitted. Joe Biden is the Democratic nominee and is protected by DU's "Don't bash Democratic public figures" rule. Advocating for his removal is currently considered "undermining" our candidate in a general election. Juries should act accordingly to remove such posts.

Discussing a hypothetical situation in which Biden steps down and Democrats need to replace him is permitted, unless a Jury decides that the line has been crossed -- you take your chances. While Joe Biden has currently given no indication that he intends to step away from the race, it would be unrealistic to assume that there's absolutely no chance of that happening. Given the fluidity of the situation, it's not unreasonable for DUers to discuss what might happen in a scenario where Biden chooses to step down.

Note the difference between advocating for removal of Biden and discussing a hypothetical situation in which he himself chooses to step down (a situation which currently does not exist).

See my post above for a slightly longer explanation:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=19095512

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Since Biden is already our candidate, I wish to submit suggesting otherwise is dissing Democrats [View all] Baltimike Jul 2 OP

it's a discussion board. for discussing multiple possibilities. nt msongs Jul 2 #1

It is not for trashing Democrats valleyrogue Jul 2 #9

If You Have To Worry That Much HandmaidsTaleUntold Jul 3 #27

People are on here doing the Republican's work for them and our time to pull together is limited. padah513 Jul 3 #36

This is a Democratic message board that supports Democrats. W_HAMILTON Jul 3 #39

I Didn't Say Criticize HandmaidsTaleUntold Jul 3 #52

Sure sounds like there's a whole list of big issues you could be posting about... W_HAMILTON Jul 3 #53

You Must Be Responding To Someone Else HandmaidsTaleUntold Jul 3 #54

Take it to Twitter. We've got real work to do here relayerbob Jul 3 #17

In my view it's his unless he decides he wants out or becomes medically incapacitated yourout Jul 2 #2

Even If Hes Incapacitated... HandmaidsTaleUntold Jul 3 #25

Kamala would step in. Qutzupalotl Jul 3 #34

We Would Have To Still Vote For Joe HandmaidsTaleUntold Jul 3 #35

I agree!!! To Donald tRump's demise!!!! texasfiddler Jul 2 #3

You're right about what amounts to threading a needle. Frasier Balzov Jul 2 #4

There you go again. padah513 Jul 3 #37

yes, but in 2 weeks. Not now ecstatic Jul 2 #5

AFAICT, Joe has the delegates. He's the nominee usonian Jul 2 #6

Damn right and amen! ancianita Jul 2 #8

You're on a roll. Iggo Jul 2 #11

I'm on a mission. usonian Jul 3 #14

between your mission comment and the eat me cake... orleans Jul 3 #42

Old enough to remember the theme song? usonian Jul 3 #44

... orleans Jul 3 #47

House Rep Jasmine Crockett made it clear -- it's time to knock off the wasted energy & naval gazing. ancianita Jul 2 #7

"You're either ridin' with Biden or you're rootin' for Putin." valleyrogue Jul 2 #10

"Replace Biden becasue he is too old" is the Trump campaign's narrative. Gore1FL Jul 3 #12

I'm Not So Sure What Trump Fears HandmaidsTaleUntold Jul 3 #29

Sorry but not sorry that my support is totally conditional TheKentuckian Jul 3 #13

Those same polls that have you fretting whether Biden can beat Shitler... W_HAMILTON Jul 3 #41

I agree. This should be considered an alertable offense here on DU. relayerbob Jul 3 #15

It is. /nt dickthegrouch Jul 3 #28

I agree 100% larwdem Jul 3 #16

Everyone in the forum I assume is voting (D) down this ticket. TheSocialDem Jul 3 #18

As long as the discussion is constructive and thoughtful, I agree mvd Jul 3 #19

I'm ridin with Biden TheSocialDem Jul 3 #20

As long as he is our nominee, he is our only chance mvd Jul 3 #22

If you read the comments, even on this thread that is not the case. onecaliberal Jul 3 #21

207 posts in eight years of being here at DU and this is what you now decide you want to discuss? W_HAMILTON Jul 3 #43

With your okay MontanaMama Jul 3 #23

i don't think the poster coined the phrase orleans Jul 3 #45

"Keef" Knight has the stupidest take I've seen yet. Grokenstein Jul 3 #24

(proceeds to recommend Roy Cooper because he "grew up on a farm!") orleans Jul 3 #46

Yes! Bluethroughu Jul 3 #26

Maybe, if not that, at the very least LostOne4Ever Jul 3 #30

Completely agree. OnDoutside Jul 3 #31

I'm with Biden awesomerwb1 Jul 3 #32

As long as you don't consider posting people like Heather Cox Richardson to be dissing the Democrats. pnwmom Jul 3 #33

To quote the Democratic governor of Illinois musicblind Jul 3 #38

I think we have to have the uncomfortable conversation if whether we believe our candidate can win In It to Win It Jul 3 #40

What is the catalyst that will put Joe ahead? Trump seems to be bulletproof. Doodley Jul 3 #48

A guilty verdict from the cases that really matter In It to Win It Jul 3 #49

He wasn't bulletproof in 2020 n/t musicblind Jul 3 #51

This is a complicated and fluid situation, with a relatively simple solution EarlG Jul 3 #50

Post removed Post removed Jul 3 #55

I'm locking this thread EarlG Jul 3 #56