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elocs

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121. For over 50 years since I could first vote I've always chosen the Democrat in the general election.

Fri Jul 5, 2024, 12:35 PM

Jul 2024

So although I did not vote for Hillary in the primary, I did in the general.
Here in Wisconsin in '16, Jill Stein of the Green Party received more votes than Trump's margin of victory here and those votes came overwhelmingly from the Left.
Of course, it didn't help either that she didn't make a single campaign stop here in the general election either, evidently being confident that she had the state in the bag for her.

Our presidential elections are binary with the winner and next president always and only being either the Democratic candidate or the Republican one. Bad things happen when Democrats and those on the Left choose to self suppress their votes. It will again this year as well.

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Dear fellow DUers, I have a question: am I right to be terrified? [View all] calimary Jul 2024 OP

Frightened? No. Activated, seething, & angry would be right. This isn't a fight or flight moment. It is a fight moment. SoFlaBro Jul 2024 #1

Thank you, SoFlaBro. I really need the perspective of others here. calimary Jul 2024 #2

Depends on what you couple with "fear". If it leads to paralysis and inaction, then it's not helpful at all. SoFlaBro Jul 2024 #15

I am frightened, too. But, for me, fear leads to anger wnylib Jul 2024 #34

Well, there are some very good points in this post, wnylib. calimary Jul 2024 #80

Absolutely right about voting. The ideas that I posted wnylib Jul 2024 #89

As a fellow Californian, and being half way to 80, I'll admit, I'lI too have fear for my family. Magoo48 Jul 2024 #51

Same here Calimary.............. DENVERPOPS Jul 2024 #58

Exactly. TomSlick Jul 2024 #41

Not as long as Joe Biden and Kamala Harris hang in. marble falls Jul 2024 #3

Thanks, marble falls. calimary Jul 2024 #6

I think we all are justified to one extent or another LostOne4Ever Jul 2024 #4

Yep. You're right. calimary Jul 2024 #10

I am reasonably confident that like Dobbs BootinUp Jul 2024 #5

That's the one and only thing that guarantees we're out of danger. calimary Jul 2024 #12

Oh - you mean the ballot boxes that Democrats can still use? dchill Jul 2024 #37

I did not say it would be a cake walk. Nt BootinUp Jul 2024 #46

Good. Cause it won't. dchill Jul 2024 #48

You're right to be scared. Project 2025 has laid it all out. We who opposed trump... brush Jul 2024 #7

I hope to God you're right. calimary Jul 2024 #14

Fear and drama are what MAGAs want. We can let our imaginations go to the dark side Deuxcents Jul 2024 #8

You're right. And I know you're right. calimary Jul 2024 #17

I'm not scared one bit, not even concerned about IQ4.5 getting back KS Toronado Jul 2024 #62

May you be 100% right! calimary Jul 2024 #66

Do what financial planners would call a risk assessment. Bankers call it a stress test. bucolic_frolic Jul 2024 #9

But it worries me that trump could weaponize that, too. calimary Jul 2024 #19

You've hit the nail on the head. bucolic_frolic Jul 2024 #26

The ruling is a playground for malicious mischief by a future evil president Model35mech Jul 2024 #11

"future evil president" TommyT139 Jul 2024 #16

One change that's desperately needed for this Supreme Court: calimary Jul 2024 #53

I agree. Early today while driving home Model35mech Jul 2024 #54

I'd go for 18 years. Three six-year terms. calimary Jul 2024 #60

I thought about that, 18 is ok with me while Model35mech Jul 2024 #64

You can be but it's not helpful to mental health. Elessar Zappa Jul 2024 #13

Frankly, what scares me most at the moment . . . markpkessinger Jul 2024 #18

Yeah. That's pretty doggone galling. calimary Jul 2024 #21

And media will scream, Dems in Disarray! Captain Zero Jul 2024 #69

LBJ decided to withdraw on his own... regnaD kciN Jul 2024 #103

Calm Down, do something positive. usonian Jul 2024 #20

Agree orangecrush Jul 2024 #29

Wish I could recommend this post 100-thousand times! calimary Jul 2024 #55

Thank you. Copy and share as you like. usonian Jul 2024 #59

I have been terrified I_UndergroundPanther Jul 2024 #22

I wish I could give you a big hug. calimary Jul 2024 #70

Wish I could give I_UndergroundPanther Jul 2024 #114

Well a bunch of Democrats certainly don't seem to be frightened enough! LeftInTX Jul 2024 #23

Just fuck. I'm at my lowest point. Why can't they give Biden some respectful space. Let him Ninga Jul 2024 #24

Or just stop airing the party laundry publicly! This is absurd. LeftInTX Jul 2024 #25

I agree! It's oxygen. I going to stop giving such OPs oxygen. No more clicking. Ninga Jul 2024 #47

all that religious stuff being crammed into schools in red states, anti abortion, book banning, anti black history stuff BlueWaveNeverEnd Jul 2024 #27

All that "religious stuff"... hell, I was raised Catholic. calimary Jul 2024 #67

As frightened orangecrush Jul 2024 #28

Indeed. The worst part is - that's no manipulative exaggeration in any form, calimary Jul 2024 #68

Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2024 #30

I think he'll go after the big enemies first Diraven Jul 2024 #31

It makes me wonder - where's the bottom of this pit? calimary Jul 2024 #71

I have many "feelings" BigmanPigman Jul 2024 #32

"Anxiety" doesn't even begin to describe it. calimary Jul 2024 #72

I've cut back on posting bc of 'everything'. But this came to me several times today... sprinkleeninow Jul 2024 #33

Well, Dear Lord, we're waiting... calimary Jul 2024 #73

What you do depends on how serious the threat is Kaleva Jul 2024 #35

Yeah. I think you're right. calimary Jul 2024 #74

I try and not worry about things outside my control Kaleva Jul 2024 #87

it's really bad. 6 maga justices have decided they're to be the ultimate word on everything bigtree Jul 2024 #36

The oligarchs and the christofascists may believe that this Subversive Court cements their rule. Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2024 #40

Well, the haven't taken our right to vote away yet... calimary Jul 2024 #77

They've intimidated election workers to replace them with MAGAts, Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2024 #88

Old story... during the Constitutional Convention, a woman asked Franklin what form of government they were creating. paleotn Jul 2024 #38

True. If not us, then who? calimary Jul 2024 #83

I have no words of wisdom for you calimary. I can say this; Biden and his staff are likely not sitting on alwaysinasnit Jul 2024 #39

It does come down to VOTING, doesn't it! calimary Jul 2024 #84

Yup. I have a response to those that feel their votes don't count. "Well, you've got nothing to lose except a alwaysinasnit Jul 2024 #85

Thanks, alwaysinasnit. I'm sure gonna try to. calimary Jul 2024 #90

I WILL tell you why I am Terrified if TRUMP gets back into office.. YoshidaYui Jul 2024 #42

It's people like you who make me feel like I HAVE TO do SOMETHING. calimary Jul 2024 #86

This message was self-deleted by its author YoshidaYui Jul 2024 #43

Turn fear into action gay texan Jul 2024 #44

Yep. That's the bottom line. Right there. calimary Jul 2024 #92

Fear is unproductive. Unless it motivates you. malthaussen Jul 2024 #45

I definitely am doing everything I can toward that end. calimary Jul 2024 #95

For the first time since Trump was president Dorian Gray Jul 2024 #49

Yeah. Agreed. AND we have to make sure our fears don't cripple us. calimary Jul 2024 #96

Don't be terrified, be determined. CaptainTruth Jul 2024 #50

Yep. My Indivisible group sends out lots of postcards calimary Jul 2024 #98

Same Supreme Cult says bump stocks are fun. Kid Berwyn Jul 2024 #52

WOW - that's quite a quote. calimary Jul 2024 #91

Being terrified Mblaze Jul 2024 #56

Yes. But I'm trying to use it for motivation. calimary Jul 2024 #99

Absolutely budkin Jul 2024 #57

If you wer;en't terrified of TFG and his fundagelical army, you'd be as crazy as he is. Warpy Jul 2024 #61

Make that two of us. calimary Jul 2024 #100

From team Biden Blue Full Moon Jul 2024 #63

Might as well FULLY prepared, and realistic. calimary Jul 2024 #101

Vote blue. Thats literally the best thing to do. EllieBC Jul 2024 #65

Agreed. I'm already determined to vote for Biden AND everybody on the blue team. calimary Jul 2024 #102

"I'm terrified beyond the capacity for rational thought." betsuni Jul 2024 #75

Well, there y'are. calimary Jul 2024 #106

Oh lord. LakeArenal Jul 2024 #76

The whole country should be frightened. We lost Emile Jul 2024 #78

And that's a leading reason why we have to VOTE. And VOTE FOR DEMOCRATS. calimary Jul 2024 #93

Exactly +1 Emile Jul 2024 #94

Yes. GaYellowDawg Jul 2024 #79

As long as we can at least keep the White House calimary Jul 2024 #107

You are not the only one. We are all terrified. Including those calling for Biden to step down. texasfiddler Jul 2024 #81

Yes indeed. The VERY WORST thing any of us can do is give up. calimary Jul 2024 #82

yes you are roght to be terrified. edisdead Jul 2024 #97

At least it's good to know I'm not going crazy, calimary Jul 2024 #109

I suggest a careful watching, or re-watching The Unmitigated Gall Jul 2024 #104

I haven't seen that one yet. Thanks for the recommendation! calimary Jul 2024 #110

Very welcome! nt The Unmitigated Gall Jul 2024 #111

We have to keep electing presidents of character Qutzupalotl Jul 2024 #105

It wouldn't surprise me to see Joe Biden at the top level f the historical scale. calimary Jul 2024 #112

I am worried LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2024 #108

I bet we have a lot of company. calimary Jul 2024 #113

Look at it this way: you don't skip on bullets if you buy a gun Bucky Jul 2024 #115

And have they thought all this through? calimary Jul 2024 #116

Don't be terrified SocialDemocrat61 Jul 2024 #117

Seems to me THAT'S the bottom line. calimary Jul 2024 #118

Be afraid, be very afraid. elocs Jul 2024 #119

Sigh... yeah. It still hurts. I voted for Hillary. Instead we got the Orange Plague. calimary Jul 2024 #120

For over 50 years since I could first vote I've always chosen the Democrat in the general election. elocs Jul 2024 #121

God, I hope not! Self-suppression is NO answer. calimary Jul 2024 #123

Yes and No. Here's why the No. RandomNumbers Jul 2024 #122