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TwilightZone

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8. People see what they want to see.

Reply to exmodee (Reply #1)

Tue Nov 5, 2024, 09:32 AM

Nov 2024

They think that their little slice of the country is indicative of the rest of it. It's not. It's not representative of anything more than their little slice of the country. Sometimes, not even that.

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A lot of MAGA are going to be devastated and in shock. [View all] MLAA Nov 2024 OP

I live in a red state exmodee Nov 2024 #1

People see what they want to see. TwilightZone Nov 2024 #8

That's exactly right. GaYellowDawg Nov 2024 #23

That was my problem in 2016, sitting moonscape Nov 2024 #37

Happens here, too. TwilightZone Nov 2024 #38

Agree. Yes. moonscape Nov 2024 #39

Same here Borogove Nov 2024 #9

Red portion of Bucks County PA FalloutShelter Nov 2024 #28

Not me. This is a huge turnout. The better the turnout, the better Democrats do. marble falls Nov 2024 #25

Welcome to DU! Delphinus Nov 2024 #32

Thanks exmodee Nov 2024 #36

I need to pick up some groceries Attilatheblond Nov 2024 #2

Good plan, lay low! MLAA Nov 2024 #4

They think the polls will miss like in 2016 and 2020 Johnny2X2X Nov 2024 #3

True! MLAA Nov 2024 #5

I think some may have seen the writing on the wall birdographer Nov 2024 #6

Outrage fatigue VMA131Marine Nov 2024 #11

Except his microphone Oppaloopa Nov 2024 #34

I'm ready to lay a comforting hand on their shoulder and whisper in their ear: Buns_of_Fire Nov 2024 #7

Yes! MLAA Nov 2024 #10

"Grab your blankie and seek your safe space, snowflake... Sky Jewels Nov 2024 #13

Or like my MAGAt mother mockingly said to me in 2016 phoenix_rising Nov 2024 #27

Yes. It will be their "2016" election, Sky Jewels Nov 2024 #12

The ones I saw on Twitter last night also thought that Rogan's endorsement had clinched the deal Emrys Nov 2024 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author ArkansasDemocrat1 Nov 2024 #31

Too early to say that, even though I think Harris will win karynnj Nov 2024 #15

It's 2000 for me Delarage Nov 2024 #16

I was shocked by the closeness of 2000 karynnj Nov 2024 #21

I think the Roe v Wade is a game changer, but as you say we will see tonight and over the next few days. MLAA Nov 2024 #17

Post removed Post removed Nov 2024 #18

That's interesting. Is he paying attention? The betting sites turned toward Harris over the weekend. lees1975 Nov 2024 #22

LOL Delarage Nov 2024 #26

Republicans are saying the same thing Wavelight Nov 2024 #19

Kamala has been saying that we're going to win for Emile Nov 2024 #30

Perfect time for this emoji liberalla Nov 2024 #20

They know. They are like the 2011 rapture people. Renew Deal Nov 2024 #24

He hasn't won an election yet. They shouldn't be Emile Nov 2024 #29

Are betting sites favoring Trump? Beartracks Nov 2024 #33

They were.... Blasphemer Nov 2024 #42

THis happened when Romney lost. I have a friend who believed Fox when their polls showed him winning and was devastated Amaryllis Nov 2024 #35

They are ignorant, illiterate, and insular Dem4life1234 Nov 2024 #40

Broken Citizens Kid Berwyn Nov 2024 #41