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15. Sadly, politics has become yet another team sport

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Tue Nov 5, 2024, 08:35 PM

Nov 2024

A lot of people simply don't look at issues.

They support their "team", no matter what - even if it kills them.

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Unbelievable, that this many americans... [View all] consider_this Nov 2024 OP

Fux News billcomp1 Nov 2024 #1

True - but still - no brains? damn consider_this Nov 2024 #5

Fox News is the worst thing to happen to this country since the Civil War Initech Nov 2024 #34

Because they vote their hate. disappearingboy Nov 2024 #2

that's a fact, sick as it is, not what i like to think of as neighbors - sickening! consider_this Nov 2024 #9

Sadly, for those of us who live in red areas Tansy_Gold Nov 2024 #26

This message was self-deleted by its author ArkansasDemocrat1 Nov 2024 #37

Same here birdographer Nov 2024 #40

Yep. That sounds right. Feeling the same. Evolve Dammit Nov 2024 #63

They are told you are the racist, sexist etc oldmanlynn Nov 2024 #54

Hate is a powerful aphrodisiac for white males. yourout Nov 2024 #3

Speak for yourself orangecrush Nov 2024 #13

I didn't say every white male. I'm an old white male.. yourout Nov 2024 #18

Apologies orangecrush Nov 2024 #23

Why? They traditionally have it better than anyone. Demobrat Nov 2024 #24

They fear their privilege will be taken away from them Tansy_Gold Nov 2024 #41

They are the same people... GiqueCee Nov 2024 #62

Top to bottom America is a sick society. RockRaven Nov 2024 #4

It's misogyny and racism aided by an undereducated population of non-critical thinkers easily manipulated by fear Freethinker65 Nov 2024 #6

Yes, so much mysogyny and racism Beringia Nov 2024 #22

Yep - and adding that Chump knows exactly how to use his dog whistle FakeNoose Nov 2024 #61

It's crazy! sunflowerseed Nov 2024 #7

I blame RW talk radio. Frasier Balzov Nov 2024 #8

That's about 1/2 of it - you can credit the churches with the other 1/2 (esp. in rural areas). nt TBF Nov 2024 #11

Exactly! IrishAfricanAmerican Nov 2024 #46

It has been said all along that this is going to be a very close race. madaboutharry Nov 2024 #10

I was sick in 2016... consider_this Nov 2024 #12

I have become much more introverted. madaboutharry Nov 2024 #14

I have always been wary of men. With good reason based on experience. Demobrat Nov 2024 #30

Sadly, politics has become yet another team sport tinrobot Nov 2024 #15

OR, they chose by stupid criteria like.. consider_this Nov 2024 #16

It's depressing, but entirely believable. JHB Nov 2024 #17

Maybe some of you need to watch other news sources other than MSNBC Yavin4 Nov 2024 #19

Or don't stay on DU all day Ishoutandscream2 Nov 2024 #35

I'd prefer True Dough Nov 2024 #51

I feel like it's a bubble LeftInTX Nov 2024 #57

I know ailsagirl Nov 2024 #20

Agree, He shouldn't have even been allowed on the ballot, debm55 Nov 2024 #21

Racism, misogyny and a dusting of idiocy MLAA Nov 2024 #25

Is this nation really this stupid? liberal N proud Nov 2024 #27

Apparently treason and criminality is ok as long as one will perceivably benefit from it DSandra Nov 2024 #31

No, but it MIGHT be sufficiently brainwashed.. whathehell Nov 2024 #47

We have to go on a massive deprogramming spree around the country... DSandra Nov 2024 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author polichick Nov 2024 #29

Democrats have to learn to get nasty during Presidential Elections Thrill Nov 2024 #32

No matter who wins .... Grammy23 Nov 2024 #33

I know what you mean PatSeg Nov 2024 #36

This message was self-deleted by its author ArkansasDemocrat1 Nov 2024 #39

They are the enemy. Time to face facts Seeking Serenity Nov 2024 #38

This is what happens after 40+ years of defunding education citizen blues Nov 2024 #42

This cannot be overstated! consider_this Nov 2024 #43

Check out the "America Trilogy" by writer/historian Morris Berman... keep_left Nov 2024 #58

Fo Markcam72 Nov 2024 #44

Totally 3auld6phart Nov 2024 #45

Price of eggs. Klarkashton Nov 2024 #48

I guess I should have The Madcap Nov 2024 #50

Rasism Reigns Supreme czarjak Nov 2024 #49

Fucking facist media Clouds Passing Nov 2024 #52

No it isn't. Have you met people? Lotta crazy. JanMichael Nov 2024 #53

It seems a lot of Democrats stayed home too. Turbineguy Nov 2024 #55

Certainly looks like dems are not over performing oldmanlynn Nov 2024 #56

Do you remember high school? pfitz59 Nov 2024 #59

Well, they got their puffed up prom king now. yay consider_this Nov 2024 #60

Either that or a woman. Kablooie Dec 5 #64