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ForgedCrank

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84. Why does

Thu Nov 7, 2024, 07:49 PM

Nov 2024

it "not surprise you"? Should I attempt to interpret that as being called stupid or something? There is a crucial part of that statement missing.
You don't have to agree with my opinion, but it still stands as a valid opinion.
But we can just keep on like we have been I guess. Hell, it worked out swimmingly well for us, right? So let's just keep doing the same, but more of it. Surely it'll be different next time.

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We got our asses kicked and all I see are excuses. [View all] Libosaurus Nov 2024 OP

Welcome to DU. Enjoy your stay. Coventina Nov 2024 #1

Thank you. Libosaurus Nov 2024 #4

Indeed malaise Nov 2024 #28

They are dead now... Spazito Nov 2024 #109

. intheflow Nov 2024 #126

There's been a lot of introspection and discussion about possible causes. TwilightZone Nov 2024 #2

You are wrong but not gonna argue with you on it. And who are you to tell everyone what to do, think, say. LizBeth Nov 2024 #3

I added "just my opinion"... Libosaurus Nov 2024 #11

A "Hard Discussion "? ProfessorGAC Nov 2024 #89

Your "concern" is noted. DinahMoeHum Nov 2024 #5

Wut LuckyCharms Nov 2024 #6

"stop with the Misogyny" Quiet Em Nov 2024 #7

Yes it did Dem4life1234 Nov 2024 #33

Misogyny was La Coliniere Nov 2024 #119

Occam's Razor DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2024 #8

Yes Kaleva Nov 2024 #43

Which reduced their egg consumption Zambero Nov 2024 #78

I talked to some kid who thought because tsf signed WhiteTara Nov 2024 #117

Occam's Razor DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2024 #9

And bacon. Sweet Jebus, don't forget the price of bacon. Xavier Breath Nov 2024 #112

Joe was referring to the Trump-supporter/comedian as the only garbage blm Nov 2024 #10

It wasn't spun. Joe misspoke and we couldn't even admit it! Pisces Nov 2024 #14

It was apparent what he meant. blm Nov 2024 #22

I know what he meant, it isn't me whose holding it against him!! Pisces Nov 2024 #46

I saw plenty of people admit it Lulu KC Nov 2024 #26

He issued a clarification. TwilightZone Nov 2024 #31

How can you worry about Joe's gaff Keepthesoulalive Nov 2024 #44

It isn't anyone on this board that is worried or concerned about his gaffe. Pisces Nov 2024 #49

That didn't change any minds Keepthesoulalive Nov 2024 #67

True, there is no logic Pisces Nov 2024 #68

Except Joe said Trump supporters - womanofthehills Nov 2024 #36

Welcome back. /nt yardwork Nov 2024 #53

Trump supporter's blm Nov 2024 #66

But why would Joe saying that result in someone voting Trump over Harris ? JI7 Nov 2024 #101

Oh, boo hoo. Sparkly Nov 2024 #116

I'm not blaming Russia but Elessar Zappa Nov 2024 #12

Why would you do that? Libosaurus Nov 2024 #19

I'm asking because you said we need to adjust to the electorate. Elessar Zappa Nov 2024 #23

We need to do a 4-year study of voter preferences. Libosaurus Nov 2024 #35

Harris focused on policy. Economic policy. Quiet Em Nov 2024 #38

My post is about the Democratic Party. Libosaurus Nov 2024 #42

what are your suggestions for countering Quiet Em Nov 2024 #51

???? Libosaurus Nov 2024 #54

Your post is wagging a finger at Democrats seemingly intheflow Nov 2024 #64

My post isn't about Trump or the Republicans. Libosaurus Nov 2024 #70

Why have our male candidates lost their elections? Libosaurus Nov 2024 #76

We have policy. intheflow Nov 2024 #79

Why are so many people responding with ''but Trump!!!?' Libosaurus Nov 2024 #85

And you're saying we didn't talk about policy. intheflow Nov 2024 #90

My post did not mention "Trump." Libosaurus Nov 2024 #91

No, your post trashed key Democratic values intheflow Nov 2024 #93

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Riiiiight. intheflow Nov 2024 #107

Because, I don't happy feet Nov 2024 #106

WTI, Clown hatrack Nov 2024 #61

We need to do deep analysis of the all of the voters wants. Libosaurus Nov 2024 #37

in bold RANDYWILDMAN Nov 2024 #62

Oh good. A no poster with an opinion. MineralMan Nov 2024 #13

We lost because Predatory Capitalism jacked up prices Emile Nov 2024 #15

Yep, and thank you. Sometimes I wonder if I just dreamed the whole global inflation + incredible corporate profits thing Attilatheblond Nov 2024 #18

And most people never saw TheFarseer Nov 2024 #120

The problem was not the candidate or her campaign, it was uninformed voters. Vinca Nov 2024 #16

Our candidate was awesome. Libosaurus Nov 2024 #21

Not only is half the electorate garbage they are breathtakingly stupid. onecaliberal Nov 2024 #17

Isn't orange thug president to all Americans? Dem4life1234 Nov 2024 #20

Yup. Say hello to supreme overlord of earth, Vladimir Putin. Initech Nov 2024 #32

Respectfully,.this is a pretty much a garbage post JCMach1 Nov 2024 #24

joe did not call the electorate garbage. that's just trumpian misinformation nt msongs Nov 2024 #25

This message was self-deleted by its author Lulu KC Nov 2024 #27

Who said Russia didn't intervene when Joe won? Jit423 Nov 2024 #29

My explanation is your "excuse". marybourg Nov 2024 #30

Time out! Hope22 Nov 2024 #34

We got our asses kick and all I see is excuses CRB Nov 2024 #39

Please quantify your statement about voters and women. Libosaurus Nov 2024 #52

Now you're being intentionally obtuse. intheflow Nov 2024 #72

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Okay then, old timer. nt Tommy Carcetti Nov 2024 #40

they're so fucking OBVIOUS Skittles Nov 2024 #58

Russia has interfered all along KT2000 Nov 2024 #41

wow obamanut2012 Nov 2024 #45

Tell us your opinion of what went wrong. I think it is obvious. walkingman Nov 2024 #47

Well, I'll ForgedCrank Nov 2024 #48

Very well said. Libosaurus Nov 2024 #50

of course you do Skittles Nov 2024 #57

OK so we can RECOGNIZE fascism Skittles Nov 2024 #56

That was talked about a lot before the election. Libosaurus Nov 2024 #73

LOL Skittles Nov 2024 #75

Why does ForgedCrank Nov 2024 #84

what is the alternative? Skittles Nov 2024 #122

I said ForgedCrank Nov 2024 #123

actually yes YOU DID Skittles Nov 2024 #124

Curiously, did the opposition present any policy cachukis Nov 2024 #71

Yes and no. ForgedCrank Nov 2024 #82

I agree about the drunken jerks. The dignity factor cachukis Nov 2024 #105

IF you vote for a felon, a convicted rapist, a racist, you are not "good people". walkingman Nov 2024 #80

They are stupid and hateful! Fuck that! Dem4life1234 Nov 2024 #121

LOL Skittles Nov 2024 #55

Bold words from someone here less than a month. intheflow Nov 2024 #59

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The general public expresses that hatred dpibel Nov 2024 #63

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Why do you hate free speech? intheflow Nov 2024 #77

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Free speech means anyone can voice their political opinions. intheflow Nov 2024 #86

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In a quick 7 posts, the snake eats its tail dpibel Nov 2024 #95

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Ooh! Only two more posts before you can do an OP dpibel Nov 2024 #100

Ain't happeing BumRushDaShow Nov 2024 #111

With impressive speed! dpibel Nov 2024 #113

Yeah BumRushDaShow Nov 2024 #114

Which has what to do with your initial premise? dpibel Nov 2024 #94

uh huh Nimble_Idea Nov 2024 #74

All the reasons for the loss explained ecstatic Nov 2024 #83

Yeah, we really need to dumb it down or else we're committing suicide. milestogo Nov 2024 #87

I hated the low unemployment bragging greymattermom Nov 2024 #88

Whoever thought it would be a good idea to drag the horrid and utterly despicable Liz Cheney out Caribbeans Nov 2024 #97

Harris would have been better served to campaign with Bernie. He would have helped with the working class vote. jalan48 Nov 2024 #118

It was misogyny with a healthy dose of racism Persondem Nov 2024 #98

Russia did intervene. They got caught trying, anyway. The record of their intervention was suppressed by Trump. lees1975 Nov 2024 #99

LOL. Wingus Dingus Nov 2024 #102

Hear, hear minstrel76 Nov 2024 #103

Another opinion JeffinUT Nov 2024 #108

"we" ... 😂 Oopsie Daisy Nov 2024 #110

That's something JustAnotherGen Nov 2024 #115

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