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sop

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6. The GOP is not "representing America's working class," they're demagoguing America's working class.

Reply to LSparkle (Reply #5)

Sun Dec 29, 2024, 10:14 AM

Dec 2024

Demagoguing: To rhetorically exploit (an issue) for political purposes in a way calculated to appeal to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people.

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"Identity politics"? Fuck off, Dean. hatrack Dec 2024 #1

Also, "Left-wing media." Sounds like Dean hasn't delved into media since, maybe, the '90s. Scrivener7 Dec 2024 #4

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Let's see how the "GOP" represents "working people" LSparkle Dec 2024 #5

The GOP is not "representing America's working class," they're demagoguing America's working class. sop Dec 2024 #6

So i looked up this dude.... Macrophylla Dec 2024 #7

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Good interview BeyondGeography Dec 2024 #9

This guy needs to sit down and shut up. travelingthrulife Dec 2024 #10

GOP is dead JustAnotherGen Dec 2024 #13

I'm so tired of this guy. Dean is no leader, and he's not a good listener either. Quiet Em Dec 2024 #11

Shame on him JustAnotherGen Dec 2024 #12

Yet, for all of their "not listening," the Dems still somehow managed to pass GoCubsGo Dec 2024 #14

"Tenure over talent?" That's a right wing talking point. yardwork Dec 2024 #15

Fuck you Dean. That is some stupid fucking shit you just spouted. Ferrets are Cool Dec 2024 #16