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Eko

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102. I find it interesting

Wed Feb 5, 2025, 08:19 PM

Feb 2025

When I ask people what would have happened if we had let the Palestinian Dem reps speak at the DNC and then they tell me that would have been bad because ultimately it would have depressed the Israeli Democratic vote. As if the Palestinians should just have sucked it up but not the Israelis. I also dont see how we can be so against dump but not against bibi another fascist leader. No wonder we have lost our way.

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I have no regrets for being critical of Biden/Harris on Gaza [View all] HereForTheParty Feb 2025 OP

So how did that work out for you and Gaza? Ocelot II Feb 2025 #1

It worked out about the same for Gaza as it did for the tens of millions of Americans Autumn Feb 2025 #10

Raises hand to complain about and criticize everyone who stayed home. yardwork Feb 2025 #33

Too many people believe what they have been told. Their vote is their voice. Autumn Feb 2025 #46

I've never believed that my vote is my voice. yardwork Feb 2025 #51

When my Grandfather became a citizen that's what he was told. He believed that and Autumn Feb 2025 #57

I have no regrets for recommending your post. I couldn't agree with you more, comrade. WheelWalker Feb 2025 #58

Thank you. I recommend your post below, too. yardwork Feb 2025 #62

A monk running from a tiger climbs part way down a cliff. WheelWalker Feb 2025 #56

You make a choice and do what you gotta do, I bet that was the best Autumn Feb 2025 #61

Well said. C0RI0LANUS Feb 2025 #80

While to some degree I agree, I think there have been Democrats who pushed back karynnj Feb 2025 #82

Ridiculous. Actions (or nonactions) have consequences. NoRethugFriends Feb 2025 #108

Except Biden/Harris were explicitly negotiating for a ceasefire Arazi Feb 2025 #65

Netanyahu would never have gone for it with Biden. He wanted the freedom Autumn Feb 2025 #67

Even more reason for the Hamasniks to vote for Biden Arazi Feb 2025 #71

I think had we won the election, things would have improved karynnj Feb 2025 #81

Hey, if you check my posts, you'll see I've raised the issue of non voters spooky3 Feb 2025 #101

I find it interesting Eko Feb 2025 #102

They asked to speak under the "uncommitted" umbrella. mzmolly Feb 2025 #114

Some info. Eko Feb 2025 #117

They still deemed themselves 'uncommitted' and encouraged mzmolly Feb 2025 #119

Did you not read what I posted? Eko Feb 2025 #120

Did you read what you posted? mzmolly Feb 2025 #121

Here. Eko Feb 2025 #123

"'Uncommitted' leaders stand by 2024 strategy after Trump floats Gaza takeover" mzmolly Feb 2025 #126

Yes I saw that. Eko Feb 2025 #128

It's the same mzmolly Feb 2025 #129

Its some in the group. Eko Feb 2025 #131

No one associated with 'uncommitted' should have been allowed mzmolly Feb 2025 #132

Even one who said she was going to vote for Harris and was the one who wanted to speak at the DNC? Eko Feb 2025 #134

Because she associated herself with a group that was mzmolly Feb 2025 #136

But we can let Liz Cheney speak. Eko Feb 2025 #139

Yes. She was committed to fighting Trump mzmolly Feb 2025 #140

Here is the actual speaker. Eko Feb 2025 #133

Too bad she associated herself with 'uncommitted' if she wanted to speak at mzmolly Feb 2025 #135

Nothing more needs to be said. Eko Feb 2025 #138

Never any complaints about them? Happy Hoosier Feb 2025 #142

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Feb 2025 #21

Yep. A poster who joined last fall right before the election. yardwork Feb 2025 #32

How did it work out for you? Eko Feb 2025 #100

I'll never forgive n/t blue cat Feb 2025 #2

Yes - Tearing down our candidate when facing DenaliDemocrat Feb 2025 #3

I'm glad you don't have regrets. Good for you. maxsolomon Feb 2025 #4

In my long life and experience I have found people want to be influenced because they do not Ninga Feb 2025 #24

Or the phrase fuck around and find out. bottomofthehill Feb 2025 #26

Younger people are more anti war than older womanofthehills Feb 2025 #105

I disagree. I don't know anyone who voted Dem mzmolly Feb 2025 #122

Well, that worked just great for you, eh? obamanut2012 Feb 2025 #5

This is desperately naive SamuelTheThird Feb 2025 #6

trump clearly showed all of us who he is, he doesn't care about you, the people of Gaza, nada Ninga Feb 2025 #7

Call me a single-issue voter, but I figured 100% support for the non-dictator candidate was the only thing that mattered unblock Feb 2025 #8

If you care about only a single issue newdeal2 Feb 2025 #9

It's funny how.... ShadesOfBlue Feb 2025 #11

Well i guess they sure showed us Fullduplexxx Feb 2025 #20

What was the point, they wouldn't listen. They were so sure they were right. Walleye Feb 2025 #22

The genocide Joe business was just plain insulting, dishonest, and Maga like Walleye Feb 2025 #25

that is probably because 'the issue' WAS seen as largely naivety stopdiggin Feb 2025 #37

Bollocks. Every time anyone here suggested not voting for Democrats because of Gaza, the arguments against that were put muriel_volestrangler Feb 2025 #94

Jeezuz ... protesting the war over gaza from the safety of your living room Fullduplexxx Feb 2025 #12

This is disastrously naive, short-sighted and 100% worked against Democrats. SoFlaBro Feb 2025 #13

And worked 100% against the Palestinian people of Gaza. mackdaddy Feb 2025 #115

Genocide Joe? When are we going to see protest and chants of genocide Donald? Walleye Feb 2025 #14

That was so unfair. LisaM Feb 2025 #89

I really would like to hear some of those people say that very thing. I guess it was just too easy to lie about Joe Bide Walleye Feb 2025 #93

The problem with Gaza DeepWinter Feb 2025 #15

YOU may not have regrets ... stopdiggin Feb 2025 #16

Well, just as long as you were happy, that's the only thing that truly matters. thebigidea Feb 2025 #17

Those who helped elect Trump have no regrets either sarisataka Feb 2025 #18

Ditto malaise Feb 2025 #19

How very myopic. BannonsLiver Feb 2025 #23

About to post the same Stuckinthebush Feb 2025 #38

Oh please Keepthesoulalive Feb 2025 #27

Sometimes having no regrets is the only difference between inmates and parolees. taxi Feb 2025 #28

Foolish people often have no regrets. BannonsLiver Feb 2025 #68

Trump announces withdrawal from UN human rights body and halt to funding for Palestinian refugees Fullduplexxx Feb 2025 #29

But...but.....Genocide Joe! Stuckinthebush Feb 2025 #39

Congratulations. You helped Trump win. yardwork Feb 2025 #30

You are making one major assumption genxlib Feb 2025 #31

Without a doubt, especially after October 7. A similar approach was JohnSJ Feb 2025 #69

Bibi and Trump mzmolly Feb 2025 #118

Where are all the protests now? Crickets. Imma just going to put them in the who helped the fascists file. nt yaesu Feb 2025 #34

And another thank you for this Fullduplexxx Feb 2025 #35

What's immoral is inverting reality to make Palestinians the victims Mosby Feb 2025 #36

Genocide is immoral malaise Feb 2025 #41

Traitor just stopped all US humanitarian aid to Palestinians Arazi Feb 2025 #116

True but so is hostage taking, rape, and torture. nt RandomNumbers Feb 2025 #130

I hope you don't think Trump's plan to take over Gaza and remove the people is a good one. Ocelot II Feb 2025 #66

"We lost ground among young people and minorities in this election." JustAnotherGen Feb 2025 #40

I'm sure the residents of Gaza are especially grateful right now. OneGrassRoot Feb 2025 #42

Bibi gambled on TFG winning and this gamble is paying off LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2025 #43

"Trump won because of us" sarisataka Feb 2025 #48

I appreciated Kamala Harris' take on it. Quiet Em Feb 2025 #44

What did people think Biden and Harris had the power to do? Johnny2X2X Feb 2025 #45

Give it a little more time. Regret will probably seem a quaint notion. NT Ol Janx Spirit Feb 2025 #47

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Feb 2025 #49

I think these useful idiots... Happy Hoosier Feb 2025 #143

Let the perfect be the enemy of the very good... moondust Feb 2025 #50

That's regrettable. I cannot recommend your post. That I do not regret. WheelWalker Feb 2025 #52

Welp. sheshe2 Feb 2025 #53

Don't forget "Christian" Coventina Feb 2025 #109

Ah! sheshe2 Feb 2025 #110

No cause justifies the deaths of innocent people. Albert Camus Ping Tung Feb 2025 #54

Nor should you if you still believe that Biden and Harris should have moved their position EdmondDantes_ Feb 2025 #55

Not a good analogy - Saying "dude, locking your car now looks really racist" haele Feb 2025 #91

Pointing out that Trump is worse is not "mindless" muriel_volestrangler Feb 2025 #95

'No regrets'. Interesting. ismnotwasm Feb 2025 #59

It was ok being critical, but at least.. mvd Feb 2025 #60

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Feb 2025 #63

Either way we all pay the price for this. Hope22 Feb 2025 #64

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Feb 2025 #76

I'm sorry ypu think it worked out well for you. Progressive dog Feb 2025 #70

How did you vote? wryter2000 Feb 2025 #72

Harris nm HereForTheParty Feb 2025 #78

No one office holder is ever going to do BlueKota Feb 2025 #73

No regrets? LMAO BannonsLiver Feb 2025 #74

trump warned us with he intended to do with Gaza LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2025 #75

If I say what's truly on my mind, my post will be hidden. Basso8vb Feb 2025 #77

I don't regret thinking that it was a LIHOP situation to keep Netanyahu out of jail AStern Feb 2025 #79

So, can we assume you are happy with Bettie Feb 2025 #83

Post removed Post removed Feb 2025 #84

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Feb 2025 #85

What party are you here for? Raven123 Feb 2025 #86

When you were critical, did you always point out that Trump would be far, far worse for the Palestinians? muriel_volestrangler Feb 2025 #87

You have ZERO regrets TODAY about your Gaza stance THEN knowing what you should KNOW TODAY NoMoreRepugs Feb 2025 #88

How is that working out? idahoblue Feb 2025 #90

Well if telling yourself that makes you feel better okay standingtall Feb 2025 #92

You have every right to own your criticism mr715 Feb 2025 #96

Utter nonsense. DavidDvorkin Feb 2025 #97

Trump-backing Muslim voters finally realize they 'made a big mistake': expert LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2025 #98

My guess is some have no regrets because they, like most everyone else swept up in the social media aspect... W_HAMILTON Feb 2025 #99

So, drop a big stinky deuce and then run away - productive!!! hatrack Feb 2025 #103

Where are the student protests or any protests? Bread and Circuses Feb 2025 #104

Why did you join DU? 33taw Feb 2025 #106

To be absolutely clear ... Straw Man Feb 2025 #107

Not responsible, always right Red Mountain Feb 2025 #111

AND WHERE ARE THE PROTESTS NOW? Hitorque Feb 2025 #112

Those who didn't see the glaring differences between leveling Gaza mzmolly Feb 2025 #113

In the nine days you were here before the election, or in general? Prairie Gates Feb 2025 #124

You should immortalize it with a tattoo NickB79 Feb 2025 #125

That's not what polling said though. Israel/Palestine wax not a big issue for young voters. emulatorloo Feb 2025 #127

Your one single is irrelevant for me. IzzaNuDay Feb 2025 #137

Okay... SO? Texasgal Feb 2025 #141