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In reply to the discussion: Where is our Democratic leadership? [View all]Oopsie Daisy
(6,670 posts)49. Glance around... the "geriatric" insults are still a favorite (even in this thread.)
Or, that the "establishment" are cutting off the legs younger representatives. I've observed a tendency among some who exhibit a form of epistemic arrogance, in an eagerness to dismiss or disregard concepts or information that fall outside their current knowledge, observations or beliefs. Sometimes that behavior reminds me of one of Bill Maher's self-serving rants. (Maddening, isn't it?) Ugh.
I guess it's time for me to update my BINGO card.
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Why would they want to "amplify" the false narrative that Democrats are feckless and incompetent cowards??
Oopsie Daisy
Feb 2025
#37
"Who's suggesting it?" Seriously? People who pay attention can easily spot it. It's everywhere. Even here, sadly.
Oopsie Daisy
Feb 2025
#46
Times have changed and so has the paradigm. Today's politics are a blood sport.
Oopsie Daisy
Feb 2025
#48
Actually, this isn't about me. It has nothing to do with whether someone agrees or disagrees with me.
Oopsie Daisy
Feb 2025
#56
That's the opposite of what I'm doing. In reality, I am not imposing any form of "purity test *
Oopsie Daisy
Feb 2025
#61
So... you find it to be "outrageous" that I dare to suggest people be loyal to the party?
Oopsie Daisy
Feb 2025
#63
I have done no such thing. Only those who shit on the Democratic party are the treacherous ones *
Oopsie Daisy
Feb 2025
#68
The more accurate answer is: "We did all what we could before the election, we will just watch as America burns..."
DSandra
Feb 2025
#8
Yet another "Why didn't/don't Democrats stop _____ ?" "Leadership" is the new "establishment" as an insult
betsuni
Feb 2025
#21
Glance around... the "geriatric" insults are still a favorite (even in this thread.)
Oopsie Daisy
Feb 2025
#49
A few are trying to make "gerontocracy" as an insult for Democrats happen. Creating a fictional enemy
betsuni
Feb 2025
#50
These are the people that Democrats have voted into office for election after election for decades.
elocs
Feb 2025
#32
I find it hard to believe that Chris Murphy doesn't want to be out front
senseandsensibility
Feb 2025
#57