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In reply to the discussion: Dems smearing other Dems? STOP IT! I love Bernie and AOC but they need to stop the circular firing squad. [View all]Oopsie Daisy
(6,670 posts)20. Yes. In fact I have. The "same-same" comparisons and other insinuations that the Democrats *
* are bought-and-paid-for (ie: corrupt) does not motivate people to support Democrats over Republicans. This has been a oft-repeated mantra about Democrats, I'm surprised that there's anyone around who hasn't already heard any of the many dozen different versions of it. Some subtle, others less-so... it runs the gamut.
https://thehill.com/homenews/5207811-sanders-not-a-whole-lot-of-faith-in-either-party/
But Sanders said, Democrats also have a whole lot of billionaires funding their campaigns.
And you know, I think people are looking for alternatives. And I think, among other things, they also want to end this corrupt campaign finance system which allows billionaires in both parties to buy elections, he said.
And you know, I think people are looking for alternatives. And I think, among other things, they also want to end this corrupt campaign finance system which allows billionaires in both parties to buy elections, he said.
Additional info about this link to The Hill https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/the-hill/

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Dems smearing other Dems? STOP IT! I love Bernie and AOC but they need to stop the circular firing squad. [View all]
Jit423
Mar 2025
OP
Have you listened to a single rally? I have to many and I have no idea what circular firing squad you talk about.
Nanjeanne
Mar 2025
#1
Yes. In fact I have. The "same-same" comparisons and other insinuations that the Democrats *
Oopsie Daisy
Mar 2025
#20
Oh I never heard that in the 5 rallies I watched. But thanks for providing the details since I know I
Nanjeanne
Mar 2025
#25
You're very welcome! It seemed unlikely that you'd have simply taken my word for it and *
Oopsie Daisy
Mar 2025
#27
Many people agreed with Schumar that shutting the government down would have been
elocs
Mar 2025
#31
I beg to differ and the Dems moving farther to the right, trying to cater to knuckle-draggers has been an utter failure.
AStern
Mar 2025
#21
And that is exactly the purpose of the OP (who did not stick around to defend his piece) -
TBF
Mar 2025
#34
"You're either part of the solution or you're part of the problem". ---Eldridge Cleaver
jalan48
Mar 2025
#15
Just as soon as Democratic leadership starts exhibiting some guts and intelligence. (nt)
Paladin
Mar 2025
#18