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LeftInTX

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11. Why do you think the GOP wins? It's all about money, money and more money!

Reply to Silent Type (Reply #10)

Sat Aug 30, 2025, 04:17 PM

Aug 2025

They have it all. They have the non-stop ads. Ads cost money. You want messaging? Then you need to funds to get the message out! You can have the best ideas and messaging and in the world, but without a media source, no one will hear them.

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SHitler's crime syndicate isn't pressed for cash. Their billionaire owners CousinIT Aug 2025 #1

But the texts and emails! LeftInTX Aug 2025 #4

After we lost in November, I was hoping we'd have some National Convention, develop a Dem Project 2026/2028, etc. Silent Type Aug 2025 #2

They're been having DNC meetings. They recently had one. They are working on a platform. Some disagreeing with LeftInTX Aug 2025 #5

Yeah, and writing stern letters, making stern speeches, etc. I'm hoping for more, honestly. Silent Type Aug 2025 #6

No, that's what parties do. I think the DNC meets quarterly. Members vote on stuff. LeftInTX Aug 2025 #7

Think we need to do things differently after November. Silent Type Aug 2025 #8

You know what a national convention is? LeftInTX Aug 2025 #9

Don't think we have 4 years to putz around. Need a Dem Plan/Project now. Let's do things differently and maybe win. Silent Type Aug 2025 #10

Why do you think the GOP wins? It's all about money, money and more money! LeftInTX Aug 2025 #11

For one reason, if we spent 4 years developing our strategy, platform, etc., and still lost to trump Silent Type Aug 2025 #12

What is the GOP's strategy? Have you listened to their ads? LeftInTX Aug 2025 #13

Whatever it is, it worked. I'm not going to worry about spending say $500 M on a Silent Type Aug 2025 #14

But, but, but the donation texts and emails!!! LeftInTX Aug 2025 #3