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Silent Type

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

Reply to LeftInTX (Reply #13)

Sat Aug 30, 2025, 04:42 PM

Aug 2025

big early convention, platform review, strategy, ads, etc. Sorry, it’s getting ridiculous. I’m not voting GOPer or anything, but damn our response — and more importantly plans — is pretty weak an ineffective.

Hope our Party leaders break out of the 4-year cycle. We have a midterm that we need to win big next year and we need to hit it in Fall of this year.

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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