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Melon

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12. The arguments we can somehow afford xxx but not afford xxxx

Reply to crud (Reply #11)

Thu Oct 23, 2025, 01:25 AM

Oct 2025

The argument isn’t corruption. It’s that we can afford to do one thing and not afford what is important. This argument comes right back in our face. We don’t like the ballroom because of numerous arguments about trump. But taxpayers aren’t paying it. The argument doesn’t work.

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Democratic messaging [View all] iemanja Oct 2025 OP

KISS -Keep It Simple, Stupid biophile Oct 2025 #1

But the Democrats aren't DOING ANYTHING!!! Wednesdays Oct 2025 #2

Interesting that we've been assured for weeks that Dems were already doing everything possible Orrex Oct 2025 #8

Excellent. How do we spread it? question everything Oct 2025 #3

By copy & paste this one KS Toronado Oct 2025 #4

Repost on social media. iemanja Oct 2025 #10

Where is this $40B for Argentina coming from? Bayard Oct 2025 #5

Our wallets. Jack Valentino Oct 2025 #13

$20B is public money Trump stole. Qutzupalotl Oct 2025 #18

I'm thinking he won't be able to enjoy his lavish new ballroom. calimary Oct 2025 #6

It just doesn't seem to matter BaronChocula Oct 2025 #7

I think the ballroom is a difficult argument with private funds Melon Oct 2025 #9

It's all about corruption crud Oct 2025 #11

The arguments we can somehow afford xxx but not afford xxxx Melon Oct 2025 #12

It shows Trump's and the GOP's priorities iemanja Oct 2025 #14

I don't think the argument is can/cannot afford X?, but rather- do we choose/choose not X and at what expense? Torchlight Oct 2025 #15

The private donations are bribes crud Oct 2025 #17

Trump is extorting the DoJ for almost the same amount. Qutzupalotl Oct 2025 #19

Right. But the arguments aren't against Melon Oct 2025 #20

"Democrats are terrible at messaging!" SocialDemocrat61 Oct 2025 #16

Fuckin' A right..... democratsruletheday Oct 2025 #21