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WmChris

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3. We need to be more outspoken

Reply to Pototan (Original post)

Sun Dec 28, 2025, 09:22 AM

12 hrs ago

With the firehose of lies spewing out of the repukes it should be easy to point to the facts whenever speaking, posting, or being interviewed regardless of the topic. If we can highlight and define the difference between reality and alternative facts on a regular basis we might wake up to a few of the cult members.

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Democratic Party's Low Polling Numbers Explained [View all] Pototan 12 hrs ago OP

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And these things need to be accomplished in a hard hitting get-it-done manner. Trust_Reality 9 hrs ago #18

We need to be more outspoken WmChris 12 hrs ago #3

It doesn't fully explain it. everyonematters 12 hrs ago #4

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