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ChicagoTeamster

(935 posts)
33. I've voted in every election since turning 18. I never cast a protest vote. Don't throw your vote away.
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 11:19 AM
Mar 20

If you're passionate about a new movement or candidate, fine. Volunteer, donate, work on their campaign.

Help them get into Congress first. They may not win on their first try. Keep supporting them to run again If they don't win their primary.

But, in the General Election, you have to vote your party even if the Candidate isn't your perfect vision. Especially when the opposing party candidate is a cross between Jim Jones and Hitler. I know there were Reagan Democrats and Republicans that voted for Clinton or Obama but that was different.

When the opposing Candidate is openly saying they're going to tear everything down and punish their opponents and has been openly hostile against America's allies and trading partners. When the opposing Candidate is demonstrably delusional and attracts other such people causing them to inflict violence on our fellow citizens and our law enforcement. When the opposing Candidate uses hate speech and verbally threatens members of marginalized communities. You must show up vote against them for the Candidate having the best chance of beating them. And, encourage your friends and family. Drive them to the polls to help them vote if necessary.

Encourage your associates who normally vote for the opposing party to flip or skip on their ballot. Ask them, "does this really represent you". And if it does tell them they're out of your life until they change. Don't play nice.

France, Norway, and Denmark were occupied by the Nazis during WWII. After the war the people who cooperated were ostracized. No One would help them or talk to them. We have to do that to Trumpers when this is over. Especially people who joined ICE after Trump took office.

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Let the rhetorical circular firing squad begin! Raven123 Mar 20 #1
The buck stops somewhere else. sop Mar 20 #2
This from the guy who told us JBTaurus83 Mar 20 #3
And "I alone can fix this." sop Mar 20 #4
To have a President blue-wave Mar 20 #29
Have mercy, odins folly Mar 20 #5
Once again, Trump is... GiqueCee Mar 20 #6
I wouldn't mind an actual Bouncing Betty...... lastlib Mar 20 #17
Consistent, in a sick way. usonian Mar 20 #7
Why do we even have "intelligence" agencies? FakeNoose Mar 20 #8
Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence: sop Mar 20 #10
Well... lonely bird Mar 20 #12
He's a stand-up guy not just a stand-up comedian BeyondGeography Mar 20 #9
May I add... lonely bird Mar 20 #11
I've voted in every election since turning 18. I never cast a protest vote. Don't throw your vote away. ChicagoTeamster Mar 20 #33
so this is the newest reason? took them 20 days to come up with this one? Javaman Mar 20 #13
It doesn't matter how you find the pot of gold, as long as you beat the leprechauns. Ray Bruns Mar 20 #18
In other words, "Ooopsie!" Midnight Writer Mar 20 #14
He's going to need a bigger bus. Ray Bruns Mar 20 #15
So enjoy those tire marks boys angrychair Mar 20 #16
Ceasefire Now! Botany Mar 20 #26
In other words the Director of National Intelligence Gabbard... OGBuzz Mar 20 #19
Was that a Greyhound or Trailways bus that hit them? Grins Mar 20 #20
We keep using that word. ."think", which is not useful with those people. niyad Mar 20 #23
Rubio told the truth the first time he was asked. BlueTsunami2018 Mar 20 #21
Even if Trump were telling the truth here (he isn't) Wiz Imp Mar 20 #22
As stupid a nonreason as usual. Passing the bucket full of lies when proven so very wrong. efhmc Mar 20 #31
He is just dancing real hard to as he slides in manure. Onthefly Mar 20 #24
Could his fantasy of unrivaled brilliance and power be breaking down? pat_k Mar 20 #35
I agree with you. Onthefly Mar 20 #36
Good reason to start a war, plunge the Middle into violence, and crash the world's economies. Botany Mar 20 #25
Didn't Gabbard and maybe Leavitt say... OneGrassRoot Mar 20 #27
The buck stops.... not with me, nuh-uh, not my fault, I didn't know, wasn't there, can't blame me C_U_L8R Mar 20 #28
"wink, wink..."--Project 2025 nuts RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Mar 20 #30
He's lying. He wanted to attack and he used their lies and ignored the professionals. ChicagoTeamster Mar 20 #32
Threw four people under four buses simultaneously Blumancru Mar 20 #34
Trump is so easily influenced and manipulated. Jbraybarten Mar 20 #37
Each excuse is more ridiculous than the last MustLoveBeagles Mar 20 #38
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