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So sick of article after article asking for empathy towards white working class trump voters [View all] La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2016 OP

Such articles don't exist... JHan Dec 2016 #1

there were so many articles on trump voters and bernie voters La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2016 #2

and they can't say we didn't show up in spite of the fuckery.. JHan Dec 2016 #7

if not for black women, there is no democratic party La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2016 #8

*This* brer cat Dec 2016 #13

Yup. ismnotwasm Dec 2016 #26

Correct. Starry Messenger Dec 2016 #30

Reminds me of what Lorne Michaels about a skit with Gilda and Lorraine in it.... bettyellen Dec 2016 #36

Well, Tina Probably Put Up With It. . . ProfessorGAC Dec 2016 #56

Many years later. I remember one sketch they DID let them do together.... bettyellen Dec 2016 #59

I Remember That One Too! ProfessorGAC Dec 2016 #62

Actually cannabis_flower Dec 2016 #92

Sometimes the best empathy is no empathy Yavin4 Dec 2016 #3

I am capable of great empathy handmade34 Dec 2016 #10

I have been fed the fuck up with the non-stop victimization Cosmocat Dec 2016 #4

I'm with you mreilly Dec 2016 #5

How long before we hear, "Show some respect for the office of the president!" VOX Dec 2016 #40

Thank you, especially for this: raccoon Dec 2016 #50

Thank you, especially for this: raccoon Dec 2016 #51

+ a million N_E_1 for Tennis Dec 2016 #64

+1000 heaven05 Dec 2016 #79

Madness Mr Dixon Dec 2016 #6

Hear, hear! Missn-Hitch Dec 2016 #9

"Mom's coming round to put it back the way it ought to be." -MJK Different Drummer Dec 2016 #38

Extremely fitting. Cheers! Missn-Hitch Dec 2016 #42

We were discussing the exact same thing yesterday world wide wally Dec 2016 #11

I just added a bumper sticker . . . OldRedneck Dec 2016 #12

Good for you! BlueMTexpat Dec 2016 #19

Now THAT'S how to stand up to a bully who can run his mouth meow2u3 Dec 2016 #25

+1 uponit7771 Dec 2016 #27

Hey OldRedneck! Much respect to you! Love it. Missn-Hitch Dec 2016 #43

salute DonCoquixote Dec 2016 #46

Dutzy Coolest Ranger Dec 2016 #78

Fuck them...may they all rot in hell. ileus Dec 2016 #14

Trump policies will make them the first to die; I wiill be the last to cry. NBachers Dec 2016 #15

White privilege. The opinions of ignorant mean white people count more. yardwork Dec 2016 #16

No matter how stupid or cruel they are, they're more deserving -according to the media- bettyellen Dec 2016 #37

There will still be an electoral college in 2020. If Democrats want to win in 2020 they need to win think Dec 2016 #17

Did Feingold lose there too? Yes by more than HRC Why again? lunasun Dec 2016 #58

I don't know why Feingold lost. But this played out in other states in the rustbelt as well. think Dec 2016 #66

BIG KICK from me, LLP! BlueMTexpat Dec 2016 #18

Well said. narnian60 Dec 2016 #54

I get tired of people saying "working class" as a slam. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2016 #20

also, lots of not working class whites voted for Trump La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2016 #23

He had a lock on the "boss" vote. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2016 #35

Well, Not All Bosses ProfessorGAC Dec 2016 #61

Okay, all of the ones that tend to walk into closed patio doors regularly. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2016 #80

Well, I Don't Have Patio Doors! LOL! ProfessorGAC Dec 2016 #82

You've got that right! get the red out Dec 2016 #53

So many republicans around here are quite wealthy and not hurting . I won't normalize their vote lunasun Dec 2016 #57

Thank YOU! smirkymonkey Dec 2016 #21

K&R betsuni Dec 2016 #22

I have never, don't, and will never reach out to the willfully ignorant. LanternWaste Dec 2016 #24

You only have one brother which thinks this? Lucky. I have three. Missn-Hitch Dec 2016 #44

I call it Jesus Syndrome ymetca Dec 2016 #28

Honestly, I think it's a role that some people can take on. RedWedge Dec 2016 #29

I'm completely in agreement with you. hamsterjill Dec 2016 #31

I agree with you Nonhlanhla Dec 2016 #32

Threatening the lives Generator Dec 2016 #34

I have no empathy for anyone that voted for Trump or did not vote Freethinker65 Dec 2016 #33

That is kind of how I feel. leftyladyfrommo Dec 2016 #39

I like how progressives are supposed to listen and understand the bigoted. tenderfoot Dec 2016 #41

Well, the key to manipulating people is to figure out what the best hook is. KittyWampus Dec 2016 #49

The bullshit Michael Moore meme is still being peddled here. duffyduff Dec 2016 #45

Demonizing and underestimating the "white working class" romanic Dec 2016 #47

Look, their vote is worth many times mine, as a NY resident. They already have a huge advantage KittyWampus Dec 2016 #48

I completely agree with you. madaboutharry Dec 2016 #52

Or How About Constant Articles Me. Dec 2016 #55

absolutely bigtree Dec 2016 #60

Amen, LLP. Paladin Dec 2016 #63

No one has to "personally" feel empathy for those voters TexasMommaWithAHat Dec 2016 #65

No, we have to ensure that our coalition turns out La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2016 #67

The electoral college isn't going any where TexasMommaWithAHat Dec 2016 #70

ok Afromania Dec 2016 #83

I do understand how upset you are TexasMommaWithAHat Dec 2016 #95

thanks Afromania Dec 2016 #96

Like it was commented in another thread . . . HughBeaumont Dec 2016 #74

Post removed Post removed Dec 2016 #68

Like a lot of people on this board. TexasMommaWithAHat Dec 2016 #71

Me too. Nitram Dec 2016 #69

I respectfully submit that they are not your oppressors jimlup Dec 2016 #72

Then you don't understand what oppression is La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2016 #75

I disagree jimlup Dec 2016 #76

You can disagree all you want, but you are not the victim La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2016 #77

Well race was/is the trump card heaven05 Dec 2016 #73

Percentage-wise the R's LOST white voters, but GAINED voters of color. PotatoChip Dec 2016 #81

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2016 #84

Aww La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2016 #85

At this moment I have zero empathy for anyone who voted for Trump... -Steph- Dec 2016 #86

A lady was gloating on Facebook yesterday about now we've got a "real president" kimbutgar Dec 2016 #87

I must share this!! You nailed it. BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2016 #88

Yep! Amen! Fast Walker 52 Dec 2016 #89

OP of the month! NastyRiffraff Dec 2016 #90

The Democratic Party isnt going to back down from defending minority rights Gothmog Dec 2016 #91

Sorry, but you've changed. And I think I'm going to part ways with you here. closeupready Dec 2016 #93

ok. La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2016 #94