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True Dough

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101. The line is fuzzy because

Wed Dec 28, 2016, 02:45 PM

Dec 2016

there is a spectrum of the left represented here at the DU, just like across America. Not everyone falls into the category of a lynch mob, of course.

Personally, I'm not opposed to political obstruction or civil disobedience depending on the circumstances. But there are others here who would go well beyond that, including the cheering of public harassment of Trump's children, for example. That's crass. And tell me you haven't seen multiple posts wishing death on Trump.

Obama just said yesterday, "We must resist the urge to demonize those who are different.” That applies to Trump's idea of a Muslim registry and keeping all Muslims out of the U.S. There's a situation where we should fight like hell if and when any such legislation is proposed.

But the refraining from "demonizing" should also apply to those who voted for Trump, unless they are openly advocating for bigotry, and misogyny. Even Hillary Clinton herself only characterized half of Trump supporters of "deplorables." What about the other half? Misguided, sure, but making them all out to be the devil will not help matters.

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Let me say it right here, if you voted for Trump-I do think you are a racist, homophobic misogynist. [View all] kpete Dec 2016 OP

I have an example of "none of the above". no_hypocrisy Dec 2016 #1

Still they voted for a racist/sexist/misogynist/homophobic/xenophobe. boston bean Dec 2016 #2

I agree. My sister knew and made her choice anyway. no_hypocrisy Dec 2016 #3

So she had so little concern for your brother that she was willing to put his life in danger Squinch Dec 2016 #9

I think calling his sister a monster is a bit harsh brooklynboy49 Dec 2016 #38

People will die because of the sister's entitled bigoted actions. I stand by my characterization. Squinch Dec 2016 #41

Do you really think she saw it that way when she voted? whathehell Dec 2016 #64

"You can't buy the rope and then say you had nothing to do with the hanging." Squinch Dec 2016 #65

You can, if you thought the rope was for something else whathehell Dec 2016 #67

LOL! You think it's hyperbole. So young, so naive! Squinch Dec 2016 #68

Lol...Yeah..I'm 67 years old...so '"young & naive" whathehell Dec 2016 #69

That part is a joke. I often laugh and apply it to my 55 year old self. But the first part, about Squinch Dec 2016 #70

Yeah, well,l I'm afraid we just don't see eye to eye here.. whathehell Dec 2016 #82

For the moment. Time will tell which of us is realistic today. Squinch Dec 2016 #88

For this and any other moment, I'm afraid.. whathehell Dec 2016 #94

Exactly. This stuff helps NOTHING & it certainly wont help in '18 7962 Dec 2016 #72

Thank you. whathehell Dec 2016 #79

You're right! True Dough Dec 2016 #84

Hyperbole rules the roost around here lately True Dough Dec 2016 #86

Yup.. whathehell Dec 2016 #87

It is.. whathehell Dec 2016 #66

But it's sure to win us the next election! Ghost OF Trotsky Dec 2016 #73

Lol.. whathehell Dec 2016 #81

I try to compliment all of these sorts of posts I see True Dough Dec 2016 #83

None of this has anything to do with getting even. This has to do with knowing what we Squinch Dec 2016 #89

The problem is... True Dough Dec 2016 #90

You've gone from calling your fellow Democrats a lynch mob to saying, "Well, the line is Squinch Dec 2016 #95

The line is fuzzy because True Dough Dec 2016 #101

Oh, how magnanimous of you! Not all Democrats are a lynch mob! Squinch Dec 2016 #103

I have made dozens of posts True Dough Dec 2016 #107

One more time: The act of voting for Trump was an overt act of sexism and bigotry. Squinch Dec 2016 #108

You're drowning in your vitriol True Dough Dec 2016 #109

Its easier to just dismiss an entire group with a wave of the hand 7962 Dec 2016 #113

Apparently he/she believes that True Dough Dec 2016 #114

Yes, people of color who voted for trump are racist. And women who voted for Trump are sexist. Squinch Dec 2016 #115

You can deny all you want True Dough Dec 2016 #116

I am not denying anything. And your comment makes no sense whatsoever. See yours? Squinch Dec 2016 #117

You denied being v-i-t-r-i-o-l-i-c True Dough Dec 2016 #118

And you feel you are better than all those Democrats that you consider a lynch mob. I'd say Squinch Dec 2016 #119

Many here were hoping for a Trump plane crash just last week. I'd guess that counts 7962 Dec 2016 #105

Their vote was an act of racism. They are racists. I believe in honesty. Squinch Dec 2016 #106

Certainly the non-voters hurt. But there have been plenty of interviews with switch voters; 7962 Dec 2016 #112

I'm done making excuses for people's poor choices Bettie Dec 2016 #17

Had to do the same with a brother-in-law and an uncle... it's a shame, but had to be done. Refuse to have anything to do with those Nazi-tRump lovers anymore. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2016 #32

Unfortunately, I've had to distance myself from a lot of people Bettie Dec 2016 #35

Yes, Ma'am! hamsterjill Dec 2016 #37

"My sister voted for Trump because she was intellectually lazy " NCTraveler Dec 2016 #18

To be racist or prejudiced, is it inherent and not necessarily affirmative? no_hypocrisy Dec 2016 #22

What did your sister think of Hillary? I'm curious to know what reasons she gave for not voting for her. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2016 #29

No intellectual curiousity is part of the drumpf votere pattern. lark Dec 2016 #31

And THIS is called "being an adult"! Good for you! 7962 Dec 2016 #74

I agree, uninformed voters are the issue in many cases. They don't put much thought into it. USALiberal Dec 2016 #48

Your Jewish sister voted for a fucking Nazi. baldguy Dec 2016 #59

The issue with Trump voters... TommyCelt Dec 2016 #63

Very similar story with my sister. The "deplorables" comment pushed her over the edge redstateblues Dec 2016 #85

All racists are Republican, but not all Republicans are racist. PDittie Dec 2016 #4

Lots of racists will vote for a black guy if they say see something in it for them. DemocratSinceBirth Dec 2016 #5

Exactly. There was a great thread earlier about the people who voted for Obama in 2008, but Trump Hoyt Dec 2016 #8

Obama is so good that he even convinced knuckle-dragging racists to vote for him. samir.g Dec 2016 #51

People were scared in 2008 mountain grammy Dec 2016 #57

There are precious few people in Michigan Wisconsin and PA who did that. That is the false Squinch Dec 2016 #10

Hill got 93% of the O voters. DemocratSinceBirth Dec 2016 #14

Yep. BUt in the swing states, people did stay home. THAT is who we need. And we need to Squinch Dec 2016 #15

Hillary never campaigned in WI HelenWheels Dec 2016 #20

This has nothing to do with what we are talking about. Squinch Dec 2016 #25

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Just to clarify, you're referring to Jill Stein, not Hillary. VOX Dec 2016 #42

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LOL! Wow. That's moronic. The tax code changes the Republicans have in the pipeline Squinch Dec 2016 #40

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Good God! You think they intend to PAY for infrastructure upgrades? Republican don't pay Squinch Dec 2016 #45

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Gosh! I care so deeply about your opinion that this really....well, actually it doesn't do anything Squinch Dec 2016 #47

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If corporate taxes drop to 15% ... aggiesal Dec 2016 #50

Some of the plans floated by the right wing WOULD bring money back. Jim Lane Dec 2016 #53

That's not bringing money back. That's just another boondoggle for the wealthy with no Squinch Dec 2016 #61

I live in Wisconsin and that line of thinking is a huge problem- PLEASE READ. Still In Wisconsin Dec 2016 #23

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Keep pandering to people who fell back on their racism and voted for trump . . . brush Dec 2016 #36

+1 7962 Dec 2016 #75

True in my family at least CousinIT Dec 2016 #6

Yes... SidDithers Dec 2016 #7

I would disagree hack89 Dec 2016 #11

not all AlexSFCA Dec 2016 #12

K & R libtodeath Dec 2016 #13

28.5 million hfojvt Dec 2016 #16

Why the delicateness? JHan Dec 2016 #21

"divide and rule" hfojvt Dec 2016 #39

If you don't think those anecdotes sound racist Bradical79 Dec 2016 #56

Are you sure? DemocratSinceBirth Dec 2016 #91

Sadly your view is in the minority here. 7962 Dec 2016 #76

Are you sure? DemocratSinceBirth Dec 2016 #93

I'm talking about lumping them ALL in the same description. Its ridiculous 7962 Dec 2016 #97

Yeah, I think it's racist to say Mexicans and Indians are taking our jobs. DemocratSinceBirth Dec 2016 #99

And you're certainly entitled to your opinion. 7962 Dec 2016 #104

Thank you DemocratSinceBirth Dec 2016 #110

Of course you're entitled to that opinion. But thats all it is; an opinion. 7962 Dec 2016 #111

I dont think it is... jack_krass Dec 2016 #98

Yes, I don't have to "think" this. I know it. Many of them admit it openly. lambchopp59 Dec 2016 #19

K & R Scurrilous Dec 2016 #24

At the very least they looked the other way nini Dec 2016 #27

Great Meme Gothmog Dec 2016 #30

Those who thought they weren't just prove to themselves that they are. They are in denial. Lint Head Dec 2016 #33

agreed. and I continue to point out that he is a sexual predator and pervert, and they niyad Dec 2016 #52

Polls prior to the election J_William_Ryan Dec 2016 #54

Vote for a criminal, and you are complicit in the crime. eppur_se_muova Dec 2016 #55

here's a similar statement from an acquaintence of mine... paulkienitz Dec 2016 #58

The I-voted-for-Trump admission is slowly going to the closet again. C Moon Dec 2016 #60

I'm waiting for them to sell us bucolic_frolic Dec 2016 #62

Horseshit. Reply #1 explains why. I know people the same way 7962 Dec 2016 #71

Everyone who voted for trump knew he was a racist, sexist, and xenophobic, and that did not deter still_one Dec 2016 #77

ITA! Awesome! rainlillie Dec 2016 #78

"sell them the rope and look the other way" unblock Dec 2016 #80

Well, if anyone I know voted for Trump, and I know that they did, MineralMan Dec 2016 #92

Ridiculous. 30% of hispanics are racist? jack_krass Dec 2016 #96

K and fucking R bigtree Dec 2016 #100

K & R. I have booted all Trump voters out of my life revmclaren Dec 2016 #102

Not all of them are, but Jamaal510 Dec 2016 #120