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Buns_of_Fire

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108. I have a hard time understanding their mindset.

Sat Apr 22, 2017, 08:37 AM

Apr 2017

I hear more and more of these "buyer's regret" stories where the person is worried about losing their healthcare under Rump -- yet they voted for him.

Usually, they say something like "I didn't think he'd really do it."

So (1) they voted for someone who said he'd stab them in the back, or (2) they voted for the same person who they thought was outright lying to them.

Of course, there's the third option: They voted for someone whose name wasn't "Hillary", and who cares about anything else so long as she didn't win.

Dumbasses.

At this point, I have only one thing to say about "sympathy" for these people: It's in the dictionary, between "shit" and "syphilis". So suck it up, buttercups. You got what you wanted, so don't come whining to me about it.

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"I'm ashamed to admit I voted for him." [View all] tavernier Apr 2017 OP

now that the damage is done Ohioblue22 Apr 2017 #1

I remember hearing peopel say, "it's only for 4yrs" meadowlark5 Apr 2017 #7

These are probably the same people who feel abused and wronged by President Obama. airmid Apr 2017 #54

Yeah, a politically ignorant acquaintance smugly told me, not fooled Apr 2017 #96

You're right. It's been less than 100 days, and I don't even bother to check my blood pressure any politicaljunkie41910 Apr 2017 #61

Yeah. Let's see how they vote in 2018 and 2020 Orrex Apr 2017 #9

Yep. All it will take is a pubic hair's worth of competence shown by anyone stopbush Apr 2017 #12

Or a manufactured "social issues" scandal not fooled Apr 2017 #109

Sure enough. NewRedDawn Apr 2017 #30

The only way they won't is if something personal happens to them. HughBeaumont Apr 2017 #36

Your last paragraph says it all. It's why so many of us are so discouraged. LuckyLib Apr 2017 #46

As luck would have it, there's one in Cleveland. HughBeaumont Apr 2017 #100

Yep. Robo-voting. n/t BamaRefugee Apr 2017 #48

Welcome to DU, BamaRefugee! calimary Apr 2017 #98

They may not vote at all vlyons Apr 2017 #57

Let 'em stay home. That's a net gain for our side. calimary Apr 2017 #99

Lies come so easy for Republicans NT Tribalceltic Apr 2017 #2

They wouldn't admit it to pollsters before the election either Hamlette Apr 2017 #49

They do, don't they. jrthin Apr 2017 #59

A wee bit late NOW. We're stuck with this ass for a long time. Look at the damage already done n't Bengus81 Apr 2017 #3

whoever couldn't see Trump for what he was from the very first moment is just not very perceptive Binders Keepers Apr 2017 #4

and now comes the snapback azureblue Apr 2017 #5

Really? NewRedDawn Apr 2017 #32

After all - he is from New York City. Marcuse Apr 2017 #52

An anus with teeth. argyl Apr 2017 #91

They made fools of themselves. tazkcmo Apr 2017 #58

His approval ratings are still very high with Republicans. nt tblue37 Apr 2017 #83

Kryptonite RT Atlanta Apr 2017 #6

We need to translate this type of regret from just Trump to all Republicans Maraya1969 Apr 2017 #8

Between collusion with the Russians and Dementia he should be out soon. classykaren Apr 2017 #10

Long as Ryan's around and has a majority, we're still pretty screwed FiveGoodMen Apr 2017 #43

Lots of news stories about Trump regret Saviolo Apr 2017 #11

We all voted for the competent candidate, GWC58 Apr 2017 #15

Don't forget: "She's a hawk. She'll get us into war." Hekate Apr 2017 #18

That one made me nuts! redwitch Apr 2017 #35

And that's my major beef with these people... TommyCelt Apr 2017 #26

Democratic NewRedDawn Apr 2017 #38

Nevertheless, we will never have Hillary as president, and for that..... LisaM Apr 2017 #13

The difference between having a very good President who is well prepared for the job and stevenleser Apr 2017 #14

This election convinced me GWC58 Apr 2017 #17

OTOH I thought we wouldn't elect a black man either, then along came Barack Hekate Apr 2017 #19

Yes, of course, but for me it's Hillary herself, not just any woman. LisaM Apr 2017 #21

It is sad that so few Americans remember or care about the Baby Scoop Era. StevieM Apr 2017 #22

I've never heard the term "Baby Scoop Era", actually. LisaM Apr 2017 #50

I am saddened that so many Americans are unfamiliar with the Baby Scoop Era. StevieM Apr 2017 #65

I have just never heard this term. I do know about people being pushed to give up babies. LisaM Apr 2017 #67

I agree that we should never force a woman to carry a pregnancy to term against her wishes. StevieM Apr 2017 #70

Well, sure, I doubt anyone on this board suports that (I hope not!) LisaM Apr 2017 #71

An author named Ann Fessler termed those girls "the girls who went away." StevieM Apr 2017 #73

Safe, legal, non-stigmatized abortion would have solved many of those problems. LisaM Apr 2017 #74

I completely agree. I hope you don't think I am trying to downplay the importance of having access StevieM Apr 2017 #77

Well, I was trying to steer the train back a little bit! LisaM Apr 2017 #84

Fair point. I have always had trouble staying on topic, LOL. My brain just veers all over the place. StevieM Apr 2017 #88

I've never heard that term either. GWC58 Apr 2017 #105

I know. You and I and Hillary are of an age. I admire her tremendously... Hekate Apr 2017 #23

She's actually eleven years older than I am, but yes, generally the same era. LisaM Apr 2017 #33

I am putting up a separate reply to respond to what you said about HRC because I felt that StevieM Apr 2017 #29

Yeah, me too. GWC58 Apr 2017 #78

If you had asked me 15-20 years ago NewJeffCT Apr 2017 #37

sexism is far more pervasive than racism Skittles Apr 2017 #51

you got it on the standards thing, Skittles WyLoochka Apr 2017 #92

now try to imagine what the standards would be for a black woman Skittles Apr 2017 #93

You don't think Warren could get elected? TexasBushwhacker Apr 2017 #25

I don't know, but her resume in politics is thinner. LisaM Apr 2017 #34

no Skittles Apr 2017 #94

I think this country could elect a woman TNLib Apr 2017 #41

Sure it will, when the right one comes along. n/t PoliticAverse Apr 2017 #103

definitely turning madokie Apr 2017 #16

Only the three mental giants who tavernier Apr 2017 #64

You got me there madokie Apr 2017 #68

That just wrong TNLib Apr 2017 #20

Nobody admits to voting for Nixon NewJeffCT Apr 2017 #40

I actually liked Nixon in 1968. But I was forteen and going to a private school Portland_Anni Apr 2017 #42

I turned 6 NewJeffCT Apr 2017 #44

Whew! I am not the only one that thought the same and had the same issue kydo Apr 2017 #85

... Kittycow Apr 2017 #87

Compared to the incompetent jerk we have now Nixon was terrific. nt stevenleser Apr 2017 #89

But will they vote for a Democrat? progressoid Apr 2017 #24

Anyone remember the disappearing Nixon voters? By the time Watergate was over... Hekate Apr 2017 #27

Or the magically A-ppearing Lincoln legacy here in the South. Hortensis Apr 2017 #86

Fuck you, anyway. czarjak Apr 2017 #28

Me? Why? tavernier Apr 2017 #66

Not you.. czarjak Apr 2017 #110

Had a friend turn on him Johnny2X2X Apr 2017 #31

Sorry, your friend isn't gullible. tazkcmo Apr 2017 #62

The Damage is done .... flying-skeleton Apr 2017 #39

kinda late for that! samnsara Apr 2017 #45

Blame DWS and the DNC benpollard Apr 2017 #47

"get away from identity politics" geek tragedy Apr 2017 #55

No tazkcmo Apr 2017 #63

No, we are not abandoning women, African Americans, LGBT or Latinos among others that you stevenleser Apr 2017 #72

It's not the fault of DWS or the DNC that Bernie got a lot fewer votes than Hillary. StevieM Apr 2017 #81

I have a very different opinion of who is clueless in this conversation. n/t NNadir Apr 2017 #97

If you aren't fighting for minorities you are no better than the GOP Starry Messenger Apr 2017 #106

But the multi million dollar question is WHY are they embarrassed? Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #53

I'm thinking one major reason is his COPD tavernier Apr 2017 #69

Who needs them? tazkcmo Apr 2017 #56

Im ashamed they voted for him as well MFM008 Apr 2017 #60

Good. LeftishBrit Apr 2017 #75

What does she want? A round of applause? Aristus Apr 2017 #76

Well, SOME worms have turned--for now. nt tblue37 Apr 2017 #79

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That worm has turned.. we need more worms turning.. Cha Apr 2017 #90

They should be ashamed. They're obviously not decent human beings. NNadir Apr 2017 #95

Thank you for that story! mvd Apr 2017 #101

Tragic they didnt have this epiphany on or before November 9th of last year. J_William_Ryan Apr 2017 #102

Please... UncleTomsEvilBrother Apr 2017 #104

Don't doubt you a bit. tavernier Apr 2017 #107

I have a hard time understanding their mindset. Buns_of_Fire Apr 2017 #108