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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
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In reply to the discussion: I'm Sick of Democrats Trying to Destroy Democrats [View all]NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)26. How do you feel when people smear the Democratic party itself? You know...
How do you feel when people smear the Democratic party itself? You know, like when someone says that the Democratic party is "feeble" and "ideologically bankrupt"... or when the party is smeared when someone says "there's no difference" between the GOP and the Democrats... or that the Democratic party is "the party of the one-percent" or (get this) "the party of the elite" and that the party is "corrupt".
Does that make you as angry as it makes me? I'm thinking the answer is probably an enthusiastic (or angry) YES.
This is what Sanders did to Clinton in 2016. He attacked Clinton during primaries and then Trump used the same talking points during the general election.
I know, the legwork had already been done for Trump... the seeds planted. The doubts and suspicions and resentments based on lies, lies and more lies.
All I'm saying is that it serves no good purpose and it only serves to weaken the party. A weakened and divided Democratic party only serves to benefit Trump, the GOP... and of course, it benefits Russia too.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Here's what matters: Republicans have been corrupted. Trump's father and grandfather were...
DemocracyMouse
May 2019
#23
Tone, using facts/fiction, trying to evoke an emotional response, rather than a discussion.
ehrnst
May 2019
#74
I call it a smear when they dig up something from a candidate's remote past,
The Velveteen Ocelot
May 2019
#76
Destroying is a little bit much. but personal attacks shouldn't be a thing here but other than
yaesu
May 2019
#17
I'm sick of hearing people threaten not to vote Democratic because their feelings are hurt.
yardwork
May 2019
#24
Why do you think the Democratic candiate would lose if Bernie ran as an independent?
ehrnst
May 2019
#81
No, he is an Independent Senator, and is only a Democrat when campaigning in a primary
ehrnst
May 2019
#71
I don't accept your argument. You'd have to show me examples of Republican attacks...
Honeycombe8
May 2019
#65