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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social

We can, but that oversimplifies what went into him being re-elected, and places all the blame in a realm we have zero control over. I prefer looking at the role OUR party played, because anything identified, there, is a zone over which we have influence. And, when we're talking razor thing margins..

aug 10, 2025, 6:17 pm • 25 5

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Yellow Dog Dem @simempreresist.bsky.social

As always, you are wise.

aug 10, 2025, 8:00 pm • 0 0 • view
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IgLover @iglover.bsky.social

I read an article about maga voters clinging to a time when education wasn't as important as hard work, and moving up was based on work and motivation. It made a lot of sense. These people can't adjust to change, so they cling to a past that was only perfect in their minds.

aug 10, 2025, 7:16 pm • 1 0 • view
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Yellow Dog Dem @simempreresist.bsky.social

I live amongst the clingers. You are correct.

aug 10, 2025, 7:58 pm • 0 0 • view
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IgLover @iglover.bsky.social

Our party isn't heard by average voters. People don't spend much time with the news, and when they do listen, the RW media machine is completely in sync, repeating their BS ad nauseum. I mention things to repubs I know, and they look at me like I have 3 heads. We have no voice in many areas.

aug 10, 2025, 7:26 pm • 1 0 • view
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SaltyIII @saltyiii.bsky.social

He wasn’t re-elected. The election was stolen but I am afraid that ship has sailed at this point. I have no Dem elected to hassle. I hassle my GOP rep and senators incessantly. I am angry. Every single thing I thought I knew about our country was a thinly veiled lie by Confederates lying in wait.

aug 10, 2025, 6:54 pm • 1 0 • view
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Yellow Dog Dem @simempreresist.bsky.social

The election was indeed stolen by Elon. Our passive Dems did nothing. I am in TN so no Dem reps for me, I feel your pain. Still, we gotta fight. Be well Salty

aug 10, 2025, 7:50 pm • 1 0 • view
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Dr Nick @nmwilkinson.bsky.social

Right. It's like petitioning the enemy army to stop invading, instead of yelling at your own army to get off their asses and goddamn fight

aug 10, 2025, 6:22 pm • 4 1 • view
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Dr Nick @nmwilkinson.bsky.social

Yeah, obvs it's the enemy's fault. But, like, they are the enemy

aug 10, 2025, 6:23 pm • 1 0 • view