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Johnny2X2X
(20,881 posts)I'm a white dude. Just signed up. Cannot wait to support her and I am donating like crazy right now.
blue sky at night
(3,293 posts)So I am on it for Monday.
Amaryllis
(9,684 posts)FlyingPiggy
(3,659 posts)calimary
(83,367 posts)So invigorating!!! Like sunshine after a month of dark gloomy days.
PeaceWave
(565 posts)WhiskeyGrinder
(23,295 posts)Funtatlaguy
(11,490 posts)Not all white men are Trump lovers or Republicans
Irish_Dem
(55,272 posts)PeaceWave
(565 posts)The last thing we need is some rando wearing a "White Dudes for Kamala" tee shirt standing behind and to the left of Kamala during a speech. That's the kind of thing that redirects discussion AWAY from Kamala and her agenda. For this reason, I'm not buying the sincerity of this "group."
Irish_Dem
(55,272 posts)Kamala Harris is not a dirty trickster.
Most people on this forum are not dirty tricksters.
Wednesdays
(19,099 posts)HUAJIAO
(2,508 posts)trump supports have no sense of humor, same as trump.. WE DO!!
Irony, seriousness, humor, fun....
Irish_Dem
(55,272 posts)Squidly
(867 posts)To always be too damn serious.
If I didn't try to see humor and joy where there sometimes it seems there is none, I would have taken the lead pill years ago.
Irish_Dem
(55,272 posts)And we deserve some fun now.
WhiskeyGrinder
(23,295 posts)IbogaProject
(3,291 posts)this is a short fad for this week, it started with a Black Ladys for Ms Harris, then there was Black Men for, then White Women for her, now this, each one has broken Zoom records and decent fundraising totals. Just a breath of fresh air, after the last eight years. These are just a throwback to all the zoom parties we had during Covid lock downs.
ananda
(29,811 posts)Love our male allies!
TygrBright
(20,917 posts)HUAJIAO
(2,508 posts)Autumn
(45,720 posts)There were 164,000 participants, the historic virtual event broke the record for the largest Zoom meeting ever .
Doesn't sound dubious to me.
democrank
(11,219 posts)Democrats have a very big tent, and heres one way to show it.
Do your thing, white dudes. Im proud of you!
JoseBalow
(4,270 posts)![](/emoticons/bounce.gif)
Think. Again.
(14,902 posts)Aristus
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Judi Lynn
(161,794 posts)and couldn't grasp the entire culture had been operating with the absolute view that white lives, sometimes white male lives, sometimes white male conservative lives, were the ONLY lives which matter.
How they manage to be that stupid or that venomous defies understanding.
Warpy
(112,690 posts)If it gives other white dudes the courage to dump that babbling blob who turned out to be a total crook, that's great. I really don't give a shit if it helps get the job done.
Squidly
(867 posts)Have, and never will be for that POS.
Please don't lump us all into that category.
Warpy
(112,690 posts)Deal?
Born in 69 so not that far from ya. I dont know many near my age that use that term to describe yours. That seems to be more of a Millennial thing.
Too much respect (from this X'er) for what your generation accomplished and went through.
Besides, you had the BEST music!!
Bucky
(55,334 posts)FlyingPiggy
(3,659 posts)The only thing dubious is your post.
Javaman
(62,848 posts)whathehell
(29,502 posts)70sEraVet
(3,903 posts)I would rather be focusing on Kamala's qualifications and moral integrity, than on her racial make-up. It's the other side that's going to be pointing out that she doesn't look like a 'Real American'.
On the other hand, if it works......
nini
(16,683 posts)This is similar and a sign all kinds of people are uniting under Kamala. Unlike the other side.
Funtatlaguy
(11,490 posts)DemocratInPa
(713 posts)I don't understand why it matters if you are White, Black, Hispanic, Blue, Green, or Orange.. We are all supporting VP Harris.
WhiskeyGrinder
(23,295 posts)It started out with Black sorority women, a group that is historically extremely organized and does a fantastic job with strategic fundraising, holding a zoom to raise funds for KH. Not to be outdone, Black fraternity men did the same a day or two later. White women, who historically aren't great at dismantling their own role in white supremacy, "answered the call" yesterday by doing their own round of fundraising AND talking about how as a cohort they need to talk with their family and friends about political realities. Now white men are doing the same. White men and white women tend to support Republicans in presidential elections, so it's fun to see this unfold organically.
pinkstarburst
(1,535 posts)and if the next group is "childless cat ladies for Kamala Harris" or "motorcycle dudes for Kamala Harris" or "Gen Z for Kamala Harris" or whatever, why are we stopping people who want to set up a zoom call and raise money for our amazing candidate??
PeaceWave
(565 posts)chowder66
(9,606 posts)HUAJIAO
(2,508 posts)even laughing at ourselves...
Gore1FL
(21,582 posts)I suspect women and minorities that want to join would be welcome. The point is to demonstrate that a minority candidate has broad support among the people the narrative says are against her.
uponit7771
(91,048 posts)NJCher
(37,094 posts)with color.
WhiskeyGrinder
(23,295 posts)and strategic fundraising groups around.
NJCher
(37,094 posts)these are new groups, formed at a different time. Also for a different purpose. I don't think the black sorority has any relevance in this situation.
WhiskeyGrinder
(23,295 posts)MyMission
(1,935 posts)That's the relevance.
It was clearly inspirational, in addition to being profitable.
I see it as a huge compliment. It also opens the doors of our big tents.
And it's fun.
Irish_Dem
(55,272 posts)A new concept in politics.
HUAJIAO
(2,508 posts)It's FUN! And funny and serious and ironic,...all at the same time
What's with these naysayers...
NJCher
(37,094 posts)why choose something that breaks people out in terms of color? Isn't that something we're trying to get away from? (Even though this is for a positive purpose.)
Seems awkward to me.
HUAJIAO
(2,508 posts)Among other things it is hilarious stand-up comedy!!
LeftInTX
(28,736 posts)Unfortunately, my friend called me at the same time. They did talk about stuff that pertained to white people. The women hosting the event were quite influential. (Pink, a few actresses, authors etc, high level activists etc)
I've been working campaigns for awhile, so yeah it's stuff I pretty much already know. I think they were speaking about issues they may face while volunteering etc.
I think they had an event for Latina women on Monday or Tuesday night.
BannonsLiver
(17,399 posts)Black voters, white voters, Latino voters, straight voters, gay voters and so on. Totally unnecessary but its the way things are done.
Sympthsical
(9,827 posts)BannonsLiver
(17,399 posts)Irish_Dem
(55,272 posts)IronLionZion
(46,572 posts)mopinko
(71,350 posts)THATS y hillary lost. it was a decisive margin. they have been getting called out on xitter ever since.
it does matter. latino men were also more likely to vote for sick fuck.
so, calling them out, group by group, is smart politics.
WhiskeyGrinder
(23,295 posts)yobrault1
(127 posts). point
TBF
(33,207 posts)her team likely got started by asking the sisters to donate. Then the brothers wanted to donate too. I think it just steamrolled from there. I felt bad I missed the white womens' meeting so I donated! Now the white dudes don't want to be left out, and I wouldn't be surprised if we start seeing other "focus" groups donate, like Asian Americans for Kamala, etc. The cool thing it shows is that we may have differences, but we are all joining together behind this impressive candidate. It's not a divisive thing at all!
But its only a matter of time before Republicans strike back with Couch-Humpers for Vance and Victims of Ear Violence for Trump.
Bucky
(55,334 posts)I'll bet anybody can join, too
Dem4life1970
(210 posts)GOTV efforts are more successful when they target key demographics. It is data driven and it works. Plus, this is awesome! Just my 2 cents.
LetMyPeopleVote
(151,425 posts)![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GTaqpcvWIAAF2Sq.jpg)
TygrBright
(20,917 posts)ornotna
(10,999 posts)They always crawl out of the shadows come election season.
We have a winning team and it scares them.
3catwoman3
(24,935 posts)Perhaps I am being naïve, but I don't see this as "racializing."
There's always somebody who has to piss in the cornflakes.
SupportSanity
(602 posts)As the election approaches, even more will show themselves.
Rule of thumb: don't give trolls attention. Once you do, you've already lost.
Wednesdays
(19,099 posts)relayerbob
(6,856 posts)Not sure how to report people to the MIRT, though
Ultraviolet Cat
(41 posts)This middle aged white dude is all in for Harris! We are not going back!!!
mollie8
(183 posts)Where do you get the hat?
They have some other nice merch too: https://merchpac.goodstockcompany.com/
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DENVERPOPS
(9,553 posts)That Trump, Republican Politicians, and Putin, ARE NOT ENJOYING THIS.....
Frank D. Lincoln
(267 posts)More importantly, it's a counter in terms of financial support and votes for Harris and not Trump.
I love it!
electric_blue68
(16,723 posts)Bucky
(55,334 posts)Can I get that WD4H logo on a bowler? Or better yet, on a trilby?
RandySF
(65,615 posts)markie
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Mossfern
(2,903 posts)It shows mutual support and a huge inclusive tent.
It's a great fund raising strategy because it makes it kind of competitive in a good-natured way.
I don't see it 'racialized' all.
I'd like to see more nights like this for various cultural groups and lifestyle groups.
It's fun and it's energizing.
DBoon
(22,833 posts)Back when Obama was running, I really wanted an "Old White Guys for Obama" sticker
Skittles
(156,723 posts)*REAL MEN* are not afraid of women!
summer_in_TX
(3,020 posts)Bucky
(55,334 posts)Think. Again.
(14,902 posts)634-5789
(4,207 posts)relayerbob
(6,856 posts)democratsruletheday
(988 posts)see y'all Monday night!
relayerbob
(6,856 posts)geardaddy
(25,230 posts)I'm really excited about her chances!
dai13sy
(436 posts)This is excellent news. It's funny, intelligent, voter friendly - let's get excited. I love President Joe but he asked us for this and she deserves it. Let's have fun winning. You Guys Rock!!
Think. Again.
(14,902 posts)liberalla
(9,708 posts)Way to go guys!!!
appmanga
(793 posts)One of the tropes of Trumpsters is Democrats have some kind of disdain or dislike of white men. The MAGAts are the ones who don't get the "I" in DEI is for "inclusion", and that means all of us. There's a hell of a lot of white dudes who have issues with Trump and his White Supremacist army and don't want them in charge either. I hope the call is a raging success.
Ishoutandscream2
(6,716 posts)I love it. Would love to have it and wear one here in red hell - would love the reactions.
TBF
(33,207 posts)As of 6 hours ago Shannon Watts updated the total on Insta:
NEW: Weve raised over $8.5 million so far!
All from last nights Zoom of nearly 200,000 women answering the call for Kamala Harris.
Thank you @winwithblackwomen for showing us how its done.
Help us get to $10 million: answerthecall2024.com
duckworth969
(965 posts)And all in for Kamala Harris!
Marcuse
(7,832 posts)bahboo
(16,718 posts)LeftInTX
(28,736 posts)Seriously, he would.
So, I guess that's where this comes in. He would probably prefer to be in room of Latino celebrities. He pretty much knows how to talk to all sorts of people and he doesn't give AF. But, I could see where someone is Latino and they're sent to a white neighborhood. I do have Latina friends who do have issues in white areas. It's a real thing.
Aristus
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neverforget
(9,445 posts)We all need to step up for VP Harris and giver her the help she needs to win the election.
RussBLib
(9,443 posts)....maybe we could beat the $8 million that White Women raised.
RussBLib
(9,443 posts)...but it doesn't say that. After signing up, all it said was "See you Monday," without a clue as to how this Virtual Meeting will take place. Anyone know?
Seems a little odd.
Salviati
(6,027 posts)I just got an email, I guess they have over 12000 rsvp's now. I would imagine that setting up something like this is a bit more complicated than setting up a zoom room for 20, so they probably want to have a better idea of how big to scale things before setting things up, and may not have a link until things are set up.
RussBLib
(9,443 posts)...I got a similar email saying a link would come on Monday. They are now shooting for 50,000.
https://russblib.blogspot.com
Doodley
(9,786 posts)white folk. I don't represent white folk. That is why I'm a Democrat. I find this segregation very offensive.
hlthe2b
(104,704 posts)have supported Trump in the past (white women, sadly enough and older white men) it sends a signal that all are welcome but that specific outreach is underway on these initial calls to try to best involve those who may have hesitancy. Here's a story from my own life and this morning's early dog park group that I think might illustrate a bit better:
But some seem to think this is being orchestrated by the Harris campaign rather than grass roots groups that are then celebrated by the campaign. Nor do some realize the massive numbers on these ZOOM calls that has exhausted the technical abilities available prior (they apparently had to involve ZOOM engineers to ensure they could pull it off) and thus the advantage of targeting a specific audience(s) early on. It could have been worded (and discussed) better to make that clear.
But yes, I hope it becomes clear that even these initial targeted group calls are still welcome to all and that will soon become a series of calls within which all will continue to participate
relayerbob
(6,856 posts)Since hes going to be there. The segregation is all in your imagination.
Nittersing
(6,661 posts)Pinback
(12,606 posts)Im so outraged that Im going to join the call Monday, make a big donation, and buy a "White Dudes for Harris" trucker cap!
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