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SocialDemocrat61

(7,375 posts) Wed Jan 7, 2026, 08:09 AM Jan 7

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If you are... (Original Post) SocialDemocrat61 Jan 7 OP

Having a "label" Democrat, gab13by13 Jan 7 #1

Fetterman is still a democrat? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 7 #2

Only if you criticize Fetterman more than the Republicans biophile Jan 7 #3

That is not what that means and I would think you would know that. This serious. Joinfortmill Jan 7 #8

I recognize the asshole on the left. Who are the two others? NNadir Jan 7 #4

Jill Stein and Cornel West. TheRickles Jan 7 #5

Oh, them. We could add for old times sake Michael Moore and... NNadir Jan 7 #6

Yup, Just move over and get out of the way. Americans are done with this shit. DONE. Joinfortmill Jan 7 #7

BS ABC123Easy Jan 7 #9

gab13by13

(31,825 posts)

1. Having a "label" Democrat,

Reply to SocialDemocrat61 (Original post)

Wed Jan 7, 2026, 08:13 AM

Jan 7

does not give anyone immunity.

I gave money to John Fetterman and voted for him so I damn well feel that I can criticize him.

SocialDemocrat61

(7,375 posts)

2. Fetterman is still a democrat?

Reply to gab13by13 (Reply #1)

Wed Jan 7, 2026, 08:19 AM

Jan 7

biophile

(1,352 posts)

3. Only if you criticize Fetterman more than the Republicans

Reply to gab13by13 (Reply #1)

Wed Jan 7, 2026, 08:24 AM

Jan 7

If you are more critical of the authoritarian regime, then you aren’t part of the problem.

Joinfortmill

(20,806 posts)

8. That is not what that means and I would think you would know that. This serious.

Reply to gab13by13 (Reply #1)

Wed Jan 7, 2026, 10:13 AM

Jan 7

NNadir

(37,724 posts)

4. I recognize the asshole on the left. Who are the two others?

Reply to SocialDemocrat61 (Original post)

Wed Jan 7, 2026, 09:15 AM

Jan 7

TheRickles

(3,286 posts)

5. Jill Stein and Cornel West.

Reply to NNadir (Reply #4)

Wed Jan 7, 2026, 09:19 AM

Jan 7

NNadir

(37,724 posts)

6. Oh, them. We could add for old times sake Michael Moore and...

Reply to TheRickles (Reply #5)

Wed Jan 7, 2026, 09:22 AM

Jan 7

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...Molly Ivens, I guess.

Ivens is dead but I think Moore is still alive.

Joinfortmill

(20,806 posts)

7. Yup, Just move over and get out of the way. Americans are done with this shit. DONE.

Reply to SocialDemocrat61 (Original post)

Wed Jan 7, 2026, 10:12 AM

Jan 7

ABC123Easy

(190 posts)

9. BS

Reply to SocialDemocrat61 (Original post)

Wed Jan 7, 2026, 10:48 AM

Jan 7

To me, the GOP is beyond criticism.....it's condemnation of the GOP. I never "criticize" republicans. I consider almost all Republicans to be vile, scum not worthy simply of criticism.
If you still call yourself a republican in today's GOP, you're a piece of shit in my eyes.

Unfortunately, in many cases now our elected Dems aren't up to the task of being the minority party today. I can't see how criticism of those Dems in a constructive way is bad. Criticism is a way to create needed change. Needed upgrades. It's unfortunate to me that we aren't allowed on here to criticize.

For example, the Senate dems decision to cave and give up during the shutdown was incredibly frustrating. Why are we not allowed to voice our frustrations about that?

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