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gab13by13

(31,263 posts)
1. Having a "label" Democrat,
Wed Jan 7, 2026, 08:13 AM
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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.

biophile

(1,211 posts)
3. Only if you criticize Fetterman more than the Republicans
Wed Jan 7, 2026, 08:24 AM
Wednesday

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

NNadir

(37,314 posts)
6. Oh, them. We could add for old times sake Michael Moore and...
Wed Jan 7, 2026, 09:22 AM
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Last edited Wed Jan 7, 2026, 10:46 AM - Edit history (1)

...Molly Ivens, I guess.

Ivens is dead but I think Moore is still alive.

ABC123Easy

(55 posts)
9. BS
Wed Jan 7, 2026, 10:48 AM
Wednesday

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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