Perhaps it will give DUers written and verbal ammo to shut this bullshit down?

BTW - I agree with you.

But we had bad actors in 2016, 2020 and I suspect 2024.

One thing you can do to enrage these bad actors? Put down the enemy. Example:

I see that ugly little man Putin has his ugly little country men and woman posting from his sh**hole country again.

The two asterisks gets you past the auto moderator at WaPo.

The smears they see against Harris.

I thought I was the only one seeing this bullshit in the online political pool.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=18712967

I give that woman zero credit.

Now we're bashing the VP as well as the president. Am I on DU or winger site?

ETA - Same link I posted in post #5
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=18712967

I'm #KHive4Ever

I'm sharing in the AfAm group what is in my opinion - a smack in the face to the party base.

Of which I'm one.

I even posted a link to another thread where other people are experiencing the same thing.

So tell me - how is someone who thinks its politically ignorant to drop my Soror bashing the VP?

Can you provide me an exact quote anywhere on DU where I've not been supportive of our extremely qualified and deserving of our respect VP Harris?

* then it will just fade away and will be forgotten. --- Pretending not to notice is the typical response when there's a "silent-but-deadly" fart in crowded elevator ride to the top floors. The ride will be over soon enough and after reaching our destination, everyone can just get on with their day.

But, in this type of situation, looking the other way, turning the other cheek (or holding one's nose) it definitely NOT the appropriate response. It's short-sighted and cowardly. It's giving those who attack the upper hand. It's allowing their racist and sexist tropes to go unchallenged and unanswered. Silence = weakness.

Of anyone in the comments section - who insists she is a weight on Biden's neck.

These are the same people who will blame black folks if Biden doesn't win - and ignore the culpability of white male supremacist adjacent white women who give Trump a vote in swing states.

I believe that there are many who parade around drawing attention to themselves (for financial or political reasons) and who have zero sincere interest in actively helping the Democratic party or our candidates. Instead, these folks are actively working against Democrats or are passively ignoring the threats (and/or scolding/harassing those who do speak out and take action to address these threats.)

For many of those in question, it seems that their personal fortunes rest on Democrats performing badly, and Republicans being in charge. There are a few obvious ones that need not be named, but others include Breanna (what's-her-name), Cenk Unger, Michael Moore, Nina Turner, Jill Stein, and anyone with financial ties to the "Our Revolution" political action group. Whether through neglect or by actively working against Democrats and actively working to undermine the Biden agenda, it's clear that these folks are in-it for themselves and they only "thrive" (book deals, speaker fees, fundraising, TV shows, youtube channels, cable-news contracts, etc) when Democrats fail, or when the GOP succeeds.

is crap, I can't help you.

Anybody else is a step down.

* the opportunity to engage in a thoughtful and respectful dialogue on this subject.

I think it's very clear highlighting these attitudes was not to perpetuate or spread them. Indeed, most people with a modicum of intelligence can clearly see that your post encourages awareness, and serves to foster meaningful conversations that can help counteract them. By drawing attention to these racist/sexist "talking points," I believe that you actually help to empower those who admire Vice President Harris with the knowledge and tools to effectively respond to these attacks.

While some argue for ignoring such attacks and sticking their heads in the sand... and pretending that it will "go away" if we just ignore it. That's a foolish belief that is also dangerous, and one that has global consequences. Personally, I share your belief that shining a light on them can be a powerful way to challenge and dismantle harmful stereotypes. By openly discussing and dissecting the subtle jabs and backhanded insults (as well as the blatant sexism and racism) we can collectively expose their ignorance and work towards building a more inclusive and respectful society.

People who question your motivations should strive to remember that our goal here is not (or ought not be) to silence differing viewpoints from loyal Democrats who raise their voices in defense of our party's leaders.

I've had 'good' Democratic Party members make these types of statements to me - as well as the Ageism Biden is experiencing.

You never give up the Incumbent Advantage.

Caveat - here in NJ we've had to dump Menendez.

That said - Neither Harris nor Biden is a crook. I'm still old enough to remember the Jezebel Stereotype/Smears against VP Harris in 2020.

stacy abrams

My cousin Gina insists I met her when I visited Spelman. There's a picture. I still don't remember it.

That said and Georgia government voter suppression tactics aside . . . she hasn't won a statewide election.

She also doesn't have the International Profile and training that VP Harris has. Harris is being mentored by the best of the best - the guy who never gives up.

I have tremendous respect for President Biden - and if she fits for him - she fits for me.