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DownriverDem

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55. Michigan has a

Tue Oct 22, 2024, 11:59 AM

Oct 22

large population of Arab Americans. They have trump signs posted big time. If trump wins and Project 2025 takes hold, they will rue the day they either voted for trump, Jill Stein or not at all.

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That the election is even this close is a disgrace. [View all] JohnSJ Oct 22 OP

One we will not live down cilla4progress Oct 22 #1

We're going to find out very soon peggysue2 Oct 22 #13

I'm with you, cilla4progress Oct 22 #28

Mostly because Rump is a narcissistic asshole mdbl Oct 22 #44

The U.S. as a whole JohnSJ Oct 22 #29

I completely agree. Think. Again. Oct 22 #2

It is, but not just because so many people will vote for Trump EarlG Oct 22 #3

Exactly right, gab13by13 Oct 22 #11

While I fully agree with those two factors, it goes much deeper than that. TwilightZone Oct 22 #14

I don't disagree with you EarlG Oct 22 #26

We have the Roberts court cilla4progress Oct 22 #31

The contrast couldn't be greater . Trump is not hiding who he is, JohnSJ Oct 22 #36

I think they've become so tribal that it doesn't matter who represents them... TwilightZone Oct 22 #73

Trump is unique. TwilightZone Oct 22 #54

History proves these wanna be dictators fail...as far back as Roman times. He will fail PortTack Oct 22 #64

At this point, it's all up to us. TwilightZone Oct 22 #72

To be fair, we've been complaining about the media since DU's inception EarlG Oct 22 #90

Sure, I get that. TwilightZone Oct 22 #91

Bingo. He's exploiting deep-rooted cultural dysfunction. Rotten culture begets rotten character. nt Cognitive_Resonance Oct 22 #43

It all goes back to a Black President Freddie Oct 22 #60

Yep. TwilightZone Oct 22 #69

The Art of Polling... homegirl Oct 22 #68

Abortion was included on their "important issues" survey. TwilightZone Oct 22 #75

Thnak you for the link homegirl Oct 22 #86

What distresses me more than the in-flow of moneyed interests here and abroad... LAS14 Oct 22 #23

That is such a perfect summary. TwilightZone Oct 22 #76

True, but that it seems so many people are lacking critical thinking skills JohnSJ Oct 22 #32

And, the 4th estate, once seen as democracy's ever-vigilant guardian, is a for-profit manure spreader. Magoo48 Oct 22 #47

Agree. I'd add one more thing though. RELIGION! bluestarone Oct 22 #71

+1 dalton99a Oct 22 #74

***THIS !!! ☝🏾☝🏾☝🏾*** We wouldn't be here without amplified messages mostly from MAGA Media uponit7771 Oct 22 #89

Agreed. TwilightZone Oct 22 #4

Yup. I have a whole different view of the U.S. population. nt LAS14 Oct 22 #24

It says more about my neighbors than I care to know about them. Dennis Donovan Oct 22 #5

People make the mistake of thinking this race is about VP Harris vs Donald Trump. It's not. WarGamer Oct 22 #6

It's Coca Cola vs Pepsi for Republicans. harumph Oct 22 #17

You trivialize something that is life or death Keepthesoulalive Oct 22 #42

You misunderstood me, I'm afraid. WarGamer Oct 22 #49

This is it. nt TBF Oct 22 #66

My prediction is...Kamala Harris will win convincingly.. ProudMNDemocrat Oct 22 #7

Right. H2O Man Oct 22 #9

I live in central Pa, among Magats gab13by13 Oct 22 #16

Just because there are tRump signs in PA.... ProudMNDemocrat Oct 22 #21

I live among them, the women are just as brainwashed. gab13by13 Oct 22 #25

If that be the case, then..... ProudMNDemocrat Oct 22 #34

I think this has happened since women beganvto vote (1920). LuckyLib Oct 22 #57

Michigan has a DownriverDem Oct 22 #55

This message was self-deleted by its author jfz9580m Oct 22 #77

I so hope you a correct. I worry about his evil doers have had 4 years to figure out how to cheat us.. OverBurn Oct 22 #81

It makes me embarrassed to be American. bif Oct 22 #8

I sure don't recognize my country any more. JohnSJ Oct 22 #38

I could somewhat understand it if Trump had a coherent message, but... Yavin4 Oct 22 #10

For Republicans angrychair Oct 22 #51

I don't really think it is obamanut2012 Oct 22 #12

Democracy is the worst form of Gov't except for all of the other forms of gov't n/t Jacson6 Oct 22 #15

Democracy constitutes no gov't at all if 1/2 its participants are harumph Oct 22 #30

Right wing propaganda is poisoning this country. Initech Oct 22 #18

You know JustAnotherGen Oct 22 #19

I couldn't agree more!!! nt LAS14 Oct 22 #20

I don't understand how Polymarket (betting) has Trump 64% Harris 36% Bonx Oct 22 #22

It's a scam gab13by13 Oct 22 #27

Probably because they're influencers, not pollsters FakeNoose Oct 22 #33

Betting markets aren't exactly reliable predictors. Elessar Zappa Oct 22 #40

Some markets had Trump at 80%+ on election day 2020. TwilightZone Oct 22 #78

Are you sure? Polybius Oct 22 #82

I'm still cautiously optimistic about PA PennRalphie Oct 22 #35

Freepers are saying the same thing over at FR. Kaleva Oct 22 #37

What is your point? Cirsium Oct 22 #58

Those Freepers believe their way of life is threatened Kaleva Oct 22 #87

Same People that Seceded Aepps22 Oct 22 #39

Yes, and when did that become thing. JohnSJ Oct 22 #41

the 46 percent of voters RANDYWILDMAN Oct 22 #45

A Lot Of Factors Involved... GB_RN Oct 22 #46

Yes, it is a disgrace. I only hope the over time we can reclaim the lost souls who are supporting a monster for Martin68 Oct 22 #48

What will future historians say (assuming it won't be an Orwellian dystopia) Martin Eden Oct 22 #50

Agree with this posting republianmushroom Oct 22 #52

I wonder what will happen when the Joy, Joy, Joy meets the "hard decisions" of a SCOTUS without rails. Backseat Driver Oct 22 #53

Our nation will not survive another trump because if that happens it will JohnSJ Oct 22 #56

worst part is southmost Oct 22 #59

In what way? Using twitter? The argument would be if the Democrats refuse JohnSJ Oct 22 #62

in our everyday in person interactions southmost Oct 22 #84

Of 33 polls dumped into the mix approx 7-10 days ago, 26 were rt leaning or bought and paid for by tfg PortTack Oct 22 #61

I agree with Twilight Zone ( post 14). love_katz Oct 22 #63

Correction: we need to work on fixing our systems while we are getting rid of the monsters, love_katz Oct 22 #70

I live in TX and can explain a bit - TBF Oct 22 #65

The reality I see in Texas is .... walkingman Oct 22 #79

Agree on the property tax - TBF Oct 22 #83

it shows how sick and twisted and disconnected many people are in their state of mind samsingh Oct 22 #67

I am shock and disgusted that this election is this close LetMyPeopleVote Oct 22 #80

That last "quote" from Trump to People Magazine is not factual. harumph Oct 22 #92

It's the propaganda. Dems have some serious branding work to do. legallyblondeNYC Oct 22 #85

Thank the M$M uponit7771 Oct 22 #88