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betsuni

(27,251 posts)
63. Of course. Never give Democrats the benefit of the doubt, assume they can't be trusted because of
Fri Oct 25, 2024, 02:31 AM
1 hr ago

bad motivations or incompetence or sneaky ulterior motives (especially women, it goes without saying). They must be nitpicked and passively-aggressively criticized at all times lest they fool us and pull a fast one -- what are they hiding? Assume they have no economic policy (out-of-touch coastal elites). Why do they think they're perfect? You think you're better than me? Always preface anything positive about Democrats with something negative and then warnings.

Republicans are the honest, authentic, tell-it-like-it-is consistent party. This "the devil you know" makes right-winger voters comfortable. Whatever Trump says is just him being himself.

tsf wouldn't even show up to take the "exam." BlueKota 21 hrs ago #1
Speaks volumes doesn't it? JohnSJ 21 hrs ago #2
Definitely BlueKota 21 hrs ago #3
True. From The Ashes 21 hrs ago #5
...and at Most Schools, That's an Automatic Fail. The_Counsel 19 hrs ago #17
He has NEVER done anything that was hard. He just hired someone to fill in for him and then often didn't pay them. usaf-vet 18 hrs ago #18
30+ years of Fox news and right-wing propaganda media is how this country has gotten itself into this fix. hadEnuf 16 hrs ago #36
Unlike college, he couldn't hire someone to take this exam for him. Lonestarblue 16 hrs ago #31
Like she could end the filibuster singlehandedly. BWdem4life 21 hrs ago #4
I believe she wouldn't have anything to do with ending the filibuster. It would be up to the Senate. Yes, she could JohnSJ 21 hrs ago #6
That Was My First Thought ProfessorGAC 20 hrs ago #11
Remember the magas don't know how ANY of it works. Trump 'will be a dictator on Day 1' so they think Harris can be too? Attilatheblond 13 hrs ago #49
Because we let 'horse race' media and journalists take control of the conversation. marble falls 21 hrs ago #7
Van Jones is right and the double standard is insane LymphocyteLover 20 hrs ago #8
Reminds me of a time Puppyjive 20 hrs ago #9
Mr. Wonderful, himself, prefers investing with women. CrispyQ 17 hrs ago #30
I caught some of the Dana Bash nonsense before cutting it off BumRushDaShow 20 hrs ago #10
Honestly... Gaytano70 18 hrs ago #20
I saw Scott Jennings when I tuned in to CNN Seinan Sensei 17 hrs ago #29
It took 10 replies to get to the answer BaronChocula 14 hrs ago #42
It was "baked in" to the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution BumRushDaShow 14 hrs ago #43
Every woman... regardless of color, religion, etc., slightlv 9 hrs ago #56
I hope you're right about BaronChocula 8 hrs ago #58
It is no longer the real filibuster, anyway. raging moderate 20 hrs ago #12
Bingo. Susan Calvin 12 hrs ago #52
Great question liberal N proud 20 hrs ago #13
All true and I hope a reckoning is coming soon. Joinfortmill 19 hrs ago #14
A-fucking-men to that! raccoon 19 hrs ago #15
That's an excellent frame RussBLib 19 hrs ago #16
They are NOT taking the same exam, and every woman (and possibly person of color) knows that freaking feeling Coexist 18 hrs ago #19
Not a fan of Van Jones but he said it right... jcgoldie 17 hrs ago #21
Van Jones does that very thing to Harris in his comment. travelingthrulife 17 hrs ago #22
He's saying there's no reason to focus on minor imperfections. It's fine with me. LAS14 1 hr ago #64
Glad someone is pushing back mcar 17 hrs ago #23
And disproportionate as hell. calimary 16 hrs ago #37
Because race, gender, political party. next question please AZLD4Candidate 17 hrs ago #24
Exactly Trump can talk about "I wish I had Hitler's Generals.... chouchou 17 hrs ago #25
We lost our media long ago The Unmitigated Gall 17 hrs ago #26
"He gets to be lawless, she has to be flawless." CrispyQ 17 hrs ago #27
I only watched the town hall. As soon as it was over I turned it off. I do not watch any of it. STOP watching fascists onecaliberal 17 hrs ago #28
CNN Critique was So Biased people 16 hrs ago #32
They have been that way for a while. JohnSJ 16 hrs ago #33
As President, Kamala Harris can't end the filibuster. patphil 16 hrs ago #34
Because of the double standards placed on VP Harris by the news media (sic). republianmushroom 16 hrs ago #35
Sure seems that way, doesn't it! calimary 16 hrs ago #38
It is that way. republianmushroom 16 hrs ago #39
IOKIYAR is the dominant principle Stargleamer 15 hrs ago #40
That's why pisses me off the most about pundits. They give Trump a pass for not having any real policy positions Martin68 14 hrs ago #41
Funny isn't it malaise 14 hrs ago #44
Yeah, or pathetic just how sexist this country is JohnSJ 14 hrs ago #45
Maybe it's because things are different now than in 2016. Mr.Bill 13 hrs ago #46
I will tell you why Mr. Sparkle 13 hrs ago #47
Lawless vs flawless pretty well sums it up. Roevember is almost here. Stay mad. Hermit-The-Prog 13 hrs ago #48
I'm sorry I didn't stick around for that one. Susan Calvin 13 hrs ago #50
Because Women Face A Higher Standard Deep State Witch 13 hrs ago #51
Yep, all women know this Pink Hyacinth 3 hrs ago #62
What "fierce debate" was ignited? maxsolomon 11 hrs ago #53
One word for ya DemonGoddess 10 hrs ago #54
So true. MSM has let us all down, big time. In fact, many outlets just plain suck at factual journalism Evolve Dammit 10 hrs ago #55
Were they that upset when McConnell ended the filibuster for Judges? Bev54 8 hrs ago #57
corporate owned media drive this samsingh 7 hrs ago #59
knr ... minorities, whether they be gender or race are always taking another exam .... cliffside 4 hrs ago #60
K&R Blue Owl 3 hrs ago #61
Of course. Never give Democrats the benefit of the doubt, assume they can't be trusted because of betsuni 1 hr ago #63
Women, definitely, and others don't catch a break. usonian 1 hr ago #65
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