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72. Unfortunately social media amplifies the worst of us

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Wed Dec 4, 2024, 10:14 AM

Dec 4

It gives them a platform with a megaphone.

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The hardest part is knowing who we live among. [View all] LuckyCharms Dec 3 OP

Well said. RockRaven Dec 3 #1

My favorite coffee mug these days: lastlib Dec 3 #2

You know what that's a great idea! FirstLight Dec 3 #6

Be careful out there! electric_blue68 Dec 3 #10

I am pretty lucky that I live in Northern California FirstLight Dec 3 #13

Ah, got it. I live in NYC, and not in the major drumphf loving areas which aren't that many thank goodness! electric_blue68 Dec 3 #22

Also in Northern California but rural, surprised by how many are Trumpers. PufPuf23 Dec 3 #24

Wow. Amazing woman! FirstLight Dec 3 #32

Huge influence on me via Eric and the times and places and being exposed to new ideas. PufPuf23 Dec 4 #41

No time like the present to get back into shape. The Unmitigated Gall Dec 3 #36

... Celerity Dec 4 #54

Clever, but I would not pay for or have anything with his name on it. TNNurse Dec 4 #65

I like it but NSFW. TomSlick Dec 4 #96

to find out that SO many people find value in that vile, SICK POS Skittles Dec 3 #3

Many people have learned to demonize the Democratic Party by design. PufPuf23 Dec 3 #7

a Trump voting neighbor is still hoping for student loan relief Skittles Dec 3 #19

I read a 2025 person saying no relief, just the opposite Dave says Dec 4 #93

Since 2016, and even before that, the GOP has been designed to attract a certain... type. Initech Dec 3 #30

I hear that Skittles Dec 3 #35

Same. Initech Dec 4 #37

he is a fucking idiot Skittles Dec 4 #38

Yeah his industry will definitely be hurt big time by RFK Jr's bullshit. Initech Dec 4 #40

Actually someone here explained that NJCher Dec 4 #43

This makes a lot of sense FakeNoose Dec 4 #87

He is a double cultist. They are the worst. SamKnause Dec 4 #55

Amen to that Meowmee Dec 3 #4

It's not just that he has free reign, it's that he has one party rule on top of that. Initech Dec 3 #34

Yes that is what I meant, I am well aware of all of this- free to do whatever he wants with a corrupt party and sc Meowmee Dec 4 #42

+a million! FirstLight Dec 3 #5

I agree with absolutely every word. FalloutShelter Dec 3 #8

I said he was toast back in 2016 with the McCain comment. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Dec 3 #9

I keep a small circle too - TBF Dec 3 #11

We had to cut off both sides and a daughter. onecaliberal Dec 3 #16

Same. So much... onecaliberal Dec 3 #12

I will happily help hold that jackhammer, LC . love_katz Dec 3 #14

DUZy FirstLight Dec 3 #17

Why, thank you, FL. love_katz Dec 3 #20

It's ergonomic! JoseBalow Dec 3 #26

I couldn't like your post enough ! kimbutgar Dec 3 #15

You bdamomma Dec 3 #18

It really is disappointing to accept there are so many vile, hateful rubes. Silent Type Dec 3 #21

Seconded without comment. n/t Hugin Dec 3 #23

49% of voters out there endorse the lying traitor. Hassler Dec 3 #25

Actually it's 31% NJCher Dec 4 #49

I thought I was clear that it was 49% of Voters, not all voters Hassler Dec 4 #50

Why you can't make that assumption. NJCher Dec 4 #58

I'm fortunate to live in a town that voted 80 percent for Harris. greatauntoftriplets Dec 3 #27

Recommended. H2O Man Dec 3 #28

I sometimes wonder if he gets away with these million things because ... Alice B. Dec 3 #29

Well yes. H2O Man Dec 3 #31

No matter how deeply or long you hate, they're not going away. And hate eats the soul of the hater. ancianita Dec 3 #33

"we can't just slowly end up being like those we fight" thebigidea Dec 4 #53

Fair point. I realize the saying isn't perfect. ancianita Dec 4 #63

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I'm with you Give Peace A Chance Dec 4 #91

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He sas not "elected" the first time. czarjak Dec 4 #44

Agree 100% KT2000 Dec 4 #45

LuckyCharms JDAcme Dec 4 #46

he is an absolute VILE POS Skittles Dec 4 #47

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Your every word resonates with me. 3catwoman3 Dec 4 #51

So many things should have ended his political career but that ranks #1 with me too. LoisB Dec 4 #52

The power of the Magic R allows you to get away everything. Emile Dec 4 #56

Luckycharms - we had a Vulkan mind meld Pachamama Dec 4 #57

Right There With You RobinA Dec 4 #59

Thank you. mountain grammy Dec 4 #60

I know it's hard not to stereotype white people, particularly older ones morillon Dec 4 #61

So I walk into the Volly House (VFD) Historic NY Dec 4 #62

Thank you, Lucky Charms, for putting into word so well, how I feel. Fla Dem Dec 4 #64

Same here. There's a constant underlying feeling of dread I can't shake, Timeflyer Dec 4 #66

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Yes, I'm absolutely fucking serious. LuckyCharms Dec 4 #68

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Why do you ask? LuckyCharms Dec 4 #74

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I have never turned "more neutral" about Bush. LuckyCharms Dec 4 #83

Well, good morning! GP6971 Dec 4 #80

That was righteous. Ruby the Liberal Dec 4 #69

I know how you feel. Linda ladeewolf Dec 4 #70

I feel seen... Dennis Donovan Dec 4 #71

Unfortunately social media amplifies the worst of us dlk Dec 4 #72

Never EVER doubt that you and your views have a huge amount of company. Paladin Dec 4 #75

I can't reconcile it either underpants Dec 4 #76

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He's thug and a bully elliesmandt Dec 4 #78

The worst part is I know exactly who and what they are. marble falls Dec 4 #79

It does make you wonder about people you live around or see Beringia Dec 4 #81

I have relatives who voted for him all 3 times he ran for president. patphil Dec 4 #84

That about sums it up for me. I have lost all faith in our people. NNadir Dec 4 #85

Oh yes, the mocking of journalist Serge Kovaleski Niagara Dec 4 #86

I'm grateful to live in a blue state, The Wandering Harper Dec 4 #88

It's terrible. Elessar Zappa Dec 4 #89

My 2 nephews voted for him- they are 29 and 26 Danmel Dec 4 #90

Yup. A lot of people just plain suck. Joinfortmill Dec 4 #92

PTSD The Wizard Dec 4 #94

What's an old man to do? Magoo48 Dec 4 #95

The division has been very effective. 40 years of Rush and Fox News told people who to hate. Evolve Dammit Dec 4 #97

Kick JustAnotherGen Dec 5 #99