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EllieBC

(3,596 posts)
40. Somewhere along the way
Mon Jun 23, 2025, 12:02 AM
Jun 2025

Dems thought they could welcome everyone into the tent and everyone would try to get along. We thought that during W’s bullshit wars in Afghanistan and Iraq that Muslim Americans would be happy to be welcomed.

Maybe should have reminded them we also care a lot about the rights of women and the LGBTQ community.

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Too bad dflprincess Jun 2025 #1
Fuck them and anyone who voted for trump !!!!! SamKnause Jun 2025 #2
They were giddy godsentme Jun 2025 #3
That was the direct result of Jill Stein's meddling. Initech Jun 2025 #7
Hate her MustLoveBeagles Jun 2025 #8
That's no excuse anymore. It's all on these assholes' heads. Scrivener7 Jun 2025 #11
And Rashida Tlaib ... wait .... sheshe2 said it better in another post JustABozoOnThisBus Jun 2025 #57
That'll learn'um ! OnDoutside Jun 2025 #61
I have sympathy for the people of Gaza MustLoveBeagles Jun 2025 #4
Jill Stein did this. There is a special place in hell waiting for her. Initech Jun 2025 #5
As much as I hate her you can't put this all on Stein. sheshe2 Jun 2025 #20
Don't forget Kshama Sawant. LisaM Jun 2025 #32
She contributed for sure, but they did this to themselves and need to own it, otherwise they'll repeat it. OnDoutside Jun 2025 #60
no, those voters made their decisions all on their own. Takket Jun 2025 #66
Oh shit.. Not Again.. Poor Stupids.. Cha Jun 2025 #6
They cared more about messing up EllieBC Jun 2025 #28
Hamtramck (not technically a suburb, not that it matters). LisaM Jun 2025 #33
I read about the anger and betrayal by EllieBC Jun 2025 #39
Look no further than DU... Abolishinist Jun 2025 #42
That reminds me of EllieBC Jun 2025 #44
And now many are crying and saying, DO SOMETHING! sheshe2 Jun 2025 #36
Right? And, as EllieBC is pointing Cha Jun 2025 #38
Somewhere along the way EllieBC Jun 2025 #40
Yes, and help them to understand Cha Jun 2025 #43
You are right. sheshe2 Jun 2025 #46
Aww.. That Teared me up... Cha Jun 2025 #50
He certainly did. The Harris protestors sealed the fate of Gaza. B.See Jun 2025 #47
Absolutely... Mahalo for your Cha Jun 2025 #51
Thank you, Cha. B.See Jun 2025 #62
🕯️🕊️💙🌈🇺🇸 Cha Jun 2025 #67
Assholes. Scrivener7 Jun 2025 #9
There's no logic, as such. They were mad that Biden didn't do more to help the Palestinians. Intractable Jun 2025 #13
And they didn't see this coming. Scrivener7 Jun 2025 #17
So glad to see this response. AloeVera Jun 2025 #22
They voted for the guy who instituted a travel ban on Muslims to the US Aristus Jun 2025 #10
IKR? tanyev Jun 2025 #19
What the FUCK were they thinking? Chasstev365 Jun 2025 #12
They were voting anti lgbt Demovictory9 Jun 2025 #14
And anti-woman NickB79 Jun 2025 #64
By addressing an entire community, this seems like racialized blame. David__77 Jun 2025 #21
See Article Chasstev365 Jun 2025 #23
... Mr. Evil Jun 2025 #15
He's lied all through his first term. Norbert Jun 2025 #16
He didn't even lie Mountainguy Jun 2025 #48
If it's really just some and not all newdeal2 Jun 2025 #18
'Bout time. Nuff said. Marie Marie Jun 2025 #24
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jun 2025 #25
Traitor has just begun his term. Things are going to get so so much worse Arazi Jun 2025 #26
Well maybe hate LGBTQ and women less. EllieBC Jun 2025 #27
I really don't care, do you? LonePirate Jun 2025 #29
Well..... they SHOULD.... Jack Valentino Jun 2025 #30
Bless their hearts. littlemissmartypants Jun 2025 #31
FAFO Capt. America Jun 2025 #34
For whatever personal reason a lot of people voted for Trump. Aussie105 Jun 2025 #35
How could they possibly think that Trump in office would be good for them? Norrrm Jun 2025 #37
"I fell for the world's most obvious con man, and now I'm sorry" JHB Jun 2025 #41
You bought it. You own it. usonian Jun 2025 #45
Fuck them MAGA-voting shitbags. "Do something"? Tried to do something on 11/4/24. They did that fuck shit to themselves. SoFlaBro Jun 2025 #49
IDK, let them continue to vote for the GOP. Dan Jun 2025 #52
"Arab." "American." "Arab-American." Buns_of_Fire Jun 2025 #53
Buyer's remorse? They've still got over a year and change for tears and sorrow Vogon_Glory Jun 2025 #54
Any Trump voter deserves all the Captain Zero Jun 2025 #55
FAFO MrWowWow Jun 2025 #56
Just "some"??? GoCubsGo Jun 2025 #58
The signs were there. dlilafae Jun 2025 #59
Fuck Em edhopper Jun 2025 #63
F them they will still vote republican. How about a democratic lawmaker Tribetime Jun 2025 #65
Poor little rubes. republianmushroom Jun 2025 #68
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