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Walleye

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17. True, whatever means necessary to restore our democracy is correct but

Reply to paleotn (Reply #10)

Sun Jul 20, 2025, 11:04 AM

Jul 2025

Republicans base their simple winning slogans on mendacity. We’re not good at that. apparently, that’s what the Republicans are doing that works though. Think of selling used cars. That’s what they do on their side.

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To defeat Trump, the left must learn from him [View all] Lonestarblue Jul 2025 OP

Democrats are not naturally inclined to believe outrageous lies like the Republicans are Walleye Jul 2025 #1

I don't think that's what the article is about. paleotn Jul 2025 #10

True, whatever means necessary to restore our democracy is correct but Walleye Jul 2025 #17

Yes on gloves, yes on teeth, but "take no prisoners" does not work in the long run Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2025 #2

We the People somethingshiny Jul 2025 #3

The Democrats might consider becoming the Rushmore Americans DFW Jul 2025 #4

"Trump has gotten to where he is not by being an acolyte of Republican orthodoxy but by being a heretic." J_William_Ryan Jul 2025 #5

Absolutely. He's the logical end of decades of Republican bullshit. paleotn Jul 2025 #12

Fuck that noise. More people turning against MAGA everyday. emulatorloo Jul 2025 #6

You confuse tactics with content. They're not the same thing. paleotn Jul 2025 #13

I appreciate you posting this, but I've read so many articles like this over the last ten years and EarlG Jul 2025 #7

Thank you Earl. emulatorloo Jul 2025 #8

I feel kinda bad that my post is such a downer, so let me add this EarlG Jul 2025 #16

To defeat Trump, Americans need to stop validating and normalizing Trump WSHazel Jul 2025 #9

By next summer the great cause will be their pocketbook. dalton99a Jul 2025 #11

People act on their feelings not their thoughts. Phoenix61 Jul 2025 #14

Leading Dems to water once again. I have my doubts they'll drink even this time. paleotn Jul 2025 #15

The difference as I see it is Tree Lady Jul 2025 #18