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Demobrat

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17. I Haven't seen too many crying.

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Sat Nov 8, 2025, 04:31 PM

Nov 8

Mostly it’s “They shouldn’t be on it anyway”. “Why should I pay for someone else’s health care”? “I pay for my own groceries. Why shouldn’t they”?

Sure, there’s some grumbling if their employer provided health insurance premiums go up, but they blame that on Obamacare

They love to see the suffering. Long lines at food banks are entertainment. The White House needed renovating. They’re fine so far.

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When a Trump supporter cries "This isn't what I voted for" [View all] SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 OP

K & R SunSeeker Nov 8 #1

Not too late to stop supporting him lame54 Nov 8 #2

You got what you wanted. Trump in the WH. Norrrm Nov 8 #3

Well, she got what she wanted. Liberals are pissed off. DFW Nov 8 #5

Learning Braille would be a sign that she has any interest in, or aptitude for, reading. Aristus Nov 8 #9

Yep, it's exactly what she voted for -- for others to suffer. Braille? Never! wordstroken Nov 8 #24

Wow! Conjuay Nov 9 #38

womp womp my dear. FAFO WhiteTara Nov 8 #8

"When you say 'waste, fraud, and abuse' you mean other people; when every other RockRaven Nov 8 #4

When a magat cries an angle gets their wings! paleotn Nov 8 #6

An acute observation to a large degree BaronChocula Nov 8 #18

I have no sympathy for MAGAs Grim Chieftain Nov 8 #7

I say, "of course it's not what you voted for. Only an evil troglodyte would vote for... Ol Janx Spirit Nov 8 #10

Not sure that would work with the Black & Hispanic males who switched to Trump in the 2024 prez election Martin Eden Nov 8 #11

It's not meant to SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #12

I should have clarified that "in general" applied to any Trump voter Martin Eden Nov 8 #14

You're right SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #16

Many are being shamed BaronChocula Nov 8 #20

Shame by community example can be effective Martin Eden Nov 8 #23

I'm a little obsessed with figuring out BaronChocula Nov 9 #28

The media environment is not conducive to rational choices Martin Eden Nov 9 #30

Yup. FAFO. Joinfortmill Nov 8 #13

A lesson that so many of his cult need to have happen. OldBaldy1701E Nov 9 #33

Me: "No. You voted for a psychopath!" Grins Nov 8 #15

I Haven't seen too many crying. Demobrat Nov 8 #17

You're lucky SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #19

Lucky? I'd rather see them cry than gloat. Demobrat Nov 8 #21

Ain't That A Shame... 3catwoman3 Nov 8 #22

Perhaps extend a little grace? pat_k Nov 8 #25

With these people? SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #26

Sure, if one of them was expressing anger at the Un-American, cruel, intolerable agenda harming them and their neighbors pat_k Nov 8 #27

Really depends SocialDemocrat61 Nov 9 #29

Same answer as #39 pat_k Nov 9 #41

Way too early to be cutting these shitheads any slack. Paladin Nov 9 #32

Same answer as #39 pat_k Nov 9 #40

I commend your good heart SocialDemocrat61 Nov 9 #43

That's a given. I'd say 25-35% of Americans have been lost racist fucks for as long as i've been alive. pat_k Nov 9 #44

Shunning is a practice not nearly practiced enough in this society. travelingthrulife Nov 9 #34

There is a place for shunning, but ultimately, I firmly believe engagement is how we find our way back. pat_k Nov 9 #39

Thanks for sharing Martin Eden Nov 9 #31

I haven't heard this yet D_Master81 Nov 9 #35

I would assume SocialDemocrat61 Nov 9 #36

An angel gets its wings? Swede Nov 9 #37

If they didn't know what they were voting for, then they should have listened to us... W_HAMILTON Nov 9 #42