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Martin Eden

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23. Shame by community example can be effective

Sat Nov 8, 2025, 05:03 PM

Nov 8

As opposed to personal insults.

My only reason for posting in this thread is to keep our eyes on the prize -- a Blue Wave that washes away the evils of the orange fascist and his goons.

We need every potential ally in this existential challenge.

Fascists and oligarchs depend on a strategy of divide and conquer -- getting people who are essentially in the same boat hating each other while the rich a$$holes in the super yachts laugh all the way to the bank.

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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