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Duncan Grant

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12. A 2016 grievance offers me little clarity on the seriousness of 2026.

Reply to lostincalifornia (Original post)

Wed Jan 7, 2026, 02:17 PM

Jan 7

Feel free to rehash all this again, if you like. There are greater villains and criminals to analyze and comprehend now. For example, what do the tech bros and assorted oligarchs have planned for American labor and the remnants of a law abiding culture? Scary business — the future.

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I wonder how many people were duped by Jill Stein, Susan Sarandon, etc. in 2016 that Hillary was more dangerous than [View all] lostincalifornia Jan 7 OP

Weak kneed stupid people UpInArms Jan 7 #1

Wish I had a dollar for every time I read or heard that back in 2016. sop Jan 7 #2

I don't think their opinions were considered by the vast majority of voters. Jacson6 Jan 7 #3

It didn't take much. Hillary lost every critical swing state in 2016 by less than 1%, while Jill Stein received 1% of lostincalifornia Jan 7 #6

Cumulative impact of decades of lies and memes from RW, but Stein & Sarandon amplified... hlthe2b Jan 7 #4

Great question! Kid Berwyn Jan 7 #5

Enough to elect Trump in two critical states. MineralMan Jan 7 #7

well, given that a fool is born every minute... B.See Jan 7 #8

Whats-her-face O'Dowd from the NYT GusBob Jan 7 #9

Penis and beard capable off-the-clock Jan 7 #10

Just need that 1%. betsuni Jan 7 #11

A 2016 grievance offers me little clarity on the seriousness of 2026. Duncan Grant Jan 7 #12