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SocialDemocrat61

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47. Because people on other platforms

Thu Apr 30, 2026, 09:25 AM

Apr 30

have been saying democrats are to blame for yesterday’s Supreme Court decision because they nominated candidates who were the “lesser of two evils”. In 16, Susan Sarandon and Eddie Glaude made this claim. I wanted some reassurance and came here for it. I don’t understand why some found it so controversial.

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Were either Clinton or Harris the "lesser of two evils"? [View all] SocialDemocrat61 Apr 30 OP

WTF does this mean? gab13by13 Apr 30 #1

It's a claim routinely made SocialDemocrat61 Apr 30 #4

But this is Democratic Underground. The people here are not green party voters or third party voters. Scrivener7 Apr 30 #7

Exactly SocialDemocrat61 Apr 30 #10

Also, I never questioned whether you voted for them or not SocialDemocrat61 Apr 30 #15

Apparently you do care if people voted happily for the candidates or not. That's exactly Scrivener7 Apr 30 #19

No my poll is asking SocialDemocrat61 Apr 30 #23

Stop shit stirring among your fellow DUers. Scrivener7 Apr 30 #26

I'm asking a simple question SocialDemocrat61 Apr 30 #28

Yes, let's do a poll that rehashes the Bernie v Hillary primary next. gab13by13 Apr 30 #30

No need to rehash that SocialDemocrat61 Apr 30 #33

I suggest you read Donna Brazille's book, gab13by13 Apr 30 #37

I thought you didn't want SocialDemocrat61 Apr 30 #42

This is Democratic Underground. What is the point of asking this question of this constituency? Scrivener7 Apr 30 #2

Exactly in this forum SocialDemocrat61 Apr 30 #5

So this is a way to pick a fight with the few who say no but who, because they are here, voted for both of them? Scrivener7 Apr 30 #6

Not trying to pick a fight with anyone SocialDemocrat61 Apr 30 #8

No, it IS designed to pick a fight. People choose their candidates for all kinds of reasons. Scrivener7 Apr 30 #12

I posted a simple poll SocialDemocrat61 Apr 30 #20

There's a yes vote. Someone has failed your divisive purity test. Now what? Scrivener7 Apr 30 #16

So? SocialDemocrat61 Apr 30 #21

You didn't answer any of my questions. Because the answers would obviously have to be ridiculous. Stop shit stirring. Scrivener7 Apr 30 #24

I'm not required to answer your questions SocialDemocrat61 Apr 30 #27

Of course not. And you won't. Because, as I said, any answer would have to be ridiculous. Scrivener7 Apr 30 #29

It's a simple yes or no question SocialDemocrat61 Apr 30 #31

And now you mischaracterize what I have said. And I believe that's intentional to distract from the fact that Scrivener7 Apr 30 #32

Sorry I misunderstood SocialDemocrat61 Apr 30 #34

How about: were Obama and Kerry the lesser of two evils. delisen Apr 30 #59

Actually have heard that accusation SocialDemocrat61 Apr 30 #60

Was about to ask similar Sympthsical Apr 30 #13

Shouldn't that be "Do you think Democrats are awesome?" SocialDemocrat61 Apr 30 #18

No one here Sympthsical Apr 30 #39

I'm just asking a simple question SocialDemocrat61 Apr 30 #63

No, they're women. sop Apr 30 #3

Why is this worded in the negative? Melon Apr 30 #9

How so? SocialDemocrat61 Apr 30 #11

I'm really not sure what you are even asking. Melon Apr 30 #14

There are many who still make the claim SocialDemocrat61 Apr 30 #17

Please do link to anyone on DU who ever said anything of the sort. Scrivener7 Apr 30 #22

Never claimed anyone on DU did. SocialDemocrat61 Apr 30 #25

It is obvious to me that this poll is divisive and insulting. gab13by13 Apr 30 #35

Sorry that you find it that way SocialDemocrat61 Apr 30 #36

I believe that Kamala Harris won the election gab13by13 Apr 30 #41

Fine SocialDemocrat61 Apr 30 #43

It's shit stirring for no good reason. Emile Apr 30 #40

Why? SocialDemocrat61 Apr 30 #44

Exactly, why are you posting this to begin with? Emile Apr 30 #45

Because people on other platforms SocialDemocrat61 Apr 30 #47

Then go there and ask them n/t leftstreet Apr 30 #48

I have SocialDemocrat61 Apr 30 #50

I am sorry if I misread your intentions, gab13by13 Apr 30 #52

Thanks SocialDemocrat61 Apr 30 #54

We have a completely revamped understanding of what "evil" is now SSJVegeta Apr 30 #38

That was the rationale some "smart" people Johonny Apr 30 #46

This sounds serious Torchlight Apr 30 #49

We sure ended up with the evil lesser, that's for sure . . . Journeyman Apr 30 #51

I guess it depends on whether the voter is a misogynist or not Walleye Apr 30 #53

Just trying to figure out why this post has recommendations. TBF Apr 30 #55

Not attacking democrats SocialDemocrat61 Apr 30 #58

Each of us is the lesser evil of someone else. Clinton was the clear good candidate. She was robbed ... marble falls Apr 30 #56

No. My life would have been immeasurably better under both. W_HAMILTON Apr 30 #57

what does this accomplish? Shellback Squid Apr 30 #61

Makes me feel good SocialDemocrat61 Apr 30 #62