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Old Crow

(2,237 posts)
2. I dunno...
Sat Nov 23, 2024, 01:51 AM
Nov 23

I'm still shaking my head in disbelief over this election. I've seen so many different analyses and op-eds and theories. Bottom line, as best I can understand it, is this: Most Americans, from virtually every demographic, just don't care that much about democratic principles and the rule of law as most of us on DU. Their overriding concern is the cost of groceries and the interest they're paying on their credit card balances, both of which climbed sharply during the Biden presidency. That's pretty much the long and short of it. I'm not condoning those priorities, but simply acknowledging them.

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The next Asian Republicans give a shit about. czarjak Nov 23 #1
Yep endless summer Nov 23 #4
I dunno... Old Crow Nov 23 #2
The GOP seized the issue of identity politics mainer Nov 23 #3
Gender lines endless summer Nov 23 #5
I wonder if some of the right tilt comes from affirmative action. Lucky Luciano Nov 23 #6
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