Democratic Primaries

Hortensis

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15. Actually, I think it's time for those to belatedly learn who Joe is.

Wed Apr 8, 2020, 04:52 PM

Apr 2020

No need to "risk your life" for a "meh" candidate when you can sensibly take a stand for someone who you have a well-founded belief will do a good job, if not the one you would have wished for in an ideal world. To have good government, you must first elect good people. The rest is details.

Biden is a good, honorable, honest man.

As for that "risk your life," come on. That's for old folks like me, and strictly for those too afraid to even do a monthly shopping. Bless their hearts, no doubt we do have some heroes among them taking a stand anyway on their election days.

“If we fail to vote, we don’t count. .... I just hope that, in spite of whatever is going on now, that people will not be afraid to come out and vote. We have to vote.” Genuine hero, no delusions, Congressman John Lewis

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] LaurenOlimina Apr 2020 OP

I think I'm voting for a potential three-four terms of Democrats. dawg day Apr 2020 #1

I decided to NEVER vote GOP after torture became their jam. LaurenOlimina Apr 2020 #3

Meh? bearsfootball516 Apr 2020 #2

Meh LaurenOlimina Apr 2020 #4

I'm not sure this is the place to find that kind of janterry Apr 2020 #10

And there are reasons Biden is the nominee HarlanPepper Apr 2020 #16

Cause they already got their way? LostOne4Ever Apr 2020 #18

I'd argue we don't need to be wasting time "rallying" intractable ideologues either HarlanPepper Apr 2020 #19

That Is Democracy, Sir The Magistrate Apr 2020 #26

Damn right thegoose Apr 2020 #5

I agree with you ... CatMor Apr 2020 #9

It's sort of surreal HarlanPepper Apr 2020 #12

That's called politics... LaurenOlimina Apr 2020 #47

I know, it's like... Sloumeau Apr 2020 #68

He's certainly more progressive than Hillary Polybius Apr 2020 #25

I believe he will rise to the occasion. (I voted for Liz in the primary.) flor-de-jasmim Apr 2020 #6

He has to. No choice but to rise up. LaurenOlimina Apr 2020 #7

Absolutely true! peggysue2 Apr 2020 #21

well most people can vote absentee and stay at home. meh indeed nt msongs Apr 2020 #8

I hope so. LaurenOlimina Apr 2020 #11

Gee .. what a wonderful endorsement /s nsd Apr 2020 #13

Exactly. Very uniting. LakeArenal Apr 2020 #14

And I wish I was voting for a candidate without so many exploitable deficits. LaurenOlimina Apr 2020 #49

Actually, I think it's time for those to belatedly learn who Joe is. Hortensis Apr 2020 #15

Some folks need to be dazzled apparently HarlanPepper Apr 2020 #17

Hear, hear! AND the appallingly functional Republican traitors. Hortensis Apr 2020 #36

. TexasTowelie Apr 2020 #20

Apparently the majority of the voting Democratic electorate disagrees with your "meh" description. wyldwolf Apr 2020 #22

I am very excited about Joe Biden Gothmog Apr 2020 #23

Are you serious? George II Apr 2020 #24

Yes. It's time for everyone disappointed in Biden to give him their support. LaurenOlimina Apr 2020 #43

Too tired to dig deep but I'm guessing most of the "meh" NoMoreRepugs Apr 2020 #27

I know nobody who is enthusiastic for Biden. LaurenOlimina Apr 2020 #45

Lauren....... MyOwnPeace Apr 2020 #53

Meh seems to be the consensus in my circle. LaurenOlimina Apr 2020 #56

WE have risen to the occasion. tirebiter Apr 2020 #28

Damning with vapor-praise. Will world leaders greet Biden with 'meh' when they all gather together? NBachers Apr 2020 #29

Oh good grief Aquaria Apr 2020 #30

OMG THIS!!! n/t nolawarlock Apr 2020 #31

Well Said, Ma'am The Magistrate Apr 2020 #32

Thank you, True Blue American Apr 2020 #33

Great post! treestar Apr 2020 #34

+ 1,000,000 oasis Apr 2020 #40

Yes! LaurenOlimina Apr 2020 #57

Exactly. I long for the day where I can forget about politics for a month... Sloumeau Apr 2020 #63

+100. N/t obnoxiousdrunk Apr 2020 #83

Geez, Obama was at least inaugurated before treestar Apr 2020 #35

I've never found Biden compelling. LaurenOlimina Apr 2020 #42

Compared to what, or to whom? ... NurseJackie Apr 2020 #48

It's no longer time for specifics. Primary is over. LaurenOlimina Apr 2020 #50

You're the one complaining, not me. NurseJackie Apr 2020 #51

Why are you so negative? I'm wrong and wrong-headed for KNOWING who I know? LaurenOlimina Apr 2020 #54

I'm not the one being negative. NurseJackie Apr 2020 #58

Obviously, you have no idea. LaurenOlimina Apr 2020 #59

I know much more than I'm being given credit for... NurseJackie Apr 2020 #60

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha... LaurenOlimina Apr 2020 #61

No, "Lauren"... I believe your friends are real NurseJackie Apr 2020 #62

Ha ha ha ha ha LaurenOlimina Apr 2020 #64

You know perfectly well that I never said such a thing. NurseJackie Apr 2020 #66

Lots of people are going to do that. LaurenOlimina Apr 2020 #70

This kind of negativity serves no good purpose. NurseJackie Apr 2020 #71

seems deranged but ok LaurenOlimina Apr 2020 #74

I haven't insulted you with name-calling. Why do that to me, "Lauren"? NurseJackie Apr 2020 #76

And here come the protestations... LaurenOlimina Apr 2020 #84

I did no such thing. NurseJackie Apr 2020 #87

Hope everyone gets their negative vibes about Biden out of their system now, so when Autumn comes... George II Apr 2020 #65

Today is a cool, damp and windy day in Maryland... it feels like Autumn is already here! NurseJackie Apr 2020 #67

Why wait that long? TexasTowelie Apr 2020 #69

"But it is no longer the time to discuss it." Jedi Guy Apr 2020 #73

No, she asked for specifics. LaurenOlimina Apr 2020 #75

Oh, come off it! Everyone knows what you're talking about. NurseJackie Apr 2020 #77

Yes, it is safer not to mention them. LaurenOlimina Apr 2020 #78

I think it's important for everyone to show maturity and good judgement. NurseJackie Apr 2020 #79

Ah... OK LaurenOlimina Apr 2020 #80

So you finally admit to taking cheap-shots at our party's nominee? Thank you. NurseJackie Apr 2020 #81

Post removed Post removed Apr 2020 #86

Biden wasn't my top choice, but compared to Trump, "meh" is a dream. green88 Apr 2020 #37

I know. G.W. Bush was terrible, but compared to Trump... Sloumeau Apr 2020 #72

Joe is the best candidate to beat trump Gothmog Apr 2020 #38

I can't believe there are "Bernie or Bust" people out there who call themselves Progressives. Sophia_Of_PlanetX Apr 2020 #39

. @fred_guttenberg : Only Joe Biden has the ability now to heal this nation Opinion Gothmog Apr 2020 #41

Biden will make you proud. IluvPitties Apr 2020 #44

Hoping for it. LaurenOlimina Apr 2020 #46

I'm sorry he's not a rock star. RandySF Apr 2020 #52

Since Biden apparently leaves the Orange Putz quivering in his boots... Sloumeau Apr 2020 #55

Sulking Bernie bros and sistas zak247 Apr 2020 #82

Yeah, I'm not sure they are in the party anymore. LaurenOlimina Apr 2020 #85