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NurseJackie

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24. The two women are not being compared. Instead, Mr. Westrate is illustrating a...
Sun Sep 5, 2021, 10:25 AM
Sep 2021
Sarandon and wife/slave Amy are Not in the same political party.
Of course they're not. Nobody said that they are and nobody is even suggesting that (except you.). The two women are not being compared. It's clear to most all reasonable observers that each woman represents a separate thing. Mr. Westrate (whose tweet is quoted here) is illustrating a cause and effect. A beginning and an end. A path-chosen and the inevitable outcome. Sarandon (a Bernie surrogate) is the face-of and personification of this idiotic "revolution". Barrett (et al) and the consequences therein (namely, allowing Texas' "heartbeat-law" to stand) is the result. These things do not happen in a vacuum.

Keep this in mind: Divide and conquer.
I've often thought of that every time I hear certain individuals engaging in divisive smears and rhetoric such as: Democrats are "ideologically bankrupt"; or that Democrats are "feeble"; or that Democrats are "corrupt"; or that the Democratic party is an "absolute failure"; or that the Democratic party is "the party of the one-percent"; or that the Democratic party is the "party of the elite"; or that there's "no difference between Democrats and Republicans"; or that Democrats are "do-nothings"; or that Democratic party "doesn't care about climate change"; or characterizing the Democratic party as the "Coastal-Elite". ALL LIES!! ALL DIVISIVE!!

True, it's not ONLY Sarandon, but she is closely allied with those who seek to intentionally cause harm to the Democratic party. Not only is it part of the "divide and conquer" strategy that you spoke of. But it's clearly just one part of their overall "destroy and rebuild" philosophy. Sarandon, Turner, West, Moore, Uygur (and their close associates) are all a part of it.

They all have nothing but contempt and resentment for the Democratic party. What useful purpose does it serve? It's just another example of how people are oddly willing to do and say things that create an atmosphere of fear and hopelessness and negativity. Negativity generates apathy. Apathy discourages voter turnout. Low voter turnout gives Republicans a chance to steal the elections.

Why are these toxic individuals defended and celebrated?
At a certain point, we have to look at ourselves... ck4829 Sep 2021 #1
Meh NurseJackie Sep 2021 #2
The problem is how do we resist? We have a 6-3 court and could end up with a 7-2 if Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #12
Libertarian Party had more votes than Green Party wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #21
Such BS...the Green Party concentrated their efforts in vulnerable Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #31
WHY were they vulnerable? Bettie Sep 2021 #130
"Status quo" means both sides are corrupt because money in politics. betsuni Sep 2021 #132
Doesn't matter, enough voted Green to flip three states. But if it makes you happy, I'll gladly.... George II Sep 2021 #41
Yes, I remember that. It was a stupid thing to say on election day. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #47
Post removed Post removed Sep 2021 #48
Any vote that did not benefit Hillary was a vote that benefited Trump! NurseJackie Sep 2021 #52
Smarter move would be to co-opt those votes wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #54
You assume that we can get those votes...seing some of them in 20, I don't think we can. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #58
Lower % of Green Party votes on 2020 wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #60
I don't thinks so. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #65
Prove it wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #66
I don't have to. Go on twitter. Oh wait they are now delering their posts. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #68
We tried, wellstonevoter, we tried. I was here. We got infested at DU. I tried. Hekate Sep 2021 #96
That is the truth... Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #106
The "Smart Move" would be for Voters Cha Sep 2021 #88
Cha! fleabiscuit Sep 2021 #131
Flea! Cha Sep 2021 #133
We. Tried. Hekate Sep 2021 #92
In other words "submit to blackmail" ... okay, got it. 🙄 NurseJackie Sep 2021 #105
+1 betsuni Sep 2021 #107
Very well said, thanks. Love the graphics as emphasis, too!! George II Sep 2021 #115
Thank you. It's like flash-cards... NurseJackie Sep 2021 #116
Sure ...only she said it didn't matter who you vote for. I despise her for that. She gave folks Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #64
Yes. If Clinton won she would have run for re-election last year. If she lost, well we all know. George II Sep 2021 #53
Boy did she get IT WRONG!!! We Ended UP WITH the FUCKING Cha Sep 2021 #71
2016 was 5 years ago wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #49
This message was self-deleted by its author George II Sep 2021 #50
No. It's important to remember this to avoid the same shit from happening again. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #51
Same shit didn't happen in 2020 wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #55
We're still suffering because of the likes of Sarandon (and her defenders) NurseJackie Sep 2021 #57
I meant waving the white flag to goops wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #61
I admire your persistence... tonedevil Sep 2021 #63
Who are these "swine" to whom you're referring? George II Sep 2021 #85
Tell that to Sarandon and Turner! I have no doubt that THEY see the Democratic party as their enemy. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #67
Our revolution did not think so. And Sarandon is working to strengthen third parties . Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #69
Democracy has Lots of "Enemies".. Sarandon & Cha Sep 2021 #77
No it is not. Those who don't remember history are doomed to repeat it Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #59
NewsFlash.. Everyone Knows "..2016 was Cha Sep 2021 #95
Nope - not moving on from 2016 JustAnotherGen Sep 2021 #113
Well, someone right here in this thread called Hillary a corporate w***e. betsuni Sep 2021 #114
Nope - not moving on JustAnotherGen Sep 2021 #121
Forgiveness requires an acknowledgement of a mistake being made LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2021 #123
Excellent from JDWATCH! Rt TY! Cha Sep 2021 #126
I like JDWatch and Occupy Democrats LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2021 #127
Absolutely.. We Need Reality. Cha Sep 2021 #129
Sht I forgot about dear Jane. With friends like that, who the fck needs enemies? Hekate Sep 2021 #93
It's Fucking Jill Stein's LIES & Sarandon's .. Cha Sep 2021 #75
The official buzzword is "transformed," the party must be transformed, not reformed. betsuni Sep 2021 #78
Let' s forget Russia Russia Russia. sheshe2 Sep 2021 #80
That photo of Jillsy dining with Putin is unbearably smug Hekate Sep 2021 #94
There is a mathematical concept called margin of victory LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2021 #117
I too am frustrated about how to resist. Lonestarblue Sep 2021 #23
I love your ideas. I wonder if we could start a power to the people organization in every state. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #26
You mean the threads demanding that Democratic leaders do something? Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #62
The courts are the direct result of elections iemanja Sep 2021 #102
+1 betsuni Sep 2021 #104
Pessimism/cynicism that these are the worst of times and mindless belief in revolution betsuni Sep 2021 #3
Certain politicians and others talk about "middle class, this" and "middle class, that"... NurseJackie Sep 2021 #4
That's the mistake they make. The U.S. in the 21st century isn't early twentieth century Russia. betsuni Sep 2021 #6
And some have urged us to abandon 'Identity Politics' and concentrate solely on ecomonic issues Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #13
Amen Hekate Sep 2021 #97
But European countries with all the economic goodies still have racism, far-right groups. betsuni Sep 2021 #99
Yep...exactly. Some are threatened with true equality for women...no question. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #108
Don't forget: "Women's rights are a distraction from the real issues." George II Sep 2021 #17
Yep, I remember well. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #27
Agreed, on women's issues being treated as a "distraction." ShazzieB Sep 2021 #74
I can't recall, at this time who said that. sheshe2 Sep 2021 #87
Don't strain yourself... NurseJackie Sep 2021 #89
You as well my dear. sheshe2 Sep 2021 #91
Sure, they have put us on the brink of fascism with their half wit notions. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #16
Don't leave ut Shultz, Turner, Klein, and other over-the-top anti-HRC folks. joetheman Sep 2021 #5
Nina Turner, Brianna Joy Gray, Michael Moore, Cenk, Cornel West, they all have dirty hands. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #7
A couple of them more than just dirty hands. George II Sep 2021 #19
With regard to those... NurseJackie Sep 2021 #28
Nope, this started with Clinton. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #14
One has ms liberty Sep 2021 #8
She's just an actor but try criticizing her on Twitter. Her "allies" will come out of the woodwork.. George II Sep 2021 #9
I've noticed too. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #42
Found this... 😂🤣😂🤣 NurseJackie Sep 2021 #43
Bazinga! Oh that's beautiful. Looks like maybe even Twitter management agrees, eh? George II Sep 2021 #44
She's not "just an actor," she's been a political activist for decades; surrogate for Bernie Sanders betsuni Sep 2021 #10
Oh no Susie had power in 2016 and I would add in 2000. She worked hard to dissuade people Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #15
She campaigned against Clinton iemanja Sep 2021 #103
I'll never forget this famous, now infamous quote: George II Sep 2021 #11
Clearly she didn't care about anyone with a vagina...since her actions helped elect Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #18
I know you are going to attack me for this opinion but Farmer-Rick Sep 2021 #20
Sarandon is not a Democrat. betsuni Sep 2021 #22
I've seen it argued on Twitter and elsewhere... NurseJackie Sep 2021 #25
The two women are not being compared. Instead, Mr. Westrate is illustrating a... NurseJackie Sep 2021 #24
I call bullshit on that Sarandon who helped give us Bush II and Trump is not a Democrat Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #29
"She is not a Democrat. Fuck her." -- Exactly. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #30
Love it!!! Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #32
It's not my creation. A former DU'er (Bravenak) created it. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #33
I miss Bravenak...wish she was back. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #37
She's moved on and is thriving on Twitter... NurseJackie Sep 2021 #39
I know. I follow her but still miss her here. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #56
BINGO, and no free space! George II Sep 2021 #36
To find that image, I did a google image search for "Fuck Susan Sarandon". BIG MISTAKE!! NurseJackie Sep 2021 #45
Exactly right. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #70
Don't believe - I think she voted Trump JustAnotherGen Sep 2021 #122
I can't find the quote, but Sarandon proudly said she was NOT a Democrat. George II Sep 2021 #35
Sarandon is a 3rd Party RF Voter.. said "Hillary was More Cha Sep 2021 #72
KR Me. Sep 2021 #34
I do forget to 'rec' sometimes...please feel free to remind me guys... Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #38
I forgot to rec too! betsuni Sep 2021 #79
I know and then I feel badly. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #86
Yup ismnotwasm Sep 2021 #40
I can't stand the sight or sound of SS. I honestly don't understand why she has any sway on.... Tarheel_Dem Sep 2021 #46
Two perfect Symbols for Devolution.. it doesn't matter Cha Sep 2021 #73
This idea that they promoted Mr.Bill Sep 2021 #76
They have nothing to offer except... NurseJackie Sep 2021 #81
To the degree the Democratic Party remains corporate iwannaknow Sep 2021 #82
There's no need for a "revolution". George II Sep 2021 #83
When you say the party remains corporate, what do you mean? betsuni Sep 2021 #84
I doubt most people who say this know what they mean StarfishSaver Sep 2021 #90
Like a religion, things are taken on faith. betsuni Sep 2021 #98
I mean big money has a grip on Republicans iwannaknow Sep 2021 #110
But you said Democrats. It's a usual Democratic policy to change campaign finance laws, get betsuni Sep 2021 #112
It doesn't make sense...many big donors for the Democratic Party have been given the cold shoulder Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #111
I don't agree at all. And the Democratic Party is not corporate. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #109
The one on the left looks smug and the one on the right looks like a corpse that escaped from the ARPad95 Sep 2021 #100
Susan Sarandon is the epitime of privilege LeftInTX Sep 2021 #101
Exactly. She sits in her $8M penthouse apartment in Manhattan tweeting nonsense like sunsets.... George II Sep 2021 #120
Ugh. Not funny, Susan. Like her sarcastic "I blame Russia" comment. betsuni Sep 2021 #128
Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2021 #118
That's the way it was when Clinton ran against trump. They hoped trump would win so that their guy.. George II Sep 2021 #119
funny how with several million more voting for Hillary than her opponent bigtree Sep 2021 #124
About those several million more votes: George II Sep 2021 #125
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