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NurseJackie

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66. It certainly doesn't help to motivate Democrats to come out and vote when they hear...
Sun Nov 21, 2021, 07:39 PM
Nov 2021

It certainly doesn't help to motivate Democrats to come out and vote when they hear nothing but negativity and smears coming from certain individuals and "activists".

I think if we can get our "allies" to stop comparing Biden to a BOWL OF SHIT;

-- and to stop saying that Democrats are "the party of the one-percent";
-- and to stop saying that Democrats are "corrupt";
-- and to stop saying that Democrats are "ideologically bankrupt";
-- and to stop saying that Democrats are "no different than Republicans";
-- and to stop saying that Democrats are "feeble";
-- and to stop saying that Democrats are "war-hawks";
-- and to stop saying that Democrats "don't care about the middle class";
-- and to stop saying that Democrats "don't care about climate change";
-- and to stop creating "third parties" that siphon-off votes and sabotage elections;
-- and to stop encouraging voters to abandon Democrats by voting third-party;
-- and to stop making excuses for those voters who DO vote third-party; etc-etc-etc...

well... that would be a good start in getting MORE voters to support Democrats. All I'm trying to say is that type of nonsense needs to stop, and when people call-out those lies and refute that type of negativity they shouldn't be harassed for doing so either.

The lies and smears and attacks only serve to create an atmosphere of negativity: Negativity generates apathy. Apathy discourages voter turnout. Low voter turnout gives Republicans a chance to steal the elections.

What Scares Me Is the Idea That [View all] MineralMan Nov 2021 OP
If Dems vote, they win. Elessar Zappa Nov 2021 #1
Yes, but we need ALL Democrats to vote. MineralMan Nov 2021 #2
Yes. Elessar Zappa Nov 2021 #3
Or 2020 empedocles Nov 2021 #9
Yes. We could have lost the 2020 election pretty easily. MineralMan Nov 2021 #19
low turnout for the party in power isn't a consequence of disunity. Dems aren't divided. bigtree Nov 2021 #4
I disagree, strongly. MineralMan Nov 2021 #6
you're comparing apples to oranges, citing 2010 bigtree Nov 2021 #7
Then, have a look at 2016. MineralMan Nov 2021 #10
still missing the mark bigtree Nov 2021 #16
So, let me get this straight. MineralMan Nov 2021 #18
If unity is your main worry, gab13by13 Nov 2021 #20
I never alert on posts that reply to me. Never. MineralMan Nov 2021 #23
Then why don't Republican voters have that same issue? gab13by13 Nov 2021 #25
I don't know. I'm not a Republican. MineralMan Nov 2021 #27
I just found out that someone in the Democratic party gab13by13 Nov 2021 #78
My opinion on 2021 was that we needed Joe Biden & Nancy Pelosi on the news empedocles Nov 2021 #37
Here are the Democrats leaving next year. ancianita Nov 2021 #62
stop needing to be inspired treestar Nov 2021 #63
I disagree. It is exactly like 2010 ...even down to the enthusiasm BS...if putting the GOP Demsrule86 Nov 2021 #65
And impeachment of Biden and Harris. Texaswitchy Nov 2021 #70
This message was self-deleted by its author empedocles Nov 2021 #11
Yes. Complacency kicked in and kept people from the polls. MineralMan Nov 2021 #12
Also, in 2010, economic recovery was on the way - people forgot their 2008 fear of all things repu empedocles Nov 2021 #13
Based on the way you've argued with others in this thread berni_mccoy Nov 2021 #84
Hmm...interesting... MineralMan Nov 2021 #85
Disagreeing with some one and presenting your arguments as to why berni_mccoy Nov 2021 #88
This. +1 VA was not a bellweather IMHO...just a badly run campaign by a weaker Dem candidate. Tommymac Nov 2021 #26
Disagree. The disarray was real. Not even able to pass bills in the Dem House looked terrible. empedocles Nov 2021 #39
So explain NJ then Polybius Nov 2021 #51
I hve no opinion on NJ. Apples to Oranges. Family in VA so was aware of that campaign. Tommymac Nov 2021 #60
They can still win as a minority party, gab13by13 Nov 2021 #5
Yes, we need to pass S1. But, we can do multiple things. MineralMan Nov 2021 #8
Yes, but. Our spokespersons, and Democratic image and character, needs to be of Biden & Pelosi. empedocles Nov 2021 #14
'Socialism', and its associations, is a dangerous fear among November voters empedocles Nov 2021 #15
Yes, I fear corporate Socialism, gab13by13 Nov 2021 #17
I greatly fear corporate socialism. As policy I agree with most 'socialism' policies, no empedocles Nov 2021 #30
Yes, Magoo48 Nov 2021 #54
I'm at a loss DownriverDem Nov 2021 #21
So am I. MineralMan Nov 2021 #24
This time, more than ever. empedocles Nov 2021 #32
+1 treestar Nov 2021 #64
Trump in charge is not enough then. Texaswitchy Nov 2021 #71
Why wasn't a record 81 million voters enough? ancianita Nov 2021 #73
That to. Texaswitchy Nov 2021 #75
Democrats need the GOTV as much now as ever liberal N proud Nov 2021 #22
Turnout alone will NOT be enough this cycle. Messaging Messaging Messaging Tommymac Nov 2021 #28
Well said. The Democrats, in "disarray" have done more for most Americans, in one year, than........ mjvpi Nov 2021 #43
I don't know LittleGirl Nov 2021 #29
We need the voting rights bill passed ASAP KS Toronado Nov 2021 #36
Exactly! Eom LittleGirl Nov 2021 #49
Even if it passes tomorrow... druidity33 Nov 2021 #59
But ancianita Nov 2021 #81
I'm a radical liberal and I ALWAYS vote. ananda Nov 2021 #31
Hope you did the same in 2020. We needed Biden empedocles Nov 2021 #41
What don't you understand by ALWAYS. ananda Nov 2021 #77
We should be united in our fear of another Jan 6th KS Toronado Nov 2021 #33
It's been proven time and time again... SKKY Nov 2021 #34
I have never failed to vote. I don't plan on starting now. onecaliberal Nov 2021 #35
It's easier if you can convince people Turbineguy Nov 2021 #38
Hate and Evil is the GOP way. sarcasmo Nov 2021 #40
You should be scared. Very scared. hay rick Nov 2021 #42
We always volunteer. murielm99 Nov 2021 #46
I have factored that in. hay rick Nov 2021 #50
We play the game the way it was intended to be played and vote on the issues Mr. Ected Nov 2021 #44
We always vote. What scared me is that NY (blue state!) voters, Hortensis Nov 2021 #45
About the NY voter amendment, Elessar Zappa Nov 2021 #47
Believable, though. Reminds me of when Republicans put confusing Hortensis Nov 2021 #48
Many of us Democrats voted against the amendments Polybius Nov 2021 #52
That's the point. But at least you understand that our Hortensis Nov 2021 #53
Yup, vote people. Joinfortmill Nov 2021 #55
Yes. We need to stop believing what media amplify about us as if it's the whole truth about us. ancianita Nov 2021 #56
and if they win, god forbid, all the investigations into January 6 will be stopped IcyPeas Nov 2021 #57
You should be more scared about the structural wins that will come from state level gerrymandering. ancianita Nov 2021 #58
I never did get that treestar Nov 2021 #61
It certainly doesn't help to motivate Democrats to come out and vote when they hear... NurseJackie Nov 2021 #66
what could be worse than bottling up legislation for months? bigtree Nov 2021 #68
Nice try. NurseJackie Nov 2021 #69
I don't disagree with any of what you wroten MineralMan Nov 2021 #74
"Basking in the glow" was all I remember Hannity gloating about in 2010. Never again! czarjak Nov 2021 #67
I am trying to be positive but it is hard. Texaswitchy Nov 2021 #72
Doesn't matter who pisses me off... Trueblue Texan Nov 2021 #76
it's easier to get people to vote based on fear and ignorance Skittles Nov 2021 #79
And that's a damned shame, isn't it? MineralMan Nov 2021 #87
They will vote in masses. All of them. GoodRaisin Nov 2021 #80
There must be a plan to get the vote out. The Jungle 1 Nov 2021 #82
The actual fate of our Democratic Republic could be in serious jeopardy. olegramps Nov 2021 #83
Voters, imo, never reward a political party for what they've done, they reward them for what Calista241 Nov 2021 #86
And Trump will be President again. Texaswitchy Nov 2021 #89
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