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Atticus

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45. It does fire up US---solid Democrats. But, the "fair weather Democrats", the "Democrats when it's

Sat Apr 9, 2022, 03:02 PM

Apr 2022

convenient and popular" and some of the "Democratic-leaning independents" may decide to stay home next November because "voting doesn't matter", "nothing ever changes" and "the stinking rich NEVER go to jail"!

Are those excuses accurate or appropriate? Of course not, but, encouraged by comments on the open sewers of social media, many will count the MAGA bumper stickers in their area and decide that waiting in line at the polls is only for those foolish enough to think their vote means anything.

As I said, that's my opinion and it's worth what it cost you. Thanks for your response.

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Just a general comment---no citations, footnotes or quotes. Take it or leave it. [View all] Atticus Apr 2022 OP

+1 Ferrets are Cool Apr 2022 #1

It is also my opinion, gab13by13 Apr 2022 #2

The brain trust in the DOJ might believe it would have the reverse effect: sop Apr 2022 #16

That sounds more like a job ... Xoan Apr 2022 #35

Exactly right. This is not the Dept of Politics. DeeDeeNY Apr 2022 #69

I Think They Might Be Worried That Riots Will Occur... GB_RN Apr 2022 #59

Perhaps underlying that is the fear that cops will side with the MAGA supporters NullTuples Apr 2022 #62

Law Enforcement Has Been Infiltrated, Per The FBI... GB_RN Apr 2022 #63

So many proudly came out as CSPOA since the start of COVID NullTuples Apr 2022 #64

Not just his inner circle; he was helped by members of Congress NullTuples Apr 2022 #61

And so many in different states and jurisdictions... brush Apr 2022 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author Ahna KneeMoose Apr 2022 #4

I agree. Opinions matter. nt abqtommy Apr 2022 #5

I've been saying something similar for some time now. Hugin Apr 2022 #6

This is also depressing, gab13by13 Apr 2022 #7

Yet if you look at actual court verdicts, we beat them the vast majority of the time. CaptainTruth Apr 2022 #15

Until it gets to the supreme corrupt. plimsoll Apr 2022 #20

Another depressing facet to that FoxNewsSucks Apr 2022 #21

Of course it is true. Chainfire Apr 2022 #8

Isn't this Rebl2 Apr 2022 #14

Yes. FoxNewsSucks Apr 2022 #22

Couldn't agree with you more. Paladin Apr 2022 #9

This Twitter thread from post-election Democrats in Wisconsin may cheer and encourage you: chia Apr 2022 #10

Yes, that is very encouraging news and I thank you for posting. liberalla Apr 2022 #17

You're welcome :) chia Apr 2022 #50

Sadly, you're probably right... Wounded Bear Apr 2022 #11

Absolutely true. yardwork Apr 2022 #12

Intent doesn't seem to come up much in fraud cases either -- it's just you did it, you lose Lettuce Be Apr 2022 #13

And you can't be identified as the perpetrator in dozens of sexual assault cases Midnight Writer Apr 2022 #38

Roger that! usaf-vet Apr 2022 #18

Chump and his odious offspring, are above kairos12 Apr 2022 #19

Take it or leave it? I'll leave it. You know what they say, opinions are like... Fiendish Thingy Apr 2022 #23

"---hopefully your awareness will expand to include a broader perspective". So--- Atticus Apr 2022 #43

Opinions cannot be rebutted, only facts can. Fiendish Thingy Apr 2022 #47

Parsing, eh? Seems like the beginning of a Gish Gallop so I will bow out. Chalk that up as a Atticus Apr 2022 #52

But I was told by some predictable stooge here, the other day that Carlitos Brigante Apr 2022 #24

glad I missed that one. nt Grasswire2 Apr 2022 #46

Crimes against Humanity marieo1 Apr 2022 #25

IOW Garland could indict them today and is choosing not to? brooklynite Apr 2022 #26

Is there something that requires him to indict on all charges at once? FoxNewsSucks Apr 2022 #30

I can always count on you to put words in my mouth. "In other words"---" is in the same category Atticus Apr 2022 #41

The wallets have spoken. Just like in the PA race. 😄 MerryBlooms Apr 2022 #60

Agreed FoxNewsSucks Apr 2022 #27

What I don't understand treestar Apr 2022 #28

It does fire up US---solid Democrats. But, the "fair weather Democrats", the "Democrats when it's Atticus Apr 2022 #45

And don't forget to blame the evil establishment and corporate Democrats Walleye Apr 2022 #71

If Bragg is clean, Trump gets indicted and convicted. Eyeball_Kid Apr 2022 #29

FWIW I hear this in several different forms at my local working class pub almost every day. Tommymac Apr 2022 #31

JAIME HARRISON HAS A GREAT MESSAGE. THANK YOU JAIME! usonian Apr 2022 #42

Really good message..but it does not directly address the issue of high ranking charges for 1/6 Tommymac Apr 2022 #44

Yes. I got a bit off-topic, and agree, the optics are not encouraging. usonian Apr 2022 #51

the one word that most people would understand and repudiate is... Grasswire2 Apr 2022 #48

it's a sense of nearly unbearable frustration. barbtries Apr 2022 #32

ive been feeling that there is a dual standard in this country for a long time . AllaN01Bear Apr 2022 #33

Many Democrats know what has to be done, but few of them are in power. Many pundits on housecat Apr 2022 #34

Plenty of talk and hand-wringing but no ACTION plan dwayneb Apr 2022 #53

Yes, propaganda is more lethal than weapons. We must eliminate Fox Propaganda, . housecat Apr 2022 #58

Good idea - what's your plan to accomplish that? dwayneb Apr 2022 #70

Sadly I have to agree. If as a democracy Enoki33 Apr 2022 #36

The day will come Dan Apr 2022 #37

Tenderfoot said it elsewhere on DU. DOOM POSTING IS VOTER SUPPRESSION! usonian Apr 2022 #39

What you say is true... Ohio Joe Apr 2022 #40

What could be the problem? 1WorldHope Apr 2022 #49

It's pretty well the page I'm on, too, Atticus. jaxexpat Apr 2022 #54

Truth! hurple Apr 2022 #55

I'll take it. trof Apr 2022 #56

In truth, I think it's worth way more than that. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2022 #57

The problem is that people like you and me don't get put in the positions to do all they've done. BradAllison Apr 2022 #65

Yeah... There's that and he literally tried to get my vote ecstatic Apr 2022 #66

Spot on! XacerbatedDem Apr 2022 #67

No, it won't impact Democratic voter turnout, they aren't idiot one-issue voters. betsuni Apr 2022 #68