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Joinfortmill

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73. To my mind, this whole mess is more about the media than Joe.

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Wed Jul 3, 2024, 05:52 PM

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Is this a safe space? [View all] In It to Win It Jul 2024 OP

it's also about our votes already cast for Joe Biden to run in this election, knowing full well he's old bigtree Jul 2024 #1

I honestly don't remember if I voted for Biden or not. Ms. Toad Jul 2024 #77

Safe space to support our President ismnotwasm Jul 2024 #2

⬆⬆⬆THIS⬆⬆⬆ Think. Again. Jul 2024 #18

"...is THE Democratic Nominee" Bucky Jul 2024 #23

The primaries happened and delegates to the convention were pledged to Biden. brush Jul 2024 #35

Here, let me Google that for ya... Bucky Jul 2024 #43

as far as this site is concerned, Joe Biden is the presumptive nominee bigtree Jul 2024 #50

☝️☝️☝️ PortTack Jul 2024 #85

Don't send me to a multi-paragraph treatise on google. Summarize briefly pls. brush Jul 2024 #97

No. I'm gonna post the ENTIRETY of the multi-paragraph treatise right here, right now Bucky Jul 2024 #100

Good luck. brush Jul 2024 #104

That thoughtful post is "regurgitated rw bs"???? skip fox Jul 2024 #55

Apparently you didn't see where I excluded the OP ismnotwasm Jul 2024 #70

"If there are concerns that Joe Biden is not the man to accomplish the goal in 2024" Ferrets are Cool Jul 2024 #3

As long as we can agree that those with reservations are still loyal Dems Bucky Jul 2024 #22

Post whatever you like, but be prepared to get pushback from those who don't agree. emulatorloo Jul 2024 #4

I'm as prepared as I'll ever be In It to Win It Jul 2024 #7

Outstanding gif. The Unmitigated Gall Jul 2024 #9

Uh edisdead Jul 2024 #13

Well I liked it for a different reason. Standing in the face of a fascist onslaught. nt The Unmitigated Gall Jul 2024 #42

Your reply is about battling democrats? edisdead Jul 2024 #11

No, but battling the idea that we should not discuss the perceived downsides of 2024 Biden campaign In It to Win It Jul 2024 #15

Its way too late to be discussing the downsides of a Biden campaign EarlG Jul 2024 #27

You'd think so and then In It to Win It Jul 2024 #33

Basically, yeah, thats what you're supposed to pretend EarlG Jul 2024 #40

Thank you. I am clear-eyed about the challenges we face Pinback Jul 2024 #47

Except I think In It to Win It Jul 2024 #51

Okay, then EarlG Jul 2024 #60

Yes! That's all I'm saying... and accomplished all of that while being old at the same time. That's great multitasking In It to Win It Jul 2024 #66

Trump is 78 and talks gibberish half the time, when he is not screaming like a deranged dictator the other half. hadEnuf Jul 2024 #84

++++++++++ emulatorloo Jul 2024 #52

So does that mean that the DU rules about not wnylib Jul 2024 #56

Sounds like it to me. ShazzieB Jul 2024 #87

I hope so. With Biden's decision to stay in the race, wnylib Jul 2024 #90

Thank you Lifeafter70 Jul 2024 #81

Thanks for mentioning that Attilatheblond Jul 2024 #49

Exactly! Bakerboy17 Jul 2024 #61

Exactly! Bakerboy17 Jul 2024 #64

Looks like some of us vs folks who unknowingly amplify Fox News talking points. emulatorloo Jul 2024 #12

Spare us the "dissenters are unwilling dupes" smear Bucky Jul 2024 #21

It's well known that DU is vulnerable to trolls and other disruptors... Think. Again. Jul 2024 #24

+1000 wnylib Jul 2024 #68

Agree most everyone here is not trolling, but post as if they don't think the RW SM is paying attention to what we say PortTack Jul 2024 #89

Actually Trump welcomes Biden as nominee. skip fox Jul 2024 #57

Oh yeah MorbidButterflyTat Jul 2024 #62

Nailed it! PortTack Jul 2024 #91

That's what I've also noticed recently on right-wing forums. ClearSky24 Jul 2024 #74

. wnylib Jul 2024 #82

prepared to attack the Dem nominee in broad daylight Nimble_Idea Jul 2024 #20

Everyone should expect pushback in a public discussion board Silent3 Jul 2024 #32

It's pointless MorbidButterflyTat Jul 2024 #59

Problem is - social media womanofthehills Jul 2024 #69

Well we can use social media too in this fight wnylib Jul 2024 #72

Agree that's what we should be doing....the RW got a toe hold instead PortTack Jul 2024 #92

Then cut off their toes. wnylib Jul 2024 #96

That why I wonder if BlueSky3 Jul 2024 #76

Thank you! PortTack Jul 2024 #86

thank you for some rationale... FirstLight Jul 2024 #5

Support Democrats. edisdead Jul 2024 #6

I am certain that the OP does support Democrats. Goodheart Jul 2024 #36

Support Democrats Nimble_Idea Jul 2024 #39

Using the right wing mocking poi t adds such a nice touch edisdead Jul 2024 #8

What does "smell like pine" mean? Bucky Jul 2024 #16

that was my guess Celerity Jul 2024 #94

Cool, what did you figure out for a "mocking poi t"? Bucky Jul 2024 #99

I hope it is a safe space to do whatever it takes to defeat the Putin/Trump/GOP. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #10

I understand the circle-the-wagons-instinct when things turn dire Bucky Jul 2024 #14

Their concerns are legitimate, but they aren't relevent to the moment, particulary since Joe Biden swept two - marble falls Jul 2024 #17

My concerns are relevant to the moment, and they remain relevant until election day In It to Win It Jul 2024 #26

Sadly, when you're 81 years old four years IS a big deal. Goodheart Jul 2024 #38

Thank you! My + response not personal either, and you are correct. These conversations are not relevant to PortTack Jul 2024 #95

"I voted for him in 2020 thinking he would do one term and not run for re-election." LAS14 Jul 2024 #19

The Bros of Political Media Are Real Mad at One Another About Whether Joe Biden Promised to Serve One Term marble falls Jul 2024 #25

He didn't forget because he never DID say that. DemocraticPatriot Jul 2024 #28

Correct, he never said that In It to Win It Jul 2024 #34

He never said that -- you are mistaken obamanut2012 Jul 2024 #46

exactly. My concerns are based on real conversations with friends, family, coworkers, associates, etc. ecstatic Jul 2024 #29

California min wage is $16.00 Lifeafter70 Jul 2024 #37

Ah those pesky facts... Thank you, great info. emulatorloo Jul 2024 #53

You could use the technique that Malcolm Nance is urging us to use. wnylib Jul 2024 #80

Joe Biden is a politician Goodheart Jul 2024 #30

While you are so concerned with polls, did you see the one that showed other Democrats faring even worse against Trump? W_HAMILTON Jul 2024 #31

The other way to look at "fairing worse," is... LAS14 Jul 2024 #102

JoeB and his TEAM have accomplished tremendous achievements in less than 4 years after inheriting a TOTAL shitshow. NoMoreRepugs Jul 2024 #41

Literally no one disputes this Bucky Jul 2024 #48

First of all I don't believe the stinking polls and neither should you. flying_wahini Jul 2024 #44

I've always viewed DU as a place to discuss current events TexasDem69 Jul 2024 #45

I recognize that Biden had a bad night. I watched wnylib Jul 2024 #88

Too true, too true!!! LAS14 Jul 2024 #103

Read Earl G's post, that is where I am Bev54 Jul 2024 #54

I largely agree with that In It to Win It Jul 2024 #63

Debates have ZERO predictive value in presidential elections. NONE. This is media stupid crazy hype bullshit. Deek1935 Jul 2024 #58

In the words of Ben Grimm "Don't get your panties in a twist" captain queeg Jul 2024 #65

A safe space to build the blue Tsunami! CapnSteve Jul 2024 #67

I hope that comes true. In It to Win It Jul 2024 #75

This fear is so different from 2016. Nobody knows shit. We don't know who is the best candidate to win. texasfiddler Jul 2024 #71

To my mind, this whole mess is more about the media than Joe. Joinfortmill Jul 2024 #73

No. It is not quakerboy Jul 2024 #78

I disagree. ForgedCrank Jul 2024 #79

This is a thoughtful post. yardwork Jul 2024 #83

How safe do you need it to be? Fichefinder Jul 2024 #93

Why do you find the need to ask? DontBelieveEastisEas Jul 2024 #98

No. (nothing to do with the current Biden issues). I cannot elaborate further, sorry. Celerity Jul 2024 #101

K&R Blue Owl Jul 2024 #105