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AloeVera

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38. Precisely the problem with U.S. democracy, already handicapped by the antiquated electoral college etc and now...

Reply to haele (Reply #25)

Wed Apr 29, 2026, 02:19 PM

Apr 29

Dying a slow death after Citizens United. That anti-democratic travesty by the SC has put Democrats in a no-win position. Damned if they do...

The problem seems insoluble at the moment.

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This is what happens to when Democrats and other progressives stay home and don't vote. [View all] RandySF Apr 29 OP

yes, and also add those who voted third party to that list. lostincalifornia Apr 29 #1

"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil SocialDemocrat61 Apr 29 #5

Did DNC Ken Martin ever release the 2024 autopsy? leftstreet Apr 29 #2

Did you not see the 'Boycott Harris' rallies in Michigan? RandySF Apr 29 #3

Yes, I vaguely remember leftstreet Apr 29 #7

Maybe they are analyzing it privately SocialDemocrat61 Apr 29 #4

The autopsy/analysis was done but not made public. AloeVera Apr 29 #18

They have no obligation to make it public SocialDemocrat61 Apr 29 #21

Except it was promised to be released. AloeVera Apr 29 #35

One person promised, big deal SocialDemocrat61 Apr 29 #37

The consultants muddied the waters... haele Apr 29 #25

I think you're right. yardwork Apr 29 #27

Well put. sop Apr 29 #31

Precisely the problem with U.S. democracy, already handicapped by the antiquated electoral college etc and now... AloeVera Apr 29 #38

My guess is that no one outside the DNC will ever see it Rob H. Apr 29 #15

The old "looking forward, not back" excuse has worked out SO well in the past. /s AloeVera Apr 29 #19

They're gonna pull out all the stops to protect anyone from accountability Rob H. Apr 29 #39

Inquiring minds want to know, yellow dahlia Apr 30 #40

Blaming Democrats for something that didn't happen. gab13by13 Apr 29 #6

100% right Botany Apr 29 #11

I hadn't seen this report from common cause, ty for posting questionseverything Apr 29 #14

Not Common Cause Cirsium Apr 29 #30

Lotta gobbledygook there, checked your latest comments and saw you don't think there's really an Epstein conspiracy questionseverything Apr 29 #32

On edit Cirsium Apr 29 #34

Red Herrings are tasty Botany Apr 30 #44

I am suggesting caution Cirsium Apr 30 #45

And the idea that people came out and voted down ballot, but not for Dem prez - yellow dahlia Apr 30 #42

Yup! Botany Apr 30 #43

Sing it, sister! yellow dahlia Apr 30 #41

right and wrong RANDYWILDMAN Apr 29 #8

Yes it is MustLoveBeagles Apr 29 #9

When what happens? What is being referenced here? W_HAMILTON Apr 29 #10

In national polls, Democrats do just as bad as CivicGrief Apr 29 #12

The sign on the Presidential tree-house said get the red out Apr 29 #13

Ha! He-man women haters club. CivicGrief Apr 29 #17

Post removed Post removed Apr 29 #16

And yet the Church of Both Sides of Latter-day Progressive Saints is still around. betsuni Apr 29 #20

I'll try to respond to this later tonight or on the weekend nt gulliver Apr 29 #22

Facts Aepps22 Apr 29 #23

More people voted AGAINST trump than for him in 2024 krawhitham Apr 29 #24

It is easy to blame someone else for the ills the coutry faces... cayugafalls Apr 29 #26

And to not vote for women Pris Apr 29 #28

It also happens when shady think tanks like Heritage and Federalist are allowed to nominate justices. Initech Apr 29 #29

I understand the sentiment angrychair Apr 29 #33

I dont think it was progressives that didnt show up quakerboy Apr 29 #36