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Because you now did it to yourself.

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[–] Resonosity 4 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

You are right. We can't keep blaming other citizens like ourselves.

There is one group of people that led us to this point: Democrats themselves. And by Democrats, I mean those in power, delegates, podcast hosts, and the ones supposedly "leading" the party. Not the electorate.

They are the ones that wished Biden would be able to make it to a second term, when the first presidential debate clearly showed otherwise. They are the ones that pushed un-Democratic policies in hopes of winning over a base they've never captured: Republicans. They are the ones that dropped the ball on one of the greatest feats of Kamala's campaign that could have sent her over the finish line: Tim Walz and a progressive agenda.

[–] hernanca 4 points 2 weeks ago

Yes, thank you for putting it better than me.

Especially Re: podcast hosts, I follow a couple of "progressive" podcasts and they showed their true colors very clearly when one day they were strongly shilling for Biden and admonishing any differing opinion. Then magically they changed tunes when the situation was inescapable. They came off as strongly disingenuous and spineless.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

We can’t keep blaming other citizens like ourselves.

Fucking what? Donald Trump won the popular vote. We blame those people.

[–] Resonosity 2 points 2 weeks ago

And why did Donald Trump win the popular vote? Because he gave concessions to his base and catered to their needs and wants? Because a politician actually fought for the interests of their constituents?

What about Democrats? Did they do any of that? Hell no. I blame Democrats.