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I’m so tired of people hating traditional politicians snd complaining about the government being broken and ineffective. We ARE the government! Be the change you want to see in the world. If you’re not willing to put some skin in the game then be quiet!
October 22, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I’m so tired of people hating traditional politicians snd complaining about the government being broken and ineffective. We ARE the government! Be the change you want to see in the world. If you’re not willing to put some skin in the game then be quiet!
Couldn’t agree more. I’ve been trying to push my own kids into running. I donate what I can to young candidates across the country. www.contesteveryrace.com
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October 22, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Couldn’t agree more. I’ve been trying to push my own kids into running. I donate what I can to young candidates across the country. www.contesteveryrace.com
Frankly I’m heartened to see this. All I keep hearing is how pissed everyone is at the Democrats. The infighting needs to stop. If we can lay out a clear plan of action maybe we actually have a shot at saving and rebuilding the country if there’s anything left of it after another year of this.
October 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Frankly I’m heartened to see this. All I keep hearing is how pissed everyone is at the Democrats. The infighting needs to stop. If we can lay out a clear plan of action maybe we actually have a shot at saving and rebuilding the country if there’s anything left of it after another year of this.
I was speechless when someone close to me confessed they voted trump because “the Democrats didn’t give me an acceptable candidate. “ Like WTF could you possibly hate in her enough to put us in this mess??? Of course they are someone who refuses to talk politics and immediately returned to 🙉🤬.
September 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I was speechless when someone close to me confessed they voted trump because “the Democrats didn’t give me an acceptable candidate. “ Like WTF could you possibly hate in her enough to put us in this mess??? Of course they are someone who refuses to talk politics and immediately returned to 🙉🤬.
Maybe most. Hopefully not all. Unfortunately many people are sitting it out because they don’t think either side is worthy of their vote. I’d rather have someone I can try to debate than a NPC. 🙉 I HAVE managed to convince some life-long Republicans to abstain. At least it’s something. 🤷🏻♀️
September 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Maybe most. Hopefully not all. Unfortunately many people are sitting it out because they don’t think either side is worthy of their vote. I’d rather have someone I can try to debate than a NPC. 🙉 I HAVE managed to convince some life-long Republicans to abstain. At least it’s something. 🤷🏻♀️
Agree. I just want the grownups back in charge. I’m out here in The Middle surrounded by low information voters. They are completely driven by the soundbites that break through. We need to educate when we are given opportunities instead of telling them they are idiots. Even if they are. 😡
September 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Agree. I just want the grownups back in charge. I’m out here in The Middle surrounded by low information voters. They are completely driven by the soundbites that break through. We need to educate when we are given opportunities instead of telling them they are idiots. Even if they are. 😡
We say “nuh uh” and roll our eyes when trump spews lies, but that’s not enough. Most reasonable people see clearly when it comes to an adult’s rights. Unfortunately the rights of minors is a much more complicated discussion. Throw misinformation into the mix and the debate heats up real fast.
September 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
We say “nuh uh” and roll our eyes when trump spews lies, but that’s not enough. Most reasonable people see clearly when it comes to an adult’s rights. Unfortunately the rights of minors is a much more complicated discussion. Throw misinformation into the mix and the debate heats up real fast.
And that’s the problem. Saying that we should have dialogue is not throwing people under the bus. Until we are prepared to have more nuanced conversations the Right will continue to succeed in convincing the ignorant that we want to force gender reassignment on 4 yo boys who just like dresses.
September 18, 2025 at 2:32 PM
And that’s the problem. Saying that we should have dialogue is not throwing people under the bus. Until we are prepared to have more nuanced conversations the Right will continue to succeed in convincing the ignorant that we want to force gender reassignment on 4 yo boys who just like dresses.
Our challenge continues to be the framing of all issues as binary. Until we educate those who are ignorant instead of hating them, then honestly consider their concerns in good faith, we will never be able to win elections in conservative areas. Unfortunately those areas seem to be growing. 😞
September 18, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Our challenge continues to be the framing of all issues as binary. Until we educate those who are ignorant instead of hating them, then honestly consider their concerns in good faith, we will never be able to win elections in conservative areas. Unfortunately those areas seem to be growing. 😞
No one is saying we should abandon minorities. We just need to stop letting them paint us as whackos who want to steal their children and put litter boxes in classrooms. Candidates are running to REPRESENT their voters. That may mean speaking a little differently in the heartland than on the coasts.
September 18, 2025 at 1:37 PM
No one is saying we should abandon minorities. We just need to stop letting them paint us as whackos who want to steal their children and put litter boxes in classrooms. Candidates are running to REPRESENT their voters. That may mean speaking a little differently in the heartland than on the coasts.
Every chance I get! Just hope those chances keep coming. 😞
September 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Every chance I get! Just hope those chances keep coming. 😞
I blame the Super Bowl Shuffle.
September 15, 2025 at 12:57 AM
I blame the Super Bowl Shuffle.
Let’s lean into that. Trying to get the brainwashed to see trump for the charlatan that he is has been getting us nowhere.
September 12, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Let’s lean into that. Trying to get the brainwashed to see trump for the charlatan that he is has been getting us nowhere.
I’d rather have someone who can be led to the light than an idealist that sits home because they can’t vote for a perfect candidate.
September 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I’d rather have someone who can be led to the light than an idealist that sits home because they can’t vote for a perfect candidate.
So you’ll throw away their support/votes on principle? I’m out here trying to embrace converts just to save our country at this point.
September 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM
So you’ll throw away their support/votes on principle? I’m out here trying to embrace converts just to save our country at this point.
So there has not been extensive discussion regarding whether The Party platform should be more or less progressive since the election? Guess I’ve been living in a fever dream this year. Thank goodness.
September 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM
So there has not been extensive discussion regarding whether The Party platform should be more or less progressive since the election? Guess I’ve been living in a fever dream this year. Thank goodness.
Not all Democrats. The Party strategists and pundits. I keep seeing calls to pull further left to recapture disenchanted leftists. That is a losing strategy out here in the middle. Candidates need to be able to meet their constituents where they are and not to try to school them. For now.
September 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Not all Democrats. The Party strategists and pundits. I keep seeing calls to pull further left to recapture disenchanted leftists. That is a losing strategy out here in the middle. Candidates need to be able to meet their constituents where they are and not to try to school them. For now.
She is not a seer but seems to be the only person LISTENING to voters. No matter how many focus groups she reports back on, Democrats absolutely refuse to hear the truth and continue to insist they know what’s best. They would rather be right and lose than do what it takes to win.
September 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
She is not a seer but seems to be the only person LISTENING to voters. No matter how many focus groups she reports back on, Democrats absolutely refuse to hear the truth and continue to insist they know what’s best. They would rather be right and lose than do what it takes to win.
Seriously. I considered NPR one of the last bastions of serious journalism. Next thing you know they will be throwing around the f-bomb like these new fangled pod-bros. Story of my life as a wedged out genX-er. Too young to call people “folks” but too old to appreciate profanity in my news. 🤷🏻♀️
August 29, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Seriously. I considered NPR one of the last bastions of serious journalism. Next thing you know they will be throwing around the f-bomb like these new fangled pod-bros. Story of my life as a wedged out genX-er. Too young to call people “folks” but too old to appreciate profanity in my news. 🤷🏻♀️
Exactly. We are the “big tent” party. Don’t let Conservatives succeed in forcing us all into one box. I hate the idea of party messaging except maybe for consequential news events. And then it should be seen as guidance, not the party line. No litmus tests! Let our candidates speak for themselves.
August 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Exactly. We are the “big tent” party. Don’t let Conservatives succeed in forcing us all into one box. I hate the idea of party messaging except maybe for consequential news events. And then it should be seen as guidance, not the party line. No litmus tests! Let our candidates speak for themselves.
But how much of that is actually happening? The Right has been successful at painting us with this obsession with LGBTQ+ issues when there is no there there. How many times have you heard people like Sherrod Brown advocate for trans rights or tell people to get on down to the Pride parade?
August 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM
But how much of that is actually happening? The Right has been successful at painting us with this obsession with LGBTQ+ issues when there is no there there. How many times have you heard people like Sherrod Brown advocate for trans rights or tell people to get on down to the Pride parade?
Once upon a time I thought the conservative movement would fade away as the boomers aged out. Who could have possibly foreseen an unholy alliance of racist evangelicals, immoral billionaires and evil tech bros could convince the working class that they are their salvation?? I hate it here.
August 24, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Once upon a time I thought the conservative movement would fade away as the boomers aged out. Who could have possibly foreseen an unholy alliance of racist evangelicals, immoral billionaires and evil tech bros could convince the working class that they are their salvation?? I hate it here.