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jamenta's avatar

"The Democratic Party really does look ready to lose yet another easily winnable election by running yet another awful, murderous candidate with awful, murderous policies, and then once again blame their loss on everyone in America who is a better person than they are."

It's really astonishing sometimes, the utter vacuity and soullessness of our American Rulers. And how docile the American people have become to their subjugation by buffoons all to willing to lead us into World War III.

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J C's avatar

Many US Americans are either oblivious, ignorant or don't care. The comforts of theft paralyze some. The mall has a sale. The NFL beckens. Many people often believe words rather than actions.

Fear is another factor along with feeling powerless. US people fear the homelessness, hunger and job losses.

Rising up against these monsters takes unity, energy and stamina. As a citizenry, we have allowed technology, weapons, drones and mass surveillance to supercede our collective power. I'm older and I've seen it coming for over 50 years.

Very tragic. 😥

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Lisa Dixon's avatar

People I know in the US (friends and family) cannot think of anything worse than Trump as President- they are so scared of that, they are happy to vote for Genocide Joe and ‘Most Lethal Weapons/army Harris’ continuing genocide of the Palestinians preferable to a Trump presidency 🙄

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jamenta's avatar

Many pundits argue the Democrats are the worse evil, since they are able to get away with more once in power than the Republicans.

It doesn't really matter much which party takes power - the American people remain screwed either way.

I certainly feel a sense of powerlessness in my life right now. It is true, there are forces in life that really are beyond one's control. Getting older for example ... Or a nuclear war - perhaps another.

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Lowell Googins's avatar

It appears Trump is willing to sell out Gaza and Wrst Bank land to Israeli occupation. Also he just stated that Israel should attack their nuke plant. Fortunately Putin has warned Israel to not even think about it. I am hoping that Trump is just trolling for dollars making these statements.

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Francis/Clare's avatar

And I am hoping we don't have to find out.

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John Turcot's avatar

Stein... Stein.... Stein.....

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Peg Sage Oetjen's avatar

Yes! If all the disaffected with D/R voted for Jill Stein, it wound create momentum (that 5%) to move beyond the corrupted two-party system. Of course, that should have happened years ago, but perhaps the growing numbers of frustrated people means the time is ripe to build a viable "None of the Above" party BETWEEN election years.

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gypsy33's avatar

Hi Lisa

Know what? If this genocide were occurring under Trump, the Dems would be screaming their heads off.

It all about party loyalty.

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Gavin Farrell's avatar

If the Dems lose to Trump, part of me hopes they'll run an FDR Democrat in 2028. But they won't. They're going to run a Cheney-endorsed Bush Neocon in 2028. We're cooked.

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John Turcot's avatar

2028...? If humanity makes it that far I'd be surprised.... but then I'm surprised humans made it this far.... How much patience does Lady Luck have?

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TS's avatar

In a corrupt organization (the Democratic Party), they cannot bring anyone in who is less corrupt, or more intelligent than they are. Thus, every political cycle (2-4 years) the party becomes more corrupt and more stupid.

The Republicans sold out to the corporations about 15 years ahead of the Dems, so their clown show is more obvious, but the Dems have reached it now.

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Jane D's avatar

The dems certainly are brazenly showing their true colours for all to see…

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