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I support Israel, its right to exist and its right to defend itself. I support the creation of a Palestinian state, free of Hamas and other terrorist groups, protected by international peacekeepers. So, please, tell me what you think that makes me
December 8, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I support Israel, its right to exist and its right to defend itself. I support the creation of a Palestinian state, free of Hamas and other terrorist groups, protected by international peacekeepers. So, please, tell me what you think that makes me
Guess I could have written plurality, or “the position favored by more people than any other position.” But, I was responding to your apparent belief that your view was supported my most, or even a plurality, of voters
December 8, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Guess I could have written plurality, or “the position favored by more people than any other position.” But, I was responding to your apparent belief that your view was supported my most, or even a plurality, of voters
Yes, we were talking about about policies that had been formulated and then expressed during the campaign
December 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Yes, we were talking about about policies that had been formulated and then expressed during the campaign
And, seeing a lot of “but Biden/Obama/Clinton were worse”, so they were correct. They’re no longer just disputing the consequence of their votes, but defending them in a way which shows they’ll do it again. After all, the two party system, I’ve been told, was designed to oppress the poor
December 8, 2025 at 7:55 PM
And, seeing a lot of “but Biden/Obama/Clinton were worse”, so they were correct. They’re no longer just disputing the consequence of their votes, but defending them in a way which shows they’ll do it again. After all, the two party system, I’ve been told, was designed to oppress the poor
I was literally posting a direct response to someone talking about the Dem base. Also, while I’m not in favor of politicians adopting positions based on polls, polls showed the Biden/Harris position on the conflict had majority support by all Americans, not just Dems. www.ipsos.com/en-us/reuter...
Reuters/Ipsos Survey: Israel Hamas War and the 2024 Election
New Reuters/Ipsos polling on the Israel-Hamas war and the 2024 election
www.ipsos.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:10 PM
I was literally posting a direct response to someone talking about the Dem base. Also, while I’m not in favor of politicians adopting positions based on polls, polls showed the Biden/Harris position on the conflict had majority support by all Americans, not just Dems. www.ipsos.com/en-us/reuter...
They did. Most Democrats wanted a ceasefire and the hostages released, thought the war was primarily the fault of Hamas, and, while most felt that the Israeli response was excessive, they also felt that Israel was doing what any country would do if so attacked. www.ipsos.com/en-us/reuter...
Reuters/Ipsos Survey: Israel Hamas War and the 2024 Election
New Reuters/Ipsos polling on the Israel-Hamas war and the 2024 election
www.ipsos.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:07 PM
They did. Most Democrats wanted a ceasefire and the hostages released, thought the war was primarily the fault of Hamas, and, while most felt that the Israeli response was excessive, they also felt that Israel was doing what any country would do if so attacked. www.ipsos.com/en-us/reuter...
You’re free to hold any position you want, but you’re not a Democrat if (on what is clearly the pivotal issue to you) your position you is contrary to that specially expressed by Harris, Biden, Hillary, Obama, and Bill Clinton. I think Dems should take advice from Dems as to what their base wants
December 8, 2025 at 6:41 PM
You’re free to hold any position you want, but you’re not a Democrat if (on what is clearly the pivotal issue to you) your position you is contrary to that specially expressed by Harris, Biden, Hillary, Obama, and Bill Clinton. I think Dems should take advice from Dems as to what their base wants
I’m not saying there was something wrong with Walz. (For what it’s worth, I like him). I’m saying it was racist for some to say Harris couldn’t pick something who was Jewish, and it was also illogical because everyone in consideration had the same or similar positions on the conflict
December 8, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I’m not saying there was something wrong with Walz. (For what it’s worth, I like him). I’m saying it was racist for some to say Harris couldn’t pick something who was Jewish, and it was also illogical because everyone in consideration had the same or similar positions on the conflict
If I wrote in Mickey Mouse (my right, my vote) I don’t think I’d be bragging about not limiting my vote as people are getting dragged off our streets and disappeared without due process
December 8, 2025 at 1:32 PM
If I wrote in Mickey Mouse (my right, my vote) I don’t think I’d be bragging about not limiting my vote as people are getting dragged off our streets and disappeared without due process
And, it is Trump, now, for both of us
December 8, 2025 at 1:24 PM
And, it is Trump, now, for both of us
Yes, he was against protestors who threatened violence on others based on race/religion. But, his postitions- anti Hames; pro return of hostages, Israel’s existence, and a two-state solution, were the same Walz. My point is that the positions weren’t the difference many found disqualifying
December 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Yes, he was against protestors who threatened violence on others based on race/religion. But, his postitions- anti Hames; pro return of hostages, Israel’s existence, and a two-state solution, were the same Walz. My point is that the positions weren’t the difference many found disqualifying
Neither Oliver nor Stein came remotely close in even a single state. The voters of every state in which they were on the ballot, and in those which would have accepted write-in votes, overwhelmingly rejected them. They were spoilers, whose ballot qualification efforts were helped by Republicans
December 7, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Neither Oliver nor Stein came remotely close in even a single state. The voters of every state in which they were on the ballot, and in those which would have accepted write-in votes, overwhelmingly rejected them. They were spoilers, whose ballot qualification efforts were helped by Republicans
I look around, see what is happening to our environment and society, and know things would be better (not perfect but better) if Harris won. Nothing anyone is saying here excuses helping Trump win (people can justify their vote any way they want, but Trump told us what he would do and is doing it)
December 7, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I look around, see what is happening to our environment and society, and know things would be better (not perfect but better) if Harris won. Nothing anyone is saying here excuses helping Trump win (people can justify their vote any way they want, but Trump told us what he would do and is doing it)
We have witnessed the end of our democracy. The question is whether we get it back. I hope that process can start with the midterms but will only if we learn the lesson. It wasn’t the lesser of two evils, it was “we don’t think Harris is perfect so we will vote to help someone we know is terrible.”
December 7, 2025 at 6:43 PM
We have witnessed the end of our democracy. The question is whether we get it back. I hope that process can start with the midterms but will only if we learn the lesson. It wasn’t the lesser of two evils, it was “we don’t think Harris is perfect so we will vote to help someone we know is terrible.”
Generally, a two party system is beneficial, as it favors more moderate candidates with broad appeal (Trump reveals its flaw- extreme, under 50% candidate but with fervent supporters). But, even if one hopes for a system with viable third parties, we were not there in 2024. It was Trump or Harris
December 7, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Generally, a two party system is beneficial, as it favors more moderate candidates with broad appeal (Trump reveals its flaw- extreme, under 50% candidate but with fervent supporters). But, even if one hopes for a system with viable third parties, we were not there in 2024. It was Trump or Harris
Even campaign professionals who would like us to have viable third-party candidates realized that is (for now) a binary choice. With Trump in the race, saying/hoping/voting otherwise was a terrible mistake, and one that we are all paying for. thehill.com/homenews/cam...
thehill.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Even campaign professionals who would like us to have viable third-party candidates realized that is (for now) a binary choice. With Trump in the race, saying/hoping/voting otherwise was a terrible mistake, and one that we are all paying for. thehill.com/homenews/cam...
I don’t accept that term for the horrors of what has, and is, happening to the people of Gaza. But, accepting you do, do you really think Trump is better for Palestinians, or Muslims, or the country in general, than Harris would have been?
December 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I don’t accept that term for the horrors of what has, and is, happening to the people of Gaza. But, accepting you do, do you really think Trump is better for Palestinians, or Muslims, or the country in general, than Harris would have been?
De la Cruz was not enough ballots to get to 270. This election was between Trump and Harris. That was the choice, everyone Trump is doing is the consequence.
December 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
De la Cruz was not enough ballots to get to 270. This election was between Trump and Harris. That was the choice, everyone Trump is doing is the consequence.
What, specifically isn’t true? Only Harris,Trump, Stein and Oliver were even on the ballot in enough to states to have, theoretically, a chance at 270. What states are you staying Stein or Oliver were going to win (or had a realistic chance at winning) to get them to that number?
December 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
What, specifically isn’t true? Only Harris,Trump, Stein and Oliver were even on the ballot in enough to states to have, theoretically, a chance at 270. What states are you staying Stein or Oliver were going to win (or had a realistic chance at winning) to get them to that number?
The request was for you to explain how anyone other than Trump or Harris could get to 270. So, no, you did not
December 7, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The request was for you to explain how anyone other than Trump or Harris could get to 270. So, no, you did not
Please specifically show me how anyone but Trump or Harris could’ve received 270 electoral votes. We knew who Trump was, and we knew what he would do. Anyone who didn’t vote for Harris helped put him in power and shares responsibility
December 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Please specifically show me how anyone but Trump or Harris could’ve received 270 electoral votes. We knew who Trump was, and we knew what he would do. Anyone who didn’t vote for Harris helped put him in power and shares responsibility
Orban was returnd ed to
Power in 2010, has never left, and turned Hungary into an autocracy. Our choice was Harris or Trump. Your vote was not a vote for democracy. I don’t think Harris is perfect, but I am proud of my vote. It might be the last true one I ever get to cast in a federal election.
Power in 2010, has never left, and turned Hungary into an autocracy. Our choice was Harris or Trump. Your vote was not a vote for democracy. I don’t think Harris is perfect, but I am proud of my vote. It might be the last true one I ever get to cast in a federal election.
December 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Orban was returnd ed to
Power in 2010, has never left, and turned Hungary into an autocracy. Our choice was Harris or Trump. Your vote was not a vote for democracy. I don’t think Harris is perfect, but I am proud of my vote. It might be the last true one I ever get to cast in a federal election.
Power in 2010, has never left, and turned Hungary into an autocracy. Our choice was Harris or Trump. Your vote was not a vote for democracy. I don’t think Harris is perfect, but I am proud of my vote. It might be the last true one I ever get to cast in a federal election.
Do people really watch ICE roundup people on our streets and think “Gee, this is Harris‘s fault because she tried to win over some Republican votes?“ Or, see videos of people being murdered in the Caribbean and think “This is Harris‘s fault because she had an event with Beyoncé?“
December 7, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Do people really watch ICE roundup people on our streets and think “Gee, this is Harris‘s fault because she tried to win over some Republican votes?“ Or, see videos of people being murdered in the Caribbean and think “This is Harris‘s fault because she had an event with Beyoncé?“