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Martin Eden

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40. Thanks for the clarification

Reply to MarineCombatEngineer (Reply #37)

Mon May 19, 2025, 10:46 AM

May 19

Yes, I recall some saying they understood (or sympathized with) a "principled" decision to not vote for Joe based on US complicity in the slaughter in Gaza.

I've been a DU member more than 23 years, but don't recall EVER seeing a legitimate member of this community urging to vote against the Democrat in a general election.

Heated arguments regarding the qualities and policies of Democratic candidates and office holders, but criticism isn't the same as witholding a vote.

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To EVERYONE who ever shouted "Genocide Joe" or who encouraged their constituents to vote "Uncommitted"... [View all] Oopsie Daisy May 18 OP

Just yesterday had conversation with Liberal Slash Progressive Eliot Rosewater May 18 #1

Translation: sheshe2 May 18 #7

They expect Democrats to be their ideal lover mcar May 18 #21

Purity is the ally of Evil Martin Eden May 19 #25

This is so well said . . . . Scubamatt May 19 #27

Daaaaamn! Perfect! (May I quote you on that in the future?) Oopsie Daisy May 19 #44

Of course you may! Never heard of or used it before, but seemed apt for this issue Martin Eden May 19 #46

Convincing people that politics is a good vs evil moral purity sort of personal religion betsuni May 19 #49

Politics is necessary to defeat evil. Purity is not inherently evil. Martin Eden May 19 #50

I rarely used the word stupid because usually "ignorant" is what applies Eliot Rosewater May 21 #54

I rarely used the word stupid because usually "ignorant" is what applies Eliot Rosewater May 21 #55

I could not vote for Trump because of his position on America LS0999 May 19 #32

This is an advantage that Republicans have Dem4life1970 May 19 #36

People like that are easy marks for propaganda. yardwork May 19 #38

I apologize for not seeing your comment sooner... you are ABSOLUTELY CORRECT!! Oopsie Daisy May 20 #53

People like that just want to sit on their high horse SocialDemocrat61 May 19 #47

Agreed! Oopsie Daisy May 22 #59

Trust me many of the people who supposedly supported Palestine. Keepthesoulalive May 19 #51

If they say they are "proud" for standing on "principle" Martin Eden May 21 #56

You should see the responses on Reddit Keepthesoulalive May 21 #57

I'll take your word for it. Martin Eden May 21 #58

This! mcar May 18 #2

This mzmolly May 18 #3

Post removed Post removed May 18 #4

I'm not surprised. Oopsie Daisy May 18 #8

"Freedom fighter" fans who don't know what the word "genocide" means can get very touchy. betsuni May 18 #10

Indeed... ignorance can make some folks feel empowered... Oopsie Daisy May 18 #15

And again! sheshe2 May 18 #18

Fascinating. I guess a nerve has been struck. Oopsie Daisy May 19 #43

It seems someone took it 'personally'... sheshe2 May 19 #45

Yes it is. Oopsie Daisy May 20 #52

And then guess what happened next! marble falls May 18 #13

How about people here that said Joe was complicit in Gaza genocide? nt LexVegas May 18 #5

Yep. MarineCombatEngineer May 18 #11

They know who the hell they are. Are they happy now? Hekate May 18 #20

I'm sure they are. yardwork May 19 #39

Yep. mcar May 18 #22

The question is whether or not they cast their vote for Joe Martin Eden May 19 #28

Yes, the people who have likely destroyed this country Meowmee May 18 #6

Abso-f**king-lutely! sheshe2 May 18 #9

I'm as strong as a Biden supporter as anybody, but isn't this a good time for everyone to cut the crap and dig in? marble falls May 18 #12

No. Wrong. Now is the PERFECT time... when people are paying attention. Oopsie Daisy May 18 #16

If the error isn't called out now Scubamatt May 19 #29

What mistake? SocialDemocrat61 May 19 #48

I agree with the OP LetMyPeopleVote May 19 #42

Perfect. MarineCombatEngineer May 18 #14

Hate is blind. usonian May 18 #17

Yes. And ignorance is blind, too. Oopsie Daisy May 18 #19

Interesting, MarineCombatEngineer May 18 #23

Isn't it against DU rules to urge members against voting for the Democrat? Martin Eden May 19 #30

It is against the ToS, MarineCombatEngineer May 19 #31

Please clarify Martin Eden May 19 #34

I'm not getting into that, it would be on the edge and I prefer to keep my 100% rating. MarineCombatEngineer May 19 #35

BTW, I didn't say anyone here urged that, MarineCombatEngineer May 19 #37

Thanks for the clarification Martin Eden May 19 #40

Myopic, purity demanding ASSHOLES! Behind the Aegis May 19 #24

K&R spanone May 19 #26

K&R nt PunkinPi May 19 #33

Trump administration working on plan to move 1 million Palestinians to Libya LetMyPeopleVote May 19 #41

The most anti-Biden (or anti-Democrat) elected officials are noticeably silent * Oopsie Daisy May 22 #60

Noisy "standing up to" "taking on" "holding feet to fire" directed at Dems only. "Grassroots" status quo fundraising. betsuni May 22 #61

"Friends, will you split your donation with me and *" Oopsie Daisy May 22 #62