General Discussion

Sneederbunk

(17,847 posts)

37. I'm sure most Mainers get their political advice from Joy Reid.

Reply to Pompoy (Original post)

Fri Jul 10, 2026, 12:01 PM

Friday

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

67 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Joy Reid urges voters to sit out the election if the DNC puts up someone who doesn't share Platner's ideology [View all] Pompoy Friday OP

no fucking way I'm handing the election to Susan Collins eShirl Friday #1

Noooooo. the worst 3rd way corporate shill is still better than suzi collins. rampartd Friday #2

NEVER, EVER, under any circumstances throw away your vote! Initech Friday #48

This is exactly what I fear will happen. That's how we got Trump delivered to us for another round. Voters sat out. Vinca Friday #3

I used to enjoy listening to her and really respected her comments. wnylib Friday #27

I expected better advice from her than this. MoseShrute Friday #55

How freaking shorr-sighted Cha Friday #4

Preemptive quitting advice to Maine seems like a transgression 31j20b3 Friday #5

Joy...STFU!! agingdem Friday #6

Joy is a dipshit. bottomofthehill Friday #7

Sure, let's self-destruct midterms over one candidate no longer in the race. Demnation Friday #8

She must've lost her mind videohead5 Friday #9

She has become a bit unhinged lately SocialDemocrat61 Friday #10

It comes Rebl2 Friday #33

No, just no MIButterfly Friday #11

Just me running across this kind of talk on all kinds of shows like this, Reddit, Imgur, etc. Pompoy Friday #21

Dear Pompoy, I meant no offense to you personally MIButterfly Friday #44

Absolutely! electric_blue68 4 hrs ago #63

oh dear. Autumn Friday #12

Would finding another rapist really help things? Johonny Friday #13

The replies on YouTube are interesting TVguyCards Friday #14

Were the people replying on YouTube SocialDemocrat61 Friday #15

More likely fans of The Majority Report with Sam Seder Pompoy Friday #19

That is great question TVguyCards Friday #53

What a fucking moron. She is an enemy of the Democratic Party and a direct ally to Trump and fascism. tritsofme Friday #16

SMH Raftergirl Friday #17

Looks like she is using rage baiting to get more viewers. Nixie Friday #18

Oh, Joy... GiqueCee Friday #20

TY electric_blue68 4 hrs ago #65

And another thing! GiqueCee Friday #22

Joy, you need to stand down on this one Scubamatt Friday #23

This is disappointing Mad_Machine76 Friday #24

Primaries are for going with your heart. The general Nanjeanne Friday #25

No. No, no , no, no, NOOOOOOOOOOOOO! 3catwoman3 Friday #26

I saw this on Bluesky last night. Quiet Em Friday #28

What a great idea, Joy! pinkstarburst Friday #29

That Is Moronic Advice MineralMan Friday #30

FFS FalloutShelter Friday #31

It's clear from his goodbye video he didn't really have a ideology, it was just a dog and pony show to whip up support krawhitham Friday #32

...and donations. MorbidButterflyTat Friday #49

I love Joy but I strongly disagree with her MustLoveBeagles Friday #34

Welcome one and all to the Joy Reid Amateur Hour!!! PCIntern Friday #35

So, as long as a candidate uses the correct words like Planter did then let's flock to them MagickMuffin Friday #36

I'm sure most Mainers get their political advice from Joy Reid. Sneederbunk Friday #37

She needs to shut up synni Friday #38

Strong disappointment patterns are hard to break. ananda Friday #39

Idiot. Scrivener7 Friday #40

Oh sure Jilly_in_VA Friday #41

No thank you Joy. dem4decades Friday #42

Jill Stein and Ralph Nader heartily endorse this strategy. 11 Bravo Friday #43

Where is the original video of Joy Reid saying this? Lars39 Friday #45

Oh hell fucking no!!! Do not listnen to her. Initech Friday #46

It seems a significant part of the movement wants to defeat Democrats more than Republicans sarisataka Friday #47

Did she actually "urge voters to sit out the election" like, is that a quote? flvegan Friday #50

Yes. Fast forward to the 12:00 minute mark. IcyPeas Friday #56

I'll take your word for it, thanks. n/t flvegan Friday #57

Never liked this person. awesomerwb1 Friday #51

I've never been a JR fan or Nina Turner fan. This kinda sh*t shows me I was right about Reed. Indykatie Friday #52

I would not equate Joy Reid with Nina Turner, and.... electric_blue68 4 hrs ago #66

Why cut off your nose... GJGCA Friday #54

well joy, THIS is really dumb. bluestarone Friday #58

Sitting out the election is as stupid as it gets Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Friday #59

Joy Reid speaks for herself, NOT for "progressives" Martin Eden Friday #60

I was not sad to see Joy Reid leave MS NOW LetMyPeopleVote Friday #61

I usually bin a fan of hers but it ain't gonna help the cause if us all runs off in different directions struggle4progress Friday #62

Who? nt LexVegas 4 hrs ago #64

I like her, but WTH??! electric_blue68 4 hrs ago #67