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Dorian Gray

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33. I think that the radical groups associated with the left
Tue Jun 25, 2024, 06:19 AM
Jun 2024

(I'm not going to give them the benefit of being OF the left) are doing a lot more damage to these candidates than AIPAC.

Also, "AIPAC money" is the new "Zionist!" It's a buzzword dog whistle denoting rich Jewish people who should be opposed bc they're "white supremacists."

AIPAC AIPAC AIPAC! It's all their fault!

(Actually, in Bowman's case, maybe he's a shitty candidate for a district where he's alienated over half his potential voters.)

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Yeah..Joy Reid is suddenly a big expert PCIntern Jun 2024 #1
She's not wrong. AIPAC is using GOP money to defeat women and black Democrats. TomDaisy Jun 2024 #2
I'm pretty sure that AIPAC is spending money to defeat people with policy positions inconsistent with their goals... CincyDem Jun 2024 #4
Especially when the example given in the OP has them supporting a woman NT AZSkiffyGeek Jun 2024 #9
Yes. It's a conspiracy theory about evil enemies out to get them. The usual. betsuni Jun 2024 #10
No, I am pretty sure that AIPAC campaign spending makes no reference to DemocraticPatriot Jun 2024 #87
NO, it is NOT a "fact" and she is WRONG. Cha Jun 2024 #5
I'm sorry you're in denial, but you know what facts don't care about... TomDaisy Jun 2024 #12
lol... You're WRONG,, Tom Daisy... Cha Jun 2024 #18
I'm right TomDaisy Jun 2024 #49
No, you're Still Wrong, Tom Daisy. Cha Jun 2024 #70
misleading as usual NoRethugFriends Jun 2024 #6
they just all "happen" be be black or women TomDaisy Jun 2024 #13
That is correct. NoRethugFriends Jun 2024 #14
What views? obamanut2012 Jun 2024 #35
That's an odd assumption... Think. Again. Jun 2024 #48
Who AIPAC supports. CincyDem Jun 2024 #17
who AIPAC supports: In 2022 - 109 Rethug traitors who refused to certify Biden, almost of whom still push the Big Lie Celerity Jun 2024 #45
I was not going to post in this thread, but I noted that your facts re: AIPAC's support are garnering zero attention... hlthe2b Jun 2024 #88
It did get a few recs (12). I post things in hope that some people may read my posts. I do not expect a lot of Celerity Jun 2024 #89
I am basically referring to AIPAC's history in US politics and DU's seeming amnesia over 23 years... hlthe2b Jun 2024 #90
Easy enough to check FBaggins Jun 2024 #26
Ya, anti-war crimes. aeromanKC Jun 2024 #27
In the Harry Dunn case Dorian Gray Jun 2024 #32
and WHITE woman, who deserved the seat MORE THAN HARRY DUNN???? TomDaisy Jun 2024 #50
I assume you have been deeply critical of Bowman for voting to deny funds to the heroes of J6, the Capitol Police? tritsofme Jun 2024 #53
I don't know what either of their qualifications were, Tom. Dorian Gray Jun 2024 #69
Harry Dunn is a great guy bottomofthehill Jun 2024 #79
Hold on there a Minute, Tom. sheshe2 Jun 2024 #85
This message was self-deleted by its author Marcus IM Jun 2024 #51
So you are a fan of the Justice Democrats? LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2024 #58
Are you claiming that Hillary Clinton is a republican? LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2024 #59
So a mainstream Democrat is "GOP light"? brooklynite Jun 2024 #3
Although the OP doesn't discuss "mainstrean" Democrats... Think. Again. Jun 2024 #54
Joy Reid is speaking out now with respect to Bowman vs Latimer..." brooklynite Jun 2024 #61
You're asking me to 'proof a negative'? Think. Again. Jun 2024 #66
Joy Reid seems to be able to. brooklynite Jun 2024 #67
Laughable FBaggins Jun 2024 #7
Poster knows that. NoRethugFriends Jun 2024 #15
This message was self-deleted by its author AZSkiffyGeek Jun 2024 #8
Nailed it malaise Jun 2024 #11
so now aipac is untouchable too?????? dembotoz Jun 2024 #16
Fuck AIPAC. Sky Jewels Jun 2024 #19
+1 TomDaisy Jun 2024 #20
Well, BERNIE certainly thought so. B.See Jun 2024 #22
I don't think the message resonated in the Bronx. lapucelle Jun 2024 #39
Correct. It did not. Oopsie Daisy Jun 2024 #93
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Well said. Think. Again. Jun 2024 #30
Are you sure? lapucelle Jun 2024 #37
Such BS. I don't see anyone caring about the rich AF Arab billionaires Nixie Jun 2024 #21
An interesting article I read only moments ago re this B.See Jun 2024 #23
"These pro-Palestinian activists don't have public support, so the votes just won't be there betsuni Jun 2024 #24
I think that the radical groups associated with the left Dorian Gray Jun 2024 #33
That too. B.See Jun 2024 #73
+1 betsuni Jun 2024 #74
She is correct. nt Celerity Jun 2024 #25
When you take religion too seriously, it can become multigraincracker Jun 2024 #28
Judging from some of the responses here on DEMOCRATIC Underground... Think. Again. Jun 2024 #29
What's working? Surely you don't believe that folks here are "GOP-light". lapucelle Jun 2024 #40
Exactly. Think. Again. Jun 2024 #43
Thank you for confirming that Joy Reid's bizarre talking points are divisive, counterfactual, lapucelle Jun 2024 #46
So true. Sky Jewels Jun 2024 #47
Do.you have JustAnotherGen Jun 2024 #31
Here is an Insta post of hers from last month Celerity Jun 2024 #34
What is Joy talking about? To begin with, the 314 Action Fund isn't a pro Israel pac. lapucelle Jun 2024 #36
Thanks for the much-needed clarity again. The disinformation mongers Nixie Jun 2024 #41
Unfortunately, Joy's Instagram post does not provide links to the decontextualized quotes. lapucelle Jun 2024 #38
Ahhh JustAnotherGen Jun 2024 #42
Who is Joy Reid? nt LexVegas Jun 2024 #44
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What does it say to you that Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, and Hakeem Jeffries are some of the biggest recipients of tritsofme Jun 2024 #55
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What it says is that Pres Biden, Nancy Pelosi, Cha Jun 2024 #72
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AIPAC wants Israel to have northern light Jun 2024 #56
It is sad to see Bowman and the Justice Democrats attack Hillary Clinton LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2024 #60
Why not? Corporate money is believed by many old unionists Model35mech Jun 2024 #63
We might be OK with that. SarahD Jun 2024 #64
Aipac's goal is to support Likkud policy on all Israel issues karynnj Jun 2024 #65
bullshit. If Bowman loses, it is because of Bowman's controversial rhetoric and voting record unrelated JohnSJ Jun 2024 #71
AIPAC blah blah blah. Elessar Zappa Jun 2024 #75
the tool Republicans use to destroy our party. Blah blah blah. TomDaisy Jun 2024 #76
The Democratic Party is getting stronger Dorian Gray Jun 2024 #80
well, we definitely want more Democrats who support big corporations TomDaisy Jun 2024 #82
Is that your assessment of big AIPAC recipients like President Biden and Leader Jeffries? tritsofme Jun 2024 #83
I'm kind of surprised that people dont find it obscene that a one issue lobbying group is Nanjeanne Jun 2024 #77
She didn't say that, Tom. Mosby Jun 2024 #78
I've been waiting for someone who heard her Cha Jun 2024 #81
The only notable thing said in the show Mosby Jun 2024 #96
I've been trying to find it, still haven't. betsuni Jun 2024 #84
Complete and total antisemitic horseshit Mountainguy Jun 2024 #86
+1 betsuni Jun 2024 #91
Yes, thank you! Oopsie Daisy Jun 2024 #92
When the first reaction is to blame Jewish money Happy Hoosier Jun 2024 #94
Ding ding malaise Jun 2024 #95
K&R Sarkinen Jun 2024 #97
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