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72. We saw it in 2004 and 2008, too.

Thu Oct 9, 2025, 01:17 PM

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The attempt to divide Democrats in 2004 and 2008 involved pitting LGBTQ people against Black people. I think the GOP and their billionaire donors were behind that effort.

Democrats, almost by definition, don't usually like being told what to do. We resist authoritarianism and centralized rules. We argue with one another.

The enemies of democracy use our strength against us.

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We saw it in 2004 and 2008, too. yardwork Thursday #72

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