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SocialDemocrat61

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78. I have never agreed 100% with any candidate

Mon Oct 13, 2025, 12:03 PM

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that I’ve voted for. Too many are looking for a perfect candidate and they don’t exist. They think voting is all about them and what they want. But voting is really about supporting the person who will do the best for everyone.

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Kamala Harris Slams Protester at Book Tour [View all] SocialDemocrat61 Oct 12 OP

Good for her indeed. Fucking shortsighted morons. W_HAMILTON Oct 12 #1

The increase of suffering in Gaza was wholly predictable. RandomNumbers Oct 12 #15

I'm sure far-right wing $ went to these morons wolfie001 Oct 12 #31

Definitely something nefarious. yardwork Oct 12 #50

The fact that they are protesting her right now JI7 Oct 12 #58

Yep. And it was entirely predictable that it would be worse with him Dark n Stormy Knight Oct 12 #62

Bad news. markodochartaigh Oct 12 #2

Post title gave me the giggles picturing Kamala getting pnwest Oct 12 #3

I was hoping she smacked someone with her book. Never happen but one can daydream. Polly Hennessey Monday #77

Excellent Question... I'm "Cheering" here at Cha Oct 12 #4

I know several people in the protest section of politics. Tetrachloride Oct 12 #5

So what in the name of God *would* "win the argument in the minds of the protestors" ? Hekate Oct 12 #7

The various administrations over the years have given approval to Israeli rights and denial of Palestinian rights. Tetrachloride Oct 12 #11

Ooo, and that acknowledgement will definitely happen with DONALD EFFING TRUMP as President? Hekate Oct 12 #13

The protestors were not talking to Trump. They were talking to the former Vice President Harris. Tetrachloride Oct 12 #14

The not voting for Trump's opponent in 2024 general election RandomNumbers Oct 12 #17

as I said above, they were and are angry and desparate Tetrachloride Oct 12 #19

sorry, no excuse RandomNumbers Oct 12 #21

But, Random, Kamala has to be held accountable and taught a lesson, didn't you hear? Montauk6 Oct 12 #25

Exactly!!! Gee, I learned that from my parents long ago. Now what did they call it? paleotn Oct 12 #40

Among the people that I have talked to, none have changed their mind -- one way or another -- in the US and Middle East. Tetrachloride Oct 12 #41

The people you talked to then have to be among the stupidest people on the planet. Wiz Imp Oct 12 #61

Anti Harris Trump Supporters anti-repub Monday #72

There is no excuse for STUPIDITY. You are right. As far as I am concern those protesters have as much lostincalifornia Oct 12 #46

What you said Hekate Monday #65

And stupid. Incredibly, galactically stupid. paleotn Oct 12 #37

Sorry. Their behavior is not angry and desperate... Wiz Imp Oct 12 #60

And self-destructive. lostincalifornia Monday #71

Whip up emotions: no thinking, feelings not strategy, ripe for manipulation. betsuni Monday #67

lol their anger and desperation fujiyamasan Oct 12 #26

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Absolute fucking horse shit. paleotn Oct 12 #35

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They directly helped Trump win obamanut2012 Oct 12 #38

Why the fuck weren't they talking to Trump?! fujiyamasan Oct 12 #56

They go after her because they agree with trump that BaronChocula Monday #64

Race and gender could play into it fujiyamasan Monday #66

Cowardice is key BaronChocula Monday #68

I have wondered this about these ratfuckers for over 25 years fujiyamasan Monday #70

It's made me wonder if it's worth asking BaronChocula Monday #84

What amazes me is the muted reaction toward Trump fujiyamasan Monday #85

I go back to my theory BaronChocula Monday #86

They are privileged white people SocialDemocrat61 Monday #88

Bibi is to be condemned! But let's Not Forget Jews lived there Mileniums ago, and some stayed all this this time...... electric_blue68 Oct 12 #52

Nothing SocialDemocrat61 Oct 12 #23

Like magats, only with a different windmills to tilt. paleotn Oct 12 #42

That is certainly the impression I get Hekate Monday #63

Fuck these people. Kamala Harris had a history of being less favorable to Israel JI7 Oct 12 #16

Now we have some progress. A little acknowledgment of more than 1 side. Tetrachloride Oct 12 #18

There was always acknowledgment of both sides JI7 Oct 12 #20

What argument ? That trump and kacekwl Oct 12 #24

My answer to her would have been, "Nope. I voted for you!" Iggo Oct 12 #34

+1 leftstreet Oct 12 #39

The fact they are protesting Harris now shows me they are performative JI7 Oct 12 #55

What is the point of them protesting her now? For what purpose? MorbidButterflyTat Oct 12 #47

N/S JustAnotherGen Oct 12 #59

Is this what you and they have in mind? "Hamas asserts control in Gaza & targets alleged collaborators"... Hekate Monday #69

Yeah, those non-voters "voted" for trump. Biophilic Oct 12 #6

I don't forgive them either Hekate Oct 12 #8

Don't ask what your party can do to stop Gaugamela Oct 12 #9

"You want to talk about legacy? Let's talk about the legacy of mass deportations, of not voting, and Donald Trump." LetMyPeopleVote Oct 12 #10

You go, girl Hekate Oct 12 #12

The MAGAZANS were never anything but Tramp trolls. 617Blue Oct 12 #22

"Are you the same person who was telling people not to vote?!" LetMyPeopleVote Oct 12 #28

How does this help the people of Gaza Keepthesoulalive Oct 12 #29

Even a sitting VP SocialDemocrat61 Oct 12 #32

Tabitha Keepthesoulalive Oct 12 #57

Funny, they never seem to protest Donnie or the Republicans. Weird. Wonder why that is. paleotn Oct 12 #44

Kamala slams protester DrLevy1313 Oct 12 #30

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Monday #87

She should have asked if they were happy with the alternative. ChicagoTeamster Oct 12 #33

I simply can't believe she isn't President of the United States. It seems like a nightmare. My country committed... NNadir Oct 12 #36

An excellent way of putting it. paleotn Oct 12 #45

Yes, and after we've seen and experienced the consequences of this "leave it blank" bullshit... QueerDuck Oct 12 #49

Well, I sure got a thrill out of voting for her! calimary Oct 12 #53

Paid Protesters? thought crime Oct 12 #48

I absolutely think they are MAGAS. johnnyfins Oct 12 #51

Kamala enid602 Oct 12 #54

In the script they have, her name is Killer and she's the Israeli PM and the U.S. president; used to be VP betsuni Monday #73

I think the Democrats were wrong backing Israel dugog55 Monday #75

I have never agreed 100% with any candidate SocialDemocrat61 Monday #78

Code Pink - Madea Benjamin JustAnotherGen Monday #76

Yep... PunkinPi Monday #79

She started out JustAnotherGen Monday #80

Agree. Also, they used to speak out on human rights violations in China, but since PunkinPi Monday #81

I hate two faced people JustAnotherGen Monday #82

Book Tour gfarber Monday #83