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98. No, it doesn't. This is not a wise way to spend money. Where's the biggest bang for the buck?

Mon Oct 20, 2025, 02:28 PM

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Spending a million dollars to grab a handful of malcontents who can be convinced to switch? Or putting it towards a more inclusive and further-reaching GOTV effort where the ROI is much higher? While it may be emotionally satisfying to "convert" a MAGA... I think the bigger and more meaningful reward will be with a sustained and successful GOTV effort that targets those who are FAR MORE LIKELY to be swayed.

But, to each their own, I suppose. Y'all can armchair quarterback all you want... this kind of grievance-shopping and public moaning/groaning about how "out of touch" our party is seems to be quite the sport these days. But I trust the wisdom of our party's leadership when it comes to where, when, and HOW the most effective ways to spend ad-money will be.

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Where is the Democratic Party and a few ads? gordianot Monday #8

What would that change? Other than ... QueerDuck Monday #16

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Normally I'd agree... progressoid Monday #129

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"Young lady"?? How rude! AllyCat Monday #9

His disgusting treatment of women Hope22 Monday #14

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America Usurped. ☹️ tanyev Monday #19

by a Russian puppet LymphocyteLover Monday #122

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"Trump: ' Look, Argentina is fighting for its life, young lady. . . They are dying.'" Collimator Monday #13

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The President of Argentina is dying.....from laughing his ASS off Bengus81 Monday #76

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Yup. Glad I read this. Hope it doesn't get pulled. Joinfortmill Monday #62

so he will spend our tax dollars barbtries Monday #21

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"Young lady." Kid Berwyn Monday #23

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In other words, EVIL. Joinfortmill Monday #63

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"Put this...on a loop in every waiting room and diner..." Wednesdays Monday #70

If memory serves. Prairie_Seagull Monday #46

Yup. Joinfortmill Monday #64

Thanks Joinfortmill. Prairie_Seagull Monday #67

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Operation Paperclip Clouds Passing Monday #81

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So, Mushroomdick... GiqueCee Monday #86

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"Look, Argentina is fighting for its life, young lady." red dog 1 Monday #121

Make Argentina Great Again! Dem4life1970 Monday #125

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