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BWdem4life

(1,720 posts) Sat Apr 8, 2023, 12:44 AM Apr 2023

What good does the constant blaming of voters (or non-voters) do? [View all]

Why do some people here insist on continuing to make posts re-blaming/shaming/calling out people who probably aren't even on this website? Or if they are, who aren't likely to change their ways?

Is this just a way to try and flush out "traitors"? Or is it a form of self-aggrandizement? Maybe some people just can't get over it?

I'm truly curious about one other thing: Why are the voters who either stayed home or didn't vote for Dukakis in 1988 not blamed for the beginning of the Bush era? I voted for Dukakis. I don't perennially post OPs complaining about the apparent lack of enthusiasm among Democratic or Dem-leaning people back then. And what good would it do me or the Democratic party in general if I did?

Just seems ridiculously petty and bitter.

Yes, I know about the ignore function. I suppose I could use it more often. Just wanted to say how ridiculous it looks to me.

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What good does the constant blaming of voters (or non-voters) do? [View all] BWdem4life Apr 2023 OP

Why should posts here be judged on the basis "what good does it do"? Silent3 Apr 2023 #1

Sorry for people that don't understand the problems their ignorance creates. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 2023 #2

If someone doesn't vote for a politician it's not out of ignorance. It's because they don't like Autumn Apr 2023 #19

+1 leftstreet Apr 2023 #21

Because some like simple answers to complex questions. LakeArenal Apr 2023 #3

Why do people always bang on about "never forget" (in either of its two most notable incarnations)? RockRaven Apr 2023 #4

none but they need to vent BlueWaveNeverEnd Apr 2023 #5

It doesn't do any good. Lunabell Apr 2023 #6

I think a lot of the people who post here murielm99 Apr 2023 #7

Well, the christo-fascists can't use their misogynist tactics against Biden. Lunabell Apr 2023 #10

We're not going to ignore what happened in 2016 Cha Apr 2023 #8

This +1000! mcar Apr 2023 #72

Expressing anger is a way to TRY to get through to those Hortensis Apr 2023 #80

Alleviates guilt Sympthsical Apr 2023 #9

It's been going on here for as long as I can remember. BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 #11

It wasn't that long ago, and as a woman who lost her rights because of it...I have the right Demsrule86 Apr 2023 #29

I'm a woman too. You do you. BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 #34

I do me...and let me say I almost died at 42 in Georgia. I had a right to life doctor. Demsrule86 Apr 2023 #69

It's a trolling tactic to keep us fighting with each other. nt RandiFan1290 Apr 2023 #12

Who's trolling? Supporters of Democrats who don't like it when people don't vote for Democrats? betsuni Apr 2023 #13

No. They all went to Jackpine Radicals and then disappeared. Scrivener7 Apr 2023 #17

Not all of them... Demsrule86 Apr 2023 #30

Well... true. Scrivener7 Apr 2023 #32

I haven't seen any of them here in ages. BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 #55

I tend to agree, for the most part. demmiblue Apr 2023 #65

You wouldn't be asking this question if you were here seven or eight years ago.... MrsCoffee Apr 2023 #14

+1000. (nt) Paladin Apr 2023 #25

That is very true. Demsrule86 Apr 2023 #31

Maybe it's to point out that voting matters maxrandb Apr 2023 #15

Well said, max. sheshe2 Apr 2023 #51

#1 Your post is condescending. #2 People can post what they want to here as long as it is Ferrets are Cool Apr 2023 #16

People feel better when they have someone to blame. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2023 #18

Not voting in today's America maxrandb Apr 2023 #20

And the act of voting FEELS GOOD! If you are old and maybe sick or disabled now, you know that CTyankee Apr 2023 #24

Posting things that everyone will agree with is an easy way to show you are a devout Earth-shine Apr 2023 #22

Lol. BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 #23

Nope ProfessorGAC Apr 2023 #58

Ah, thank you for that. BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 #78

Unbrilliant ProfessorGAC Apr 2023 #79

Oh goodness! BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 #81

There is a place for both conversations. MrsCoffee Apr 2023 #33

There have been plenty of OPs over these past six or so years about why she lost. Earth-shine Apr 2023 #36

If you can't see why someone might bring this up in light of current events, I can't help you MrsCoffee Apr 2023 #39

Apparently, you can't help me, because it was not a discussion about fascism. Earth-shine Apr 2023 #41

If they participated in the behavior that those OP's are calling out, perhaps reminders are needed. MrsCoffee Apr 2023 #43

Again, you far from the subject of this particular OP, to which I have responded. Earth-shine Apr 2023 #44

You do not get to decide what people can or can't post. I suggest you can use both the ignore Demsrule86 Apr 2023 #45

What you have posted is just ego-driven, non-sequitor generalities without substance or evidence. Earth-shine Apr 2023 #47

Seriously. The fact that you don't understand how this post has meaning in this thread shows that Demsrule86 Apr 2023 #62

Could you please link to posts that suggest primarying Biden? BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 #53

Sure...it has been happening a while. There are so many posts... Demsrule86 Apr 2023 #63

I'll start an OP when I feel like it. MrsCoffee Apr 2023 #46

Post removed Post removed Apr 2023 #48

And you are just being rude to be rude. MrsCoffee Apr 2023 #49

Mahalo, Mrs Coffee! Cha Apr 2023 #70

Mahalo, Cha! MrsCoffee Apr 2023 #73

Oh We Will Discuss the History of Why Cha Apr 2023 #64

The reason for these posts are the we are living with the consequences of Hillary's defeat LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2023 #60

The problem you have despite the odd sociological slant is that Hillary would have won had some Demsrule86 Apr 2023 #35

Your post does not address the subject of mine. Earth-shine Apr 2023 #38

I think Demsrule was being Accurate. Cha Apr 2023 #71

Thank you Cha! Your are so kind... Demsrule86 Apr 2023 #77

You're Welcome, Dems💙 Cha Apr 2023 #83

+1 betsuni Apr 2023 #50

Interesting. +1 demmiblue Apr 2023 #66

Not to mention all the "good" Democrats who told unhappy lefties to eff-off SYFROYH Apr 2023 #68

And there in lies the problem. There should have been no argument about voting for Hillary in Demsrule86 Apr 2023 #76

A way of getting third party voters and lazy stay at homes lapucelle Apr 2023 #87

Because there are many discussions that have nothing to do edhopper Apr 2023 #26

It is on the voters treestar Apr 2023 #27

I wish it was in the past but there were posts where we were breathlessly informed Demsrule86 Apr 2023 #28

Post removed Post removed Apr 2023 #40

It does get tedious ornotna Apr 2023 #37

I could care less if people are angry at voters who supported Trump et al... brooklynite Apr 2023 #42

Holding feet to the fire. Earn our respect. betsuni Apr 2023 #52

It would be like a businessman blaming customers over for the failure of his business or a Midwestern Democrat Apr 2023 #54

But some customers amplified lies about the business owner and tried to set the business on fire. MrsCoffee Apr 2023 #56

Great post! sheshe2 Apr 2023 #61

I think it's just venting due to anger and feeling helpless ecstatic Apr 2023 #57

the vile have power due to the voters that put them there dembotoz Apr 2023 #59

You really don't understand that frustration? nini Apr 2023 #67

We state what we know to be right about Democrats so that others will know it too. Hortensis Apr 2023 #74

Well said. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #75

Excellent post... Demsrule86 Apr 2023 #82

The argument is becoming that both sides same because capitalist. betsuni Apr 2023 #85

:) "Mais nous ne sommes pas socialistes!" Hortensis Apr 2023 #86

k&r n/t area51 Apr 2023 #84