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Anonymous wrote:Why would they? None of those things hurt them this election, and they all probably helped. What hurt them was 2020 denialism and abortion.

Of course it hurt them. Instead of attracting voters by representing their views on protecting reproductive rights and protecting democracy from coup attempts, they wasted their time carrying on about these issues of little consequence to voters. Are you not paying attention to where the votes materialized this cycle?

If you think the outcome was a backlash against anti-trans etc stuff then you are misreading the results. The two main issues Republicans got backlash against were abortion and 2020 election denialism. The Dems need to learn from this as well. Stop giving the social issues oxygen and learn to respond in a way that attracts the middle.

I don't think the voters gave a rat's ass about the trans stuff and all that time and energy and money invested by republicans on that issue cost them. they could hav used that time and energy and money to actually try to attract some votes.

Right, because there were more important issues. Those more important issues prevented them from making inroads with moderates. Take those more important issues away and the situation is different. The anti-trans, anti etc issues did not hurt them. Election denialism and abortion did. If Republicans can neutralize the election denialism, by not nominating the orange fool, the scenario is different. This election was not a repudiation of Republicans social positions and it is a mistake to think it was.

The abortion issue absolutely killed Rs in this election. And it is not going to magically go away. If you dont change your tune and offer pro choice candidates that have a pro choice record, you are giving up massive numbers of votes.

And for what? No one even really believes this hard core anti-abortion candidates really care that much.....they just say that because they think it gets votes. And they are largely wrong. So fix it .. Find some pro choice republican candidates and fast.

I don't disagree wirh you at all. But if nothing happens on that front then people will start to forget. Not all the people but enough people. If that happens then the dumb ass cultural issues matter. Democrats need to remember the lessons of 2021 and not overreach. These last two elections were not pro-progressive they were anti-maga.

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Anonymous wrote:Why would they? None of those things hurt them this election, and they all probably helped. What hurt them was 2020 denialism and abortion.

Of course it hurt them. Instead of attracting voters by representing their views on protecting reproductive rights and protecting democracy from coup attempts, they wasted their time carrying on about these issues of little consequence to voters. Are you not paying attention to where the votes materialized this cycle?

If you think the outcome was a backlash against anti-trans etc stuff then you are misreading the results. The two main issues Republicans got backlash against were abortion and 2020 election denialism. The Dems need to learn from this as well. Stop giving the social issues oxygen and learn to respond in a way that attracts the middle.

I don't think the voters gave a rat's ass about the trans stuff and all that time and energy and money invested by republicans on that issue cost them. they could hav used that time and energy and money to actually try to attract some votes.

Right, because there were more important issues. Those more important issues prevented them from making inroads with moderates. Take those more important issues away and the situation is different. The anti-trans, anti etc issues did not hurt them. Election denialism and abortion did. If Republicans can neutralize the election denialism, by not nominating the orange fool, the scenario is different. This election was not a repudiation of Republicans social positions and it is a mistake to think it was.

The abortion issue absolutely killed Rs in this election. And it is not going to magically go away. If you dont change your tune and offer pro choice candidates that have a pro choice record, you are giving up massive numbers of votes.

And for what? No one even really believes this hard core anti-abortion candidates really care that much.....they just say that because they think it gets votes. And they are largely wrong. So fix it .. Find some pro choice republican candidates and fast.

The problem is, the Evangelicals have wrapped themselves in the abortion issue, so why would any self-respecting politician want to associate themselves with them? Face it, the GOP has cobbled together a Frankenstein of a coalition that really have nothing to do with each other, other than craven power. Certainly very little to benefit the American people.

And now, Trump is going to create more factions and burn down what is left.

The irony is that abortion really doesn’t matter to evangelicals. It’s just one of their identity politic bat signals:

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Anonymous wrote:Why would they? None of those things hurt them this election, and they all probably helped. What hurt them was 2020 denialism and abortion.

Of course it hurt them. Instead of attracting voters by representing their views on protecting reproductive rights and protecting democracy from coup attempts, they wasted their time carrying on about these issues of little consequence to voters. Are you not paying attention to where the votes materialized this cycle?

If you think the outcome was a backlash against anti-trans etc stuff then you are misreading the results. The two main issues Republicans got backlash against were abortion and 2020 election denialism. The Dems need to learn from this as well. Stop giving the social issues oxygen and learn to respond in a way that attracts the middle.

I don't think the voters gave a rat's ass about the trans stuff and all that time and energy and money invested by republicans on that issue cost them. they could hav used that time and energy and money to actually try to attract some votes.

Right, because there were more important issues. Those more important issues prevented them from making inroads with moderates. Take those more important issues away and the situation is different. The anti-trans, anti etc issues did not hurt them. Election denialism and abortion did. If Republicans can neutralize the election denialism, by not nominating the orange fool, the scenario is different. This election was not a repudiation of Republicans social positions and it is a mistake to think it was.

The abortion issue absolutely killed Rs in this election. And it is not going to magically go away. If you dont change your tune and offer pro choice candidates that have a pro choice record, you are giving up massive numbers of votes.

And for what? No one even really believes this hard core anti-abortion candidates really care that much.....they just say that because they think it gets votes. And they are largely wrong. So fix it .. Find some pro choice republican candidates and fast.

The problem is, the Evangelicals have wrapped themselves in the abortion issue, so why would any self-respecting politician want to associate themselves with them? Face it, the GOP has cobbled together a Frankenstein of a coalition that really have nothing to do with each other, other than craven power. Certainly very little to benefit the American people.

And now, Trump is going to create more factions and burn down what is left.

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Anonymous wrote:Why would they? None of those things hurt them this election, and they all probably helped. What hurt them was 2020 denialism and abortion.

Of course it hurt them. Instead of attracting voters by representing their views on protecting reproductive rights and protecting democracy from coup attempts, they wasted their time carrying on about these issues of little consequence to voters. Are you not paying attention to where the votes materialized this cycle?

If you think the outcome was a backlash against anti-trans etc stuff then you are misreading the results. The two main issues Republicans got backlash against were abortion and 2020 election denialism. The Dems need to learn from this as well. Stop giving the social issues oxygen and learn to respond in a way that attracts the middle.

I don't think the voters gave a rat's ass about the trans stuff and all that time and energy and money invested by republicans on that issue cost them. they could hav used that time and energy and money to actually try to attract some votes.

This entire “war on schools” agenda by the rightwing - CRT, “grooming,” “gender ideology,” etc - was created to deflect from mass shootings at schools.

That’s it.

Think about who benefits from over-the-top Strawman scenarios that are not happening at schools? And also might make elements of the public feel less sympathetic toward students and educators? If you attack schools on all these issues, you’re no longer talking about Uvalde. And, in fact, maybe those darn teachers had it comin’

Again, this is from Montgomery County’s own website:

https://montgomeryparks.org/events/drag-queen-story-time-6-copy/

Exposing young grade school aged kids to scantily dressed people of any gender on the public dime is okay with you? I bet at least 80% of the country is not okay with this.

Democrats are right to hammer Trump and decry post Roe overreach and lunacy. But please don’t think advocating for Drag Queen Story Hours is a ticket to political success.

Nope, it is only triggered people like you who care.

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Anonymous wrote:We've been reliably told by Republicans for the past year or two that the Dems should expect to be completely wiped out because:

1. Dems hate America and are pushing critical race theory in schools;
2. Dems have a transgender agenda and want children to have top/bottom surgery and for boys to play on girls teams;
3. Dems are too woke and they will be punished for their wokeism by everyone;
4. Moms everywhere are angry about covid restrictions and Dems will be punished.

However, Dems have not been wiped off the map and the major candidates pushing these narratives did not win.

Do you think the GOP will have a 'come to Jesus' moment and stop whining about these things after their candidates were not perceived as patriots but instead regarded as losers? Or do you think they will continue trying to peddle issues that no one is interested in buying?

You mean, will the GOP discontinue to create false scandals and issues to rile their base and keep people angry?

No, that is their playbook.

How is this a false scandal? Montgomery County literally hosts Drag Queen Story Hour at public parks with public funds:

https://montgomeryparks.org/events/drag-queen-story-time-6-copy/

Did a Republican hack the county’s website?

Republicans lost because of Trump, not because of their stances on CRT and trans issues. Dave Chapelle campaigned for Ben Jealous in 2018 and is considered far right by this board even though he’s the most popular comedian in the country and beloved by Democrats in the real world. Bill Maher donated $1M to Obama and is as critical of Trump as anyone and is constantly pointing out far left lunacy on trans and CRT issues. Skepticism about transitioning children and CRT related curriculum in public schools is a mainstream concern. Please don’t think all of us are dumb enough to fall for your gaslighting.

The Dems won because it Roe overreach and the stench of Trump. If Roe never fell and Trump didn’t insert himself into any of these races or get obscenely cooky candidates nominated this would have a been a very different midterm.

Why or how is what Montgomery County did a scandal? If you don't want to go, don't go.

Anonymous wrote:Republicans learned the hard way that people want abortion protections, so they're not going to touch that for a while.

However, other social mores are all still fodder, depending on location and opportunity.

Please note that MANY OF US are tired of social media whinging on about race and gender! The current conversation highlights a lot of microaggressions, and that takes oxygen away from evidence of true racial and gender hate. If people could stop and think before posting, that would be great (and will never happen). I almost feel happy that Elon Musk is destroying Twitter - maybe the entire thing needs to go so people can stop barfing their emotions all over it.

DiSantis and the gerryamndered Florida state house are about to ban it.

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Anonymous wrote:Why would they? None of those things hurt them this election, and they all probably helped. What hurt them was 2020 denialism and abortion.

Of course it hurt them. Instead of attracting voters by representing their views on protecting reproductive rights and protecting democracy from coup attempts, they wasted their time carrying on about these issues of little consequence to voters. Are you not paying attention to where the votes materialized this cycle?

If you think the outcome was a backlash against anti-trans etc stuff then you are misreading the results. The two main issues Republicans got backlash against were abortion and 2020 election denialism. The Dems need to learn from this as well. Stop giving the social issues oxygen and learn to respond in a way that attracts the middle.

I don't think the voters gave a rat's ass about the trans stuff and all that time and energy and money invested by republicans on that issue cost them. they could hav used that time and energy and money to actually try to attract some votes.

This entire “war on schools” agenda by the rightwing - CRT, “grooming,” “gender ideology,” etc - was created to deflect from mass shootings at schools.

That’s it.

Think about who benefits from over-the-top Strawman scenarios that are not happening at schools? And also might make elements of the public feel less sympathetic toward students and educators? If you attack schools on all these issues, you’re no longer talking about Uvalde. And, in fact, maybe those darn teachers had it comin’

Again, this is from Montgomery County’s own website:

https://montgomeryparks.org/events/drag-queen-story-time-6-copy/

Exposing young grade school aged kids to scantily dressed people of any gender on the public dime is okay with you? I bet at least 80% of the country is not okay with this.

Democrats are right to hammer Trump and decry post Roe overreach and lunacy. But please don’t think advocating for Drag Queen Story Hours is a ticket to political success.

Find pictures of a drag queen story hour where the queen is scantily dressed. I’ll wait.

Maybe they’ll find a picture of one of those litter boxes in the school bathroom we hear so much about too!

The idea that the regressives are even remotely capable of having a come-to-jesus moment is fiction of the highest order. Here's one thing that's seldom discussed here and elsewhere in the politcosphere : The vast majority of white people in this country are born, raised and die whilst having personal, social and professional circles made up entirely of people who look like them. In other words; they---more than any other group--- live in thick bubbles wherein views are shared and reinforced.

The above has meant that republicans find themselves overwhelmingly reliant of these people ( the white vote) more than any other politician, especially the non-white ones. Furthermore, at some point, republicans simply realized they didn't actually need to compete on policy and ideological coherency but that they could weaponize their demographic majority by peddling one form or another of 'whiteness'. See richard nixxon southern strategy. See reagan's ' welfare queens driving cadillacs'.

The problem is, since nixxon and reagan, a lot of things have changed in all facets of our lives. One of those is demographic changes but guess who hasn't changed? guess who's still doubling down on the same failed policies that, ironically or unironically paved the way for the tectonic demographic changes we're seeing today? Yes, these same white men. They are stuck in traps of their own making, the culture wars that they unnecessarily and gratuitously waged since the 70s are going to swallow them. They have no other choice but to double down, they've made themselves prisoners of their white electorate largely because they share the same views.

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Anonymous wrote:Why would they? None of those things hurt them this election, and they all probably helped. What hurt them was 2020 denialism and abortion.

Of course it hurt them. Instead of attracting voters by representing their views on protecting reproductive rights and protecting democracy from coup attempts, they wasted their time carrying on about these issues of little consequence to voters. Are you not paying attention to where the votes materialized this cycle?

If you think the outcome was a backlash against anti-trans etc stuff then you are misreading the results. The two main issues Republicans got backlash against were abortion and 2020 election denialism. The Dems need to learn from this as well. Stop giving the social issues oxygen and learn to respond in a way that attracts the middle.

I don't think the voters gave a rat's ass about the trans stuff and all that time and energy and money invested by republicans on that issue cost them. they could hav used that time and energy and money to actually try to attract some votes.

Right, because there were more important issues. Those more important issues prevented them from making inroads with moderates. Take those more important issues away and the situation is different. The anti-trans, anti etc issues did not hurt them. Election denialism and abortion did. If Republicans can neutralize the election denialism, by not nominating the orange fool, the scenario is different. This election was not a repudiation of Republicans social positions and it is a mistake to think it was.

The abortion issue absolutely killed Rs in this election. And it is not going to magically go away. If you dont change your tune and offer pro choice candidates that have a pro choice record, you are giving up massive numbers of votes.

And for what? No one even really believes this hard core anti-abortion candidates really care that much.....they just say that because they think it gets votes. And they are largely wrong. So fix it .. Find some pro choice republican candidates and fast.

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Anonymous wrote:Why would they? None of those things hurt them this election, and they all probably helped. What hurt them was 2020 denialism and abortion.

Of course it hurt them. Instead of attracting voters by representing their views on protecting reproductive rights and protecting democracy from coup attempts, they wasted their time carrying on about these issues of little consequence to voters. Are you not paying attention to where the votes materialized this cycle?

If you think the outcome was a backlash against anti-trans etc stuff then you are misreading the results. The two main issues Republicans got backlash against were abortion and 2020 election denialism. The Dems need to learn from this as well. Stop giving the social issues oxygen and learn to respond in a way that attracts the middle.

I don't think the voters gave a rat's ass about the trans stuff and all that time and energy and money invested by republicans on that issue cost them. they could hav used that time and energy and money to actually try to attract some votes.

This entire “war on schools” agenda by the rightwing - CRT, “grooming,” “gender ideology,” etc - was created to deflect from mass shootings at schools.

That’s it.

Think about who benefits from over-the-top Strawman scenarios that are not happening at schools? And also might make elements of the public feel less sympathetic toward students and educators? If you attack schools on all these issues, you’re no longer talking about Uvalde. And, in fact, maybe those darn teachers had it comin’

Do you understand that the number of school shooting, while tragic, is actually very low? Do you realize how many children are being killed OUT of school? You are making a strawman out of school shootings.

The number of school shootings should be ZERO, just like in almost every other civilized nation on this planet. The number of kids dying in their OWN HOMES due to negligently stored guns should also be ZERO. The fact that you are willing to accept these deaths to gain the upper hand on your culture war boogeymen says a lot about you. Let me guess- Christian and “pro life” right?

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What’s a few dead kids if it’s only a few dead kids, amirite? Those parents have other kids, probably, so no reason to mourn them or for anyone to question why they feel like they need big ash guns to feel like a real man.

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Anonymous wrote:Why would they? None of those things hurt them this election, and they all probably helped. What hurt them was 2020 denialism and abortion.

Of course it hurt them. Instead of attracting voters by representing their views on protecting reproductive rights and protecting democracy from coup attempts, they wasted their time carrying on about these issues of little consequence to voters. Are you not paying attention to where the votes materialized this cycle?

If you think the outcome was a backlash against anti-trans etc stuff then you are misreading the results. The two main issues Republicans got backlash against were abortion and 2020 election denialism. The Dems need to learn from this as well. Stop giving the social issues oxygen and learn to respond in a way that attracts the middle.

I don't think the voters gave a rat's ass about the trans stuff and all that time and energy and money invested by republicans on that issue cost them. they could hav used that time and energy and money to actually try to attract some votes.

This entire “war on schools” agenda by the rightwing - CRT, “grooming,” “gender ideology,” etc - was created to deflect from mass shootings at schools.

That’s it.

Think about who benefits from over-the-top Strawman scenarios that are not happening at schools? And also might make elements of the public feel less sympathetic toward students and educators? If you attack schools on all these issues, you’re no longer talking about Uvalde. And, in fact, maybe those darn teachers had it comin’

Do you understand that the number of school shooting, while tragic, is actually very low? Do you realize how many children are being killed OUT of school? You are making a strawman out of school shootings.

The number of school shootings should be ZERO, just like in almost every other civilized nation on this planet. The number of kids dying in their OWN HOMES due to negligently stored guns should also be ZERO. The fact that you are willing to accept these deaths to gain the upper hand on your culture war boogeymen says a lot about you. Let me guess- Christian and “pro life” right?

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Anonymous wrote:Why would they? None of those things hurt them this election, and they all probably helped. What hurt them was 2020 denialism and abortion.

Of course it hurt them. Instead of attracting voters by representing their views on protecting reproductive rights and protecting democracy from coup attempts, they wasted their time carrying on about these issues of little consequence to voters. Are you not paying attention to where the votes materialized this cycle?

If you think the outcome was a backlash against anti-trans etc stuff then you are misreading the results. The two main issues Republicans got backlash against were abortion and 2020 election denialism. The Dems need to learn from this as well. Stop giving the social issues oxygen and learn to respond in a way that attracts the middle.

I don't think the voters gave a rat's ass about the trans stuff and all that time and energy and money invested by republicans on that issue cost them. they could hav used that time and energy and money to actually try to attract some votes.

This entire “war on schools” agenda by the rightwing - CRT, “grooming,” “gender ideology,” etc - was created to deflect from mass shootings at schools.

That’s it.

Think about who benefits from over-the-top Strawman scenarios that are not happening at schools? And also might make elements of the public feel less sympathetic toward students and educators? If you attack schools on all these issues, you’re no longer talking about Uvalde. And, in fact, maybe those darn teachers had it comin’

Do you understand that the number of school shooting, while tragic, is actually very low? Do you realize how many children are being killed OUT of school? You are making a strawman out of school shootings.

Drag Queen story hours are fun, not sexual. They’re very different from drag shows which can get really racy and sexual.

Kids love drag queens, the same way they love Disney princesses. They’re glamorous and over the top.

People like PP are so tightly wound. Loosen up.

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Anonymous wrote:Why would they? None of those things hurt them this election, and they all probably helped. What hurt them was 2020 denialism and abortion.

Of course it hurt them. Instead of attracting voters by representing their views on protecting reproductive rights and protecting democracy from coup attempts, they wasted their time carrying on about these issues of little consequence to voters. Are you not paying attention to where the votes materialized this cycle?

If you think the outcome was a backlash against anti-trans etc stuff then you are misreading the results. The two main issues Republicans got backlash against were abortion and 2020 election denialism. The Dems need to learn from this as well. Stop giving the social issues oxygen and learn to respond in a way that attracts the middle.

I don't think the voters gave a rat's ass about the trans stuff and all that time and energy and money invested by republicans on that issue cost them. they could hav used that time and energy and money to actually try to attract some votes.

This entire “war on schools” agenda by the rightwing - CRT, “grooming,” “gender ideology,” etc - was created to deflect from mass shootings at schools.

That’s it.

Think about who benefits from over-the-top Strawman scenarios that are not happening at schools? And also might make elements of the public feel less sympathetic toward students and educators? If you attack schools on all these issues, you’re no longer talking about Uvalde. And, in fact, maybe those darn teachers had it comin’

Again, this is from Montgomery County’s own website:

https://montgomeryparks.org/events/drag-queen-story-time-6-copy/

Exposing young grade school aged kids to scantily dressed people of any gender on the public dime is okay with you? I bet at least 80% of the country is not okay with this.

Democrats are right to hammer Trump and decry post Roe overreach and lunacy. But please don’t think advocating for Drag Queen Story Hours is a ticket to political success.

Why do you automatically assume drag queens= scantily clad?

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Anonymous wrote:Why would they? None of those things hurt them this election, and they all probably helped. What hurt them was 2020 denialism and abortion.

Of course it hurt them. Instead of attracting voters by representing their views on protecting reproductive rights and protecting democracy from coup attempts, they wasted their time carrying on about these issues of little consequence to voters. Are you not paying attention to where the votes materialized this cycle?

If you think the outcome was a backlash against anti-trans etc stuff then you are misreading the results. The two main issues Republicans got backlash against were abortion and 2020 election denialism. The Dems need to learn from this as well. Stop giving the social issues oxygen and learn to respond in a way that attracts the middle.

I don't think the voters gave a rat's ass about the trans stuff and all that time and energy and money invested by republicans on that issue cost them. they could hav used that time and energy and money to actually try to attract some votes.

This entire “war on schools” agenda by the rightwing - CRT, “grooming,” “gender ideology,” etc - was created to deflect from mass shootings at schools.

That’s it.

Think about who benefits from over-the-top Strawman scenarios that are not happening at schools? And also might make elements of the public feel less sympathetic toward students and educators? If you attack schools on all these issues, you’re no longer talking about Uvalde. And, in fact, maybe those darn teachers had it comin’

Again, this is from Montgomery County’s own website:

https://montgomeryparks.org/events/drag-queen-story-time-6-copy/

Exposing young grade school aged kids to scantily dressed people of any gender on the public dime is okay with you? I bet at least 80% of the country is not okay with this.

Democrats are right to hammer Trump and decry post Roe overreach and lunacy. But please don’t think advocating for Drag Queen Story Hours is a ticket to political success.

Find pictures of a drag queen story hour where the queen is scantily dressed. I’ll wait.