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Ilikepurple

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39. What lie? What was the false accusation? There was no attack in the meaningful sense of the word.
Thu Nov 6, 2025, 10:48 PM
Nov 6

You are selective about the truths you stand up for, as we all are. It doesn’t make us as bad as Trumpers. It makes us human, or finite beings at the least. I’m at a loss why you picked this one to dig in so hard you’ve distorted the statement you want to refute. Your replies reeked of gotcha argumentation where the person thinks if they can get someone to admit to be mistaken about one statement, the rest of their statements are probably or necessarily false. This is a favored method of attack by the right. Ask Dan Rather or watch news pundits.
Your second sentence “This was a simple thread about Pelosi retiring and they chose to drag a bunch of other crap into it” is most likely what this is really about.you could have just posted that his is a thread commemorating Pelosi’s long and storied career and that if Bluetus wants to celebrate her retirement, Bluetus should start another thread. You’re replies seemingly were not about defending the truth as much as defending the old guard of the Democratic Party. That is the lie I’m standing up to.
I’m not even sure if I know what bad as a Trumper means. Do you mean as loose with the facts? If so, I am not as bad as a Trumper and don’t believe Bluetus is either.

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I've always admired her... and I continue to do so. QueerDuck Nov 6 #1
In recent years she was often the only adult in the room. * 617Blue Nov 6 #5
She's been treated with such contempt and disrespect, even among our own... it was embarrassing and maddening to see. QueerDuck Nov 6 #6
Kinda like how Joe was treated tintinvotes Nov 6 #10
She is a class act. Thank you Nancy! boston bean Nov 6 #2
Thank you Madam Speaker. * 617Blue Nov 6 #3
Thank you for your service Madam Speaker SocialDemocrat61 Nov 6 #4
We need a new culture in the Party ... Bluetus Nov 6 #13
Pelosi lives in San Francisco not New York SocialDemocrat61 Nov 6 #14
She certainly has been right out front directly attacking AOC Bluetus Nov 6 #16
Not the question I asked. SocialDemocrat61 Nov 6 #17
She certainly has weighed in on her opinion of New York politicians, so yes. Bluetus Nov 6 #21
Who did she endorse for mayor and what year? SocialDemocrat61 Nov 6 #23
She is a national politician. She has given her opinions about candidates all over. Bluetus Nov 6 #24
And NYC Mayor is a local office. SocialDemocrat61 Nov 6 #25
I think you took one line out of a thoughtful if not entirely correct comment and grievance shopped? Ilikepurple Nov 6 #27
Because he made a false accusation SocialDemocrat61 Nov 6 #28
What lie? What was the false accusation? There was no attack in the meaningful sense of the word. Ilikepurple Nov 6 #39
Yes there was SocialDemocrat61 Nov 6 #40
You could have just asked Bluetus to respect the retirement thread and start a new discussion Ilikepurple Nov 6 #42
I'll respond to people as I like SocialDemocrat61 Friday #44
For the record, I think Bluetus's statement on Pelosi's NYC mayor endorsements is wrong. Ilikepurple Friday #51
Thanks but SocialDemocrat61 Friday #52
He took one line and completely twisted it into something I didn't say. Bluetus Nov 6 #31
This was a thread about Pelosi's retirement SocialDemocrat61 Nov 6 #38
You attributed to me something I did not say. That is called a STRAW MAN argument. Bluetus Nov 6 #41
You slammed Pelosi for not endorsing Mamdani, that's the straw man SocialDemocrat61 Friday #43
Post removed Post removed Friday #46
You chose to respond to my post SocialDemocrat61 Friday #49
Why Are You Attacking Nancy Pelosi. Cha Nov 6 #19
Am I? Is there anything I said that wasn't true? Bluetus Nov 6 #22
Why are you calling this an attack? Your reply is more of an attack? Ilikepurple Nov 6 #29
Did you write that? leftstreet Nov 6 #30
I wrote it. It is a bit rough, but I hope it is clear enough. Bluetus Nov 6 #33
It's really good leftstreet Nov 6 #35
When has Pelosi criticized AOC? yardwork Nov 6 #32
This goes back a few years Bluetus Nov 6 #36
Nonsense. That's a slanted opinion piece. yardwork Friday #45
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Nov 6 #34
Thank you Mme. Speaker... for everything. FalloutShelter Nov 6 #7
i assumed she wd step down when her bff mopinko Nov 6 #8
A great and effective leader. themaguffin Nov 6 #9
My thanks to her for the long and good service! MineralMan Nov 6 #11
MAGAts will gladly give up their SNAP bennies and starve for this news. Turbineguy Nov 6 #12
I'll miss her experience and savvy. Torchlight Nov 6 #15
Speaker Pelosi mr715 Nov 6 #18
Congratulations on a Life Time of Staller Cha Nov 6 #20
❤️ underpants Nov 6 #26
We'll meet again struggle4progress Nov 6 #37
Remember when this song was used at the end of Dr. Strangelove? dwayneb Friday #48
Sad to see her go... dwayneb Friday #47
What was your favorite Nancy Pelosi moment? LetMyPeopleVote Friday #50
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