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52. Part of that problem is the Supreme Court

Reply to Crunchy Frog (Reply #49)

Sat Nov 8, 2025, 01:35 PM

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another is the media. But Democrats have made policy gains too. Thanks mainly to Obama and Biden.

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Really Jon Stewart??? [View all] SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 OP

Unfortunately AltairIV Nov 8 #1

What history? SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #12

Oh Fuck what Jon Stewart has to say. Cha Nov 8 #75

By listening to people.like Jon Stewart Johonny Nov 8 #2

I've had it with this guy. Headline: Democrats had a great night. How is that bad for Biden? Walleye Nov 8 #3

That's what Rebl2 Nov 8 #27

I mean, I share his worry. Happy Hoosier Nov 8 #4

In 2017 SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #8

And in 2024 voters elected Trump again. yardwork Nov 8 #10

Different situation SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #15

I think the word NJCher Sunday #101

Welp, last night comes to mind. Happy Hoosier Monday #135

Winning state and city elections SocialDemocrat61 Monday #137

Not True Wiz Imp Nov 8 #13

Many stories & comments here show we have not. Callie1979 Monday #131

Jon Stewart is what he has always been JI7 Nov 8 #5

He has been this way for a long time. Hope22 Sunday #102

It has happened before. Autumn Nov 8 #6

When? SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #9

Think way back to Regan, Newt, the ACA. Part of the problem where we are today. EOM Autumn Nov 8 #19

So almost 40 years ago. SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #22

Jon wasn't talking about victories so your point is moot. EOM Autumn Nov 8 #23

They were talking about the victories on Tuesday night SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #24

Your goal post is hauling ass down the road. You might want to go catch it. nt Autumn Nov 8 #25

The goal post is SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #26

He already is, in some ways. I can't watch him anymore. 58Sunliner Nov 8 #7

He's not wrong gay texan Nov 8 #11

When?? SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #14

Easy gay texan Nov 8 #16

Well Clinton and Harris weren't running to replace a Republican SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #21

Jon Stewart did not specify an exact political situation. thought crime Nov 8 #69

They were talking about the victories on Tuesday SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #70

And as I remember in 2012, a good number of Democrats were trying to distance themselves Rustynaerduwell Nov 8 #28

Some of us weren't alive or not old enough to vote for some of those elections AZProgressive Nov 8 #66

I think it's less about the next election cycle and more about the overal trajectory of the country. Crunchy Frog Nov 8 #44

True SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #45

I'm not talking about election cycles, I'm talking about the trajectory of the country. Crunchy Frog Nov 8 #49

Part of that problem is the Supreme Court SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #52

Right.. and the Dems WON Tuesday Cha Nov 8 #77

I don't have time to watch the clip right now. markodochartaigh Nov 8 #17

Whatever Lotusflower70 Nov 8 #18

That was my question as well. Not my hope but sadly my question. Nanjeanne Nov 8 #20

It's not about scoring political points Bmoboy Nov 8 #29

I don't disagree with that sentiment. everyonematters Nov 8 #30

He's thrashing the Democratic Party SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #34

Both parties have low approval ratings. The party that can break thru and convince voters that they can make a everyonematters Nov 8 #36

While I agree with that sentiment SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #37

We should be thinking more about making a difference in people's lives instead of Jon Stewarts criticisms. everyonematters Nov 8 #38

Unfortunately SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #39

His influence has significantly declined since its heyday during the bush years fujiyamasan Nov 8 #80

Probably has SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #81

I'm just not too personally invested in what a comedian says fujiyamasan Nov 8 #84

Stewart isn't just a comedian SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #90

Dems did Not have "low approval ratings" on Cha Nov 8 #78

FYI: John Stewart is a comedian Takket Nov 8 #31

He's not just a comedian anymore SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #33

I sure do FoxNewsSucks Sunday #115

Never understood this asshole's appeal. BannonsLiver Nov 8 #32

Try Death to Smochy SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #35

What an asshole MorbidButterflyTat Nov 8 #40

Yes he does SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #42

You are doing a great job! MorbidButterflyTat Nov 8 #82

I understand the cynicism. This isn't his first rodeo, and this has been a recurrent pattern, unfortunately. Crunchy Frog Nov 8 #41

What recurrent pattern? SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #43

I'll just say that he wasn't the one responsible for Biden's problems last year. Crunchy Frog Nov 8 #46

Yes also include SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #50

2010? 2024? Ever since the 1994 disaster, the Democrats have only shown an ability to win very temporary majorities by Midwestern Democrat Nov 8 #56

2010 and 24 don't resemble this year at all SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #59

Exactly gay texan Nov 8 #63

Yes, as mentioned on the podcast, some lessons should be learned. thought crime Nov 8 #71

That was my reaction. DFW Sunday #98

This is a really good discussion peggysue2 Nov 8 #47

Democrats didn't cave on the shutdown SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #51

Look, there's been more than rumors about moderates getting squirrely, preparing to throw in the towel peggysue2 Nov 8 #55

I never trust rumors SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #60

By having to pull more knives out of our backs from factional grifters like Jon Stewart. W_HAMILTON Nov 8 #48

Let's warm up the ol' True Dough Nov 8 #53

Sorry but I'm here to support democrats SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #54

What a disingenuous response True Dough Nov 8 #67

Wow you actually went through the archives SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #68

No, I'm offended by duplicity. True Dough Nov 8 #83

So you agree SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #89

One would think True Dough Nov 8 #91

Stewart isn't an ally SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #94

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How do you know how they vote? SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #96

Jon Stewart doesn't have to pass a purity test thought crime Nov 8 #73

Cancel culture isn't a real thing done by the left AZProgressive Nov 8 #86

Doesn't matter who "invented" it, Jon. True Dough Nov 8 #87

Shoe fits with who? AZProgressive Nov 8 #88

The shoe fits the OP. True Dough Nov 8 #92

Those that complain about cancel culture though are actually trying to AZProgressive Nov 8 #93

When did I say that Jon Stewart should go away? SocialDemocrat61 Sunday #97

I found the perfect T-shirt, and just in time for the holidays! Abolishinist Monday #121

Well they've certainly used it many times. Like it or not. Callie1979 Monday #130

Both Sides punching down blaming Democrats, the big tent party of progress, is what pisses everything away, Jon. betsuni Nov 8 #57

Well said SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #62

And? I don't see the cause for outrage fishwax Nov 8 #58

Because Stewart SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #61

yeah I don't see it that way at all, but you do you fishwax Nov 8 #64

Thanks SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #65

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OH Fucking NOW WHAT?! Cha Nov 8 #74

I've never watched the jerk. Jon Stewart little d*ck energy Bread and Circuses Nov 8 #76

Stewart is generally best ignored duckworth969 Nov 8 #79

Our Dems Swept the Country Blue Tuesday & Cha Nov 8 #85

Curious if you still think that after the squandering we are witnessing in realtime FoxNewsSucks Sunday #116

I took this as more of a joke. In It to Win It Sunday #99

On it's own it can be taken that way SocialDemocrat61 Sunday #100

It. Was. Rigged! czarjak Monday #156

Here you go gay texan Sunday #103

F*ck Jon Stewart SocialDemocrat61 Sunday #105

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The midterms are not until next year SocialDemocrat61 Sunday #108

And they punt. Bmoboy Sunday #104

If this rumored deal goes through ego_nation Sunday #107

Bs SocialDemocrat61 Sunday #109

This "one deal" is emblematic of the criticisms ego_nation Sunday #114

Well that's democracy SocialDemocrat61 Monday #118

What was unrealistic exactly? ego_nation Monday #133

True SocialDemocrat61 Monday #136

I think you're overreacting Music Man Sunday #110

Also, David Plouffe himself seemed to find it funny rather than getting bent out of shape. Music Man Sunday #111

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Jon Stewart is.not one of us SocialDemocrat61 Sunday #113

As we watch the squandering happen live tonight, FoxNewsSucks Sunday #117

That was quicker than I really expected fujiyamasan Monday #119

It's not about one statement SocialDemocrat61 Monday #120

The goalposts are moving again Sewa Monday #122

Yes SocialDemocrat61 Monday #123

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No SocialDemocrat61 Monday #125

And once again he was right vercetti2021 Monday #126

Let's see what happens in the midterms SocialDemocrat61 Monday #127

I am sorry Vercetti RandiFan1290 Monday #139

Seems prophetic now... regnaD kciN Monday #128

In '28, pick the person with the BEST chance to win. In '26, pick the strongest platform Callie1979 Monday #129

Cokie Roberts spent years playing exactly that shtick Orrex Monday #132

Annnnd, I think we have the answer. demmiblue Monday #134

Let's wait until the results of the midterms next year SocialDemocrat61 Monday #138

Yes, let's all just sit back on our asses and wait. FoxNewsSucks Monday #151

Looks like John Stewart was RIGHT! dsp3000 Monday #140

Wait for the results of the midterms SocialDemocrat61 Monday #141

Yes he was FoxNewsSucks Monday #152

Now we know how. iemanja Monday #142

No SocialDemocrat61 Monday #143

That's not the question iemanja Monday #144

We'll see SocialDemocrat61 Monday #145

We already saw. iemanja Monday #146

Democrats represent a lot of people SocialDemocrat61 Monday #148

I'm not talking about Democrats. iemanja Monday #149

Good SocialDemocrat61 Monday #153

Really nt mr715 Monday #147

This aged well. n/t flvegan Monday #150

I Guess The Non-Rhetorical Answer Is, "Yes, Really." ColoringFool Monday #154

The moment that he was wondering about may have arrived. CentralMass Monday #155

Let's wait until SocialDemocrat61 Tuesday #157