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BeyondGeography

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1. Where do they come up with these narratives?

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Sun Aug 17, 2025, 03:04 PM

Aug 17

Look at the party’s approval ratings. That’s Democrats telling their leaders to get tough with Trump, which has been going on for months.

Also, Democrats are by definition “virtue-minded,” which is not at all incompatible with wanting to get tough on a thug.

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News Analysis: Newsom's decision to fight fire with fire could have profound political consequences [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 17 OP

Where do they come up with these narratives? BeyondGeography Aug 17 #1

Should we surrender without a fight? Or go down swinging? bucolic_frolic Aug 17 #2

I really think Dem leaders need to speak in clearer terms. Don't speak around something go directly at it. Srkdqltr Aug 17 #3