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[โ€“] ArgentRaven@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago

Of course he puts the task on us, when he could've done way more and is one of the most direct reasons Trump won a second term. Just pass that buck on to us, thanks.

[โ€“] hungprocess 4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Look, I know it's popular to trash the guy, but we can't be too hard on him. After all he:

  • Packed the Supreme Court after Republicans ratfucked themselves a "free" justice
  • Prioritized pressuring his AG to aggressively prosecute coup leaders within his own country instead of focusing on supporting an ongoing genocide overseas
  • Rallied his party to devise a comprehensive strategy against the Fascist plan Republicans PUBLISHED IN ADVANCE about how they were going to obliterate democracy
  • Withdrew from the race with plenty of time to hold a primary so voters could elect a candidate who would stand for their principles
  • Permitted his VP to publicly break with his most unpopular policies in order to secure as many votes against Trump as possible

Furthermore, he...

touches earpiece

...um... I am now being informed he actually did none of those things. So uh, vote blue no matter who? Also ActBlue would really like you to chip in $20.

/s