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Last I looked 88% said they would vote for Trump again dalton99a Sep 2017 #1
Yep. ... Whiskeytide Sep 2017 #13
And that's just the 12% who aren't still pretending not to have made a terrible error. Orsino Sep 2017 #36
Exactly. I think you're right... Whiskeytide Sep 2017 #40
And what might that agenda be? Proud Liberal Dem Sep 2017 #157
Trump has been hitting them over the head for us. Orsino Sep 2017 #160
I've seen this appeal to know and understand these people my whole life Johonny Sep 2017 #45
Agreed dalton99a Sep 2017 #48
Nailed it. Agreed. VOX Sep 2017 #73
Exactly! Precisely why these fucks ARE a lost cause. InAbLuEsTaTe Sep 2017 #151
Thank you! JustAnotherGen Sep 2017 #162
But not all (100%) of the 88% voted for Trump in the primaries. no_hypocrisy Sep 2017 #71
If Trump got 88% of his supporters the next time he'd lose. Expecting Rain Sep 2017 #100
88% who *admit* voting for 45 would do it again. MarvinGardens Sep 2017 #126
Considering that W was 90+ among Republicans NewJeffCT Sep 2017 #159
I encourage you to read the following essay. It speaks directly to your premise. Ninga Sep 2017 #2
Let me point out the obvious! atreides1 Sep 2017 #3
That's kind of my point... Whiskeytide Sep 2017 #9
we better hope not. Calista241 Sep 2017 #4
they voted for a man who was an admitted sexual predator... samnsara Sep 2017 #5
Excuse Me? Me. Sep 2017 #6
I totally agree, me. brer cat Sep 2017 #77
It's The Old "Believe Someone When They Tell you Who They Are" Me. Sep 2017 #86
There you have it Achilleaze Sep 2017 #7
Stealing that. N/T. Whiskeytide Sep 2017 #15
Of course the goal is to keep shitting on Democrats instead BainsBane Sep 2017 #8
I agree with just about ... Whiskeytide Sep 2017 #11
Okay, but what makes you think everyone else chastises Republicans? BainsBane Sep 2017 #20
I think you're right. And I... Whiskeytide Sep 2017 #29
I hope you're right BainsBane Sep 2017 #98
That always happens with every GOP POTUS True_Blue Sep 2017 #133
That is not what you have observed. That is what you have interpreted. There is a whole range JCanete Sep 2017 #41
disagreeing about politician's opinions of media personalities clu Sep 2017 #44
Daring to criticize media personalities BainsBane Sep 2017 #60
++++++++ JHan Sep 2017 #96
★★★★★ A FIVE-STAR REPLY! ★★★★★ NurseJackie Sep 2017 #97
This! True_Blue Sep 2017 #129
Whatever. I'm sick of this topic. Have you forgotten "Lock her up!"? WinkyDink Sep 2017 #10
Yes MFM008 Sep 2017 #14
I dissent! sofa king Sep 2017 #12
But every time you say it ... Whiskeytide Sep 2017 #17
I think that's where we diverge. sofa king Sep 2017 #24
That's a rare person, I think, ... Whiskeytide Sep 2017 #38
been there done that mercuryblues Sep 2017 #69
So you are saying HRC campaigned without such arguments, without "logic and grace"? GTHO. WinkyDink Sep 2017 #106
How the hell did you twist ... Whiskeytide Sep 2017 #109
"I think more respond to....." "Lock her up!" Yeah, reachable. Not arf. WinkyDink Sep 2017 #112
All you're doing is flinging shit. Youve ... Whiskeytide Sep 2017 #119
You have to decide at some point or another in your life xajj4791 Sep 2017 #140
Okay, fine. (BTW**, we don't have either a number or style post restriction. I like pithy.) Answer WinkyDink Sep 2017 #141
It doesn't matter whether they... Whiskeytide Sep 2017 #150
Oh, please. They are not little lambs who have gone astray. Knock it the hell OFF. WinkyDink Sep 2017 #105
You are a voice of reason around here finally. FLPanhandle Sep 2017 #16
Agreed. You live near me... Whiskeytide Sep 2017 #21
I'm in Fort Walton Beach, FL FLPanhandle Sep 2017 #25
Or simply a strong bias. LanternWaste Sep 2017 #54
Clinton made lucid arguments BainsBane Sep 2017 #27
Agreed on Clinton's poise... Whiskeytide Sep 2017 #32
Well that is exactly it BainsBane Sep 2017 #67
Brava! KitSileya Sep 2017 #70
Outstanding! nt brer cat Sep 2017 #79
Well said. n/t xajj4791 Sep 2017 #144
No, it's you who is trying to rationalize pretending their votes aren't moronic- I get that you'd bettyellen Sep 2017 #135
On the contrary, xajj4791 Sep 2017 #142
Election data proves your claim wrong BainsBane Sep 2017 #23
+1 MLAA Sep 2017 #26
I haven't seen any surveys that showed that FLPanhandle Sep 2017 #30
Here is one of them BainsBane Sep 2017 #58
Are they all unemployed ? What jobs are they expecting? Are they currently in school or training ? lunasun Sep 2017 #158
Again. Statistically the majority may ... Whiskeytide Sep 2017 #35
And that includes the millions of disenfrachised voters BainsBane Sep 2017 #62
We should focus on xajj4791 Sep 2017 #145
Hint: Thuggish ignorance. WinkyDink Sep 2017 #107
I agree and I wish you support... Locrian Sep 2017 #18
Couldn't have said it better. Whiskeytide Sep 2017 #22
+1 FLPanhandle Sep 2017 #52
Fuck 'em. nt LexVegas Sep 2017 #19
Yep. maveric Sep 2017 #53
Succinct and perfect. WinkyDink Sep 2017 #108
They can find their way to the Democratic Party. Caliman73 Sep 2017 #28
OK. What, exactly are you going say to Trump voters to win them back that hasn't already been said? Girard442 Sep 2017 #31
All of the above and more... Whiskeytide Sep 2017 #37
thanks for sharing clu Sep 2017 #46
Whatever we say to Trump voters... Girard442 Sep 2017 #51
Their response? Stuffing fingers in ears, "LALALA FAKE NEWS FAKE NEWS FAKE NEWS!" hatrack Sep 2017 #99
Well said. No one is convinced of anything by being called a name. eom guillaumeb Sep 2017 #33
Oh, you mean like "libtards"? "Killary"? "Demonrats"? WinkyDink Sep 2017 #110
Yes, those also. guillaumeb Sep 2017 #117
Missing my point, which is a riposte to the "reach out" OP. WinkyDink Sep 2017 #138
My 2 cents MLAA Sep 2017 #34
Attack Trump all you want. I do. But... Whiskeytide Sep 2017 #49
If someone had the goal of making me feel shamed and stupid renate Sep 2017 #39
Great insight. Whiskeytide Sep 2017 #43
thanks for sharing clu Sep 2017 #50
Exactly what argument NOT made by HRC do you think would both accord with WinkyDink Sep 2017 #139
It's a two way street. Are they making any real effort to learn about their fellow man? ck4829 Sep 2017 #42
Some woke up only because Trump wanted to kill their Obamacare dalton99a Sep 2017 #47
+++++ JHan Sep 2017 #55
Trumps' was nothing more than successful commercial branding for the lowest common denominators. LanternWaste Sep 2017 #56
When did donald... tonedevil Sep 2017 #57
I do not give a fuck if they are sorry for voting him. Doreen Sep 2017 #59
So how would you go about ... Whiskeytide Sep 2017 #66
I will wait until the next elections come up and Doreen Sep 2017 #68
The ones in my proximity know what I'm about. sprinkleeninow Sep 2017 #131
If they really regretted what they did xajj4791 Sep 2017 #147
The casual Trump voter left him long ago RhodeIslandOne Sep 2017 #61
"We have to STOP shitting on republican voters" Bullshit! If anyone has done any shitting here... jcmaine72 Sep 2017 #63
Are many of Trumps voters still doing harm to people of color? Stellar Sep 2017 #64
nope Afromania Sep 2017 #65
Trump voters may not be a lost cause Progressive dog Sep 2017 #72
Why would you excuse people who are willing to let minorities be killed? KitSileya Sep 2017 #74
Because they see those issues... Whiskeytide Sep 2017 #87
You actually began with "Because." Amazing. WinkyDink Sep 2017 #113
Until they broaden their media choices, they are out of touch and out of reach. VOX Sep 2017 #75
I'll leave the missionary stuff to you Cary Sep 2017 #76
They willingly voted for a labor-stiffing admitted serial sexual assaulter . . . HughBeaumont Sep 2017 #78
These are flighty voters, they want candy and bling, and they want it now. procon Sep 2017 #80
Many voters are not doctrinaire party members who buy the whole package andym Sep 2017 #81
Agreed we shouldn't shame the voter, (counterproductive), but should tar mahina Sep 2017 #82
"The whole party" is, um, VOTERS for TRUMP. WinkyDink Sep 2017 #114
And Pence, and Rubio, and Ryan, and McConnell, and that Nunes dolt, and Issa, and every other mahina Sep 2017 #136
Instead of telling us not to shit on Republican Voters maxrandb Sep 2017 #83
because such criticism falls upon deaf ears clu Sep 2017 #85
They are if they're still supporting him nini Sep 2017 #84
I've made just that distinction ... Whiskeytide Sep 2017 #88
and the excusing continues... xajj4791 Sep 2017 #148
I live in a purple state and I agree Cuthbert Allgood Sep 2017 #89
Me neither. Haven't met one of those. n/t Whiskeytide Sep 2017 #124
OMG I totally lost track of time! Is it HUG-A-DEPLORABLE DAY again already? NurseJackie Sep 2017 #90
Nicely put. (nt) Paladin Sep 2017 #91
. jcmaine72 Sep 2017 #101
The days are ever so frequent lately! Does Hallmark know? WinkyDink Sep 2017 #115
If you're not acute enough to discern which of Trump or Clinton is the better candidate rock Sep 2017 #92
Disagree 100%. johnp3907 Sep 2017 #93
You know, there was a time Bettie Sep 2017 #94
Bigots 'n Pigs moondust Sep 2017 #95
Right, regardless of the Nay-sayers. elleng Sep 2017 #102
I agree. Even if it's only 12% we've GOT to figure out... LAS14 Sep 2017 #103
How come someone has to have ALREADY regretted... LAS14 Sep 2017 #104
"I grab them by the pussy, and when you're rich they just let you do it". onecaliberal Sep 2017 #111
Not "okay". NONE of the republicans ... Whiskeytide Sep 2017 #123
That is NOT locker room talk is it describing SEXUAL ASSAULT. I don't care what they onecaliberal Sep 2017 #127
Yeah, diligent church attending locker room talkers. n/t sprinkleeninow Sep 2017 #132
The problem is: I'm kind of a dick, too Nevernose Sep 2017 #116
I'm a dick too. It's a struggle... Whiskeytide Sep 2017 #120
It is UP TO THEM to regain our respect ThoughtCriminal Sep 2017 #118
Not ALL of them have insulted and ... Whiskeytide Sep 2017 #121
The next time I meet an exception ThoughtCriminal Sep 2017 #122
NO xajj4791 Sep 2017 #149
Totally agree. hamsterjill Sep 2017 #161
who the fuck is shitting on Republicans ? it's Republicans in Missouri who voted against Funding for JI7 Sep 2017 #125
Fuck Them, they are Bigots who Cheer on Kids and parents being separated and deported , they cheer JI7 Sep 2017 #128
I will not spend one second of the next two election cycles trying to "win over Trump voters" that TeamPooka Sep 2017 #130
Whether we agree with it or not democrank Sep 2017 #134
You know what? It's called Social Security, Medicare, the 40-hr week, Unemployment Compensation, WinkyDink Sep 2017 #143
The focus should be on people who DIDN'T go to the polls CakeGrrl Sep 2017 #137
Agreed on GOTV, ... Whiskeytide Sep 2017 #153
Not gonna stop. Are_grits_groceries Sep 2017 #146
I think that's all true ... Whiskeytide Sep 2017 #152
You DO NOT know the people I am talking about. Are_grits_groceries Sep 2017 #164
I did not mean to be... Whiskeytide Sep 2017 #165
If you voted for a pos racist you are a POS racist. stonecutter357 Sep 2017 #154
they voted for a self admitted sexual predator... they knew what.. samnsara Sep 2017 #155
LOL! LOL! ... NurseJackie Sep 2017 #156
EVERY Trump voter is a lost cause Fluke a Snooker Sep 2017 #163
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