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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: He's not my candidate, but Beto's righteous anger thrills me. [View all]NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)6. It bothers me. As much as *I* swear and curse, it still bothers me to see politicians do it.
It bothers me. As much as *I* swear and curse, it still bothers me to see politicians do it. And in spite of all the fucks and shits that I type in this forum... in REAL LIFE... around REAL PEOPLE, that's not something that I do.
Trump started it, and some of them are following suit... which has the effect of "normalizing" Trump's foul mouth.
I expect our leaders to show some restraint and use their intellect and more thoughtful words to express their "righteous indignation". Why should our political leaders (and presidential hopefuls) stoop to his level and use his vulgar vocabulary?
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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I'll buy that. He makes me proud to be a Democrat, straight up, no holds barred truth. n/t
NNadir
Aug 2019
#2
He's got the fire in his belly and he could help flip more Senate seats than just Texas
OldDem65
Aug 2019
#21
It bothers me. As much as *I* swear and curse, it still bothers me to see politicians do it.
NurseJackie
Aug 2019
#6
Normally I would agree with you. I've made a big deal discouraging my sons from using...
NNadir
Aug 2019
#8
I think if ever there was a time for swearing, it's this time. But then I swear like a sailor so
Neema
Aug 2019
#12
Agree! Just shows ta go ya that three words can make a powerful statement and
cornball 24
Aug 2019
#7
What annoys me about his naysayers saying he should drop out and run for senate...
Otto Lidenbrock
Aug 2019
#13
Beto called Trump "an existential threat" to the "future of our democracy"
bucolic_frolic
Aug 2019
#30