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progressoid

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Reply to Cirsium (Reply #4)

Wed Apr 29, 2026, 11:13 PM

Apr 29

And I'll add that Democrats need to run more than just an anti-trump campaign. In the short term, being anti-trump may win, but ultimately we need to offer more. If/when the MAGA coalition is thrown overboard, the boat will need a strong captain and crew with a vision to guide the ship.

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Cole Allen Hated the Democratic Party, Too ... Alleged shooter's views are more mainstream than you've been told [View all] LymphocyteLover Apr 29 OP

He's clearly not a Democrat as he continually uses "Democrat party", Wiz Imp Apr 29 #1

I noticed that too Lifeafter70 Apr 29 #2

As soon as I saw his "manifesto" explicitly exempted Keystone Kash, I figured his RockRaven Apr 29 #3

Yes Cirsium Apr 29 #4

This... progressoid Apr 29 #8

well said-- great points! Low info voters, a terrible media environment and too much money in politics, have all led us LymphocyteLover Apr 30 #10

Oh Cole was into 3rd party Bullshit.. Cha Apr 29 #5

People like this aren't looking to improve things JI7 Apr 29 #6

Perhaps, but his manifesto didn't mention anything about hating Democrats MichMan Apr 29 #7

I don't think they were relevant to what he wanted to do LymphocyteLover Apr 30 #9

I don't see in any comment where he said he hated the Democratic Party Kaleva Apr 30 #11

Yes, hate is too strong of a word from the examples given LymphocyteLover Apr 30 #12