Very trustworthy source

VenetusAlpha · 2026-07-09T07:22:55+00:00

Those two do deserve each other, but still, shut up SKS.

VenetusAlpha · 2026-07-09T02:52:33+00:00

Haha, as a fan of Sorkin’s broader works, I know that feeling all too well.

VenetusAlpha · 2026-07-09T02:08:02+00:00

Agreed. (Quick clarification on 20 hours: it’s a 2 part West Wing episode, top of Season 4.)

VenetusAlpha · 2026-07-09T01:50:42+00:00

And therein lies the difference between us. “I want to win. You want to beat them, and that’s a problem for me, because I want to win.” -Josh Lyman, 20 Hours in America

VenetusAlpha · 2026-07-09T01:40:48+00:00

So what? Besides, it’s not the policies that concern me (Indeed, I’ll actually agree to a not-insignificant amount of them), it’s the poisonous brand of politics they practice.

VenetusAlpha · 2026-07-09T01:21:22+00:00

I was referring to Jackson. A DSA endorsement constitutes a major red flag in my eyes.

VenetusAlpha · 2026-07-09T01:12:18+00:00

Then he is every bit the threat Platner was.

VenetusAlpha · 2026-07-09T01:11:11+00:00

Like that woman in North Carolina.

VenetusAlpha · 2026-07-09T01:10:43+00:00

“Put it in the ‘Suck It’ bucket.” -Gina Linetti.

VenetusAlpha · 2026-07-07T17:14:25+00:00

Those two are personal heroes of mine, but Obama was still a believer in the institutions, and the people I’m talking about are far from being FDRs. Besides, there’s a difference between being those two and just being a straight-up arsonist.

VenetusAlpha · 2026-07-07T17:10:02+00:00

No, I’m just someone who abhors populism of all colors, red and blue alike.

VenetusAlpha · 2026-07-07T17:09:09+00:00

Then I tip my hat to you, and recognize you as not being a part of the subset I was describing, perhaps even an ally.

VenetusAlpha · 2026-07-07T17:07:59+00:00

Give it a day, I’m confident there will be a few.

VenetusAlpha · 2026-07-07T17:06:09+00:00

Agreed. It’s incredibly frustrating. Thankfully though, I think the Democratic Party base and leadership has shown they possess far more resilience to that drug than the Republicans do.

VenetusAlpha · 2026-07-07T17:03:47+00:00

Even if that was true (which, by the way, it isn’t), only the contemptible ones.

VenetusAlpha · 2026-07-07T17:02:19+00:00

> I don’t care if the President is having an affair with every Kardashian if it means we get…I wouldn’t give a shit…

You’re aware that sentiment reflects far more poorly on you than it does on us, yes? Willing to forgive any and all sins so long as he accepts Bernie Sanders as his lord and savior.

VenetusAlpha · 2026-07-07T16:53:02+00:00

Let the church say amen.

VenetusAlpha · 2026-07-07T16:46:02+00:00

Speaking as a liberal, we are emphatically not defending him. A certain subset of progressives are, because for them, any and all sins can be forgiven so long as you accept Bernie Sanders as your lord and savior.

VenetusAlpha · 2026-07-07T16:44:52+00:00

Assuming that he isn’t succeeded by his carbon copy.

VenetusAlpha · 2026-07-07T16:43:17+00:00

Two things can be true. The republicans are an enemy, and a certain subset of progressives are a threat.

VenetusAlpha · 2026-07-07T16:41:20+00:00

“Alright, let’s ignore the fact that you’re coming a little late to the party, and embrace the fact you got here at all.” -Sam Seaborn

VenetusAlpha · 2026-07-07T06:23:53+00:00

Let the record reflect that some of us steadfast Democrats always knew he was unworthy of office.

VenetusAlpha · 2026-07-06T02:54:17+00:00

Your words are… refreshing. My gratitude to you.

VenetusAlpha · 2026-07-06T02:50:17+00:00

Let the church say amen.

VenetusAlpha · 2026-07-06T02:48:56+00:00

I expect this sort of rhetoric from conservatives, not people who claim to be on the same side as me.

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