Some musings about the Democratic Party's deep challenge

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In reply to movielover • 1:03p, 6/29/26
movielover said:

This is definitely not true. Republicans supported the move to the "jungle" primary.
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In reply to movielover • 1:33p, 6/29/26
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What was Biden doing with that hat on?!? He beat Trump! Almost makes me think he's starting to show early signs of dementia.
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2:25p, 6/30/26

Further evidence that the current Democratic Party is desperate for new voters.
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In reply to PAC-10-BEAR • 6:39p, 6/30/26
PAC-10-BEAR said:

Further evidence that the current Democratic Party is desperate for new voters.


Most of the world operates that way. If you're in the country and need healthcare, you get healthcare. Only Americans treat healthcare as this prized thing you have to struggle to earn.
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In reply to Big C • 7:19p, 6/30/26
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What was Biden doing with that hat on?!? He beat Trump! Almost makes me think he's starting to show early signs of dementia.

word on the street alleges photos are really easy to fake, these days, with aye eyes
# shrugs
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In reply to dajo9 • 7:30p, 6/30/26
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PAC-10-BEAR said:

Further evidence that the current Democratic Party is desperate for new voters.


Most of the world operates that way. If you're in the country and need healthcare, you get healthcare. Only Americans treat healthcare as this prized thing you have to struggle to earn.

Personally I think it would be bad if pregnant women came to this country and had to give birth in a back alley.
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In reply to sycasey • 7:35p, 6/30/26
sycasey said:
dajo9 said:
PAC-10-BEAR said:

Further evidence that the current Democratic Party is desperate for new voters.


Most of the world operates that way. If you're in the country and need healthcare, you get healthcare. Only Americans treat healthcare as this prized thing you have to struggle to earn.

Personally I think it would be bad if pregnant women came to this country and had to give birth in a back alley.


I wonder if the star forward on the U.S. team was born in an alley before his family returned to the UK.
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In reply to dajo9 • 7:46p, 6/30/26
dajo9 said:
sycasey said:
dajo9 said:
PAC-10-BEAR said:

Further evidence that the current Democratic Party is desperate for new voters.


Most of the world operates that way. If you're in the country and need healthcare, you get healthcare. Only Americans treat healthcare as this prized thing you have to struggle to earn.

Personally I think it would be bad if pregnant women came to this country and had to give birth in a back alley.


I wonder if the star forward on the U.S. team was born in an alley before his family returned to the UK.


No, he was born at Brooklyn Hospital.
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In reply to oski003 • 8:15p, 6/30/26
oski003 said:
dajo9 said:
sycasey said:
dajo9 said:
PAC-10-BEAR said:

Further evidence that the current Democratic Party is desperate for new voters.


Most of the world operates that way. If you're in the country and need healthcare, you get healthcare. Only Americans treat healthcare as this prized thing you have to struggle to earn.

Personally I think it would be bad if pregnant women came to this country and had to give birth in a back alley.


I wonder if the star forward on the U.S. team was born in an alley before his family returned to the UK.


No, he was born at Brooklyn Hospital.


How civilized of us
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10:40a, 7/1/26
If non citizens don't vote, why do Democrats fight cleaning voter rolls?



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In reply to movielover • 10:56a, 7/1/26
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Why does it matter what religion they practice? I thought one of the core values of America was religious freedom?
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In reply to sycasey • 11:24a, 7/1/26
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movielover said:

Why does it matter what religion they practice? I thought one of the core values of America was religious freedom?

yes, and even better "freedom from religion" # woo-hoo
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In reply to sycasey • 1:29p, 7/1/26
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Why does it matter what religion they practice? I thought one of the core values of America was religious freedom?

It matters because the Democrats are supposedly terrified of Christian nationalism.
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1:33p, 7/1/26
Mamdani copycats are taking over the Democratic Party it seems. Foreign-born socialists with ties to Islam and strong views on Israel-Palestine.

Are these one-offs or is further radicalism the direction the party will take?
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In reply to movielover • 1:52p, 7/1/26
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She's not muslim, she's from Ethiopia, one of the oldest Christian nations in the world. Not that it makes much difference, but it shows how "Amuse" is hate-baiting using the muslim peril.

She got fired from her law firm for speaking out against the Gaza genocide, do you support this kind of blacklisting?

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In reply to Cal88 • 2:01p, 7/1/26
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movielover said:



She's not muslim, she's from Ethiopia, one of the oldest Christian nations in the world. Not that it makes much difference, but it shows how "Amuse" is hate-baiting using the muslim peril.

She got fired from her law firm for speaking out against the Gaza genocide, do you support this kind of blacklisting?



I support her being fired for publishing a letter specifically attacking her law firm's public position of an issue. She can then get a job working for a firm that shares her ideology or applauds her bold decision to piss on her employer.

Paraphrasing the first statement of her letter:

This letter rebukes the letter my law firm signed last week.
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2:02p, 7/1/26
https://www.kenklippenstein.com/p/dinosaur-democrats-meet-asteroid

"Dinosaur Democrats Meet Asteroid
Populist challengers win big in primary elections
Ken Klippenstein
Jul 01, 2026

The old guard extinction event is here.

We are witnessing a generational shift in the Democratic Party gerontocrats dying electorally or literally, public approval at an all-time low, party-approved candidates getting mowed down like a brontosaurus napping in the Yucatn circa 66 million years ago

Last night, 29-year-old democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeated 68-year-old congresswoman Diana DeGette in Colorado, a Denver seat DeGette occupied for 30 years. Last night was the first time I'd ever heard of Kiros. When I jokingly asked who she was on X/Twitter, DeGette promptly blocked me. lol

Kiros in her victory speech captured the vibe of an electorate that's done with the suffocating mainstream politics of the "possible" a scam pushed by Washington types who want to disempower you and manage your expectations down. Kiros said:
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"They said you can't win without corporate PAC money. They said you can't beat a 30-year incumbent. That the establishment and the oligarchy is just too big and too powerful to overcome."


Turns out that money in politics can be overcome by electing someone who actually believes in something. And whatever your politics are, it's impossible to deny that Kiros believes in something.

Her entry into politics came after Sidley Austin, the white-shoe firm where she worked, fired her in 2023 for refusing to take down a letter she'd posted defending students protesting the war in Gaza. Kiros moved back to Denver where her family had settled after immigrating from Ethiopia. She became a barista.

Corporate lawyer to coffee bean roaster. That is not the type of person you usually find in Congress, a haven for A-student types and rules humpers whose greatest fear is upsetting the teacher (i.e. party leadership) or embarrassment of any kind.
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"When I wrote a letter defending students' rights to protest the genocide in Gaza ... my law firm told me, 'Take it down or you're fired.'
I didn't flinch. I didn't flinch because I stood by every word, and I always will. But I know, I know that will not be the only moment where those in power will tell me to change my tune, to not rock the boat. That seems to happen a lot in Congress."

Someone willing to lose their job in a posh law firm. That type of person has been in precious short supply in Congress under the tyranny of party rule. Even some previous insurgents like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are cautious about not criticizing party leadership in hopes of being "relevant" or advancing to the Senate or whatever.

But the age of play-it-safe is coming to an end."
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In reply to Cal88 • 9:50p, 7/1/26
She sure exited the law field quickly. Did she pass the bar?

Wants to end ICE and establish Federal rent control.
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11:22p, 7/1/26
Yup.

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In reply to movielover • 11:27p, 7/1/26
movielover said:
If non citizens don't vote, why do Democrats fight cleaning voter rolls?





Because legitimate voters get scrubbed accidentally on purpose
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In reply to movielover • 8:04a, 7/2/26
movielover said:
She sure exited the law field quickly. Did she pass the bar?

Wants to end ICE and establish Federal rent control.


She graduated from Notre Dame law school and did pass her bar. You're assuming she didn't because she is a minority?

https://www.denverpost.com/2026/07/01/melat-kiros-colorado/

This is the post that led to her law firm firing her, a pretty measured and moderate position on the situation in Palestine:

https://medium.com/@melatakiros/dear-us-law-firms-77ec63e838af
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In reply to Cal88 • 8:09a, 7/2/26
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movielover said:



She's not muslim, she's from Ethiopia, one of the oldest Christian nations in the world. Not that it makes much difference, but it shows how "Amuse" is hate-baiting using the muslim peril.


Amuse should be banned from Bearinsider.
I'm tired of having to constantly read these posts that regurgitate racism and hate from a college drop out.

Christianity in Ethiopia - Wikipedia
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In reply to DiabloWags • 8:19a, 7/2/26
DiabloWags said:
Cal88 said:
movielover said:



She's not muslim, she's from Ethiopia, one of the oldest Christian nations in the world. Not that it makes much difference, but it shows how "Amuse" is hate-baiting using the muslim peril.


Amuse should be banned from Bearinsider.
I'm tired of having to constantly read these posts that regurgitate racism and hate from a college drop out.

Christianity in Ethiopia - Wikipedia


Nobody is forcing you to read them. Just skip the posts and move on. Free will is easy like that.
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In reply to BearlySane88 • 8:24a, 7/2/26
BearlySane88 said:
DiabloWags said:
Cal88 said:
movielover said:



She's not muslim, she's from Ethiopia, one of the oldest Christian nations in the world. Not that it makes much difference, but it shows how "Amuse" is hate-baiting using the muslim peril.


Amuse should be banned from Bearinsider.
I'm tired of having to constantly read these posts that regurgitate racism and hate from a college drop out.

Christianity in Ethiopia - Wikipedia


Nobody is forcing you to read them. Just skip the posts and move on. Free will is easy like that.


Clearly, I am not the ONLY ONE that is tired of the racist and hateful posts highlighting Amuse.
Why clog up this message board with racist and hateful posts?

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In reply to BearlySane88 • 8:41a, 7/2/26
BearlySane88 said:
DiabloWags said:
Cal88 said:
movielover said:



She's not muslim, she's from Ethiopia, one of the oldest Christian nations in the world. Not that it makes much difference, but it shows how "Amuse" is hate-baiting using the muslim peril.


Amuse should be banned from Bearinsider.
I'm tired of having to constantly read these posts that regurgitate racism and hate from a college drop out.

Christianity in Ethiopia - Wikipedia


Nobody is forcing you to read them. Just skip the posts and move on. Free will is easy like that.


The "Amuse" headline above once again: " ISLAMIFICATION: Ethiopian-born socialist Melat Kiros secured the Colorado 1st district nomination making her election to congress all but guaranteed. Far left socialists from Islamic countries are being elected to public office at record pace"

Clear example of deceptive, racist agitprop which should be called out.
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8:54a, 7/2/26
This board is safe for bigots and racists. As long as you don't insult another individual poster.
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In reply to DiabloWags • 8:55a, 7/2/26
DiabloWags said:
Cal88 said:
movielover said:



She's not muslim, she's from Ethiopia, one of the oldest Christian nations in the world. Not that it makes much difference, but it shows how "Amuse" is hate-baiting using the muslim peril.


Amuse should be banned from Bearinsider.
I'm tired of having to constantly read these posts that regurgitate racism and hate from a college drop out.

Christianity in Ethiopia - Wikipedia


You can always use the ignore future. I prefer to see an Amuse link every once in awhile rather than seeing Daily Beast articles spammed as new topics.
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In reply to oski003 • 9:10a, 7/2/26
oski003 said:
DiabloWags said:
Cal88 said:
movielover said:



She's not muslim, she's from Ethiopia, one of the oldest Christian nations in the world. Not that it makes much difference, but it shows how "Amuse" is hate-baiting using the muslim peril.


Amuse should be banned from Bearinsider.
I'm tired of having to constantly read these posts that regurgitate racism and hate from a college drop out.

Christianity in Ethiopia - Wikipedia


You can always use the ignore future. I prefer to see an Amuse link every once in awhile rather than seeing Daily Beast articles spammed as new topics.


Not sure why anyone would believe that Amuse has any credibility.

He's a college drop out that frequently posts about the economy and has no clue what he's talking about.
Amuse has proven that over and over again.
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In reply to Cal88 • 9:12a, 7/2/26
Cal88 said:
BearlySane88 said:
DiabloWags said:
Cal88 said:
movielover said:



She's not muslim, she's from Ethiopia, one of the oldest Christian nations in the world. Not that it makes much difference, but it shows how "Amuse" is hate-baiting using the muslim peril.


Amuse should be banned from Bearinsider.
I'm tired of having to constantly read these posts that regurgitate racism and hate from a college drop out.

Christianity in Ethiopia - Wikipedia


Nobody is forcing you to read them. Just skip the posts and move on. Free will is easy like that.


The "Amuse" headline above once again: " ISLAMIFICATION: Ethiopian-born socialist Melat Kiros secured the Colorado 1st district nomination making her election to congress all but guaranteed. Far left socialists from Islamic countries are being elected to public office at record pace"

Clear example of deceptive, racist agitprop which should be called out.


I never once said he shouldn't call it out if he feels inclined. He complained about "having to" read it. He doesn't have to read it. We all have free will.
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In reply to DiabloWags • 9:13a, 7/2/26
DiabloWags said:
oski003 said:
DiabloWags said:
Cal88 said:
movielover said:



She's not muslim, she's from Ethiopia, one of the oldest Christian nations in the world. Not that it makes much difference, but it shows how "Amuse" is hate-baiting using the muslim peril.


Amuse should be banned from Bearinsider.
I'm tired of having to constantly read these posts that regurgitate racism and hate from a college drop out.

Christianity in Ethiopia - Wikipedia


You can always use the ignore future. I prefer to see an Amuse link every once in awhile rather than seeing Daily Beast articles spammed as new topics.


Not sure why anyone would believe that Amuse has any credibility.

He's a college drop out that frequently posts about the economy and has no clue what he's talking about.
Amuse has proven that over and over again.


Yes we are aware you judge him for being a college dropout. College isn't right for everyone. Get over it.
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In reply to BearlySane88 • 9:15a, 7/2/26
BearlySane88 said:
Cal88 said:
BearlySane88 said:
DiabloWags said:
Cal88 said:
movielover said:



She's not muslim, she's from Ethiopia, one of the oldest Christian nations in the world. Not that it makes much difference, but it shows how "Amuse" is hate-baiting using the muslim peril.


Amuse should be banned from Bearinsider.
I'm tired of having to constantly read these posts that regurgitate racism and hate from a college drop out.

Christianity in Ethiopia - Wikipedia


Nobody is forcing you to read them. Just skip the posts and move on. Free will is easy like that.


The "Amuse" headline above once again: " ISLAMIFICATION: Ethiopian-born socialist Melat Kiros secured the Colorado 1st district nomination making her election to congress all but guaranteed. Far left socialists from Islamic countries are being elected to public office at record pace"

Clear example of deceptive, racist agitprop which should be called out.


I never once said he shouldn't call it out if he feels inclined. He complained about "having to" read it. He doesn't have to read it. We all have free will.


You're free to some extent to post racist agitprop content, but you will get called for that.
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In reply to Cal88 • 9:16a, 7/2/26
Cal88 said:
BearlySane88 said:
Cal88 said:
BearlySane88 said:
DiabloWags said:
Cal88 said:
movielover said:



She's not muslim, she's from Ethiopia, one of the oldest Christian nations in the world. Not that it makes much difference, but it shows how "Amuse" is hate-baiting using the muslim peril.


Amuse should be banned from Bearinsider.
I'm tired of having to constantly read these posts that regurgitate racism and hate from a college drop out.

Christianity in Ethiopia - Wikipedia


Nobody is forcing you to read them. Just skip the posts and move on. Free will is easy like that.


The "Amuse" headline above once again: " ISLAMIFICATION: Ethiopian-born socialist Melat Kiros secured the Colorado 1st district nomination making her election to congress all but guaranteed. Far left socialists from Islamic countries are being elected to public office at record pace"

Clear example of deceptive, racist agitprop which should be called out.


I never once said he shouldn't call it out if he feels inclined. He complained about "having to" read it. He doesn't have to read it. We all have free will.


You're free to some extent to post racist agitprop content, but you will get called for that.


Yes and again I'm not admonishing anyone for calling anything out. Wags made a post saying he was "having to" read as in he was forced to. That's what I'm addressing.
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