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moose65

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Tue Aug 6, 2024, 09:21 PM Aug 6

Can this really be happening? [View all]

In the 2 1/2 weeks (yes, that’s all the time that has passed) since Biden’s announcement, it’s unbelievable to me that the following has happened:

1. Democrats completely stole the Republicans’ thunder after their convention and the attempt on Trump’s life. Who can even remember the Republican convention now?

2. The media was completely caught off guard. They had been salivating for 3 years about reporting on poor Biden’s “dementia,” and all of that was completely ripped out from under them. Not being able to drag down Biden any more, they actually started reporting on Trump’s deficiencies.

3. The doom-and-gloom that is all too common in the Democratic Party was totally swept away. I have seen an energized, united party in a way that I didn’t think was possible. The excitement and the unbelievable fundraising is wonderful to see.

4. Maybe most importantly, Trump has been pushed off the front page. He has spent so much time concentrating on Biden that he is now flailing and rage tweeting like never before, and his racism and misogyny are more apparent than ever. The mask has been ripped off completely, and we can really see clearly that the emperor has no clothes. It is glorious!

5. Republican politicians, pundits, and loudmouths literally can’t get their acts together. They have allowed the Democrats to set the narrative, and they haven’t found any effective pushback.

Am I dreaming? Can this really be happening? The positive energy of the Democrats is contagious, and we haven’t even had our convention yet. The Dem convention will be a celebration of Biden and a joyous passing of the torch. All the republicans have is doom, gloom, hatred, and fear.

May it continue until November 5!!

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Yes! The energy is contagious! Easterncedar Aug 6 #1
Agreed. I was just saying as much to my wife earlier. What a transformation! Doodley Aug 6 #2
you forgot the assassination attempt PedroXimenez Aug 6 #3
Nah he hit it DC77 Aug 6 #6
The pundits I_UndergroundPanther Aug 6 #4
I know! ShazzieB Aug 6 #19
I think it's just a perfect storm. Johnny2X2X Aug 6 #22
We have a dynamic duo and no time to rest. Emile Aug 6 #5
Yep, the hell rightwingers are trying to create is an anomoly, it has to go away sooner or later. Think. Again. Aug 6 #7
From your fingers to a W on election day Dorian Gray Aug 6 #8
Trump will be back in the headlines. WHEN HE IS SENTENCED. BOSSHOG Aug 6 #9
It's real :) servermsh Aug 6 #10
Yay!! moose65 Aug 6 #13
And Kennedy had it in 1960! ananda Aug 6 #20
Nice post gab13by13 Aug 6 #11
I certainly hope so!! moose65 Aug 6 #12
I've never seen anything like this. Johnny2X2X Aug 6 #14
I agree. Sky Jewels Aug 6 #17
I agree Cirsium Aug 7 #36
I have never seen the Democrats in Tarrant County so fired up! yellowdogintexas Aug 7 #59
We have this election. Groundhawg Aug 6 #15
Shades of FDR. Charismatic leaders who care about us and are getting the message out. PatrickforB Aug 6 #16
A downright miracle. summer_in_TX Aug 6 #18
I canceled my subscription to "Fox in Print," the NY Times, so I don't know if they've reported that their pal Trump... NNadir Aug 6 #21
I haven't heard much about Hunter Biden lately...? kentuck Aug 6 #23
Just another positive byproduct and development democratsruletheday Aug 6 #34
You're right, I just noticed! Ligyron Aug 7 #51
Well said -- Each and every point. wordstroken Aug 6 #24
I am.suffering from Whiplash... Dem4life1970 Aug 6 #25
Good post and points Dem4life.... democratsruletheday Aug 7 #35
It is great Tree Lady Aug 6 #26
I hope we can keep up this momentum IronLionZion Aug 6 #27
Perfectly encapsulated my feelings, Grown2Hate Aug 6 #28
Nice write-up. And YES, we ripped the scab off of these creeps, and they deserved it. Now tRUMP is indeed, shown SWBTATTReg Aug 6 #29
I started getting this song as an earworm earlier ms liberty Aug 6 #30
I like the song overall Zoomie1986 Aug 7 #41
Were you alive when the song was released? It wasn't really about the astrology or astronomy ms liberty Aug 7 #45
So I don't think I'm being overly optimistic. lees1975 Aug 6 #31
Project 2025 was really the thing that hit home for me - TBF Aug 6 #32
That's a good point GopherGal Aug 7 #44
They do have doom, gloom, hatred and fear Mblaze Aug 6 #33
Except For The Naked Trump Part... Hell Yeah !!! Rubyshoo Aug 7 #37
Haha moose65 Aug 7 #39
K&R AKwannabe Aug 7 #38
I have had a lifelong difficulty being "present" John Shaft Aug 7 #40
"the emperor has no clothes." Trump with no clothes--ugh! raccoon Aug 7 #42
You are so right. K&R. NT akbacchus_BC Aug 7 #43
Hope. Optimism. Solidarity. Taking the message to the people with a vengeance and with humor that is true and funny somaticexperiencing Aug 7 #46
Their convention was missing Clunt speaking to thd empty chair? czarjak Aug 7 #47
We have keep pressuring the press Old Crank Aug 7 #48
Your post is Spot ON! BadGimp Aug 7 #49
I agree, it IS Phenomenal! Never really ever seen anything like it. Fla Dem Aug 7 #50
Wow! The greatest page! moose65 Aug 7 #52
I can't stop smiling!!! lucca18 Aug 7 #53
Don't forget the $200M raised in the first week. dickthegrouch Aug 7 #54
This post should be pinned to the top of GD! Mosby Aug 7 #55
Aw shucks moose65 Aug 7 #56
We fight, we win! Well said. hawkeye21 Aug 7 #57
We cannot take our foot off the gas now. sellitman Aug 7 #58
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