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BaronChocula

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29. Thank you!

Reply to erronis (Reply #18)

Fri Jun 5, 2026, 06:44 PM

23 hrs ago

I think many Dems have a complex about "not seeming too..." whatever. They can't tout successes without saying "it's not perfect, but..." They can't take a good economic headline when we have the White House without mentioning "we still have a long way to go." They don't want to seem too tone deaf. They don't want to seem satisfied. They don't want to seem like they're proud of accomplishments (oftentimes). In the end, all that humility comes off as being less confident and when you aren't confident, people won't have much confidence in you.

This is not EVERY Democrat. But we sure need more of the bullish kind.

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Excellent idea and example comebacks. Why do I think those won't show up on the broadcasts? erronis Yesterday #18

Thank you! BaronChocula 23 hrs ago #29

The problem with democrats is that they are too damn realistic. And that's why I am one. erronis 22 hrs ago #30

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