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NoSheep

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42. I can't square how "we failed the Muslim-America community" when the polls say they voted 3rd party and orange asshole
Sat Nov 9, 2024, 11:51 AM
Nov 9

Did somebody hit their head on something? I don't understand. My motive here is only to understand, not to argue with you.

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Muslim Exit Polls [View all] Pototan Nov 9 OP
But just knowing that help is on the way to civilians in Gaza and Lebanon is . . . hatrack Nov 9 #1
Dumb. Elessar Zappa Nov 9 #2
Trump planning several hotels in Israel. Spawn mentioned something about beachfront property. TheBlackAdder Nov 9 #21
This is likely why tfg hasn't signed the ethics agreement for a peaceful transition. He'll in2herbs Nov 9 #106
That's probably right but it doesn't make sense. TomSlick Nov 9 #112
Well, Linda ladeewolf Nov 9 #33
Post removed Post removed Nov 9 #3
For the life of me I can't understand why they didn't vote for us! Eko Nov 9 #90
Wait a minute Sundance1220 Nov 12 #186
I never said it was just the convention. Eko Nov 12 #221
Now say the same thing but about the Jewish people that didnt vote for us! Eko Nov 9 #114
We should have done more, sorry to say. We failed the Muslim-American community. ck4829 Nov 9 #4
"We" did not fail the Muslim-American community mcar Nov 9 #9
👍👍👍👍 PortTack Nov 9 #60
I believe the exact quote was "finish the job" lapfog_1 Nov 9 #70
He already was doing the genocide. Trump just wants him to finish it quickly. Cuthbert Allgood Nov 9 #116
Netanyahu has already done everything he wanted. AloeVera Nov 9 #80
They chose the weirdest way to vote their conscience. Beastly Boy Nov 9 #102
They voted based on their opposition to lgbt JI7 Nov 10 #146
While continuing to send the weapons the IDF uses in Gaza? Look I am actually semi-pro-Israel in this kelly1mm Nov 11 #176
Exactly! peggysue2 Nov 12 #206
Ya, why couldn't we figure out Pototan Nov 9 #12
Sadly, I cannot disagree with you Buckeyeblue Nov 9 #15
This is a very sad response formed in anger. Big Blue Marble Nov 9 #84
They fucking worked in direct contradiction to working to elect Democrats. Isn't that the fuck why we are here? SoFlaBro Nov 9 #87
Are not Democrats here to protect the vulnerable regardless of ethnicity? Big Blue Marble Nov 9 #88
That's why we fucking elect more and more Democrats. To fucking help people. SoFlaBro Nov 9 #95
Don't pull that race card with me Pototan Nov 9 #98
You're right, I have no fucking problem at all with them being Muslim These won't fucking help us as Democrats. SoFlaBro Nov 10 #167
You're ambivalent about them being fully genocided? AloeVera Nov 12 #207
The ambivalence likely comes with a fuller understanding what the term "genocide" actually means. Beastly Boy Nov 12 #217
They did the political equivalent of a suicide bomber attack TheKentuckian Nov 9 #101
***This is outrageous bigotry and racism.*** Duncan Grant Nov 10 #142
I don't understand what you're getting at here. SoFlaBro Nov 10 #166
When did white folks get a pass from me? TheKentuckian Nov 10 #169
I think we agree Pototan Nov 9 #86
Jewish Voters are mostly liberal. Muslims are mostly conservative JI7 Nov 10 #143
Then why shoould we support people who don't support us Pototan Nov 10 #157
So these conservative muslims voted for a Jewish liberal? Omnipresent Nov 10 #160
I think very few of us think Israel is innocent. Biophilic Nov 9 #13
Feel free to educate me as to when Sundance1220 Nov 12 #188
Where the heck in my post did you think I was a hamas supporter. Biophilic Nov 12 #191
I didn't call you a hamas supporter Sundance1220 Nov 12 #195
Because I wasn't talking about either bibi or hamas. Biophilic Nov 12 #197
You said Israel was Sundance1220 Nov 12 #213
Yes, I agree. Hamas does not want a ceasefire. Biophilic Nov 12 #215
Their leadership, the people Sundance1220 Nov 12 #222
I don't vote in Israel Pototan Nov 9 #14
Bullshit. yardwork Nov 9 #17
We could not have stopped Netanyahu or Israel karynnj Nov 9 #19
I can't square how "we failed the Muslim-America community" when the polls say they voted 3rd party and orange asshole NoSheep Nov 9 #42
Look at Gaza for a clue. AloeVera Nov 9 #85
They voted for Trump so obviosly their concern wasn't for Gaza JI7 Nov 10 #144
How does voting third party Sundance1220 Nov 12 #189
That is the wrong question imo. AloeVera Nov 12 #190
So your excuse is that they were acting irrationally. Beastly Boy Nov 12 #192
Hamas failed the Palestinians. If the Muslim-American community is basing RandomNumbers Nov 9 #50
Not to mention what number of the American Muslims protested Hamas evil actions? They celebrated instead.. EX500rider Nov 10 #136
Agreed...Democrats decided that a pro-Israel vote was more important Prairie Gates Nov 9 #78
So the community doesn't care about women EllieBC Nov 9 #93
Nope, they failed themselves by voting for candidates that dont give one fuck about Muslims unless they have money/oil Freethinker65 Nov 9 #132
Well, they sure showed us!!!! Happy Hoosier Nov 12 #185
How stupid Dem4life1234 Nov 9 #5
I think we will win the Senate race in Arizona, but that damn Green Party candidate got 2% of the vote, and it will be JohnSJ Nov 9 #10
So, they want Gaza to be turned into a parking lot? mcar Nov 9 #6
The anti Biden, evil West propaganda was all over the place, geared toward helping Trump. nt LexVegas Nov 9 #7
same here, I can hardly wait. JohnSJ Nov 9 #8
Well, I guess they sent a message. Liberal In Texas Nov 9 #11
Saw a Stein electronic billboard in Georgia "Stop the Genocide" underpants Nov 9 #16
Many Muslim voters are wealthy. yardwork Nov 9 #18
Who said they will be dported Pototan Nov 9 #24
Those data mix American Black Muslims with immigrant Muslims. yardwork Nov 9 #67
And a large group is being ignored. Mosby Nov 9 #71
Similarly, there is a misconception that Israelis are all European Jews. yardwork Nov 9 #75
Splitting hairs Pototan Nov 9 #74
It's not splitting hairs. yardwork Nov 9 #77
Oh, I see Pototan Nov 9 #97
Muslim Americans helped elect George Bush in 2000. Mosby Nov 9 #119
From your own posting Pototan Nov 9 #122
They switched back to the Democratic party Mosby Nov 9 #123
Stein, Chump, Putin...it all spends the same TheKentuckian Nov 11 #174
Well ... Dem4life1234 Nov 9 #45
I'm imagining Niemoller popping corn. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 9 #20
Wouldn't be surprised if he forcibly deports anyone of Palestinian descent regardless of citizenship... spudspud Nov 9 #22
They are celebrating and saying they don't have to worry about their son wearing a dress JI7 Nov 9 #23
A Muslim ban would still be wrong regardless of how Americans who practice Islam voted. Solly Mack Nov 9 #25
Agree, publicly. I thought this would be obvious. (nt) Duncan Grant Nov 9 #64
A Muslim Ban would be wrong, I agree Pototan Nov 9 #124
Yes. I know what you were saying. I understood fully. Solly Mack Nov 9 #125
This is dishonest. If you don't oppose a Muslim ban, you're complicit. Duncan Grant Nov 10 #139
If you didn't vote for Harris you're complicit Pototan Nov 10 #140
Pathetic excuses. Duncan Grant Nov 10 #145
I don't expect to get a majority of white voters Pototan Nov 10 #148
So many white people getting away with it. How trumpian. Duncan Grant Nov 10 #152
I don't know why you don't understand Pototan Nov 10 #155
Far tougher target. Pick off the low hanging fruit. TheKentuckian Nov 11 #175
I'm sorry. They knew what they were gettijg into LeftInTX Nov 10 #147
Revenge? Who wants revenge against whom? Duncan Grant Nov 10 #153
They are the only voting group that has a war in their LeftInTX Nov 10 #162
This message was self-deleted by its author Mariana Nov 12 #187
There is a lot of wrong and plenty more coming down the line. TheKentuckian Nov 10 #138
That's a bold move, Muslims -misanthroptimist Nov 9 #26
So done with people Johnny2X2X Nov 9 #27
What Trump inflicts on unions? Captain Zero Nov 10 #156
I'm on board Pototan Nov 10 #158
I don't like these kinds of posts. The fact is trump got a large percent of the white vote mucifer Nov 9 #28
I live right DownriverDem Nov 9 #34
I certainly have not given white folks a pass. TheKentuckian Nov 10 #137
With 76 Recs Pototan Nov 10 #161
Why should I trust a CAIR poll on this? They endorsed the Palestinian attacks of 10/7 mathematic Nov 9 #29
Voting to make a point vs. practicality no_hypocrisy Nov 9 #30
I have to watch paint dry. Can't do anything to help. jrthin Nov 9 #31
The Muslim ban DownriverDem Nov 9 #32
There's quite a variety of views here and therefore a lot to disagree with. Tetrachloride Nov 9 #35
Not me Beck23 Nov 9 #39
They will get what they voted for. Just like the Latino men. onecaliberal Nov 9 #36
Very different groups LeftInTX Nov 9 #43
They want low prices and vote for the party of the rich. onecaliberal Nov 9 #46
Machismo is a big thing in their cultures Dem4life1234 Nov 9 #49
Latnos are not here or are citizens because of. LeftInTX Nov 9 #51
It's Dems that fight for immigration Dem4life1234 Nov 9 #68
My husband's family came 100 years ago. So did many others . Also many don't support immigration. LeftInTX Nov 9 #99
Well they are stupid for not supporting immigration Dem4life1234 Nov 9 #103
Italians were the same way. No one beats up on them. LeftInTX Nov 9 #108
And when it comes to violent immigrant "gangs" Pototan Nov 9 #127
I'm not talking literally! LeftInTX Nov 9 #128
Oh, I am speaking literally Pototan Nov 9 #129
Yes. I know. I'm Armenian. LeftInTX Nov 9 #133
Well, we'll see what Trump does Pototan Nov 10 #134
US citizens aren't going anywhere. LeftInTX Nov 10 #135
The problem isn't LEGAL immigration Sundance1220 Nov 12 #193
Trump will give Netanyahu free rein and the fate of innocent Gazans will be worse surfered Nov 9 #37
Gaza will be flattened, whatever is left. onecaliberal Nov 9 #47
They won't all be killed soandso Nov 9 #111
He already has free rein soandso Nov 9 #109
You DO realize that it's not for no reason Sundance1220 Nov 12 #194
Trump will tell Netanyahu to finish 'the job' Beck23 Nov 9 #38
It wasn't exactly a secret that Trump and Netanyahu were best buds. ananda Nov 9 #40
I am so tired of Democrats having to toe a rigid line Norbert Nov 9 #41
Zero sympathy for what comes next. Island Blue Nov 9 #44
For these groups, yes. Everyone knew. onecaliberal Nov 9 #48
Dumb asses is all I can say. boston bean Nov 9 #52
+1, and thanx, my thoughts exactly. oasis Nov 9 #83
I wonder if the "Vote Uncommitted" movement contributed to our loss in WI and MI * Oopsie Daisy Nov 9 #53
It's a bit more than not being perfect soandso Nov 9 #113
Doesn't matter. The intent says all that needs to be said. TheKentuckian Nov 10 #170
On your own, good luck. usregimechange Nov 9 #54
Natural consequences Nasruddin Nov 9 #55
It's after the election, so markodochartaigh Nov 9 #56
I said the protests were being driven by Putin and his minions Arazi Nov 9 #65
I totally agree. markodochartaigh Nov 9 #94
Agreed. Several of us here have been saying this since October 2023. yardwork Nov 9 #110
I don't think most of the protestors could find Gaza on a map now. LisaM Nov 10 #159
Apparently they didn't understand a vote for Stein was a vote for Trump dlk Nov 9 #57
Sorry you are on your own, Tlaib supporters kansasobama Nov 9 #58
You just voted to let bibi make Gaza into a parking lot...good job! PortTack Nov 9 #59
It will take 20 years to get rid of all the rubble. AloeVera Nov 9 #89
They will.now see their assessment was grossly in error. TheKentuckian Nov 9 #105
You grossly missed my point. AloeVera Nov 9 #118
It already is soandso Nov 9 #115
Oh sweet summer child, that assessment is a drastic underestimation of possible outcomes. TheKentuckian Nov 10 #141
He doesn't seem to be interested in the hostages soandso Nov 10 #163
He would never do what I would to get them back or failing to TheKentuckian Nov 10 #164
What would you do? soandso Nov 10 #165
I'll let you rest better for now. TheKentuckian Nov 10 #171
Ha, I don't need any rest soandso Nov 10 #173
I would give them a week to release the hostages TheKentuckian Nov 11 #177
It's possible soandso Nov 11 #178
The plan is all about the release of the hostages. TheKentuckian Nov 12 #179
But that could be done either way soandso Nov 12 #180
Nope. You know what they want and that ain't happening TheKentuckian Nov 12 #182
What do they want? soandso Nov 12 #183
The destruction of Israel and the death of all Jews. TheKentuckian Nov 12 #198
Well, the feeling is mutual soandso Nov 12 #200
No negotiating with terrorists. Oblivion for hostage takers. TheKentuckian Nov 12 #211
Negotiating to get the hostages back soandso Nov 12 #212
I have been clear. TheKentuckian Nov 12 #216
Agreed. You have. soandso Nov 12 #219
What makes you think they care about Gaza ? JI7 Nov 10 #149
Stein will fix it for them now. Klarkashton Nov 9 #61
Fuck around and find out bottomofthehill Nov 9 #62
When Trump brings back the Muslim ban. The Third Doctor Nov 9 #63
The dotard didn't waste any time in 2017 IzzaNuDay Nov 9 #69
damn we spent years thinking the Green Party... Ysabel Nov 9 #66
Won't be a problem if there is ever another election. lees1975 Nov 9 #72
HiYa! Can we talk about white Christian people now? Duncan Grant Nov 9 #73
Bravo. AloeVera Nov 9 #92
Guess that worked out well Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 9 #76
Well. They showed us, didn't they? Scrivener7 Nov 9 #79
But, but, "Genocide Joe"! NickB79 Nov 9 #81
i believe the people of gaza will suffer even more with the boost from that STUPID "protest" vote for stein orleans Nov 9 #82
People will have to live with their decisions ecstatic Nov 9 #91
"Well... lucadom Nov 9 #96
Self Defeating 🤢😈 Cha Nov 9 #100
The greens strike again. GoreWon2000 Nov 9 #104
Jared will turn Gaza into a resort and we're probably going to join Israel in a war with Iran. BannonsLiver Nov 9 #107
When they looking for allies, they can look elsewhere. Happy Hoosier Nov 9 #117
Always amusing how those on, how do I say this, OK, the w**e left, Abolishinist Nov 9 #120
Too many think EllieBC Nov 9 #121
Self Defeatists. Cha Nov 9 #126
I hope they start packing because they are on the list Historic NY Nov 9 #130
Let the deportation and bans begin. Can't wait until those Christian bibles get taught to Muslim families' kids. Freethinker65 Nov 9 #131
They won't see my black ass protesting for Gaza anymore. I'm out. Deuces! Wanderlust988 Nov 10 #150
Bibi will be free to destroy and fully annex Gaza LetMyPeopleVote Nov 10 #151
Maybe but they seem too insane to figure it out. TheKentuckian Nov 10 #172
Be careful what you wish for Raven123 Nov 10 #154
Not lifting a finger to type a protest on their behalf, if they are part of a mass deportation. Baitball Blogger Nov 10 #168
Trump Hotels Nixie Nov 12 #181
Muslims who votes for trump will love the new Secretary of State LetMyPeopleVote Nov 12 #184
The Muslims bdamomma Nov 12 #196
Reap the whirlwind, motherfuckers. notroot Nov 12 #199
I've always thought Jill Stein is payed to insert herself into elections so that votes can be shifted to her. We never rainy Nov 12 #201
Enjoy the paving of Gaza, protest voters. nt The Unmitigated Gall Nov 12 #202
i wonder how they felt about Dick Cheney's endorsement n/t PedroXimenez Nov 12 #203
They voted for a guy who wants to ban their travel Pototan Nov 12 #208
And now it will get worse for them Jilly_in_VA Nov 12 #204
Trump is no friend of gaza samsingh Nov 12 #205
I'm just sure . . . Scubamatt Nov 12 #209
Bibi is already gearing up to annex Gaza sdfernando Nov 12 #210
Well, I for one B.See Nov 12 #214
"Muslim Exit Polls"- Is that where we poll them on their way out of the country, Jack Valentino Nov 12 #218
Similar but different.. ReadItnWeep Nov 12 #220
Witnessing Karma LetMyPeopleVote Nov 16 #223
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