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PunkinPi

(5,022 posts) Thu Dec 12, 2024, 04:32 AM Dec 12

"We are not having a pity party!" - MVP Kamala Harris [View all]

https://bsky.app/profile/kamalathings.bsky.social/post/3ld2w7lnhe22b

"We are not having a pity party! We know the stakes…and we do not let anything defeat us." - MVP Kamala Harris today during her Holiday reception (12/11/24)
ig: kevinpwalling
December 11, 2024 at 6:34 PM

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I think we could all use a bit of inspiration right now.

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"We are not having a pity party!" - MVP Kamala Harris [View all] PunkinPi Dec 12 OP

Please stop gaslighting LatteLady Dec 12 #1

this isn't gaslighting. She trying to maintain our spirits and telling us to not be personally LymphocyteLover Dec 12 #4

" Read "Democracy in Chains" AverageOldGuy Dec 12 #5

Thanks for recommendation LatteLady Dec 12 #10

Lordy, you can't lay 75 years of history at MVP Harris' feet. PunkinPi Dec 12 #8

Please read carefully for content LatteLady Dec 12 #15

Sooo ismnotwasm Dec 12 #18

This what I'm hearing... PunkinPi Dec 12 #21

Feel free to start your own OP re your disappointment with Democratic leadership for the last 75 years... PunkinPi Dec 12 #20

I don't know if PunkinPi's response to you was off the mark or not. ShazzieB Dec 12 #24

Woooooow obamanut2012 Dec 12 #12

Duplicate post removed by author LatteLady Dec 12 #2

I hope Kamala continues to speak out and leads the opposition LymphocyteLover Dec 12 #3

I am hoping she is my next Governor obamanut2012 Dec 12 #13

California? That would be great! They haven't had a female govenror yet, have they? LymphocyteLover Dec 12 #17

I would like that very much Unwind Your Mind Dec 12 #19

Yes, that sounds like a great idea! ShazzieB Dec 12 #23

what about the current Dem. governor? Or do you think he will try to run for President? CTyankee Dec 12 #35

I don't know but he's term limited Unwind Your Mind Dec 12 #40

well, that settles it... CTyankee Dec 13 #41

Maybe she could make a few phone calls to members of our party that seem to be siding with fascism Hotler Dec 12 #6

Maybe their constituents should be making those calls. PunkinPi Dec 12 #7

I am making calls and emailing. Getting zero response. onecaliberal Dec 12 #28

I admire her for saying this Bettie Dec 12 #9

Really hoping she is my next Governor! obamanut2012 Dec 12 #11

I left it out of my furious Wednesday posts, but the distinction is enormous usonian Dec 12 #14

We have to start small and rebuild... PunkinPi Dec 12 #25

I just threw some ideas out there. General more than specific. usonian Dec 12 #29

I'll take a look at your link, thanks. PunkinPi Dec 12 #32

The gist is that groups need to be coordinated in order to be effective. It's just like sports and the military. usonian Dec 12 #34

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 12 #16

Thanks for the kind pat on the shoulder VP berksdem Dec 12 #22

I think some Dems skipped the pity part awesomerwb1 Dec 12 #26

That's all well and good, and Thank You for the pep talk VP Harris, .... Think. Again. Dec 12 #27

Yes! Always great to hear Inspiring words from Cha Dec 12 #30

It is, Cha, and mahalo! PunkinPi Dec 12 #33

Yeah, doing okay "despite the obvious"... Cha Dec 12 #36

I'm hanging in there, the personal life is a bit overwhelming right now... PunkinPi Dec 12 #37

In my World Mercury has been Retrograde Cha Dec 12 #39

Inspiration YES, Organization? DOUBLE TRIPLE QUADRUPLE, A MILLION TIMES YES usonian Dec 12 #31

Damn right! ThePartyThatListens Dec 12 #38