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Laurelin

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1. The problem with this idea

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Thu May 21, 2026, 10:37 AM

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Is democrats tend to be more thoughtful and educated. I don't know that screaming talking points would motivate our questioning, thoughtful base. It wouldn't work for me. I turn off talking points without reasoning.

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