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betsuni

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16. Condescension comes so easily there. Suddenly "earn my vote" and purity tests (Bush cooties) return.

Reply to sheshe2 (Reply #9)

Fri Jun 19, 2026, 11:22 AM

Jun 19

Turning strengths into weakness to erode support for Democrats. Going high and fighting on the right side of history as the civil rights movement did is a strength. Weakness is going low. Strength is intelligence.

On the one hand, Democrats are mocked for being educated elites who use too many big words, complicated policies, not enough cute slogans or angry yelling. On the other hand, they're out of touch, don't get it, can't understand inequality or anything, naive, too dumb to know that Republicans don't play fair.

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This is the Obamas' day, but there is something I need to get off my chest. [View all] Baitball Blogger Jun 19 OP

By all reports, Michelle would NEVER run for president. pat_k Jun 19 #1

It's been repeated ad nauseum that Michelle Obama has absolutely zero interest in political office. Wiz Imp Jun 19 #2

She has made it absolutely clear many times that she is not interested in running for office Ocelot II Jun 19 #3

People who see how phenomenally gifted she is bring it up -- until they understand how loathsome the idea is to her. pat_k Jun 19 #5

Yes. Like "I love Obama, but... ", passive-aggressive bashing camouflage. betsuni Jun 19 #11

And we see, once again, that certain Democrats can do no wrong mcar Jun 19 #14

Michelle has said several times canetoad Jun 19 #4

Michelle Obama had made it clear that she is not running karynnj Jun 19 #6

I get your point dweller Jun 19 #7

Michelle Obama has paid her dues and deserves a life away from the crucible she detests. Deuxcents Jun 19 #8

So... sheshe2 Jun 19 #9

Condescension comes so easily there. Suddenly "earn my vote" and purity tests (Bush cooties) return. betsuni Jun 19 #16

I agree with every word you wrote. choie Jun 19 #10

An avenging angel is exactly what we need. Talitha Jun 19 #12

You've Just Described---Wait For It---Joseph Robinette..... ColoringFool Jun 19 #13

She has said repeatedly, she doesn't want the job! Emile Jun 19 #15