Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

chowmama

(1,009 posts)

4. I know the rabid base won't change

Reply to chowmama (Original post)

Thu Dec 18, 2025, 11:03 AM

Dec 18

But they're only ~35%. They'll happily starve under a bridge as long as they believe people they hate are doing worse. And that their savior is coming to save them from their eventual arrest and imprisonment for the crime of being homeless.

Other past supporters are going to be hearing "It's Biden's fault! It's the Democrats! Not my fault! I'm fixing it. It'll be wonderful soon, real soon. Any day now. Just wait for it. Just a little while longer! Good times are coming, I promise! Soon..." For eleven months, a never-ending refrain and no actual help arriving. And his rich backers will be getting increasingly pissed because the economy has tanked and they're no longer getting even richer.

Eleven months is a long time.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

biophile

4 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

well, I watched it [View all] chowmama Dec 17 OP

You can punch them in the nose, but you can't pinch their wallets. marble falls Dec 17 #1

People remember this shit? PJMcK Dec 17 #2

Will they remember it enough to vote??? Sogo Dec 17 #3

I know the rabid base won't change chowmama Dec 18 #4