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Watch Pete Buttigieg PERFECTLY Articulate Why Republicans Behave The Way That They Do (Original Post) Swede Dec 2 OP
"They have no answers so they find someone vulnerable and pick on them." Ocelot II Dec 2 #1
He's right. The Repubs offer nothing. pfitz59 Dec 2 #2
He's an amazing communicator. A real gift. Boomerproud Dec 2 #3
Thank you Pete for being the voice of reason. Hope22 Dec 2 #4
I have short attention span for videos so here in one picture, the big scam on morans. usonian Dec 2 #5
Pete is an extremely smart person LilElf70 Dec 2 #6
Because they don't think azureblue Dec 2 #7
Yes. I've also done that. Grins Dec 2 #11
Pete Frank Z Dec 2 #8
Utterly brilliant Picaro Dec 2 #9
Love Pete. Hope he runs for President and I live long enough to vote for him. Joinfortmill Dec 2 #10
Sure would be terrific to see him seated at the Resolute Desk. calimary Dec 2 #12
His Is Faux pas Dec 2 #13
Kick and recommend IcyPeas Dec 2 #14

pfitz59

(10,940 posts)
2. He's right. The Repubs offer nothing.
Mon Dec 2, 2024, 10:39 AM
Dec 2

Instead it's " 'Look over there! A trans person in the bathroom!" or "Oooh, a scary immigrant." Meanwhile ALEC and the like write bills cementing the oligarchy.

Boomerproud

(8,434 posts)
3. He's an amazing communicator. A real gift.
Mon Dec 2, 2024, 10:45 AM
Dec 2

So refreshing because he's also very pragmatic and a true public servant.

LilElf70

(489 posts)
6. Pete is an extremely smart person
Mon Dec 2, 2024, 11:41 AM
Dec 2

I'm so glad he's on our side of the fence. I'd vote for him in a split second for president. Fair, Honest, smart. What more could you want?

azureblue

(2,307 posts)
7. Because they don't think
Mon Dec 2, 2024, 11:49 AM
Dec 2

I had a discussion with a Repub about Repub candidates - I asked one simple question: "What are (he or she)'s qualification for office? Would you hire someone to work at your business who had no experience, and all they did was slam the other applicants?"
You'd think he blew a fuse in his head. Quoting, "I never thought about it that way."
JFC...

Grins

(7,920 posts)
11. Yes. I've also done that.
Mon Dec 2, 2024, 01:06 PM
Dec 2

“You are going to vote for a realtor who will have a vote over what prescriptions or surgical care a DOCTOR decides is appropriate?”

Frank Z

(1 post)
8. Pete
Mon Dec 2, 2024, 11:54 AM
Dec 2

I’m overly ready for Pete 48 or 49 if the Big Macs take trump out. It’s time for an intelligent, kind, for the people , strong, patriotic president Pete 48

calimary

(84,496 posts)
12. Sure would be terrific to see him seated at the Resolute Desk.
Mon Dec 2, 2024, 01:29 PM
Dec 2

I’d really love to see that mind and that sense of compassion and inclusion leading our country. I’d vote for Pete, eagerly and happily!

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