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QueerDuck

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3. So, my interpretation was correct. Thanks for confirming.
Wed Jun 10, 2026, 02:09 PM
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And if, as you say, there is "no reason" to taunt, then why do it? What greater good is being served? Victory laps feel good in the moment, but they create unnecessary friction that we simply cannot afford.

My point isn't to diminish the win, but to highlight that the tone we set today dictates our ability to organize tomorrow. The heated primary is over. Let the flames die down. Time to let go of resentments rather than to feed and stoke them and pour gasoline on the embers. I think it's best to make sure our online presence reflects the unity we need to win the seat.

When we have a general election to win, every post that prioritizes a divisive taunt over actually promoting unity makes our job in November that much harder. Why risk the coalition for a victory lap? It is worth considering the cost of that division.

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Graham PLATNER! [View all] orangecrush Wednesday OP
I appreciate the enthusiasm, but I worry that this kind of messaging works against us. QueerDuck Wednesday #1
Just taking a victory lap orangecrush Wednesday #2
So, my interpretation was correct. Thanks for confirming. QueerDuck Wednesday #3
Bye orangecrush Wednesday #4
It's a new world. Taunting works leftstreet Wednesday #5
You're right that "anti-establishment" energy is a powerful motivator... QueerDuck Wednesday #9
Do voters feel there's been much progress? leftstreet Wednesday #11
Here's the thing... people like to falsely blame the Democrats but this is wrong. QueerDuck Wednesday #12
MAGA tsktsk Wednesday #8
We can't risk H2O Man Wednesday #10
... orangecrush Wednesday #13
DURec leftstreet Wednesday #6
Thank you orangecrush Wednesday #7
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