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Conservatives are losing it over Taylor Swift

What did she do or say this week that set all the conservatives off? This is just like the Barbie movie.

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by Anonymousreply 127October 4, 2023 8:06 PM

Conservatives are always angry. It doesn't take much.

by Anonymousreply 1September 27, 2023 2:33 PM

[quote]What did she do or say this week that set all the conservatives off?

She got thousands of people to register to vote. That's it. The GOP hates it when people vote.

by Anonymousreply 2September 27, 2023 2:34 PM

sad but true

by Anonymousreply 3September 27, 2023 2:34 PM

They are snowflakes, as can be predicted from the ironclad rule by which conservatives always accuse liberals of whatever they themselves do/are. Projection is basically the fundamental conservative ideology.

by Anonymousreply 4September 27, 2023 2:34 PM

They’re scared of her power.

If she mobilized her army of white women and told them to vote Democrat in ‘24, it would not be good for the right.

by Anonymousreply 5September 27, 2023 2:38 PM
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by Anonymousreply 6September 27, 2023 2:40 PM

Say what you will about this woman but she has real political power. Swift has endorsed Democrats in her native Tennessee.

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by Anonymousreply 7September 27, 2023 2:41 PM

She doesn't have to tell them how to vote, I think they already know and that is what is upsetting the Republicans.

by Anonymousreply 8September 27, 2023 2:41 PM

They once said this about Oprah before she was just into being a billionaire and scissoring with Gayle.

by Anonymousreply 9September 27, 2023 2:41 PM

I wonder how long before we start seeing videos of rednecks playing target practice with her CDs.

by Anonymousreply 10September 27, 2023 2:43 PM

I think it is really fortunate that Taylor is the way she is since she has so much power. We finally have one for our side.

by Anonymousreply 11September 27, 2023 2:44 PM

And here I thought it was DL that hated her based on the threads and posts I have seen. And she sure got a lot of hate here.

by Anonymousreply 12September 27, 2023 2:45 PM

Nothing triggers right-wingers like more people voting.

by Anonymousreply 13September 27, 2023 2:47 PM

[quote] We finally have one for our side.

They've got Kid Rock and Chachi.

by Anonymousreply 14September 27, 2023 2:47 PM

^Especially young people.

by Anonymousreply 15September 27, 2023 2:47 PM

It really says it all that they're upset that people are registering to vote. They know that won't be good for their side. Remember, mainstream Republicans are publicly saying women should not have gotten the right to vote nowadays. This is who they are now. They want the Republic of Gilead and they aren't hiding it.

by Anonymousreply 16September 27, 2023 2:55 PM

GenZ, voting GenZ leans hard left, swifties are that demographic

by Anonymousreply 17September 27, 2023 4:17 PM

More performative outrage over a mediocre (at best) pop star. *yawn*

Ignore them.

by Anonymousreply 18September 27, 2023 4:27 PM

They are pissed because of this.......

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by Anonymousreply 19September 27, 2023 4:32 PM

R6 demonstrates my point about projection (as if more demonstration were needed).

by Anonymousreply 20September 27, 2023 4:51 PM

If she asks her fans to vote for me, I'll like her 25% more and will ask MAGA to buy her album and go to her concerts. If she asks her fans to vote against the Greatest POTUS of all time, I'll like her 200% less and will ask MAGA to boycott her music. Death threats would be nice too.

by Anonymousreply 21September 27, 2023 4:58 PM

Didn't she tell her people to vote for Marsha Blackburn's opponent, who lost? She's not gonna sway Tennessee voters.

by Anonymousreply 22September 27, 2023 5:01 PM

The Barbie movie, Taylor Swift, M & M's, Mr. Potato Head, Bud Light--I am so tired of these dipshit conservatives and their faux outrage.

Meanwhile the government is going to shut down this weekend. Good luck with your outrage when the next hurricane hits your town and there's no FEMA money coming in because they refuse to do their jobs.

by Anonymousreply 23September 27, 2023 5:09 PM

R23

The Dems should only be that lucky. When bad things happen even those who hate govts are glad to see them help in a time of need.

by Anonymousreply 24September 27, 2023 5:17 PM

Matt Walsh's reaction was to call for the GOP to make restricting voting rights a serious part of their platform and message - that most people who can vote shouldn't be able to, and it should be an earned privilege. Who knows what they have imagined in regards to that but the desire for a new national Jim Crow of some kind is real.

by Anonymousreply 25September 27, 2023 5:21 PM

Matt Walsh's reaction was to call for the GOP to make restricting voting rights a serious part of their platform and message - that most people who can vote shouldn't be able to, and it should be an earned privilege. Who knows what they have imagined in regards to that but the desire for a new national Jim Crow of some kind is real.

by Anonymousreply 26September 27, 2023 5:21 PM

Matt Walsh's reaction was to call for the GOP to make restricting voting rights a serious part of their platform and message - that most people who can vote shouldn't be able to, and it should be an earned privilege. Who knows what they have imagined in regards to that but the desire for a new national Jim Crow of some kind is real.

by Anonymousreply 27September 27, 2023 5:22 PM

Anyone know Matt Walsh's reaction?

by Anonymousreply 28September 27, 2023 5:24 PM

What are Matt Walsh's thoughts?

by Anonymousreply 29September 27, 2023 5:28 PM

[quote]Conservatives are always angry. It doesn't take much.

Truer words...

They seem to be in a constant state of BLACKLASH.

by Anonymousreply 30September 27, 2023 5:29 PM

Yeah, Tayor Swift is as black as can be.

by Anonymousreply 31September 27, 2023 5:34 PM

Maga GOP really needs to go after Swifties hard. It's not like they are going to vote. . . . /sarcasm

by Anonymousreply 32September 27, 2023 5:36 PM

The Swift woman may not move Tennesseeans but she moves young white women - bigly.

I wonder if the TERFs, Nazis, Proud Boys, white supremecists, Oathkeepers, collectively known as the Fascist Right Wing (or the Republicans) know that Swift is a Lesbian? They'd hate her even more.

by Anonymousreply 33September 27, 2023 5:49 PM

I love how badly she upsets their small minds.

by Anonymousreply 34September 27, 2023 6:02 PM

Apparently, the Kkkoch mouthpiece, “The Federalist” is blaming her for the downfall of Western Civilization.

Not even shitting you.

Talk about jumping the shark.

by Anonymousreply 35September 27, 2023 6:11 PM

I like this Taylor Swift. I can well imagine her music strikes a chord with young gays.

by Anonymousreply 36September 27, 2023 6:16 PM

There were several conservative/Incel "think pieces" written, musing on if Swift could be turned Trumper or (as they termed it) "red-pilled".

It was GLORIOUS to see their chapped ass, whinefest when they finally realized the futility of those fantasies.

by Anonymousreply 37September 27, 2023 6:20 PM

I don't need to like her as a singer to appreciate her ability to inspire young people. Hopefully she'll influence them to vote by the millions.

by Anonymousreply 38September 27, 2023 6:38 PM

I wasn't into her but I'm starting to feel more into her!

by Anonymousreply 39September 27, 2023 6:43 PM

"Swift has endorsed Democrats in her native Tennessee."

Just an FYI: Taylor Swift was born and raised in Berks County (West Reading and Wyomissing), Pennsylvania. She is not a native of Tennessee.

Thank you for letting me fix that for you.

by Anonymousreply 40September 27, 2023 6:47 PM

Thanks, Josh!! Love you!

by Anonymousreply 41September 27, 2023 6:49 PM

I like her for this.

by Anonymousreply 42September 27, 2023 6:54 PM

Besides, let’s stop pretending people turn out for state elections like they do presidential elections.

by Anonymousreply 43September 27, 2023 7:16 PM

I hate her music but I love that she triggers the MAGATS

by Anonymousreply 44September 27, 2023 7:24 PM

I hate pretty much everything about her except that she pisses off the MAGATs.

by Anonymousreply 45September 27, 2023 7:39 PM

r12 The DL hate for Taylor Swift is mostly based on her lackluster music, which truly is made for straight white women. But if she gets more people to vote Democratic, then that's great.

by Anonymousreply 46September 27, 2023 7:46 PM

It's ridiculously easy to spark the ire of these pigs. Almost too easy to be fun.

But I love posting stuff online, like on "click2houston," the website for Channel 2 in H-Town.

For instance, when they post a story about liberal Latina county judge (highest elected county official) Lina Hidalgo, I invariably post something like, "On behalf of all Houstonians [I moved away from that hellhole of a state a few years back], thank you, Judge Hidalgo, for your continued brave leadership!!!"

Not sure exactly why, but I love all the downvotes and nasty comments in response.

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by Anonymousreply 47September 27, 2023 7:54 PM

Taylor Swift failed to endorse Hilary Clinton during the 2016 elections. That was when she would've been most useful as her fans were younger and more impressionable. Currently, her fan base is in their late 20's and 30's. Many of them are upper midddle class and live in a bubble. She won't sway any of them either way. It's a case of too little, too late. Here is an article in which she regrets her decision to support Hilary. In a nutshell, she didn't want to alienate her conservative fans. It's all about money with Taylor.

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by Anonymousreply 48September 27, 2023 7:56 PM

By all means, R48, let's hate her as much as the MAGAts do. Get riled up over something that happened years ago. Keep going and the resentment will miraculously turn Republican.

by Anonymousreply 49September 27, 2023 8:04 PM

It's not so much that she can change minds, but she can motivate people who agree with her to come out to the polls.

I'm convinced she was pivotal in getting two Dem senators elected in GA.

by Anonymousreply 50September 27, 2023 8:28 PM

Remember this the next time you see a thread bashing TS. I don't care about her one way or the other, and you can have a valid opinion about not liking her music, and I'm not saying EVERYONE who has an outsized hatred of Taylor Swift is a conservative idiot, but, well...

by Anonymousreply 51September 27, 2023 8:28 PM

Her comments on the 2018 came late in the election-mid October if I remember correctly.

Imagine if she campaigned for Biden or the Democrats earlier, like during the convention-or organized concerts/rallies to get out the vote in swing states.

by Anonymousreply 52September 27, 2023 8:39 PM

R48

A lot of revisionist history going on here at DL about hate directed at TS. It was hardly music comments in many the threads and comments I saw it was aimed at her, her personality, her friends, her life style etc etc

And as far as H Clinton there are a lot of left wing hand wringers now going on and on about Trump who neither donated money to Clinton’s campaign, spent time working for her, and in many cases even voting for her.

by Anonymousreply 53September 27, 2023 8:39 PM

She's a famous youngish jillionaire woman who many regard as very attractive, that's why the 'hate', R51.

It's not to do with her politics-- not here, anyway.

by Anonymousreply 54September 27, 2023 8:39 PM

[quote] Apparently, the Kkkoch mouthpiece, “The Federalist” is blaming her for the downfall of Western Civilization.

I thought Cardi B and her wet ass pussy was to blame.

by Anonymousreply 55September 27, 2023 8:49 PM

Cardi opened the gates of hell with her wet ass pussy, but Tay-Tay brought the marauding barbarian hordes to destroy white boi town, r55.

by Anonymousreply 56September 27, 2023 8:52 PM

I really don’t think this is going to turn off conservatives or get their panties in a bunch. She’s been outspoken politically before and it doesn’t hurt her fortunes at all. She’s apolitical musically, and is able to sell out football stadiums across the country, including in more conservative leaning cities. Does USA Today honestly think that Taylor Swift has the power to make conservatives vote democrat or to sway elections in any way? Why would anyone look to popular entertainers for real life solutions?

by Anonymousreply 57September 27, 2023 8:55 PM

Conservatives lose it over Taylor Swift, liberals lose it over Oliver Anthony, bla bla. Ignore the noise. They’re pop stars

by Anonymousreply 58September 27, 2023 9:06 PM

52 million eligible Generation Z voters are gonna have the opportunity to vote this time around that weren't eligible in 2016. Abortion and racism are central to their thinking.

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by Anonymousreply 59September 27, 2023 9:08 PM

What the reich-wingers are upset about this week is a clip from her upcoming documentary — which has thus far had a massive pre-sale. There is a segment where she is part of a small meeting and she bucks her father who is the one who had suggested that she avoid politics. She gives an impassioned plea why she wasn’t going to go along with that any longer. This was likely from 2020 or 2022. But it is just coming out now, therefore enraging the MAGAts.

She does have the power to register voters and get them to the polls. This should terrify the GQP. Yeah, she wasn’t successful last time in the Tennessee Senate race — but she might be exceptionally helpful this time around in places around the country.

by Anonymousreply 60September 27, 2023 9:43 PM

U go girl!

by Anonymousreply 61September 27, 2023 9:45 PM

She's getting people to register to vote r57, people who aren't all old white men in the South and in conservative rural communities. That is what is freaking them out. That's all it takes. These people cannot be counted on to mechanically vote Republican, and so in the mind of many conservatives and Trump cult members this is a very, very bad thing and should not be allowed.

by Anonymousreply 62September 27, 2023 9:48 PM

Good for her for finally supporting Democrats. I personally believe she used to be a Republican, just like her parents. That's why she was silent during the 2016 election.

by Anonymousreply 63September 27, 2023 10:54 PM

Miss R63 has Swift OPINIONS and BELIEFS, and she’s glad that Taylor has now improved her behavior over what those OPINIONS and BELIEFS had Taylor doing in the past.

by Anonymousreply 64September 27, 2023 11:02 PM

Maybe if we taught civics and government in schools again, we wouldn't need a pop singer to emphasize the importance of voting to young people.

by Anonymousreply 65September 27, 2023 11:05 PM

I’m sick of this thing.

by Anonymousreply 66September 27, 2023 11:13 PM

R22, Tennessee is very conservative and she didn't have the influence that she does now in 2018 (when Blackburn last ran). She has a lot of influence over her Swifties, most of whom are young, white women. Influencing 18 YO to vote is great.

by Anonymousreply 67September 27, 2023 11:43 PM

And Dobbs hadn't happened yet r67. Young women suddenly get that their rights are very, very much on the line, and every vote for a Republican is a vote to ban all abortions everywhere.

by Anonymousreply 68September 28, 2023 12:00 AM

I don't think anyone expects conservative voters to listen to Taylor Swift or be swayed by her to switch to supporting Democrats. Of course that will never happen.

What's significant about this is that Taylor Swift has a hugely loyal fanbase of predominantly young and overwhelmingly white women, representing a bloc of voters that isn't always directly engaged (and is therefor too apathetic to show up for most elections), as well as a statistically significant number or first-time and unregistered potential voters. Given her previously apolitical stance, there are also probably a lot of unregistered folks in her fanbase who are ripe for political education and activation.

by Anonymousreply 69September 28, 2023 12:11 AM

What a bunch of losers. Conservatives are

by Anonymousreply 70September 28, 2023 12:16 AM

CONESERVATIVES are shooketh because they know someone like Tay IS hella dangerous to their cause. This chica is the cookie cutter white girl next door. Naturally she would be a Republican and probably stay mum about her politics. But she is not a Republican and she won’t be quiet. She is hella liberal. Hella pro gay rights. And the power of a popular “pop star” is always greater and more influential than say a popular Hollywood actress. I would say Taylor is even more influential than Queen Bey because of the mere currency of whiteness, at least here in the states.

This woman is the Whitney Houston of this era except she writes her own songs and doesn’t seem to have a drug problem. She is America’s sweetheart, mad articulate, and has broad appeal across all demographics. They are SHOOKETH.

by Anonymousreply 71September 28, 2023 12:20 AM

CNN reporting on her attending this game was a bit much. I mean I don't hate her and know she is a gazillionaire at this point but there are so many more important things going on.

by Anonymousreply 72September 28, 2023 12:22 AM

What do you mean, R72? Expecting CNN to report on Trump's crimes in an accurate manner is beyond the scope of Bash and Tapper so why shouldn't they report on Taylor Swift's activities?

Did they mention how her attendance at the game was bad news for the Biden Administration?

by Anonymousreply 73September 28, 2023 12:25 AM

R73 LOL at your last sentence. Ain’t no lie was told though.

by Anonymousreply 74September 28, 2023 12:26 AM

Never thought one way or another about her but I LOVE her now.

by Anonymousreply 75September 28, 2023 12:33 AM

Righties Uproared!

by Anonymousreply 76September 28, 2023 12:53 AM

It's all a plot to elect Michelle Obama, says loon.

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by Anonymousreply 77September 28, 2023 1:48 AM

Poor Laura Looney. Even the wingnuts know she's just too nutty, but she's just gonna keep trying to break back in.

Sad.

by Anonymousreply 78September 28, 2023 2:07 AM

RWNJ "Alpha" males are posting everywhere, telling Travis to get a prenup so "golddigger" Swift won't take him to the cleaners...even though her net worth is five times his.

by Anonymousreply 79September 28, 2023 2:09 AM

No true conservatives cares about Tay Tay. It's all BS

by Anonymousreply 80September 28, 2023 2:17 AM

They all care about vote suppression r80. You are missing the point, completely.

by Anonymousreply 81September 28, 2023 2:18 AM

They sure are tweeting about her, R80.

by Anonymousreply 82September 28, 2023 2:25 AM

Ari says it all.

Those guys and gals at Fox are just so funny in their fear.

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by Anonymousreply 83September 28, 2023 8:42 AM

Forgot to mention, that opening clip of the national anthem is quite cringeworthy. It’s just the musician in me.

by Anonymousreply 84September 28, 2023 8:45 AM

R77

Just shows the power of DL to shape the national political debate.

A few days ago one of our posters suggested Obama-Newsom for 2024. An attempt to get people excited about the dem ticket , and the tepid support they seem to have currently, not just voting against trump. (Trump who by all accounts I see was the winner in last nights gop debate)

And now I see that soros and swift have taken that suggestion and run with it. Unless of course that is fake news or just a few months too early.

by Anonymousreply 85September 28, 2023 10:41 AM

MO has repeatedly said she has zero interest in being president. None. Ziltch. I have no idea why people keep trying to push it on her or why conservative idiots are worried about it, at all.

by Anonymousreply 86September 28, 2023 11:16 AM

R86, conservatives (even those who are idiots rather than cynical opportunists) aren't really worried about Michelle O running for president. They just use it as a scare scenario: liberal black woman as president! That's what the democrats want! The end of civilization! Get out the vote!

by Anonymousreply 87September 28, 2023 11:25 AM

Michelle and I both have this in common. Neither of us would enter the race unless asked and with Biden or Harris already leaving the ticket.

Then at least one of us might if seriously asked to save the country and democracy,

by Anonymousreply 88September 28, 2023 11:53 AM

They hate that a woman wields so much power and influence. In their world, she’d be tried as a witch for knowing math.

by Anonymousreply 89September 28, 2023 12:16 PM

It's obvious why incels and their hateful mommies would despise her.

"Remember when Taylor Swift was sexually assaulted, and then got sued? Remember that lawyer who asked if she was sorry she got a man fired?

She shut it down with "The unfortunate events of his life are the product of his decisions, not mine."

Then Time put her on the cover."

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by Anonymousreply 90September 28, 2023 1:12 PM

The right wingers bring up Michelle Obama as President because: 1) they know it will NEVER happen, she has said repeatedly that she would never run for office; and 2) they can appear to be in favor of a black woman.

The light bulb went off for me on this the other day when Ted Cruz was suggesting that MO run for President. It's all about not appearing to be misogynistic or racist--"See, we support a black woman for President" when they know it'll never happen. It's trollery. My QAnon lunatic cousin (who also is a big ole racist) also brings up MO as President.

by Anonymousreply 91September 28, 2023 3:12 PM

Assuming it’s Trump v Biden this will go down in history as the Trump v Harris election.

Who do you trust more to be president . Because no one who votes for Biden could seriously think he would still be president in 2028

As crooked and as insane as trump is few who vote for him are worried he might not finish his term. Besides Trump seems to have the energy of someone possessed.

by Anonymousreply 92September 28, 2023 5:04 PM

Possessed by dementia, though.

by Anonymousreply 93September 28, 2023 5:24 PM

[quote]Just an FYI: Taylor Swift was born and raised in Berks County (West Reading and Wyomissing), Pennsylvania. She is not a native of Tennessee.

How dreadful! Pine Valley or anywhere else along the Main Line would've been FAR more apropos. Was her mother a trollop of some sort? Probably sold her wares down on Locust Street in Center City.

by Anonymousreply 94September 28, 2023 5:36 PM

Seriously? 94 posts thus far and not ONE explicitly states why Repugs are freaking the fuck out? (aside from linked articles) I'll spell it out in two words: Travis Kelce.

Actually, I'm guessing most of you bitches know zilch about pro football, so I'll elaborate. The GOP obviously gave zero fucks when she was engaged to a British actor, but Kelce is the equivalent of a triple-threat: he's a hometown football hero in Ohio (HS & college, in both Cleveland & Cincinnati) AND Missouri (the KC Chiefs) – and by extension Pennsylvania since his brother has played football for the Eagles for 12 years. Two of these three states are still purple politically speaking, and I think it's VERY fucking safe to say that the GOP would have a full-blown meltdown if she starts campaigning for Dems in either OH or PA.

The Chiefs already "trigger" Republicans enough as it is: they have an outspoken mixed-race (and half-Black) QB, and they've played in three of the last four Super Bowls (and won two). Mahomes & Kelce are two of THE highest-profile athletes in America. The fact that Taylor & Travis's *first* date generated literal national headlines (!!) – as opposed to the last guy she dated, the grungy lead singer of The 1975, which was mostly limited to Page Six & Deuxmoi – ABSO-FUCKING-LUTELY reflects the potential publicity the duo could readily produce if they keep it going.

THAT is why they're losing it. She's been politically active before, but also never involved with a red-state celebrity athlete. I'd be surprised if she alone managed to flip MO (meaning the presidential vote), but she could definitely impact multiple House races (both state and federal).

by Anonymousreply 95September 28, 2023 5:59 PM

R80, your use of the phrase "true conservative " caught my eye. Can you definite what you consider a "true conservative?"

by Anonymousreply 96September 28, 2023 6:07 PM

Travis Kelce is adorable!

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by Anonymousreply 97September 28, 2023 6:09 PM

So in other words conservatives are freaking out because by dating Taylor Swift, their red state football hero is admitting he's GAY.

by Anonymousreply 98September 28, 2023 6:16 PM

Plus, R95, conservatives think football is their domain. Like Christianity. This is an affront to them. She’s infiltrating a sacred pastime with her evil woke ideologies. I don’t really care for Swift, but I love this.

by Anonymousreply 99September 28, 2023 6:20 PM

R99 Football and NFL turned away conservatives once the players showed solidarity for George Floyd and kneeled during the national anthem.

by Anonymousreply 100September 28, 2023 6:33 PM

^^^Uhhh I don't really think that scared them all off, hon. Don't be stupid.

by Anonymousreply 101September 28, 2023 6:34 PM

Nah, R100. I don’t think so. Look how many MAGA football players there are.

by Anonymousreply 102September 28, 2023 6:40 PM

Having Sheryl Lee Ralph sing the Black National Anthem at the Super Bowl certainly hacked them off. Liberals were honked off that Sheryl Lee Ralph sang it. Independents were upset, because there is only ONE National Anthem, not two. Practical people were pissed because they believe the SSB has no place at sporting events. Most of us have no idea what the Super Bowl is; sale item at Tupperware parties?

by Anonymousreply 103September 28, 2023 8:10 PM

R95

Well thought out and fascinating.

The brothers have always seemed well liked. But she can get people to register and vote in a way he cannot.

by Anonymousreply 104September 28, 2023 8:15 PM

R95 I was in agreement with you, right up to the point that she could flip Missouri to become a Biden state. I just don't see that happening, sort of like when all the pundits are saying that Texas could go blue. I'll believe it when it happens. (But if it did, I'd be happy as a clam)

by Anonymousreply 105September 28, 2023 9:00 PM
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by Anonymousreply 106September 28, 2023 9:10 PM

R105, I said nothing of the sort. My exact quote: "I'd be surprised if she alone managed to flip MO (meaning the presidential vote), but she could definitely impact multiple House races (both state and federal)." I agree that neither she nor anyone else is likely to flip MO, or at least not next year, but I definitely stand by my comments about House races, as well as her potentially having an impact in Ohio or Pennsylvania.

R104, thank you for the compliment!

by Anonymousreply 107September 28, 2023 9:15 PM

r95 is spot on, excellent analysis. The right didn't like her before, but this Kelce thing has gotten them FIRED up against her this past week.

by Anonymousreply 108September 28, 2023 9:26 PM

Talk about dangerous loons.

[quote]A Christian commentator said that National Football League (NFL) player Travis Kelce and music superstar Taylor Swift should be executed for using their budding relationship as a psy-op to push vaccines on Big Pharma's behalf.

[quote]I think these people should be publicly prosecuted and hung," Christian commentator and activist Morgan Ariel said Wednesday on The Stew Peters Show

I am not surprised that he didn't use the correct word " hanged." Kelce is already " hung."

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by Anonymousreply 109September 29, 2023 1:36 AM

R109

A right wing Christian called for the deaths of two Americans because of their politics.

The loons and haters can be found in a lot of places. Not just Christian extremists. Within the past week or so on DL one of our liberal posters called for the deaths not of two people but of millions Americans because those Americans voted for Trump.

Hate and idiocy and calling for the deaths of fellow citizens is not found in only one direction.

by Anonymousreply 110September 29, 2023 12:22 PM

One person on DL (who might not even be liberal as many in here are pretending to be something they're not) does not in any way equal the daily deluge of death threats hurled towards others by conservatives.

And you're ridiculous and moronic for even suggesting it.

by Anonymousreply 111September 29, 2023 12:29 PM

R111

I made it clear it was one poster calling in a self described “brutally honest” way for those millions of American deaths. I made no mention of the many posters here who wish for Trumps death and have said so many times.

The point s that while the world views may change and differ, haters and those calling for the deaths of those they oppose in politics, are seen in both directions you look.

It’s the nature of American political discourse today. Hate.

by Anonymousreply 112September 29, 2023 1:12 PM

R112, you're equating posters wishing Trump were dead with conservatives—including politicians like Trump—posting and sending death threats? The latter is overwhelmingly on the Republican side, and has actually become so prevalent that it's one of the reasons Republican politicians either fall into line with the extremists or (like Romney) quit.

by Anonymousreply 113September 29, 2023 1:16 PM

Romney and others in our govt have had to get additional security because of MAGAts, R112.

Not Dataloungers.

Keep reaching though, sis

by Anonymousreply 114September 29, 2023 1:28 PM

I've never wished for Trump's death. That's the easy way out. I want to see him in prison for the rest of his life and all of his assets seized.

I'll be happy when he dies penniless in prison, but I'll settle for penniless and imprisoned... for now.

by Anonymousreply 115September 29, 2023 3:30 PM

I, also, want him in prison for life. Real prison no home confinement. Death is too easy and quick for that traitor.

by Anonymousreply 116September 29, 2023 3:33 PM

Here is my REAL question…..can we not put a stop to the constant death threats? For example, that story on the right wing radio fucktards. Is there NO law on the books to stop that? And if it falls into a gray-zone because of free speech rights (fine), then what do we do with it????

I don’t understand how we can reduce the violence if we are unable to even prevent public death threats. If my memory serves, decades ago when this type of shit would happen, the fucking cops would have gone in to question the radio hosts *immediately* to make sure that they are not an actual threat. Immediately! I think we need to see LEO get their asses back in the game and start investigating each threat *in person* at the place of employment in front of co-workers within 24 hours of a death threat. Sure, the most entrenched assholes will actually enjoy the attention, but I also suspect it will deter those who are not fully radicalized.

Law enforcement needs to go question them, *every* fucking time they make a threat, and the cops need to publicly warn citizens that this is exactly what is going to happen. Put them on notice that when they start these threats, now they’re under the spotlight of law enforcement. If the fucking cops don’t mark their turf, these assholes will continue to ramp up as we head into 2024. And FYI — I despise the cops in so many ways. But this situation is the clearest example of why we need them too.

by Anonymousreply 117September 29, 2023 4:04 PM

[quote]Hate and idiocy and calling for the deaths of fellow citizens is not found in only one direction.

Yeah, but republicans actually go through with it.

by Anonymousreply 118September 29, 2023 5:15 PM

R118

Yes and the left will talk someone to death instead . Or try to. The right is more prone to action and they are of course so much better armed.

by Anonymousreply 119September 29, 2023 5:40 PM

Be serious, r117. The law “enforcement” and military types AGREE with these death threats. They won’t do fuck all until someone gets hurt then they just shrug.

It doesn’t matter. The popo don’t investigate threats against private citizens. Anyone who has had to deal with a vengeful ex or a stalker knows that.

You’re pretty much on your own, but if you live in a stupid “stand your ground” state and someone does come after you, well, that dumb law applies to us, too.

by Anonymousreply 120September 29, 2023 5:49 PM

R112, your false equivalency clearly shows what a MAGAt you are. Donald Trump is not just another politician whose opinions we disagree with. He is a would be autocrat who attempted a coup, sends his lunatic base to attack and threaten people who oppose him (even civilans), and basically says that certain people should be executed for opposing him (e.g., Milley). And trust - if he is reelected, he will make good on those promises. So forgive us for wishing for his death. It's not like we actually threaten him.

by Anonymousreply 121September 29, 2023 10:54 PM

R121

No equivalency except for the same thoughts and desires.

I was just pointing out the obvious that we now live in a country where many want those running for political office dead and their supporters dead . It’s the nature of things today. And unlike decades ago.

And as you point out that there is a significant threat to our country and it’s democracy and you are going to do your part by “wishing”.

Most right wingers are full of hot air and tough talk and wishing just like you. Most certainly not all.

by Anonymousreply 122September 30, 2023 10:38 AM

Their rage will last as long as the fake relationship.

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by Anonymousreply 123September 30, 2023 12:25 PM

R117 Do you have a small few examples of the police going into investigate a radio host for death threats that have been made ? You make it sound like it was back in the day a fairly common occurrence ( more than 2x)

I never remember that happening even once..

But your suggestion for police and security services to monitor all social media and forums , where most of these threats are made, and to investigate all public threats made seems like a call for one heck of a lot more police and a lot more “ keeping track” of civilians and the comments and threats they make.

by Anonymousreply 124September 30, 2023 2:07 PM

There will be widespread violence in this country by domestic terrorists . Guaranteed.

Trump supporter shoots peaceful rally-goer.

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by Anonymousreply 125September 30, 2023 3:28 PM

On the g-d HOUSE floor, Conservatives are freaking out over Taylor Swift instead of working with Democrats to fix important stuff, for the American people.

How can anyone vote for these dumbfucks? If you do, you are also a complete dumbfuck!

"Mark Alford, FWIW, just said on the House floor to a colleague that Taylor Swift was a big distraction.

The House wasn't gaveled in, but we heard his convo from the gallery.

Alford represents east of Kansas City"

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by Anonymousreply 126October 2, 2023 7:49 PM

[quote]I don’t understand how we can reduce the violence if we are unable to even prevent public death threats.

R117, you are *massively* overreacting here. Obviously no rational person supports death threats, but you're missing that they're exactly that: *threats*. Any individual in even a vaguely high-profile position routinely gets death threats or other massively inappropriate treatment. Further, we'd need a Russia-level internal surveillance network – meaning direct, unwarranted (literally *and* figuratively) listening in on all or nearly all of our voice calls, texts & emails. That's just fine & fucking peachy if you're an old-school Republican who thought the Patriot Act was a good thing, but repulsive to those of us who still support the First Amendment – even when it fucking sucks to do so. (Pre-dating all things Trump, the most troubling free-speech issue for us gays was probably the utterly noxious Fred Phelps - surely burning in Hell if it exists – and all of the hideous "God Hates F*gs" shit they used to protest military funerals.)

[quote]Law enforcement needs to go question them, *every* fucking time they make a threat, and the cops need to publicly warn citizens that this is exactly what is going to happen.

Newsflash: making a death threat IS NOT illegal unless it's a realistic, and independently verified, danger. (Or if it's any type of threat against the sitting president, but that's the ONLY exception SCOTUS has permitted in this area.)The farcically huge amounts of money we spend on police would rise exponentially if we LITERALLY investigated every single thread. (Also, do you seriously think the extreme-right wouldn't figure out this gambit instantly, and start calling in THOUSANDS of total-bullshit "threats" solely in "Democrat-run cities" just to make local officials look bad? They've weaponized far less challenging ideas.)

[quote]If the fucking cops don’t mark their turf, these assholes will continue to ramp up as we head into 2024.

Next year will be colossally fucked regardless of what does or doesn't happen in the interim, and creating a US Stasi equivalent probably wouldn't even help. That said: come on, man. Do you seriously think security at the U.S. Capitol AND every other voting locale – particularly in every purple state from 2020 – hasn't been exponentially increased?

Finally, this is a thread about Taylor Swift FFS, not your internal monologue. The one who's "losing it" on here is you, not MAGAts.

by Anonymousreply 127October 4, 2023 8:06 PM
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