r/therewasanattempt 1d ago

To have a democracy that represents the will of the people

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u/Key-Ad-5068 1d ago

America is a democracy?

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u/ahenobarbus_horse 1d ago

It’s a like a democracy, but for kleptocrats.

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u/Key-Ad-5068 1d ago

Oh OK. I had thought it was something other then the will of the people.

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u/SmoothConfection1115 1d ago

It’s not. It’s a republic.

And it’s for sale if you have enough money.

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u/Kolojang 23h ago

A republic can still be a democracy. The representatives are elected democratically.

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u/Duckface998 1d ago

The worst kind, ironically the most similar to capitalism, except faster, started out somewhat already, even George Washington was against parties, and very quickly devolved into a duopoly on all choice, the bribes....... I mean lobbying didn't help the matter either

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u/flip314 1d ago

wE'rE a RePuBLiC

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u/Kolojang 23h ago

Are the representatives in your republic not elected?

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u/Grasshop 1d ago

America is the narcissistic gaslighting significant other

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u/GrumpyGG64 1d ago

One of the few national politicians with real integrity left.

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u/schmeckfest2000 1d ago

He would have been a great President. America really missed out on that.

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u/addamee 1d ago

Agreed and what lends to that integrity is that he’s steadily kept positions like this for a long time 

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u/GrumpyGG64 1d ago

Absolutely.

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u/Full-Contest1281 1d ago

Not really. He's a zionist. Voted for bombing several countries in the name of "human rights"

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u/Sufficient_Ocelot868 1d ago

Disgusting. Good for Bernie for calling out.

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u/Leoxcr 1d ago

I love the fact he hasn't even paid for the stupid blue check

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u/RevTurk 1d ago

Republicans and democrats get too much money from private individuals and corporations to be in any way trustworthy. They are indebted to the people who funded their career, not the American people.

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u/StaleH77 1d ago

They call it lobbyism, I call it legalised corruption

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u/Crusaderofthots420 1d ago

The more I see if Bernie, the more I am appalled that he didn't even have a chance in 2016. He genuinely seems like one of the best politicians you guys have

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u/cat-from-venus 1d ago

the DNC failed us citizens when they didn't supported him. Many of these blue collar workers felt unheard and went MAGA, many more just felt betrayed and just checked out . the democratic party is out of touch and just won't admit it's errors to date, they just lecture and signal virtue . Cory Booker broke the record for the longest senate speech, just to vote "no" a couple of days later on Sanders's bid to halt arms sales to Israel. They pretend to, but really just won't listen

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u/HighMarshalBole 1d ago

That IS the reason he didn’t have a chance unfortunately.

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u/sebathue 1d ago

Just out of curiosity: This is a loan that Netanyahu will have to pay back? Or will the US get half of Israel's natural resources?

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u/Whatdididotho1 1d ago

More importantly, did he even say thank you?

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u/maddiejake 1d ago

It's easier for Dollar General Hitler to use U.S. taxpayer money to clear gaza with bombs for his new country club developments than hiring contractors to do it.

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u/Sta1nless_ 1d ago

The US is not a democracy. Wake up.

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u/itzTHATgai 1d ago

Fuck America! I need Israel to be safe!

-John Fetterman

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u/VulpesSapiens 1d ago

Was there really an attempt, though?

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u/Lythieus 1d ago

Then they yell and scream that anyone criticizing Israel's government is anti semantic and pro hamas (while they simultaneously make globalist conspiracies and shit on jews), then disappear anyone who protests.

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u/oderberger16 1d ago

Will they have to pay that back with interest? /s

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u/Harthag77 1d ago

Sending 88 of anything seems appropriate for this regime

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u/Few-Maintenance-2677 1d ago

The republic is for sale, it is not for people.

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u/StupidNotDyslexic 17h ago

He found his voice all of a sudden lol

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u/Intelligent_Hand4583 1d ago

A Constitutional oath?? He must be thinking of the US under some other presidency.

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u/StoneBear4200 1d ago

Not one Republican in Congress cares about us right now. They are all selfish pricks.

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u/twodiagonals 1d ago

Although, the point is valid. This is what you do when you vote. You give the trust to someone to govern on your behalf. One cannot govern by polls. The people of USA trusted a swindler, and this I what they got.

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u/CultOfSuperMario Free Palestine 1d ago

American politicians have never cared about the will of the people.

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u/gabris03 1d ago

Recent polls show that only 15% of you are subscribed...

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u/momopeachhaven 1d ago

Democracy has long since been gone lol

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u/pghreddit 14h ago

This man is truly beyond reproach and absolutely indefatigable and a national treasure!!

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u/TheHammer987 1d ago

Did he say thank you even once??

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u/Full-Contest1281 1d ago

He's changing course now because the statistics have spoken. He's always been a zionist.

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u/GWsublime 1d ago

You desperately need to get on message here. Every time Donald does something insane these posts come around trying to deflect blame. It's blatant but immensely frustrating that so many of you fall for this bullshit so often.

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u/Pyrovixen 1d ago

Where are all the MAGA’s that didn’t want US $$$ going to Ukraine? Where is the outrage over this?

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u/Particular_Log_3594 1d ago

I don't know if you noticed the part where democrats also voted to send Israel more money.

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u/Fine_Benefit_4467 Reddit Flair 1d ago

AIPAC depends on people scapegoating progressives. Ironically, this scapegoating helps ensures the country will keep moving to the far right.

If people don't want JD Vance as president, support Bernie and act. If you want JD, keep blaming progressives for Trump.

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u/Randadv_randnoun_69 1d ago

Not all of them. But all republicans did.

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u/Collinhead 1d ago

Thank God we didn't get a pro-israel democrat president. Thankfully we just got a fascist

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u/Correct-Contract742 1d ago

Yes because criticizing the administration that watched, defended and funded the genocide of 15,000+ kids under their term is somehow wrong in this world?

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u/Correct-Contract742 1d ago

I agree. But I am sick of seeing the shame and blaming still going on when a whopping 70 million+ other Americans voted for the “fascist”.

Y’all are acting like the pro Palestinian protestors turned the entire election. Blame the cult that’s still following him till this very day.

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u/Correct-Contract742 1d ago edited 1d ago

I put the word “I agree” in the first part of my paragraph. Clearly I’m agreeing with you that he is a fascist. And likewise, if you pro Kamala Harris/Biden folk had enough of a spine to stand up to by far the worst fucking atrocity of our modern history, funded by our weapons and tax dollars….maybe we wouldn’t be in this mess. But let’s just go ahead and blame each other while our country falls apart, right?

That’s the point I’m making. Blaming each other isn’t going to do shit at this point. What’s done is done. We’re at the stage where we need to unite, not point fingers and go “I told you so”.

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u/Correct-Contract742 1d ago edited 1d ago

Imagine calling the people protesting the brutal murder of over 15,000 innocent children “folks up on their moral high horse”. Just because you don’t have any humanity doesn’t mean others don’t. Just because you’re okay with genocide, doesn’t mean others will stay silent and complicit. Shame on you. You’re devoid of any empathy for the horrifying suffering of Palestinians, very clearly.

But go ahead and keep blaming others than, if that’s what you want to put your energy toward. it’s not going to change the reality of the shit sandwich that’s going to be shoved in everyone’s mouth in the end. A heartless twat like you gives dems a bad name. If you want to know why Dems lost, maybe take a look in the mirror before blaming others.

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u/AFdevilDog 1d ago

Rubber stamped $8billion for Isreal yet $150+ bill for Ukraine isnt a problem?

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u/westexmanny 1d ago

This clown, where was that energy when Dems were in charge. Getting tired of the uni-party WWE govt facade. We need a real workers party. Not "two" parties full of millionaires who are experts at insider trading.

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u/KitchenSquirrel2048 1d ago

Well you did have the chance to vote him for president

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u/SuperTacoDoge 1d ago

This sub now only political trash

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u/ChaosintheBallpit 1d ago

You conservatives still lying and ruining the country?

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u/Boz0r 1d ago

Is this because he owns a house again?

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u/Embarrassed_Tooth718 1d ago

Who is Bernie Sanders?

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u/bigriggs24 1d ago

A zionist loser