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If this were true, progressives would be racking up victories in contested districts/states. I have yet to see that happen.

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Tom’s point is simple: don’t give voters any reason to shy away from Democrats. You and I agree that Republicans are horrendous, but moderate voters will always be more squishy towards liberals.

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I agree, campaigning on what he is ACTUALLY doing in office would have been a bad thing. That's why he didn't do that.

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Buddy, he won the election. Mission accomplished for his campaign.

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The Dude @thedude07.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The most politically engaged liberals have trouble accepting that Trump was viewed as a moderate/normie by a non-insignificant swath of voters.

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I don't live in Michigan, and I'll happily vote for anyone against the Republican Party. I can't say the same for my family, unfortunately.

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The Dude @thedude07.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Yeah, reactions like this remind me of Bernie after Nevada... And they wonder why moderates won't turn out for them? Maybe stop threatening them?

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The Dude @thedude07.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

I think we’re due for a follow-up to the Lost Boys article.

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The Dude @thedude07.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Didn't believe it until I met a few myself. Truly makes me wonder if our fractured information environment will be our downfall.

The Dude @thedude07.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

My friend would say "I would rather it get worse so the bottom falls out and we get to rise from the ashes." He calls it the phoenix theory. It's quite exhausting.

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The Dude @thedude07.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Seems like a overpay, no? Who were they bidding against?

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The Dude @thedude07.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

What’s the Cavs’ plan to get under the tax and how does that shape their approach to free agency/trades?

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The Dude @thedude07.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Democrats are a hair away from saying "The voters of Maine have spoken, and it's our obligation to support him." Amoral? probably. Politically right? also probably.

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The Dude @thedude07.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

As someone who has been in the Army since 2007, I think this is a bit backwards; the military is a reflection of political will and social values. The rot that is currently happening is a direct result of elected officials.

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The Dude @thedude07.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

One day, I hope we liberals fold race into into a broader argument about class instead of the status quo. The politics is exponentially better. Who knows, maybe it'll resonate in WV.

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The Dude @thedude07.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

TBF, Toronto and Detroit have great defenses.

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The Dude @thedude07.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

I'm old enough to remember thinking the internet would lead to an informed public. Instead, we just to bathe ourselves in anger and confirmation bias.

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The Dude @thedude07.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Monday's pod is going to drop so hard.

The Dude @thedude07.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

I enjoy your 'steady as she goes' vibe, Tom. While I understand why you engage with conspiracy theorists, please don't let them define your presence here. Some of us truly appreciate your approach.

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The Dude @thedude07.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

It was a great article that sums up the pain my fellow service members felt during GWOT. Every single one of our tactical victories was squandered because there was no political plan afterwards.

The Dude @thedude07.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

It seems Trump is removed from anyone who gives him a reality check, no? This admin is built with loyalists, not professionals.

The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 23/02/2026

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Since the start of Donald Trump’s second term, Republicans have deployed ever more Nazi imagery and rhetoric, and espoused ideas associated with the Nazi Party, @radiofreetom.bsky.social argues. He examines how this dark fringe reached the center of the GOP:

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Call Them What They Are

The Republican Party has become a haven for Nazi sympathizers.

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The Dude @thedude07.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

I know too many people who have radicalized themselves over the years. Used to get angry at right wing media, but these people have willfully surrendered their grasp on reality.

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The Dude @thedude07.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

I like Matt, but he can't seem to seem to move from his initial position on the current immigration debate. Republicans have admittedly squandered their strongest issue, yet he still believes Dems should ignore it.

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The Dude @thedude07.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

One day Democrats might reckon with the fact that abandoning local elections/politics has been their mistake in all this mess.

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The Dude @thedude07.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Listen to how the younger generation of sports journos talk about Tony Kornheiser. He's a fantastic mentor and worked his ass off to help others get opportunities.

The Dude @thedude07.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

I was stationed in upstate NY, and everyone needed a 4x4 because of the snow. Sigh.... I saw more SUVs and trucks stuck than anyone else. Tires are most important.

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The Dude @thedude07.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

I've been AD Army for two decades. I could regale you with stories for days about financial illiteracy. Food and vehicles send more people into financial despair than anything else. And it's self-inflicted.

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The Dude @thedude07.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Too many students commenting in class without actually reading the assignment.

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The Dude @thedude07.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

I would vote but I need someone else to make me care about my material condition.

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The Dude @thedude07.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

She underperforms in a bright blue state. She seems to appeal to a select group of college educated voters.

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The Dude @thedude07.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Still hard for me to fathom how politically illiterate Dems became post-Obama. Maybe it's fair to say it began during his second term. Bernie was a flawed candidate, but he saw the writing on the wall.

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The Dude @thedude07.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Congrats, buddy! Fatherhood is the most meaningful endeavor of my life. Remember to give mamma a break!

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Honest question, purity mattered to Republicans in the Obama era, do you think it’ll come back post Trump? I’m not so sure.

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Interesting. And I think the current Republican Party loves the narrative of “I used to be a Democrat but….” Principled purity seems passé, these days.

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Trump portraying himself as the "everything to everyone" candidate took a lot of 'elite' support. But at this point, her wagon is hitched to Trump. I would be shocked if she made some principled stand. She is politically homeless without Trump.

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