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The funny thing is folks who think.... by Marine Domer
I "can't see the difference." Here's the difference. Anyone with a reading comprehension above the 3rd grade level knows how I feel about Donald Trump. But that doesn't mean we should ignore, or refuse to discuss, problems with the current President or the left generally. The simple fact is those on the right on this Board, as a generalization and a group, have been far more forthcoming in discussing the problems with their "side" than have those on the left. [Insert reflexive response posts about false equivalencies; threats to the Republic; etc.]
Kali4niaND's reflexive reaction to any discussion about problems with President Biden or his policies is to "but Trump" it. Sprack's "oh FFS" add's precisely "Zero. Absolutely none" to the discussion.