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It's disheartening how weak kneed a lot of conservatives are heading into the midterms.

Posted on 9/30/26 at 5:33 pm
Posted by Bass Tiger
Member since Oct 2014
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Posted on 9/30/26 at 5:33 pm
I can go back and show you several negative posts I made back when Trump busted the move against Iran, my general criticism was the timing for the attack on Iran was terrible. I have always believed the confrontation between the West and Islam was inevitable but I also believe Trump should have been focusing on domestic policies and if the need to attack Iran was unavoidable do it after the midterms.

One thing I've never seriously consider is sitting out the midterms or ever voting for a Democratic Socialist candidate. I hear people on various media sources who claim to be conservatives saying they're done with Trump/MAGA/America First and they're either sitting out the midterms or possibly voting for "moderate Democratic Socialist" candidates.

I could be mistaken but I think there are a few "conservatives" on this forum who say they may be sitting out the midterms or considering candidates who are not affiliated with the Republican Party.

The worst thing you'll likely ever get with Trump is what we're currently experiencing, but over time, most if not all of the displeasure and disruptions with Trump 2.0 will pass with little to no negative impact on the US. On the other hand when the Democratic Socialist have power they seem to have the ability to pass legislation that keeps their Democratic Socialism/Marxism agenda moving forward, albeit incrementally, but forever changing the economic and societal norms in the US.

So all the weak kneed "conservatives" can do what they think is the right thing to do with regards to the midterms but ol BT will vote a straight R ticket because the most flaccid Recucklican is always better than the most faux centrist Democratic Socialist candidate.
Posted by DMAN1968
Member since Apr 2019
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Posted on 9/30/26 at 5:39 pm to
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"moderate Democratic Socialist" candidates.

No such creature exists.
Posted by Bass Tiger
Member since Oct 2014
56876 posts
Posted on 9/30/26 at 5:43 pm to
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"moderate Democratic Socialist" candidates.

No such creature exists.



100%

But there are people who call themselves conservatives who will be duped by Democratic Socialist candidates who are attempting to pass themselves off as Christian centrist Democrats. There are several of these slimy Democratic Socialists spending big bucks running political ads in the KC metro claiming they are "old school Democrats" and people of faith.
Posted by FATBOY TIGER
Valhalla
Member since Jan 2016
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Posted on 9/30/26 at 5:54 pm to
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conservatives


Posted by davyjones
NELA
Member since Feb 2019
37786 posts
Posted on 9/30/26 at 5:58 pm to
I’ve been using the term “rightists” in place of the term “conservatives,” particularly how the latter is so often used interchangeably today for many different situations, such as in this context for example. Leftists vs rightists.
This post was edited on 9/30/26 at 6:00 pm
Posted by theballguy
HSV (Dealing only in satire)
Member since Oct 2011
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Posted on 9/30/26 at 5:59 pm to
Who has said they're sitting out the mid-terms?
Posted by davyjones
NELA
Member since Feb 2019
37786 posts
Posted on 9/30/26 at 6:02 pm to
It’s not an unreasonable assumption to make considering the extent of shite talking many of these same folks do towards many very notable Republicans, the Republican President for starters.
Posted by FATBOY TIGER
Valhalla
Member since Jan 2016
14191 posts
Posted on 9/30/26 at 6:05 pm to
In this scenario, i will never vote leftist.
Posted by Y.A. Tittle
Member since Sep 2003
111950 posts
Posted on 9/30/26 at 6:06 pm to
It's hard to know what is perception versus reality, at this point, and which is more driving the other.
Posted by Dawg Collar
Member since Sep 2026
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Posted on 9/30/26 at 6:12 pm to
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It's disheartening how weak kneed a lot of conservatives are heading into the midterms.


Weak kneed, or living in reality?

If there was nothing to be concerned about you wouldn't see so many people screaming that there's nothing to be concerned about.

A war in Iran that nobody wants.
$5 Gas
$7 Diesel
Home prices out of control
7.5% Mortgage Rates
Food Prices skyrocketing
Healthcare costs skyrocketing

Regarding Midterms you better hope for best & prepare for the worst.
This post was edited on 9/30/26 at 6:20 pm
Posted by FLTech
he/won
Member since Sep 2017
29606 posts
Posted on 9/30/26 at 6:15 pm to
Just think back at what they did to this country during COVID.. I'm just shocked not more people are pissed off just about that
Posted by GreatLakesTiger24
Member since May 2012
61990 posts
Posted on 9/30/26 at 6:17 pm to
Vote Amy Action

Never Vivek
Posted by Madking
Member since Apr 2016
74722 posts
Posted on 9/30/26 at 6:22 pm to
Pathetic
Posted by jlnoles79
Member since Jan 2014
14641 posts
Posted on 9/30/26 at 6:25 pm to
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Just think back at what they did to this country during COVID.. I'm just shocked not more people are pissed off just about that




Neither side gives a damn about that
Posted by Giantkiller
the internet.
Member since Sep 2007
26183 posts
Posted on 9/30/26 at 6:27 pm to
Stop voting for Republicans. Research and vote for the candidate. Republicans suck. I haven’t voted the “party line” in the last 25 years and I wouldn’t start now. They’re awful. Complete control of congress and they did nothing.
Posted by davyjones
NELA
Member since Feb 2019
37786 posts
Posted on 9/30/26 at 6:31 pm to
You “vote for the candidate” in primaries. But when it comes to the general, you’re either going to vote for the Democrat agenda or the Republican agenda, depending on which candidate you vote for. That’s simply the reality of the situation. So I guess pick your agenda for your general election decision.
Posted by Bass Tiger
Member since Oct 2014
56876 posts
Posted on 9/30/26 at 6:32 pm to
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Who has said they're sitting out the mid-terms?


I didn't bookmark anyone on this forum but it seems I've read some posts here that indicate several people are done with Trump/MAGA/America First and in general, the Republican Party. You can go search Youtube and find a few vids where people are turning away from the Republican Party and looking at the DSA for the answer, most of these people are under age 40. Are these vids legit or are they fabricated to boost the hype for the DSA in the upcoming midterms? Who knows.

I guess one could do a poll type OP and ask how many people who have voted for Trump 3 times will be either sitting out the 2026 midterms or voting for someone not affiliated with the Republican Party?
Posted by prplhze2000
Parts Unknown
Member since Jan 2007
59326 posts
Posted on 9/30/26 at 6:32 pm to
You don't get it.
Posted by Bass Tiger
Member since Oct 2014
56876 posts
Posted on 9/30/26 at 6:34 pm to
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It's hard to know what is perception versus reality, at this point, and which is more driving the other.


I have little doubt we are living in a time where a spirit of chaos and confusion is working overtime.
Posted by davyjones
NELA
Member since Feb 2019
37786 posts
Posted on 9/30/26 at 6:34 pm to
I’m sure he doesn’t get whatever it is that you personally “get,” because you haven’t said what you “get”.
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