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PatSeg

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14. FDR was a brilliant politician

Reply to senseandsensibility (Reply #2)

Thu Jul 16, 2026, 06:09 PM

11 hrs ago

And he spoke in words that the average American could relate to. He didn't hold back, he pretty much said what he meant, so there was no second guessing him. I think that he both knew himself and knew his audience. If he had political advisers constantly whispering in his ear, I'm quite sure he kept his own counsel for the most part.

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You know, I think this guy is onto something about trump/Ossoff [View all] senseandsensibility 14 hrs ago OP

I think that it's cool that, while Repubs vie for Trumps endorsement, we should seek his opprobium and scorn...... FadedMullet 13 hrs ago #1

Great way to put it senseandsensibility 13 hrs ago #2

Thank you so much. "Independents and dissaffected repubs, are you listening?" FadedMullet 13 hrs ago #3

Part of it was... "I welcome their hate.". electric_blue68 11 hrs ago #9

'They hate me. And i WELCOME their hatred.' Volaris 11 hrs ago #12

FDR was a brilliant politician PatSeg 11 hrs ago #14

He puts the spotlight on Ossoff, Ossoff's gonna run with it, and Orange Man's gonna regret it ms liberty 13 hrs ago #4

Ya know, i think itll be mote than just trump. Ossof seems the kind of candidate that can sell Volaris 11 hrs ago #13

Ossoff is Awesome!!! oasis 13 hrs ago #5

Yes, but he hates everyone! OldBaldy1701E 12 hrs ago #6

Donate to Ossoff like crazy tonight Captain Zero 11 hrs ago #7

Ossoff may indeed be the best nominee for 2028, but for now Harris is the clear leader Bluetus 11 hrs ago #8

Interesting senseandsensibility 11 hrs ago #11

It's before the mid-terms. Gore1FL 11 hrs ago #18

My daughter told me Ossoff raised many millions in the past hours. AverageOldGuy 11 hrs ago #10

Why would Ossoff hire Trump as his PR guy when Trump is doing it for free? LisaL 11 hrs ago #19

Yes, that's my point. Ossoff has as good a chance as any, if he keeps a sharp edge Bluetus 8 hrs ago #21

Max Fawcett is definitely one of our better journalists Bev54 11 hrs ago #15

"The slander of some people is as great a recommendation as the praise of others."-- Henry Fielding eppur_se_muova 11 hrs ago #16

In 2029, if Trump can't find a way to stay in the White House, he'd prefer any Democrat over any Republican for the job. Fil1957 11 hrs ago #17

I will vote for Ossoff, NT warmfeet 11 hrs ago #20