@actingliketommy@MikezThotz@hutchinson Rapist really? Because he states DSA candidates taking things to far in a purple state like AZ. What’s with the personal attacks? You can’t defend your ideas on merits?
DSA and Socialist types do not play by the same rules as Democrats/liberals. If we’re unaware of how they operate, we will always lose to them. Lying and disinformation is part of what they do, they operate exactly the same as MAGA.
On August 2nd, Kshitiz Lamba, AKA @umichvoter, intentionally propagated a fake story about Haley Stevens’ campaign, lying about an "inside campaign leak" claiming she was "down about 14 points." In his next tweet, he claimed "4+ different people have been able to confirm" anonymously his reporting.
Lamba is an Indian-born, New York resident anonymously operating the @umichvoter account giving heavy commentary on Michigan’s recent primary.
At its peak, the original false story garnered over 900,000 views on just the original tweet.
Unfortunately, that's not the entire story...
I stand with @TheOmniLiberal on this one. He bought a ticket and had every right to be there. @hasanthehun: @CollegeDems actually do have the words @TheDemocrats in their name and that’s why he should have been let in and you shouldn’t have.
We are not late to the conversation. We were waiting until we could confirm that our volunteers who attended the College Democrats Summit @CollegeDems were safe.
Digital Ground Game has come a long way in a short time, and we’re still learning how to navigate political spaces. From day one, our mission has been to meet young people where they are, encourage civic participation, and stand unapologetically for liberal democracy. We love this country not because it’s perfect, but because it’s worth improving. Our organization includes people of different races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, economic backgrounds, cultures, and political perspectives. What unites us is a shared commitment to democracy and to one another.
Yesterday, our concerns about the normalization of authoritarianism became very real. Young volunteers from Digital Ground Game attended what they expected to be an opportunity to engage with fellow Democrats. Instead, some were met with harassment, hostility, and an environment that no young person should have to navigate simply for participating in politics.
Many of our organizers first became politically engaged through online creators before turning that energy into real-world organizing. We never imagined we’d have to prepare young volunteers for intimidation at political events meant to welcome them.
Seeing one of the largest liberal voices @TheOmniLiberal denied entry, our volunteers being asked to leave, and others deciding to leave on their own to avoid further harassment was deeply disappointing. The smears that followed only made things worse. This level of polarization is not coming from Digital Ground Game, our partners, or the communities we work alongside.
People who glorify political violence or openly admire authoritarian movements should not be shaping spaces meant to encourage democratic participation. Wearing the imagery of dictators responsible for mass suffering is not harmless symbolism. College Democratic organizations should be places where young people can freely exchange ideas, not where intimidation and ideological bullying become normalized.
Freedom of speech and open debate are essential democratic values. But young people should never feel threatened, harassed, or pressured out of participating in political life.
We know other organizations are also checking in with their volunteers after these events, helping them process harassment both online and in person. That alone should concern everyone. If we want the next generation to participate in democracy, we have a responsibility to make political spaces safe, welcoming, and respectful.
Despite everything, we remain hopeful. The response from many journalists, public figures, community leaders, and everyday Americans has reminded us that the fight for democracy is far from over.
We encourage anyone who believes these events fell short of the values Democrats stand for to seek accountability and work toward better standards going forward.
And to every young volunteer who showed up in good faith: thank you. We’re sorry that participating in democracy came with harassment instead of encouragement. We hope you’ll keep showing up anyway. Our democracy needs you more than ever.
Digital Ground Game
No vote in Tennessee (+1 GOP)
No vote in Florida (+4 GOP)
No vote in Missouri (+1 GOP)
No vote in North Carolina (+2 GOP)
No vote in Texas (+5 GOP)
Virginia’s voter-approved maps thrown out.
MAGA has rigged the system.
Democrats won the shutdown, props to Jeffries and Schumer
(Those of us who criticize Dem leadership when they fuck up should praise them when they succeed)
“I wrote my undergraduate thesis about Einstein’s relationship to Judaism and Zionism, poring over the relevant documents in three languages on two continents. And just about every bit of Piker’s potted portrayal is either misleading or false.” https://t.co/RY2z9mRtnM
@CarolineWo61362@DemonWatch4732@OlooneyJohn That story isn’t real. Where is the link to anything. 14 billion people got covid shots in the world thanks to Trumps warp speed Where are these millions of deaths covid vacs. The evil you’re witnessing is Trump congress shutting down government so citizens can’t get health care.
Joe Rogan is too 🐔 to have me on his show and expose his listeners to the truth, so I’ll put it here.
California is:
- 4th largest economy in the world
- #1 in manufacturing
- #1 in farming
- #1 in new business starts.
- #1 for tech and VC investments
- #1 for Fortune 500 companies
- #1 public higher education
I could continue… invite me on any time, @joerogan :)