As an outsider whose overton window isn't calibrated to US norms, it's because the "Democrats" aren't anything like left wing, same as "Labour" in the UK.

They're both neoliberal centre-right parties masquerading as left wing for votes.

What you appear to be deeply emotionally connecting to "left wing" is simply authoritarianism, which is neither left or right, and exactly the playbook Trump is reading from.

You would be well served to read some political theory explainers that aren't US based. It may open your eye to exactly how hard you're about to be fucked over the barrel by those that are supposed to be serving you, not themselves. 💛

What I'm trying to say, oh wise seer, is that you're voting in accordance to your political views, except the only thing you'd love to see change is democrats becoming as much of edgelord losers as republicans.

'now sit down' lmao do you think you sound like a tough guy? Is that what your bullies used to say or something?

1. One thing I agree with you on is that it isn't necessarily always abuse, however the original post is about that group of friend's chat, which I believe is abusive in nature from what has been shared (and hence why so many people have disowned them) and which you turned into (and are still rambling on about) some political somethingor another..

2. Again, this has nothing to do with politics.

3. You know nothing about my political beliefs so are shouting into thin air. (I'm not even from the US so can't even 'be' a Dem! Oh boy.)

4. This has nothing to do with politics, did I say that already?!

Yeah, there's more important stuff, like your well-being. Try to take a pause from social media; you'll feel better. I recently deleted insta&tiktok and feel much less stressed out.