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Neoma

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Fri Oct 12, 2012, 05:07 PM Oct 2012

I just met a 40+ year old woman who didn't know what Roe v. Wade is. [View all]

Up front, I'm half her age and there's just not enough palm face in the world for this. Not really surprising that she's voting for Romney. Do you honestly want to know why?

Apparently, she thinks there needs to be more "turn over" so that presidents don't take so long in office, so that things get done quicker.

She also said that she didn't learn anything with the debates and that, "you know, they keep saying that each others a liar." So there's no side for her, because since everyone accuses everyone to be lying, it means that everyone really is, so there's no side to trust anyways.

I respect her you know, she's hard working and all. I also understand that I'm in a republican district anyways so I should expect this sort of thing. But I was stunned about how someone voting doesn't even know what Roe v. Wade is.

I mean really? Really!?

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I think this sums up how I feel.... LynneSin Oct 2012 #1
At least she said thank you for explaining it to her. Neoma Oct 2012 #2
I loved this! Rider3 Oct 2012 #5
Wow, does she live in a cave? CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2012 #3
A cave in a remote location in a far-off country. Indpndnt Oct 2012 #25
Just goes to show... Rider3 Oct 2012 #4
Today the stupid seem to run as strong as it does in countries like Whovian Oct 2012 #6
Which is why all Obama ads need video of Romney contradicting himself. Mutiny In Heaven Oct 2012 #7
They're just not interested in politics, at all. Warpy Oct 2012 #8
I don't think she's religious. Neoma Oct 2012 #10
not really surprised by this, among the non right wingers who support ROmney JI7 Oct 2012 #9
Makes me more sad really. Neoma Oct 2012 #12
Republicans mantra William769 Oct 2012 #11
Was it Palin? faith woos science Oct 2012 #13
No, this woman actually does her job. Neoma Oct 2012 #14
It's dangerous. Ignorant voters in large enough numbers will hand this country to the destroyers. CakeGrrl Oct 2012 #15
Sadly, not that unusual. tavernier Oct 2012 #16
That doesn't surprise me..... Swede Atlanta Oct 2012 #17
Just one thing, they are not busy watching Fox nadinbrzezinski Oct 2012 #18
That ain't nothing. I've met people who don't know what the name of the vice president is. Utah_liberal Oct 2012 #19
:( Neoma Oct 2012 #20
It's got to be one of the most famous heavyweight boxing matches of all time...she should've known DisgustipatedinCA Oct 2012 #21
E-FUCKING-GADS! How is that even possible? Then again, she sounds "low-information" anyway. HopeHoops Oct 2012 #22
A lot of people are. Neoma Oct 2012 #23
I'm 49 and I went to school with a lot of dumbshits, male and female, but we all knew what it was. HopeHoops Oct 2012 #24
I know a 38 year old graduate of George Mason University who didn't know Butterbean Oct 2012 #26
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