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Somewhat fundamentally upsetting moment yesterday... [View all] PCIntern Nov 2022 OP

They don't seem to understand... 2naSalit Nov 2022 #1

They understand perfectly AntivaxHunters Nov 2022 #9

I'd like to hear this newdayneeded Nov 2022 #12

Both-sides-Democrats-corrupt-status-quo-neoliberal-wealthy-elites-corrupt-corrupt-corrupt. betsuni Nov 2022 #14

Oh, yes you're right. newdayneeded Nov 2022 #16

Conspiracy theories and misinformation and never ever actually research anything. betsuni Nov 2022 #19

Sadly DownriverDem Nov 2022 #27

There is a lot of truth to this Evolve Dammit Nov 2022 #31

The problem is inthewind21 Nov 2022 #71

I loved Air America Radio dhol82 Nov 2022 #96

Many of the "talent's voices" are still there via other means Nictuku Nov 2022 #103

All true. dhol82 Nov 2022 #106

They bought the stations because radio works. FoxNewsSucks Nov 2022 #100

My hairdresser absolutely does NOT fit that profile.. whathehell Nov 2022 #48

I'd like to be able to post about it AntivaxHunters Nov 2022 #20

Why not give us just a little hint? betsuni Nov 2022 #23

Sad, ain't it? Hekate Nov 2022 #78

Senator John Lewis: Higherarky Nov 2022 #46

you did mention that mahina Nov 2022 #65

um hmmmmm Dorian Gray Nov 2022 #107

Got it. RocRizzo55 Nov 2022 #49

Kids see what they see. My kids both feel Republicans are utterly odious, but PatrickforB Nov 2022 #54

Yeah, that pretty much sums it all up. sop Nov 2022 #88

I'd like to hear why. Really. onecaliberal Nov 2022 #70

Oh good grief. Not that debunked allegation of civics not being taught Genki Hikari Nov 2022 #83

Are you a teacher? nt. druidity33 Nov 2022 #89

I've yet to see any indication that... 2naSalit Nov 2022 #97

They think they are making a statement by not voting.When in fact they are getting screwed Walleye Nov 2022 #2

I'd take that one step further Richard D Nov 2022 #5

Oh absolutely true. The Republicans have been working on this my whole lifetime Walleye Nov 2022 #7

THIS is the insidiousness of FalloutShelter Nov 2022 #18

I would challenge any pundit to discuss anything without using the words "both sides".They can't Walleye Nov 2022 #43

Indeed! I have yet to find any Dems or left-leaning people calimary Nov 2022 #90

It's a habit with these people. Like some sort of nervous tic. They can't help it Walleye Nov 2022 #93

It may also be a misplaced determination to appear objective. Both sides! Both sides! calimary Nov 2022 #104

This☝️ I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2022 #92

Absolutely. betsuni Nov 2022 #15

i like to say: Hieronymus Phact Nov 2022 #28

Bingo! Walleye Nov 2022 #44

Good one! calimary Nov 2022 #91

Both sides markodochartaigh Nov 2022 #68

That's true. FoxNewsSucks Nov 2022 #101

Jury Duty! Mopar151 Nov 2022 #105

If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. -D. Tutu Chellee Nov 2022 #79

I was privileged to see Desmond Tutu speaking in a small setting a few years back Walleye Nov 2022 #81

What a wonderful memory! Chellee Nov 2022 #95

Good job. piddyprints Nov 2022 #3

They may soon wake up to authoritarianism. WTF? Joinfortmill Nov 2022 #37

"no one cares what I say when it comes to politics and voting." markodochartaigh Nov 2022 #69

Thank you. piddyprints Nov 2022 #110

When this election is over and the votes are in... llmart Nov 2022 #4

❤️ littlemissmartypants Nov 2022 #6

Me too Joinfortmill Nov 2022 #38

Some folks seem to need the consequence in real life first. GreenWave Nov 2022 #8

You're quite right but... PCIntern Nov 2022 #10

I agree. FalloutShelter Nov 2022 #21

Young people Traildogbob Nov 2022 #40

Exactly RocRizzo55 Nov 2022 #51

We raised hell Traildogbob Nov 2022 #58

I know. I did RocRizzo55 Nov 2022 #59

🤜🤛 Traildogbob Nov 2022 #62

Please..There are many poor, and working class whathehell Nov 2022 #55

Some of that is access to voting though. geardaddy Nov 2022 #63

Again, please..If voting were restricted to Election Day whathehell Nov 2022 #66

Yes, there are those options geardaddy Nov 2022 #72

If they're within earshot of a radio or TV they are.. whathehell Nov 2022 #75

Vote by mail Genki Hikari Nov 2022 #86

That is not true. former9thward Nov 2022 #99

Good for you Rebl2 Nov 2022 #56

It's The Shirley Exception Nevilledog Nov 2022 #80

When someone doesn't vote, they give two votes to the person they don't agree with dlk Nov 2022 #11

At least she will think about it and think about leftyladyfrommo Nov 2022 #13

Probably not. She won't think about it - or have to - until she has an ectopic Texin Nov 2022 #45

People like that disgust me. Meowmee Nov 2022 #17

Way too many potential voters refuse to support the okay TexasBushwhacker Nov 2022 #22

+1 betsuni Nov 2022 #24

Susan Sarandon says "Bring on the revolution" FakeNoose Nov 2022 #82

And - SURPRISE - they're both rich! TexasBushwhacker Nov 2022 #85

The despots have chipped away for years Marthe48 Nov 2022 #25

It doesn't require despots chipping away... Silent3 Nov 2022 #30

People who don't like the franchise Marthe48 Nov 2022 #36

My Scottish son in law became a citizen in October. Hes been in the US for 16 years.. samnsara Nov 2022 #26

For her and anyone else who may suffer the consequences of their apathy in the future Mr. Ected Nov 2022 #29

Thank you for sharing this. May she take your words to heart, and votte as niyad Nov 2022 #32

Non-voters are why we're here. czarjak Nov 2022 #33

Thank you for your efforts. Discouraging, her Joinfortmill Nov 2022 #34

My fear is that our candidates cyclonefence Nov 2022 #35

Sometimes I think we need a Democratic version of Trump. Ligyron Nov 2022 #52

Applicable quote... Shipwack Nov 2022 #39

Plato Rebl2 Nov 2022 #60

Kick dalton99a Nov 2022 #41

Turning people off to political participation is part of their plan vlyons Nov 2022 #42

+1 appalachiablue Nov 2022 #108

Some women would give up the right to vote in order to elect Trump keithbvadu2 Nov 2022 #47

Young people have been taught since birth ..... jaxexpat Nov 2022 #50

All I Rebl2 Nov 2022 #53

Some who sheepishly say "no, they're not voting" are being honest because they are not even Backseat Driver Nov 2022 #57

The immature and unwise don't want to see consequences of their inaction in the face of threat. ancianita Nov 2022 #61

I had a slightly different encounter. bluesbassman Nov 2022 #64

Ah inthewind21 Nov 2022 #74

So true. bluesbassman Nov 2022 #77

Have a 30 something grandson and his girlfriend tiredtoo Nov 2022 #67

Amen appalachiablue Nov 2022 #109

Especially in local races The Mouth Nov 2022 #73

not voting is selfishness. cab67 Nov 2022 #76

In an earlier generation Genki Hikari Nov 2022 #84

That's an awesome way to put it FakeNoose Nov 2022 #87

This MustLoveBeagles Nov 2022 #98

I got into the voting conversation with a young salesman. Bluethroughu Nov 2022 #94

That's so true FoxNewsSucks Nov 2022 #102