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genxlib

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2. I blame the Independents

Reply to Pototan (Original post)

Tue Apr 11, 2023, 08:49 AM

Apr 2023

Many people have left the GOP to claim the role of Independent but yet they continue to vote for whatever candidate comes out of the primary process.

But the only people left in the GOP are radicals so the candidates keep getting worse.

If you vote for the party's candidate, then belong to the party so that you can participate in picking the person.

If not, you are part of the problem.

Don't get me wrong, I don't blame them for being embarrassed to be GOP but own it if you are.

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It's not the GOP elected officials' fault... [View all] Pototan Apr 2023 OP

I agree. We do have a great system, just lousy citizens. TreasonousBastard Apr 2023 #1

Democracy is predicated on educated voters and honorable politicians. Beartracks Apr 2023 #6

I blame the Independents genxlib Apr 2023 #2

Why do they do it? Propaganda paid for by Big Donor/Advertisers. Dustlawyer Apr 2023 #3

Thank You! maxrandb Apr 2023 #4

Ironically, many agree with progressive policies, but when cachukis Apr 2023 #5

The fault is in the right-wing propaganda machine that has corrupted far too many Americans RAB910 Apr 2023 #7

People who choose tp get their information... Pototan Apr 2023 #9

You can't ignore the gerrymandering..... Hope22 Apr 2023 #8

Gerrymandering not only effects the US House Hope22 Apr 2023 #10