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Polybius

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4. I was a teenage voter in the 90's

Reply to TheProle (Original post)

Tue Jul 16, 2024, 12:56 PM

Jul 2024

I listed to talk radio while my friends listed to music. None of my friends voted for at least another 5-10 years. I was conidered the oddball for being interested.

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Poll: Despite Record Turnout, 80 Million Americans Didn't Vote. Here's Why [View all] TheProle Jul 2024 OP

Voting is your DUTY as a Citizen. maxsolomon Jul 2024 #1

The number of voters would jump by millions IF the Electoral College was thrown in the dumpster n/t Bengus81 Jul 2024 #2

Quit making excuses for them. LisaM Jul 2024 #3

I was a teenage voter in the 90's Polybius Jul 2024 #4

Thats why we need to open up our own mouths! Bluesaph Jul 2024 #5

Thank you for taking that action, and I'd love to know... CBHagman Jul 2024 #9

I'm stuck in Dallas with no car. Bluesaph Jul 2024 #11

My hat's off to you. CBHagman Jul 2024 #18

Kudos to you! TheProle Jul 2024 #10

Missing one obvious choice Johnny2X2X Jul 2024 #6

This why you have to make it so they feel it's worth it! Bluesaph Jul 2024 #13

Partly true Johnny2X2X Jul 2024 #15

I agreed 💯 Bluesaph Jul 2024 #17

Post removed Post removed Jul 2024 #7

Honest question. Why are you here? Bluesaph Jul 2024 #14

I am helping a sick family member. Bluesaph Jul 2024 #20

Harassing and haranguing won't GOTV orthoclad Jul 2024 #8

No one said anything about harassing. Bluesaph Jul 2024 #19

I didn't say you did orthoclad Jul 2024 #21

As a veteran, I feel like it's disrespectful not to vote. Emile Jul 2024 #12

Talk to one person a week between now and the election. Bluesaph Jul 2024 #16

Recced for current exposure orthoclad Oct 2024 #22