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misanthrope

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5. With the pervasiveness of modern telecommunications

Reply to Raven123 (Reply #4)

Sun Jul 21, 2024, 07:02 PM

Jul 2024

I don't think the late start prevents exposure to the degree you do. Americans learned enough to comfortably cast their votes 60 years ago when the ticket wasn't settled until the convention. It is even easier to get info out these days.

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Honey I am from Kansas, I have met some Magas [View all] Racygrandma Jul 2024 OP

Umm... like John Kerry? Claustrum Jul 2024 #1

Bernie Sanders Emile Jul 2024 #2

Us? I don't think so. I do not want a MAGA anywhere near my government. walkingman Jul 2024 #3

Like they didn't go after John McCain? Raven123 Jul 2024 #4

With the pervasiveness of modern telecommunications misanthrope Jul 2024 #5

I have always McCain Racygrandma Jul 2024 #9

Well I do agree that Harris will need a white guy as a running mate to get elected (sadly) Raven123 Jul 2024 #14

Trump is always the victim Skittles Jul 2024 #6

Mark Kelly! Nictuku Jul 2024 #7

Yup. The more I think about it, GoCubsGo Jul 2024 #8

"Pick a VP that is a whit guy with military experience" lapfog_1 Jul 2024 #10

Well they are doing okay Racygrandma Jul 2024 #11

They are very rural Racygrandma Jul 2024 #12

Plus I have arthritis in my hands Racygrandma Jul 2024 #13