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Fiendish Thingy

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5. Fearless progressive governance is the antidote to apathy and cynicism.

Reply to pat_k (Reply #3)

Mon Apr 20, 2026, 10:35 PM

Apr 20

If we elect fearless representatives who will govern with the people’s best interests in mind, voter apathy will evaporate.

Expanding the court, and killing the filibuster to do so is an essential first step.

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Fearless progressive governance is the antidote to apathy and cynicism. Fiendish Thingy Apr 20 #5

Hear! Hear! pat_k Apr 20 #6

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