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LittleBlue

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2. If they saw much difference between the parties, they might

Reply to busterbrown (Original post)

Wed May 8, 2013, 10:10 PM

May 2013

When will the common guy and girl who don’t follow politics, finally have enough of the Repubs. madness?

I think as long as there is the general perception that Republicans and Democrats are two sides of the same coin, those who feel apathy will continue to do so. Look at the loyalty of the New Deal generation for over 50 years when the politicians actually help the people.

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Am I out of my mind? [View all] busterbrown May 2013 OP

No. Many of us are waiting for that "tipping point" the fascists will push us to. RagAss May 2013 #1

Thats what I’m saying. busterbrown May 2013 #4

If they saw much difference between the parties, they might LittleBlue May 2013 #2

Nope magellan May 2013 #3

I was a "Fan the flames of discontent" type.... Junkdrawer May 2013 #5

And even then... Demo_Chris May 2013 #6