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In reply to the discussion: Does anyone really give a shit about NC? [View all]WorseBeforeBetter
(11,441 posts)132. Sing away, young-uns, but VOTE!
The only thing that gives me some "hope" is the number of moderate Republicans I've encountered who are disgusted with what's going on. With unemployment benefits cut and $80M less being pumped into the economy each month, there will be an extremely unpleasant ripple effect: decreased demand, businesses struggling, more unemployed, higher crime. I mean, it's not like NC's economy is strong as it is, or we don't have the fifth worst unemployment IN THE NATION. A budget is still being worked on, and the hardcore wacko Republicans want to tax food, prescription drugs and Social Security; hopefully THAT won't be forgotten in upcoming elections (that can't come soon enough!).
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Those of us who do not live in NC, but rather far away in California cannot do anything about NC
JDPriestly
Jul 2013
#66
I've wondered that myself. It just seems like they're on a frickin' RAMPAGE!!!
calimary
Jul 2013
#25
Sadly Liberals and Progressives are a minority in the South and have to live under GOP rule but that
YeahSureRight
Jul 2013
#62
I have always known my entire life the South was a miserable place to exist and yes I did live
YeahSureRight
Jul 2013
#79
NC has an interesting history. And, it's not South Carolina, Texas or Mississippi...
KoKo
Jul 2013
#34
I do. Even if good people live on the "wrong" side of a line on the map is no reason not to care
pampango
Jul 2013
#19
NC tried to ban the Tesla sales from the state...so far that bill hasn't passed...
Tikki
Jul 2013
#32
How is that fair...you can't tell me there isn't some rich guy in NC who ordered a Maserati or...
Tikki
Jul 2013
#114
So someone can go to California and buy a Tesla and then register it in NC and all.
Tikki
Jul 2013
#117
Plus one! Democrats do not have an entire TV network dedicated to right wing lies.
Enthusiast
Jul 2013
#135
Heh. How exactly does that happen while the airwaves and newspapers are saturated
Doctor_J
Jul 2013
#80