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1StrongBlackMan

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9. You seem to think that ...

Reply to Scuba (Reply #8)

Thu Feb 6, 2014, 07:59 PM

Feb 2014

a majority of people, actually give a crap about the political process. They don't. It doesn't matter how many ponies and unicorns you offer them ... they just have something more relevant to their lives to do ... like working or watching American Idol or the Bachelor.

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Democrats who opposes the federal minimum wages needs to be primaried. [View all] Timez Squarez Feb 2014 OP

I agree with the sentiment but..... Swede Atlanta Feb 2014 #1

I think Arkansas could really learn the difference.. if a progressive was there on the ballot in the Timez Squarez Feb 2014 #2

still, the majority of people everywhere G_j Feb 2014 #4

Sorry, it's not going to happen Art_from_Ark Feb 2014 #11

Yes, and I don't want to hear that they're from red districts when half the electorate ... Scuba Feb 2014 #3

Unless we start seeing some candidates that represent the people I think we will continue to see liberal_at_heart Feb 2014 #5

Wha you say sounds reasonable and is sure worth a try. nt Cal33 Feb 2014 #12

I suspect that the 50% that don't vote ... 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2014 #6

It's not about them making a statement, it's about us offering them a reason to vote. Scuba Feb 2014 #8

You seem to think that ... 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2014 #9

"Ponies and unicorns"? Is that what you call them? I call them a living wage and Medicare for All. Scuba Feb 2014 #10

My point is ... 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2014 #13

Let's try it, in earnest, just once and see. Scuba Feb 2014 #14

Okay ... 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2014 #15

The deadline to get on the Arkansas ballot is March 3, 2014. former9thward Feb 2014 #7