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In reply to the discussion: Overwhelming Evidence that Half of America is In or Near Poverty [View all]reddread
(6,896 posts)7. would you wish poverty on Republican voters?
how about non-voters?
how about Democratic voters in a Democratic administration?
Theres a lot of possible subtext in your question Id like to explore.
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Yes, GWB said in a speech that the American people, who voted him in for another term, gave
DhhD
Mar 2014
#16
So you blame the ignorant, possibly right wing (please cite #'s) poor for the problems of poverty
reddread
Mar 2014
#42
In general, more wealthy people vote Dem, but the hyper-wealthy lean slightly repub...
Demo_Chris
Mar 2014
#48
The Oligarchs, Corporations And Banks Own And Control The Politicians That Own And Control Us
cantbeserious
Mar 2014
#21
In Obama's lexicon there are no poor, only those 'Struggling to become middle class.'
Demo_Chris
Mar 2014
#49
I agree with all of that. It's similar to watching a train wreck in slow-motion,
LuvNewcastle
Mar 2014
#39
Those "poverty studies" in the 50s were brutal as well. Things like being able to afford a coat.
Spitfire of ATJ
Mar 2014
#68
I was f*cking amazed to discover that I am not considered "poverty level" by federal guidelines
JAbuchan08
Mar 2014
#73