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riqster

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38. We get that shit in Ohio.

Reply to starroute (Reply #18)

Sun Apr 20, 2014, 12:18 AM

Apr 2014

And pretty much work around the party.

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Here's the ONLY way to take back America from the 1%. VOTE. [View all] riqster Apr 2014 OP

What sucks is that the ones we vote for have been bought by the 1%. Autumn Apr 2014 #1

NO the ones WE vote for are NOT owned by the Koch Bros and Big Oil.... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #2

Yeah right Autumn Apr 2014 #3

Yeah Right..... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #4

Can I vote for you??? Donate to your campaign?? I'm sure you are running Autumn Apr 2014 #5

I am not running....I vote for Democrats... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #6

Cool. As soon as I find a medal I will be sure and send it to you. Autumn Apr 2014 #7

I don't need medals or Heroes and or Saints... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #8

Of course you don't. You got all that. Autumn Apr 2014 #9

I don't have any of them.....nor did I expect them... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #10

If they voted for this then they don't get my vote oneofthe99 Apr 2014 #52

That sort of thinking depresses the vote. riqster Apr 2014 #24

I am all powerful! I control the vote with my thoughts Autumn Apr 2014 #25

So, if your words have no impact, why do you post? riqster Apr 2014 #30

Because it's a message board and I have found I like a lot of the posters here Autumn Apr 2014 #31

Vote for those who are willing to take the pledge to support The Amendment: Loudly Apr 2014 #11

Better Idea Join Wolf-Pac to overturn citizen's united: mucifer Apr 2014 #12

^^^THIS^^^ theaocp Apr 2014 #61

It takes you a few hours to vote? Why? Do you live in the 19th century? Bluenorthwest Apr 2014 #13

I agree but want to add. They are telling us we are an oligarchy and if that is true then we need to jwirr Apr 2014 #14

HEY, READ WHAT RIGSTER WROTE. JayhawkSD Apr 2014 #15

And when challengers do win the primaries, the party doesn't support them starroute Apr 2014 #18

We get that shit in Ohio. riqster Apr 2014 #38

Who cares who the party supports? JayhawkSD Apr 2014 #46

I have voted in every election in my adult life, have not sat out a single one. Autumn Apr 2014 #27

There are no challengers in your state? JayhawkSD Apr 2014 #44

Voting is very important, but it is not the only way to take back America Bjorn Against Apr 2014 #16

Citizen activism and GOTV are not mutually exclusive. riqster Apr 2014 #39

I never suggested they were mutually exclusive Bjorn Against Apr 2014 #48

Sorry, my error. riqster Apr 2014 #49

I always vote. Every time. 99Forever Apr 2014 #17

Applause. Voting is important. Getting others to the polls is good too. riqster Apr 2014 #40

Okay, so I wasn't talking to you. JayhawkSD Apr 2014 #45

Voting...the difference between peace...and war...an example: Stuart G Apr 2014 #19

The reason the crisis is studied is that Kennedy's reaction was so unusual for both parties. merrily Apr 2014 #28

Highly recd treestar Apr 2014 #20

K&R--That does make sense to people who Progressive dog Apr 2014 #21

The GOP pushing for voter suppression laws Jamaal510 Apr 2014 #22

True. But we still have lots of Americans who preach apathy. riqster Apr 2014 #23

I'm all for voting, but that is not how you take the country back from the 1%. merrily Apr 2014 #26

Well said. Louisiana1976 Apr 2014 #29

That is surrender, to assume thus. riqster Apr 2014 #33

Lemme see some facts nadinbrzezinski Apr 2014 #55

You are acting as though change is not possible. riqster Apr 2014 #56

Au contraire, change is possible but the booth is not the all encompasing solution nadinbrzezinski Apr 2014 #57

To assume otherwise is self-delusion. merrily Apr 2014 #58

He's funny. Vashta Nerada Apr 2014 #32

Over twenty three pages that dance all around that idea but can't seem to get there. Autumn Apr 2014 #34

I like corporate candidate B ...because corporate candidate A sucks more. L0oniX Apr 2014 #35

I wish it was this simple. nadinbrzezinski Apr 2014 #36

Politicians listen to those who can take away their cushy jobs. No riqster Apr 2014 #37

Keep that fantasy nadinbrzezinski Apr 2014 #53

I will continue to advocate for voting/voting rights, no matter how many people like you scoff. riqster Apr 2014 #59

It is part of the toolset nadinbrzezinski Apr 2014 #62

You assume people will remain the same. riqster Apr 2014 #67

The people are always at a severe disadvantage BlindTiresias Apr 2014 #41

Increasing citizen involvement is always a good thing. riqster Apr 2014 #42

You didn't answer the question BlindTiresias Apr 2014 #43

I disagree with the premise of your question. riqster Apr 2014 #47

Hmm, not sure I am following you there BlindTiresias Apr 2014 #50

You have history and modern oligarchies on your side nadinbrzezinski Apr 2014 #54

^^^^^ marions ghost Apr 2014 #65

A majoritarian democracy does not necessarily = my agenda being chosen. riqster Apr 2014 #60

Exactly gopiscrap Apr 2014 #51

It never ceases to amaze me that a post advocating voting on DU would have FSogol Apr 2014 #63

It's because the system is fundamentally corrupt RandoLoodie Apr 2014 #64

BS. Voting is the only way to change it. Every other suggestion sounds like rat fucking to me. FSogol Apr 2014 #66

Those who advocate violence as a first resort can kiss my hairy old kazoo. riqster Apr 2014 #68