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sheshe2

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5. They are trying to shut us down in more was than one.
Wed Oct 22, 2014, 07:40 PM
Oct 2014

They don't want us voting. The media hacks are out in full force. So many claims that Dems are going to lose big time.

There is so much hand wringing. Why vote, we are going to lose anyway. They are not progressive enough for me, screw voting for them! My vote doesn't matter. I hate Obama and Dems are all losers. Dem=GOP, so why the hell should I vote. Now that is a winning attitude, dontcha think freshwest.

As you quoted:

...For some inexplicable reason, all of the consequences of the GLORIOUS REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN are not being reported 24-7 on Fox News and other media outlets. Some people are even claiming that the GOP-lead shutdown was “no big deal”. So, to make sure you don’t forget on this one year anniversary, here are some of the consequences of the 2013 government shutdown instigated by our great American conservatives:

...Because of the shutdown, the Centers for Disease Control had “reduced capacity to respond to outbreak investigations, processing of laboratory samples, and maintaining emergency operations.” Which is great, because here in America we never had to worry about the spread deadly infectious diseases, right?

– Because of the shutdown, more than 2 million hardworking Americans’ paychecks were affected, food safety operations ceased, and benefits for veterans, women, infants and children were disrupted.

– But most important of all, the GOP shutdown achieved the larger goal Republicans were seeking: It sent the entire US economy into a tailspin–our GDP shrank 2.1% in the first full quarter following the shutdown!


I VOTE!

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Stop the GOP [View all] sheshe2 Oct 2014 OP
That's a very damning list of the actions of the gop. Dont call me Shirley Oct 2014 #1
Can't be said often enough. From one of the links: freshwest Oct 2014 #2
They are trying to shut us down in more was than one. sheshe2 Oct 2014 #5
I already voted against 2 Libertarian initiatives on my state ballot - cleverly worded to obscure freshwest Oct 2014 #7
You voted!!!! sheshe2 Oct 2014 #13
Don't get angry, VOTE! Stop the GOP or live with their politics of fear and stupidity. Fred Sanders Oct 2014 #3
There never was a 1 that I know of Fred. sheshe2 Oct 2014 #4
Too Bad Obama And Hillary Cower To The GOP billhicks76 Oct 2014 #6
I have to ask myself every time I read your posts.... sheshe2 Oct 2014 #9
Great point, I second the emotion. Lot of folks on this site trolling around the edges... Fred Sanders Oct 2014 #19
Lame Argument billhicks76 Oct 2014 #21
Your vote counts either way. NanceGreggs Oct 2014 #31
Rigged billhicks76 Oct 2014 #42
Sorry ... NanceGreggs Oct 2014 #46
That's Insulting billhicks76 Oct 2014 #20
Well first off~ sheshe2 Oct 2014 #22
Annoying billhicks76 Oct 2014 #25
I asked you why you were here when you never seem to support Dems. sheshe2 Oct 2014 #27
I Do Support Democrats billhicks76 Oct 2014 #28
I Have A Question billhicks76 Oct 2014 #29
Good question She. Andy823 Oct 2014 #39
Excellent post. SoapBox Oct 2014 #8
Yes it is! freshwest Oct 2014 #10
Amen!!! napkinz Oct 2014 #11
napkinz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sheshe2 Oct 2014 #12
The GOP is light-years worse than the Democrats, on any & every issue you can think of. baldguy Oct 2014 #14
I am standing and clapping here! sheshe2 Oct 2014 #17
I totally agree with your post and I'd like to add one more John Lewis quote if you don't mind. herding cats Oct 2014 #15
I love that quote from John Lewis! sheshe2 Oct 2014 #18
IF the GOP wins the Senate ---> napkinz Oct 2014 #16
Voters Rising! sheshe2 Oct 2014 #24
Kick & recommended. William769 Oct 2014 #23
What's the opposite of progress? The National Rifle Association. Initech Oct 2014 #26
Vote liberal and lots of it. lonestarnot Oct 2014 #30
Great OP! nt ZombieHorde Oct 2014 #32
K&R! Great OP. MineralMan Oct 2014 #33
Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2014 #34
fuck that bullshit. PeaceNikki Oct 2014 #35
GOTV, get more voting, not less. uppityperson Oct 2014 #36
I hate these people more than just about any other group. "Don't vote" my ass!! arcane1 Oct 2014 #37
Their "logic" was fewer and fewer people are voting, feeling they arenot being heard or represented uppityperson Oct 2014 #38
And let the winner be the candidate with the most friends and family arcane1 Oct 2014 #40
I voted, straight Democratic ticket mountain grammy Oct 2014 #41
... napkinz Oct 2014 #43
I love that message! sheshe2 Oct 2014 #44
I think "on" would be good too napkinz Oct 2014 #45
... sheshe2 Oct 2014 #48
Kick&Recommended... butterfly77 Oct 2014 #47
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