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Blunt and Cranky rec... SidDithers Apr 2015 #1
Thanks. riqster Apr 2015 #2
I agree, like the 60+ Elected Democrats who endorsed and voted FOR Chris Christie sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #3
No, you don't agree... SidDithers Apr 2015 #4
Facts are facts. When elected Dems ENDORSE and vote for Republicans, sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #6
Voter participation rates suck. So incumbency = reelection. riqster Apr 2015 #7
Wrong, clearly enough voters went out and voted for Democrats in NJ. Which is a Blue sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #10
Crap. Voter partiparticipation numbers suck. riqster Apr 2015 #12
Voter participation sucks because the parties both suck Fumesucker Apr 2015 #15
That "little or no difference" canard again. Sigh. riqster Apr 2015 #19
How often do you see Republicans endorsing Democrats? Fumesucker Apr 2015 #25
That was crazy. riqster Apr 2015 #30
If you had heard the TV commercials for Mark Pryor and Tom Cotton-- Art_from_Ark Apr 2015 #37
Running away from Obama worked SO WELL, dinnit? riqster Apr 2015 #45
Embracing Obama wouldn't have worked in Arkansas Art_from_Ark Apr 2015 #55
Voter participation does not suck everywhere, and that should offer a variety of clues to those who Bluenorthwest Apr 2015 #56
Horse crap. Adrahil Apr 2015 #42
Very true. riqster Apr 2015 #46
The Waffle abides. Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #21
Glad to see you. riqster Apr 2015 #29
Have been off camping at SCA events. Omelette DU Fromage! Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #31
C'est magnifique! riqster Apr 2015 #32
Darn, have you looked at HEMA? Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #44
Sounds similar. riqster Apr 2015 #47
Np, HEMA is rapier based, also one reason I returned to Kendo was because Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #52
Ah. Thanks again. riqster Apr 2015 #57
That takes the onus off the voters. riqster Apr 2015 #5
I doubt NJ voters who 'elected Dems' expected them to support a Republican, publicly. sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #8
And how did those vichy dems get into office in the first place? riqster Apr 2015 #9
Well, it's clear that you are determined to blame the voters no matter what so sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #11
Voters put people in office. Of COURSE we are responsible. riqster Apr 2015 #13
When these 60+ 'Dems' who endorsed Christie and voted for him, run again, what should sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #14
How about getting involved in the primaries? riqster Apr 2015 #18
You are implying that voters have NOT been involved in the primaries. Why are you implying sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #24
I think it's a bit of both sabrina 1. lovemydog Apr 2015 #40
Yes is dammit. Adrahil Apr 2015 #43
+1 riqster Apr 2015 #48
+2 Tarheel_Dem Apr 2015 #26
TY. riqster Apr 2015 #50
Swiped this link from napkinz hifiguy Apr 2015 #16
Pithy and perfect. riqster Apr 2015 #17
I was going to post that :) napkinz Apr 2015 #20
You are a national treasure. riqster Apr 2015 #22
wow ... thanks riqster napkinz Apr 2015 #23
This is so simple NoJusticeNoPeace Apr 2015 #27
S'truth. riqster Apr 2015 #28
It doesn't get any more stark than that. lovemydog Apr 2015 #41
Yes they are riqster.. dumb dumb dumb.. helping to make life better for Billionaire$ Cha Apr 2015 #33
Sad. riqster Apr 2015 #34
Yes and KICK! Cha Apr 2015 #35
Thanks and hug. riqster Apr 2015 #36
right backatcha! Cha Apr 2015 #38
That is one righteous rant. lovemydog Apr 2015 #39
Thanks. riqster Apr 2015 #49
The biggest fools are those party leaders who don't want to give the apathetic voter a real reason. hobbit709 Apr 2015 #51
I think apathetic voters can get a little less apathetic lovemydog Apr 2015 #54
It is a symbiosis of a sort. riqster Apr 2015 #59
Excellent Post! BRAVO! Vogon_Glory Apr 2015 #53
No babel fish required. riqster Apr 2015 #58
some toons ... napkinz Apr 2015 #60
As usual, I take issue with the concept that Republicans used to be less extreme and are now, rather Bluenorthwest Apr 2015 #61
Back in the 50's and early 60's, a schism still existed. riqster Apr 2015 #62
That's doing some long reach into the past to say something nice about a Party which my father Bluenorthwest Apr 2015 #63
Well, I've never identified as a repub. Kent State put paid to that. riqster Apr 2015 #66
It's up to the candidates to convince voters to vote for them. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2015 #64
That is a passive approach. Wait for someone else to do the work. riqster Apr 2015 #65
The candidates are the ones who want the job. It's up to them to convince the employers. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2015 #67
And we are the people who want a certain type of government. riqster Apr 2015 #68
Which is exactly what I said. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2015 #69
Exactly. Bobbie Jo Apr 2015 #70
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