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RussellCattle

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16. Like I said, I don't share your opinion and if you look at his campaign rallies....

Thu Jul 4, 2019, 01:02 PM

Jul 2019

....where he has distributed signs that say "PETE" to his supporters, you will find evidence that he doesn't find it either juvenile or ridiculous. We all have opinions and yours will be considered.

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Do you remember seeing his name listed among the first dozen or so candidates that had declared their candidacy? This would be before anyone had heard of him or seen his face. My first reaction to the name Buttigieg was that it may be something of a liability for him in that some people might find it too odd. His campaign, and Pete himself in his interviews, seem to acknowledge that when he says "just call me "Mayor Pete".

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Mayor Pete is proposing a program of national service to get one million.... [View all] RussellCattle Jul 2019 OP

This is an epic idea. I hope it can somehow come to fruition. onecaliberal Jul 2019 #1

can we PLEASE start calling him Pete Buttigieg? Skittles Jul 2019 #2

Ah, my dear Skittles........ CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2019 #3

he's running for PRESIDENT and he is VERY ACCOMPLISHED Skittles Jul 2019 #4

You're right, of course! But for now, it's way easier to call him Mayor Pete. CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2019 #5

WTF you say? I don't share your opinion that it sounds juvenile. RussellCattle Jul 2019 #12

then why call him Mayor Pete at all? Skittles Jul 2019 #14

Like I said, I don't share your opinion and if you look at his campaign rallies.... RussellCattle Jul 2019 #16

I think people are calling him Mayor Pete because he's a mayor. I'm not 100% sure though. UniteFightBack Jul 2019 #18

Well, sure, there is that too. Thanks for keeping it light. Your emoji is one of my favorites. RussellCattle Jul 2019 #19

Hit "smiles" and the emojis pop up!!! UniteFightBack Jul 2019 #20

Ask and you shall receive. Thanks. Pardon me while I go nuts... RussellCattle Jul 2019 #21

Buttigieg. I added the name to my Spell Check dictionary. Kaleva Jul 2019 #23

Americorps/VISTA, Peace Corps, Boy/Girl Scouts, Rotary Club, Red Cross... TreasonousBastard Jul 2019 #6

Here's the proposal; have a look. CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2019 #7

Looks good-- he could be building on existing programs, and... TreasonousBastard Jul 2019 #8

He knows there are good programs; the problem is funding so more people can sign up. CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2019 #9

Does the Peace Corps do work in the US? nt. druidity33 Jul 2019 #13

No, but service is service, innit? TreasonousBastard Jul 2019 #15

Listen to the video then you will know leftofcool Jul 2019 #22

Here's the video. littlemissmartypants Jul 2019 #10

Miss Pants - Thank you, well done. RussellCattle Jul 2019 #17

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