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emulatorloo

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4. Phrase has been around a long time. Definition here:

Reply to AStern (Original post)

Thu Jul 17, 2025, 08:11 PM

Jul 17

Kitchen Table Issue
https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/kitchen+table+issue

kitchen-table issue
An issue or problem that directly affects individual people and their families on a daily basis. Used primarily in relation to politics.

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What exactly are "kitchen table issues" and why is it suddenly the buzzword of the moment? [View all] AStern Jul 17 OP

The media is definitely part of the problem but not just the right. everyonematters Jul 17 #1

Nope. Establishment Dems were caught flat footed LuvLoogie Jul 17 #2

Sounds like another vague , bs media / billionaire MW67 Jul 17 #3

Phrase has been around a long time. Definition here: emulatorloo Jul 17 #4

The phrase has been around forever & is nothing new at all. It refers to concerns grownups talk about... Hekate Jul 17 #5