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walkingman

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3. The problem is that we elect people based on their party not their principles. How many people

Reply to BWdem4life (Original post)

Mon Nov 10, 2025, 07:18 PM

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know anything about the people they vote for in the primaries? I bet most know nothing and aren't interested in taking the time to find out. I say this because I do, and it is a time-consuming process.

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I remember when Congress didn't shut down the Government as a negotiating tactic [View all] BWdem4life Monday OP

Newt Gingrich is the father of the modern Congress mr715 Monday #1

I remember when legislation was debated openly Bluetus Monday #2

The point was in the OP. nt BWdem4life Monday #4

It is a different world. Nostalgia is not a strategy. Bluetus Monday #6

I did not develop a strategy. BWdem4life Monday #7

The problem is that we elect people based on their party not their principles. How many people walkingman Monday #3

Only 1 Party does this as a negotiating tatic. OAITW r.2.0 Monday #5

Now it's an annual stress test and entertainment event. Sneederbunk Monday #8

This message was self-deleted by its author republianmushroom Monday #9

I remember when Republicans had some ethics and morals. republianmushroom Monday #10