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Envirogal

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14. Self fulfilling prophecy

Reply to ramedy (Reply #6)

Sat Nov 30, 2024, 07:54 PM

Nov 30

There are a lot of democrats—local, state, and fed, that do care and amazing work for the PEOPLE and try their best but they don’t always get the support and have to battle through a divided government.

The citizens are the ones that disappoint because when the Pols do stick their necks out for the common person, the constituents don’t participate or pay attention and just complain without understanding how this all works.

We all get the government WE DESERVE in a representative democracy. As Thom Hartmann says “democracy is not a spectator sport”. Too many want to coast and be apathetic.

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I had an interesting conversation with a life-long friend... and he doesn't vote. [View all] In It to Win It Nov 30 OP

It needs to be understood that politicians respond to voters. LiberalFighter Nov 30 #1

No they don't. ramedy Nov 30 #6

Self fulfilling prophecy Envirogal Nov 30 #14

Much has been discussed about MAGAts Dem4life1234 Nov 30 #2

Black male In It to Win It Nov 30 #3

Interesting Dem4life1234 Nov 30 #10

THIS!! Envirogal Nov 30 #16

Your vote is your voice. It's that simple. CrispyQ Nov 30 #4

I agree completely. Anytime I talk about voting, I usually start with "governing is a team sport" In It to Win It Nov 30 #7

Your friend is not alone in his beliefs. 1WorldHope Nov 30 #5

Hate politicians? The GOP has deliberately broken government from doing anything but passing tax cuts for the rich. usonian Nov 30 #8

A friend of mine is opposed to student loan forgiveness because he had to pay for his son's college. SunSeeker Nov 30 #9

I got mine (or I didn't get mine) so FU. Works both ways when you're self-righteous and petty. n/t Evolve Dammit Nov 30 #13

Yes, he revealed a petty, hateful and destructive world view. Trump has really shown us who our friends are. SunSeeker Nov 30 #15

Amen Evolve Dammit Nov 30 #20

What if you and your neighbors both had a fire? Shrek Dec 1 #22

Of course. But the debt program was not available to anyone when he needed it. SunSeeker Dec 1 #23

What too many non-voters don't seem to realize dlk Nov 30 #11

Really great post. Thanks for sharing, and your friend has every reason to feel that way. The dis-connect is real. Evolve Dammit Nov 30 #12

No, he really doesn't have every reason for feeling that way. SunSeeker Dec 1 #24

The poster puts the blame at the feet of the Repukes. His friend was saying that everything good had been taken away. It Evolve Dammit Dec 1 #29

By voting for Republicans or not voting at all, people are perpetuating this broken system. SunSeeker Dec 1 #30

Half the US population doesn't vote and many feel the way he does. Evolve Dammit Dec 2 #31

Many don't vote in this country Meowmee Nov 30 #17

Excellent point. Frank D. Lincoln Nov 30 #21

If you get a chance, you should mention to your friend that it was federal judges FakeNoose Nov 30 #18

I did. In It to Win It Nov 30 #19

Democrats do a terrible job of selling our brand. yardwork Dec 1 #25

He is in disbelief people supported trump; then he supports trump by not voting? Does he not get that? Blues Heron Dec 1 #26

So he's just poorly informed... Blue_Tires Dec 1 #27

I wouldn't talk politics with him again, in fact... Captain Zero Dec 1 #28