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22. What if you and your neighbors both had a fire?

Sun Dec 1, 2024, 07:59 AM

Dec 1

And the fire department saved their house but not yours?

You might feel a little resentful about funding the fire department.

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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

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

Amen Evolve Dammit Nov 30 #20

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

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

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

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

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

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

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