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In reply to the discussion: Shocking visit to America [View all]Pototan
(1,243 posts)24. My wife and I still vote in the US
I have a place in America to live (a relative's house). I pay taxes in the US and pay for Medicare.
I figure if I pay federal and state taxes on my Social Security, pension and annuity, I have a right to vote and express my opinion.
I kinda remember an old saying "no taxation without representation."
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Except we don't 'opt out'. What happens in the US affects every American citizen, no matter where
GoneOffShore
Apr 15
#43
This is the result of people allowing themselves to marinate in right wing hate media
Cosmocat
Apr 14
#9
I guess I just assume that most who couldn't see Trump for what he is in 2016 wouldn't be that
betsuni
Apr 16
#66
As a resident Masshole, I feel your pain, but we are not all a red cap asshats
getagrip_already
Apr 15
#56