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central scrutinizer

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2. Another side of this "issue"

Reply to niyad (Original post)

Fri Jul 26, 2024, 12:13 AM

Jul 26

I’ve heard conservatives say that they’re opposed to any school bond measure because they don’t have any kids in school. Brain dead selfishness.

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"No skin in the game" referring to those who are childfree, unmarried, etc., [View all] niyad Jul 26 OP

Dems care more about the world the kids and grandparents of repukes will live in..... Skittles Jul 26 #1

Absolutely true! niyad Jul 26 #10

Another side of this "issue" central scrutinizer Jul 26 #2

That bit of nonsense has always pissed me off. As I have repeatedly niyad Jul 26 #4

They are so fucking stupid Dem4life1234 Jul 26 #35

Good people care about others usonian Jul 26 #3

Or electric batteries! niyad Jul 26 #11

people without children support those who do in many ways DBoon Jul 26 #5

A most excellent point. niyad Jul 26 #6

This childless lady agrees... róisín_dubh Jul 26 #7

The magats do not understand. niyad Jul 26 #12

Not to mention BWdem4life Jul 26 #8

Exactly. I am adopted aunt to a number of my friends' children and grands, some now niyad Jul 26 #14

No kids... mamajudi Jul 26 #9

I would dearly love to know that this insanity has finally brought them down. niyad Jul 26 #16

I feel sorry for those people's nieces, nephews, step-kids, students, younger coworkers, neighbours, etc. meadowlander Jul 26 #13

EXACTLY!!! niyad Jul 26 #15

The GOP cannot fathom people doing the right thing without a personal motive. Irish_Dem Jul 26 #17

They think people are nuts for not being selfish! niyad Jul 26 #23

We are suckers/losers for caring about Americans and our country. Irish_Dem Jul 26 #30

JD Vance's comments are unbelievably stupid. He had a kid and lost his damn mind. BlueWaveNeverEnd Jul 26 #18

He and his wife apparently have two offspring. Poor kids. niyad Jul 26 #24

Schools wildflowergardener Jul 26 #19

Excellent point! niyad Jul 26 #25

Being child-free myself, though unspoken, I got the impression sometimes no_hypocrisy Jul 26 #20

You are quite correct. niyad Jul 26 #27

Some of them are miserable Dem4life1234 Jul 26 #36

I Will Go One Further RobinA Jul 26 #21

THANK YOU!!! All most excellent points! niyad Jul 26 #22

Excellent niyad. Duncanpup Jul 26 #26

Thank you. It is good to see you. niyad Jul 26 #28

This is so ridiculous! spicysista Jul 26 #29

My 95 yr old aunt never had children. yellowcanine Jul 26 #31

It's a huge lie BrianTheEVGuy Jul 26 #32

Does Vance think priests and nuns have no stake in our future delisen Jul 26 #33

What about single teachers, counselors, nurses, doctors? Dem4life1234 Jul 26 #34

It can also apply to wealthy people who live in Europe, for example, and who never come here for any reason. BannonsLiver Jul 26 #37