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walkingman

(7,606 posts)
8. I have voted in every election since I was first eligible in 1972. Everything changed with
Thu Oct 14, 2021, 06:02 PM
Oct 2021

the election of Reagan in 1980. The takeover of American politics by the white Christian blob at that time has transformed America into an almost unrecognizable country. It is fine to say "Vote" but in reality in much of America your vote really does not count. Texas is a good example but only one example.

Take a quick look around and you'll quickly see that the toilet is swirling. All the rhetoric in the world will not change that - the loonies have taken over and it is all about maintaining white supremacy.

Hug your kids - we (baby boomers) have left them a royal fucking mess.

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