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I'm reluctant to do a political post but my point here is that you research the candidates, know the issues, know where the candidates stand on the issues and vote with an educated opinion. I am including a link here, if you don't like it find one that you are comfortable with. Who WE vote for is going to help OUR country or destroy it. I love this country and hope to find a politician that feels the same way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35LNOx9vi0g
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« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2016, 03:45:56 PM » |
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Never ask a geek 'Why?',just nod your head and slowly back away...  IBA# 22107 VRCC# 7976 VRCCDS# 226 1998 Valkyrie Standard 2008 Gold Wing Taxation is theft. μολὼν λαβέ
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« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2016, 04:48:59 PM » |
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I too wish more folks were educated voters, educated on the issues and not just listen to the sound bites like the ones about hope and change or fundamental change.
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« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2016, 04:55:00 PM » |
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Vote for whoever is not the incumbent...  -Mike
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« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2016, 06:35:07 PM » |
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I too wish more folks were educated voters, educated on the issues and not just listen to the sound bites like the ones about hope and change or fundamental change.
OR the same platitudes that others are spouting on both sides.
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« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2016, 07:21:57 PM » |
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Vote for whoever is not the incumbent...  -Mike That's one way to impose term limits !!
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« Reply #6 on: January 20, 2016, 07:22:47 PM » |
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Vote for whoever is not the incumbent...  -Mike I basically tried that one year in the state elections, problem was that most of them just moved up in office a rank and half were for all practical purposes unopposed.
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« Reply #7 on: January 20, 2016, 07:29:24 PM » |
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I can't help about the shape I'm in I can't sing, I ain't pretty and my legs are thin But don't ask me what I think of you I might not give the answer that you want me to 
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« Reply #8 on: January 20, 2016, 07:29:42 PM » |
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That helps a lot. I side within 3% of 6 candidates! Probably so close because I didn't select any first lady.
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« Reply #9 on: January 20, 2016, 07:45:50 PM » |
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98% Hillary 97% Sanders. I know you are all shocked...
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« Reply #10 on: January 21, 2016, 05:08:31 AM » |
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98% Hillary 97% Sanders. I know you are all shocked...
Avoiding the point of the thread 
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« Reply #11 on: January 21, 2016, 05:34:02 AM » |
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Vote for whoever is not the incumbent...  -Mike I basically tried that one year in the state elections, problem was that most of them just moved up in office a rank and half were for all practical purposes unopposed. Truthfully, I have the same problem, some of the entrenched SC lawmakers run unopposed. I only know three options: vote for them vote for someone else don't vote I really don't want to vote for them... -Mike "hubcap for senator!"
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« Reply #12 on: January 21, 2016, 06:23:38 AM » |
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Vote for whoever is not the incumbent...  -Mike I basically tried that one year in the state elections, problem was that most of them just moved up in office a rank and half were for all practical purposes unopposed. Truthfully, I have the same problem, some of the entrenched SC lawmakers run unopposed. I only know three options: vote for them vote for someone else don't vote I really don't want to vote for them... -Mike "hubcap for senator!" Senator ? HELL NO, Trumps VP pick sounds better. 
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« Reply #13 on: January 21, 2016, 06:39:10 AM » |
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I don't think it'll make much difference for the democratic candidates. It seems hillary's past is finally catching up with her. It's about time. It'll be interesting to see if the clinton political machine can save her this time. But, I digress as usual. It appears bernie may well be the nominee. And, I can't imagine this country ever electing a socialist. But, then, I certainly didn't think this country would ever elect obama.
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« Reply #14 on: January 21, 2016, 07:03:10 AM » |
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I don't think it'll make much difference for the democratic candidates. It seems hillary's past is finally catching up with her. It's about time. It'll be interesting to see if the clinton political machine can save her this time. But, I digress as usual. It appears bernie may well be the nominee. And, I can't imagine this country ever electing a socialist. But, then, I certainly didn't think this country would ever elect obama.
Most have no idea what a socialist means. The willingly ignorant never fail to amaze.
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« Reply #15 on: January 21, 2016, 07:09:24 AM » |
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Most have no idea what a socialist means. The willingly ignorant never fail to amaze.
http://reason.com/poll/2014/07/16/millennials-dont-know-what-socialism-meaInteresting write up on that phenomenon... Funny that "Socialism" has a higher approval rating than "Government Managed Economy" among millennials... (And "Free Market Economy" gets a higher approval rating than "Capitalism" does.) What the hell are they "teaching" at university these days???
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« Reply #16 on: January 21, 2016, 07:28:53 AM » |
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Most have no idea what a socialist means. The willingly ignorant never fail to amaze.
http://reason.com/poll/2014/07/16/millennials-dont-know-what-socialism-meaInteresting write up on that phenomenon... Funny that "Socialism" has a higher approval rating than "Government Managed Economy" among millennials... (And "Free Market Economy" gets a higher approval rating than "Capitalism" does.) What the hell are they "teaching" at university these days??? I'm guessing the dumbmasses want the USA to be like former Socialist East Germany. The dumbmasses will have forgotten or don't know about the fall of the Berlin Wall. Or perhaps they want it to be like socialist Romania? The willingly ignorant will likely have no idea where Romania is or the devastating effects Nicolae Ceaușescuon had on the country and population. Or the idiots could take a look at this list and wonder why all of them failed and what kind of life the population of each had. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_socialist_statesBut it's unlikely any of them have the brain power to think beyond the drivel fed to them every day about their favorite TV shows, jocks and celebrities.
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« Reply #17 on: January 21, 2016, 08:37:50 AM » |
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Thanks for posting that link. I did the test last fall but tried it again. It's interesting to see on paper exactly where I stand and if any candidates stand with me.
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« Reply #18 on: January 21, 2016, 11:04:32 AM » |
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Truthfully, I have the same problem, some of the entrenched SC lawmakers run unopposed.
I only know three options:
vote for them vote for someone else don't vote
I really don't want to vote for them...
-Mike "hubcap for senator!"
I've wrote in my name many times. How long before they call me?
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« Reply #19 on: January 21, 2016, 11:14:53 AM » |
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Truthfully, I have the same problem, some of the entrenched SC lawmakers run unopposed.
I only know three options:
vote for them vote for someone else don't vote
I really don't want to vote for them...
-Mike "hubcap for senator!"
I've wrote in my name many times. How long before they call me? I've written myself in a few times <g>... I don't remember if there's a place to write in for every position... -Mike
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« Reply #20 on: January 21, 2016, 03:52:23 PM » |
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Took the test again for the third time. What a surprise, nothing has changed. 
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