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Post by lizacreates on Mar 13, 2022 19:27:46 GMT
It’s not just turnout. Yellen has to do something very soon to tame this inflation or Dems will be roadkill. We’re already shedding Hispanics, black voters and independents. Whatever working class support we were able to hang onto is eroding because of inflation (which is exacerbated by high gas prices). Voters are not going to buy "This is Putin's fault." I cannot stress enough how crucial it is to not lose the black vote. It’s what sent Biden to the WH and it’s what gave us +1 in the Senate. Lose that bloc and we’re done for. We cannot afford to be massacred in the midterms. We can turn this around but we need to do something now. The last thing that I read was that she said she thinks that it will come down-to 2%, I *think* - by the end of this year. Which does put us in the crosshairs for the midterms. I am very nervous about Rs controlling Congress. 🤷♀️ She said that in January. She said then that she “hopes” it goes down to 2%. Three days ago, reality seeped in: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday that Americans will likely see another year of “very uncomfortably high” inflation. |
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Post by Scrapper100 on Mar 13, 2022 20:08:43 GMT
The last thing that I read was that she said she thinks that it will come down-to 2%, I *think* - by the end of this year. Which does put us in the crosshairs for the midterms. I am very nervous about Rs controlling Congress. 🤷♀️ She said that in January. She said then that she “hopes” it goes down to 2%. Three days ago, reality seeped in: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday that Americans will likely see another year of “very uncomfortably high” inflation. And then if it goes down they will say it’s because of them even if it had nothing to do with them but in spite of them I think most don’t pay that much attention and don’t think that voting makes that much difference but then reality hit after the last two elections. I’m really afraid of what the future holds. |
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Post by Skellinton on Mar 13, 2022 20:18:47 GMT
Jesus Christ this is scary. And the gas prices are making some democrats (me) question their votes. Then something like this gets said amd I know I’m not the problem and I’ll continue to vote democrat. Gas prices are the issue you are going to switch your vote over? Do LQGBTIA rights not matter more? Civil rights? Education? Woman’s rights? Supreme Court nominations? Environment? Immigration? Voting Rights? My god, I know you are going through a lot, but please, for the love of the planet and your fellow citizens don’t let the Republicans false narrative about gas prices sway your vote. That is one issue. One. Even if it were Biden’s fault (but it is NOT) that cannot be the sole issue you make your voting decision on. |
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Post by julie5 on Mar 13, 2022 20:33:28 GMT
Jesus Christ this is scary. And the gas prices are making some democrats (me) question their votes. Then something like this gets said amd I know I’m not the problem and I’ll continue to vote democrat. Gas prices are the issue you are going to switch your vote over? Do LQGBTIA rights not matter more? Civil rights? Education? Woman’s rights? Supreme Court nominations? Environment? Immigration? Voting Rights? My god, I know you are going through a lot, but please, for the love of the planet and your fellow citizens don’t let the Republicans false narrative about gas prices sway your vote. That is one issue. One. Even if it were Biden’s fault (but it is NOT) that cannot be the sole issue you make your voting decision on. well even when the republicans don’t have the White House, they’re still getting the shitty anti lgbtqia stuff through. So really the hateful laws are going to go no matter what. Money talks. The 1% are making that very clear. Now here’s why I don’t particularly enjoy this board anymore: I’ve voted democrat with no doubts before but I simply mention I might lean republican and conservative and people go nuts. Like we are a two party country correct? It isn’t bad to be conservative in SOME areas and I would never question someone for wanting to consider all options. So yeah come down in me because I might be more conservative than you. This isn’t my place anymore. There’s a lot of judgment here. I hate that trump destroyed the Conservative party because there’s good parts there. |
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Post by mollycoddle on Mar 13, 2022 20:47:18 GMT
The last thing that I read was that she said she thinks that it will come down-to 2%, I *think* - by the end of this year. Which does put us in the crosshairs for the midterms. I am very nervous about Rs controlling Congress. 🤷♀️ She said that in January. She said then that she “hopes” it goes down to 2%. Three days ago, reality seeped in: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday that Americans will likely see another year of “very uncomfortably high” inflation. So our goose is very possibly cooked. I hope not, but I feel pessimistic. |
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Post by mollycoddle on Mar 13, 2022 20:51:05 GMT
Why would you question your vote over gas prices? We’ll because gas only goes above $5 a gallon when there’s a democrat in office. Now I think it’s pure coincidence but the trumpers and anti-obamas say it’s because of party. So that’s why I would question it. Since you ask. I question my votes either way because this country fucking sucks. Honestly the whole planet does and some days I have a hard time living on it. Maybe it’s virus fatigue, or political crap, or parenting a special needs adult but I can’t seem to vote for change without friends calling me every name on the planet and I can’t stick my head in the sand and ignore all much as I would like to. So yeah I’m a pretty bad place politically. It’s been mentioned more than once on RW media. And people are saying it. It will probably be a campaign issue. They will throw the kitchen sink at us. |
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Post by mollycoddle on Mar 13, 2022 20:54:44 GMT
cakedivaI'm sorry that seemed like a non-sequitur. My fault for not being clear. What I'm saying is that Americans who get their news from sources that are Pro-Trump look to blame Biden for everything, an idea that Fox "News" is happy to reinforce. Also, the US President generally gets blamed for fuel prices & inflation, even though he has little control over either, something that would be understood by somebody who learned from the business/finance pages of reputable newspapers. Those who are uneducated also tend to be non-readers, unwilling to research to form a basis for critical thinking, and that makes them vulnerable to whatever grievance-based con man comes along. Yup. I heard it this weekend. “Biden is at fault for high gas prices, and why aren’t we drilling?” “He has handled Russia sooooo badly.” And so on.They just say stuff. Doesn’t have to be true. |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Mar 13, 2022 20:56:04 GMT
julie5The WH is not the total controlling factor... The stonewalling in the Senate is the problem. Vote more, as in larger numbers, of reasonable people who care about ALL Americans!
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Post by pyccku on Mar 13, 2022 20:58:50 GMT
It horrifies me to think of the formerly rational, middle-class working folks who support him and have no qualms about admitting it! I live in a rural area of a red state, and the trump humping by so many friends and acquaintances has caused me to reevaluate and back away from a number of those relationships. I feel like I am alone in the wilderness with no way out. Same goes for the states surrounding me. I will not be surprised when he is re-elected in 2024. They all think that they will be on the safe side - that he is going to go after "them" - as in those people that the Trump voters don't like. They don't get that this isn't how it works at all in a dictatorship. You may be safe at the moment, but as soon as you are not useful - or until you step out of line, or you're just in the way of someone whose life would be better if you were not in the way - you disappear. You like your job, but someone powerful has a loser son who needs a job? You'r gone. Your daughter is pretty and smart and has a boyfriend she loves, but some rich dude think she's hot? Too bad for you, too bad for her. Your wife is out walking the dog and gets run over by someone important? Here's $20, don't even think of pursuing it. You've worked to build up a business but someone else with friends in high places wants to buy it from you at a loss? You'd better take their offer if you know what's good for you. |
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Mar 13, 2022 21:00:52 GMT
Part of it has to do with this: CNN also averaged more adults 25-54 than rival MSNBC, but averaged fewer A25-54 viewers than Fox News and also this: with only a handful of consumers between 18 and 64 reading newspapers on a daily basis. Explain that to me like I’m 5 - I don’t understand what you are talking about. 😊 I get it’s the news stations but it doesn’t answer my question. She’s thinking about changing her vote to republican because gas prices are high. I replied that prices are also high in Canada (as well as all over the world) so how does Biden have anything to do with it? And what does voting Republican do to change it? It sounds to me like she is falling for the Republican propaganda. She is trying not to, but second guessing whether or not they are right. |
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Post by michellegb on Mar 13, 2022 21:02:52 GMT
Gas prices are the issue you are going to switch your vote over? Do LQGBTIA rights not matter more? Civil rights? Education? Woman’s rights? Supreme Court nominations? Environment? Immigration? Voting Rights? My god, I know you are going through a lot, but please, for the love of the planet and your fellow citizens don’t let the Republicans false narrative about gas prices sway your vote. That is one issue. One. Even if it were Biden’s fault (but it is NOT) that cannot be the sole issue you make your voting decision on. well even when the republicans don’t have the White House, they’re still getting the shitty anti lgbtqia stuff through. So really the hateful laws are going to go no matter what. Money talks. The 1% are making that very clear. Now here’s why I don’t particularly enjoy this board anymore: I’ve voted democrat with no doubts before but I simply mention I might lean republican and conservative and people go nuts. Like we are a two party country correct? It isn’t bad to be conservative in SOME areas and I would never question someone for wanting to consider all options. So yeah come down in me because I might be more conservative than you. This isn’t my place anymore. There’s a lot of judgment here. I hate that trump destroyed the Conservative party because there’s good parts there. I don't want to make you feel bad but I do want to say that I'm a conservative who used to vote more Republican than Democrat (middle of the road actually). There are certainly some good things about being conservative and it's good to have balance in our government, but I have said for the last few years that *nothing* is adding more people to the Democrat party than Republicans. As a group, they have collectively lost their damn minds. The party of small government and personal freedom have made it their mission to do the exact opposite of that with what they're doing to voting rights, women's rights and denouncing anyone who isn't a heterosexual white male. They want to legislate their religion. They do not operate as a legitimate political party with a platform and an agenda. They simply play to the crowds who don't think beyond the moment or do the homework and cross their fingers that they win. I don't love all the extremism on either side, but I'll be damned if I'm going to vote for someone who wants to take us back to the 1950s and make sure that fear is the ruling emotion. Until the Republicans get their damn act together and do some solid bipartisan work to get things done (instead of simply being lazy and being obstructionists), I'm going to keep voting for Democrats who have an actual plan. |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Mar 13, 2022 21:04:37 GMT
cakediva I'm sorry that seemed like a non-sequitur. My fault for not being clear. What I'm saying is that Americans who get their news from sources that are Pro-Trump look to blame Biden for everything, an idea that Fox "News" is happy to reinforce. Also, the US President generally gets blamed for fuel prices & inflation, even though he has little control over either, something that would be understood by somebody who learned from the business/finance pages of reputable newspapers. Those who are uneducated also tend to be non-readers, unwilling to research to form a basis for critical thinking, and that makes them vulnerable to whatever grievance-based con man comes along. Plus, when you couple this with the idea that a lot of people tend to associate with other people who also think the same way they do, those messages are repeated and reinforced over and over and over again. I really can’t wrap my head around the reality of just how few people use critical thinking skills these days. |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Mar 13, 2022 21:13:04 GMT
well even when the republicans don’t have the White House, they’re still getting the shitty anti lgbtqia stuff through. So really the hateful laws are going to go no matter what. Money talks. The 1% are making that very clear. Now here’s why I don’t particularly enjoy this board anymore: I’ve voted democrat with no doubts before but I simply mention I might lean republican and conservative and people go nuts. Like we are a two party country correct? It isn’t bad to be conservative in SOME areas and I would never question someone for wanting to consider all options. So yeah come down in me because I might be more conservative than you. This isn’t my place anymore. There’s a lot of judgment here. I hate that trump destroyed the Conservative party because there’s good parts there. I don't want to make you feel bad but I do want to say that I'm a conservative who used to vote more Republican than Democrat (middle of the road actually). There are certainly some good things about being conservative and it's good to have balance in our government, but I have said for the last few years that *nothing* is adding more people to the Democrat party than Republicans. As a group, they have collectively lost their damn minds. The party of small government and personal freedom have made it their mission to do the exact opposite of that with what they're doing to voting rights, women's rights and denouncing anyone who isn't a heterosexual white male. They want to legislate their religion. They do not operate as a legitimate political party with a platform and an agenda. They simply play to the crowds who don't think beyond the moment or do the homework and cross their fingers that they win. I don't love all the extremism on either side, but I'll be damned if I'm going to vote for someone who wants to take us back to the 1950s and make sure that fear is the ruling emotion. Until the Republicans get their damn act together and do some solid bipartisan work to get things done (instead of simply being lazy and being obstructionists), I'm going to keep voting for Democrats who have an actual plan. Thank you! That’s the thing. When you consider just how solidly the current crop of republicans in both houses have repeatedly voted right in line with Trump, they cannot in good conscience call themselves conservatives. Not by a long shot. Not when they allowed the deficit to skyrocket while happily sticking it to taxpayers for corporate welfare, Trump’s millions of dollars worth of golfing trips, all the grifting that went down with so many of his cabinet members, etc. They have no agenda other than blocking the legislation that quite honestly NEEDS to happen. They have been completely transformed into the Party of Trump. |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Mar 13, 2022 21:13:32 GMT
Gem GirlBut CNN and MSNBC and others together averaged more than FOX. Problem is that trumpers are motivated to vote. Not everyone else always is.
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Post by Gem Girl on Mar 13, 2022 21:19:28 GMT
Gem Girl But CNN and MSNBC and others together averaged more than FOX. Problem is that trumpers are motivated to vote. Not everyone else always is. Good point. I'm hugely grateful that the last presidential election had the turnout that it did. My (perhaps naive) hope is that the understanding that elections matter will be a lasting one. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2022 21:29:46 GMT
Gas prices are the issue you are going to switch your vote over? Do LQGBTIA rights not matter more? Civil rights? Education? Woman’s rights? Supreme Court nominations? Environment? Immigration? Voting Rights? My god, I know you are going through a lot, but please, for the love of the planet and your fellow citizens don’t let the Republicans false narrative about gas prices sway your vote. That is one issue. One. Even if it were Biden’s fault (but it is NOT) that cannot be the sole issue you make your voting decision on. well even when the republicans don’t have the White House, they’re still getting the shitty anti lgbtqia stuff through. So really the hateful laws are going to go no matter what. Money talks. The 1% are making that very clear. Now here’s why I don’t particularly enjoy this board anymore: I’ve voted democrat with no doubts before but I simply mention I might lean republican and conservative and people go nuts. Like we are a two party country correct? It isn’t bad to be conservative in SOME areas and I would never question someone for wanting to consider all options. So yeah come down in me because I might be more conservative than you. This isn’t my place anymore. There’s a lot of judgment here. I hate that trump destroyed the Conservative party because there’s good parts there. Julie, I feel your frustration. I come from a Republican family but have an LBGTQ child. I live in a Red state. I get what you are feeling. But in order for me to overcome my confusion and frustration and absolute disappointment from my friends and relatives that don't understand me, I just research more. I question things to get solid answers. I now don't care about what my dh "says" or "feels" about an issue. I read factual information and form my own opinion. And then we agree to disagree. But at least I know where my beliefs are coming from. So now when those around me are blaming Biden for high gas prices, I know that they are just misinformed because the president has nothing to do with it. Supply and demand are most likely what drives the price up or down. I highly suggest you follow Sharon Says So in instagram. She shares a lot of unbiased information about all of the issues. Along with authentic documents to back herself up with. I have learned a ton about things that for years I misunderstood. I've also become very involved in my community with the things that matter to me. It makes me feel empowered. I wish the same for you. |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Mar 13, 2022 21:33:42 GMT
Gas prices are the issue you are going to switch your vote over? Do LQGBTIA rights not matter more? Civil rights? Education? Woman’s rights? Supreme Court nominations? Environment? Immigration? Voting Rights? My god, I know you are going through a lot, but please, for the love of the planet and your fellow citizens don’t let the Republicans false narrative about gas prices sway your vote. That is one issue. One. Even if it were Biden’s fault (but it is NOT) that cannot be the sole issue you make your voting decision on. well even when the republicans don’t have the White House, they’re still getting the shitty anti lgbtqia stuff through. So really the hateful laws are going to go no matter what. Money talks. The 1% are making that very clear. Now here’s why I don’t particularly enjoy this board anymore: I’ve voted democrat with no doubts before but I simply mention I might lean republican and conservative and people go nuts. Like we are a two party country correct? It isn’t bad to be conservative in SOME areas and I would never question someone for wanting to consider all options. So yeah come down in me because I might be more conservative than you. This isn’t my place anymore. There’s a lot of judgment here. I hate that trump destroyed the Conservative party because there’s good parts there. So here’s the thing… You came here literally posting that “because of high gas prices, with it happening when a democrat is potus, that you’re reconsidering voting democrat…” And it got a reaction based on your statements—what did you expect? Just as angry you are about high gas prices (which it’s safe to say that EVERYONE ON THE PLANET PRETTY MUCH IS) many are very upset about the other things too—like republicans working their way through legislation to deny healthcare to women, LBGTQIA, the font says gay bills, EO topic pregnancy being a crime…. What many posters here did, that you’re now taking umbrage with, is that they are correcting the false narratives—gas prices are high = a democrat potus…that’s just not true. It’s railing against all the misinformation out there. |
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Post by Skellinton on Mar 13, 2022 21:34:54 GMT
Gas prices are the issue you are going to switch your vote over? Do LQGBTIA rights not matter more? Civil rights? Education? Woman’s rights? Supreme Court nominations? Environment? Immigration? Voting Rights? My god, I know you are going through a lot, but please, for the love of the planet and your fellow citizens don’t let the Republicans false narrative about gas prices sway your vote. That is one issue. One. Even if it were Biden’s fault (but it is NOT) that cannot be the sole issue you make your voting decision on. well even when the republicans don’t have the White House, they’re still getting the shitty anti lgbtqia stuff through. So really the hateful laws are going to go no matter what. Money talks. The 1% are making that very clear. Now here’s why I don’t particularly enjoy this board anymore: I’ve voted democrat with no doubts before but I simply mention I might lean republican and conservative and people go nuts. Like we are a two party country correct? It isn’t bad to be conservative in SOME areas and I would never question someone for wanting to consider all options. So yeah come down in me because I might be more conservative than you. This isn’t my place anymore. There’s a lot of judgment here. I hate that trump destroyed the Conservative party because there’s good parts there. Nobody is going nuts. You said the gas prices are enough to make you vote Republican. Not lean, but vote Republican. I was just saying that A. Democrats/Biden are not the reason gas is high. They just aren’t. B. You should really consider all facets of your vote. Voting Republican is about a lot more then gas prices. A vote Republican is a vote AGAINST LGBTQIA rights, woman’s rights, healthcare reform, the environment, public education, etc. You are absolutely free to be as conservative as you want, I just think you should think about all the issues before you vote. |
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Post by peace on Mar 13, 2022 21:39:47 GMT
well even when the republicans don’t have the White House, they’re still getting the shitty anti lgbtqia stuff through. So really the hateful laws are going to go no matter what. Money talks. The 1% are making that very clear. Now here’s why I don’t particularly enjoy this board anymore: I’ve voted democrat with no doubts before but I simply mention I might lean republican and conservative and people go nuts. Like we are a two party country correct? It isn’t bad to be conservative in SOME areas and I would never question someone for wanting to consider all options. So yeah come down in me because I might be more conservative than you. This isn’t my place anymore. There’s a lot of judgment here. I hate that trump destroyed the Conservative party because there’s good parts there. Julie, I feel your frustration. I come from a Republican family but have an LBGTQ child. I live in a Red state. I get what you are feeling. But in order for me to overcome my confusion and frustration and absolute disappointment from my friends and relatives that don't understand me, I just research more. I question things to get solid answers. I now don't care about what my dh "says" or "feels" about an issue. I read factual information and form my own opinion. And then we agree to disagree. But at least I know where my beliefs are coming from. So now when those around me are blaming Biden for high gas prices, I know that they are just misinformed because the president has nothing to do with it. Supply and demand are most likely what drives the price up or down. I highly suggest you follow Sharon Says So in instagram. She shares a lot of unbiased information about all of the issues. Along with authentic documents to back herself up with. I have learned a ton about things that for years I misunderstood. I've also become very involved in my community with the things that matter to me. It makes me feel empowered. I wish the same for you. Julie - do not throw in the towel on politics or this place. I think you are coming from a place of confusion as we are continuously bombarded with misinformation. It is very difficult to separate at times. Look up the bias chart for news and don't watch anything leaning too hard in one way or the other. And I mean DO NOT WATCH IT. It will help you to find truth if you don't subject yourself to continuous falsehoods. Also- follow Heather Cox Richardson. She is prodemocracy. She is a history professor. She is a wealth of knowledge and explains things for us average joes. |
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Post by mollycoddle on Mar 13, 2022 21:41:01 GMT
It horrifies me to think of the formerly rational, middle-class working folks who support him and have no qualms about admitting it! I live in a rural area of a red state, and the trump humping by so many friends and acquaintances has caused me to reevaluate and back away from a number of those relationships. I feel like I am alone in the wilderness with no way out. Same goes for the states surrounding me. I will not be surprised when he is re-elected in 2024. They all think that they will be on the safe side - that he is going to go after "them" - as in those people that the Trump voters don't like. They don't get that this isn't how it works at all in a dictatorship. You may be safe at the moment, but as soon as you are not useful - or until you step out of line, or you're just in the way of someone whose life would be better if you were not in the way - you disappear. You like your job, but someone powerful has a loser son who needs a job? You'r gone. Your daughter is pretty and smart and has a boyfriend she loves, but some rich dude think she's hot? Too bad for you, too bad for her. Your wife is out walking the dog and gets run over by someone important? Here's $20, don't even think of pursuing it. You've worked to build up a business but someone else with friends in high places wants to buy it from you at a loss? You'd better take their offer if you know what's good for you. I was on a zoom meeting about this very thing today. The host was saying that they/ conservatives don’t fear autocrats because they think that the autocrats will be conservative, and will agree with them and go after the people that they dislike. 😳😳😳 |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2022 21:42:13 GMT
julie5 Things to also consider about people losing their minds over high gas prices...would it be such a big issue if most of Americans got paid a living wage? Or if we didn't have to go bankrupt paying medical bills? Or the fact that most oil companies profited billions of dollars last year? Personally I think the outrage is misdirected.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Mar 13, 2022 21:42:33 GMT
trumper and conservative are two VERY different things!!
There is no way former is anywhere near conservative. Never was, never will be!!
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Post by rodeomom on Mar 13, 2022 21:45:36 GMT
Why would you question your vote over gas prices? We’ll because gas only goes above $5 a gallon when there’s a democrat in office. Now I think it’s pure coincidence but the trumpers and anti-obamas say it’s because of party. So that’s why I would question it. Since you ask. I question my votes either way because this country fucking sucks. Honestly the whole planet does and some days I have a hard time living on it. Maybe it’s virus fatigue, or political crap, or parenting a special needs adult but I can’t seem to vote for change without friends calling me every name on the planet and I can’t stick my head in the sand and ignore all much as I would like to. So yeah I’m a pretty bad place politically. I'm very sorry you're in a bad place right now. Maybe stop listening to trumpers and anti-obamas? Are people who call you "every name on the planet" really your friends? Instead of listening to other people about gas prices maybe do a little research for yourself on what causes gas prices to go up. |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Mar 13, 2022 21:46:26 GMT
julie5 Things to also consider about people losing their minds over high gas prices...would it be such a big issue if most of Americans got paid a living wage? Or if we didn't have to go bankrupt paying medical bills? Or the fact that most oil companies profited billions of dollars last year? Personally I think the outrage is misdirected. profit for themselves and shareholders at our expense!! Were inflation included gas is not the highest ever! |
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Post by onelasttime on Mar 13, 2022 22:18:06 GMT
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Mar 13, 2022 22:22:49 GMT
Think again..(while I was looking for something else, I found this) check the whole piece... Next up on GOP’s agenda: Stripping women of political and economic powerThom Hartmann December 03, 2021*** But that’s just the first of a series of ideas Republicans have to regulate women’s behavior and roll back the clock to the early 1960s when women couldn’t get a credit card without their father’s or husband’s permission, had no legal right to birth control in some states, and faced fully legal discrimination in housing, education and employment. *** These cases have exploded in recent years, as the GOP and the nation’s law enforcement system have embraced the American “Christian” version of Sharia law which dictates that women are the property of men and their principal purpose for existence is reproduction. www.rawstory.com/next-up-on-gops-agenda-stripping-women-of-political-and-economic-power/ |
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Post by cycworker on Mar 13, 2022 23:23:18 GMT
Help the Canadian out please - is he talking all the way down to the people we see at the front desk if we go into a federal office for assistance? Or higher than that?
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Mar 13, 2022 23:32:25 GMT
Help the Canadian out please - is he talking all the way down to the people we see at the front desk if we go into a federal office for assistance? Or higher than that? Everyone. He made major cuts last time. One reason he got away with things but many things did not get done.... major back logs.. IRS, passports, SIV(Visas for those in Afghanistan), mail issues.. Many positions were left empty,(DID he put those dollars in his pockets?), placed his people into too many positions... Lots of stuff ground to a halt. |
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Post by hop2 on Mar 14, 2022 1:08:03 GMT
Think again..(while I was looking for something else, I found this) check the whole piece... Next up on GOP’s agenda: Stripping women of political and economic powerThom Hartmann December 03, 2021*** But that’s just the first of a series of ideas Republicans have to regulate women’s behavior and roll back the clock to the early 1960s when women couldn’t get a credit card without their father’s or husband’s permission, had no legal right to birth control in some states, and faced fully legal discrimination in housing, education and employment. *** These cases have exploded in recent years, as the GOP and the nation’s law enforcement system have embraced the American “Christian” version of Sharia law which dictates that women are the property of men and their principal purpose for existence is reproduction. www.rawstory.com/next-up-on-gops-agenda-stripping-women-of-political-and-economic-power/This is my fear |
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Post by onelasttime on Mar 14, 2022 1:26:31 GMT
Help the Canadian out please - is he talking all the way down to the people we see at the front desk if we go into a federal office for assistance? Or higher than that? He wants to do away with this. From the National Archives.. link”Pendleton Act (1883)” Approved on January 16, 1883, the Pendleton Act established a merit-based system of selecting government officials and supervising their work. Following the assassination of President James A. Garfield by a disgruntled job seeker, Congress passed the Pendleton Act in January of 1883. The act took its name from long-time reformer Senator George Hunt Pendleton of Ohio and was signed into law by President Chester A. Arthur, who had become an ardent reformer after Garfield’s assassination. The Pendleton Act provided that federal government jobs be awarded on the basis of merit and that government employees be selected through competitive exams. The act also made it unlawful to fire or demote for political reasons employees who were covered by the law. The law further forbade requiring employees to give political service or contributions. The Civil Service Commission was established to enforce this act. Although President George Washington based most of his federal appointments on merit, subsequent presidents deviated from this policy. By the time Andrew Jackson was elected president in 1828, the “spoils system," in which officials rewarded political friends and supporters with government positions, was in full force. The term "spoils system" derives from the phrase "to the victor go the spoils." The flaws and abuses in this system worsened as candidates required political appointees to spend ever more time and money on political activities. The rapid expansion of the federal bureaucracy emboldened job seekers to hound the president-elect. In Jackson’s time, there were approximately 20,000 federal employees. By 1884, there were over 130,000. Additionally, federal jobs became more specialized and required special and specific skills due to industrialization. The Pendleton Act transformed the nature of public service. Today many well-educated and well-trained professionals are federal employees. When the Pendleton Act went into effect, its hiring reforms covered only 10 percent of the government’s 132,000 employees. The law's scope has broadened over the years, however, and today it applies to most of the 2.9 million positions in the federal government.” If there is anyone who would embrace the “spoils system” it would be dumpster don. |
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