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IbogaProject

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6. How about real progressive policies instead?

Reply to Ponietz (Reply #2)

Wed May 14, 2025, 11:06 AM

May 14

Centrist means making nice with the GOP, how about "A chicken in every pot"? Getting more money into more peoples hands will grow the economy and get our health insurance nationalized already, it is projected to save money even during the initial transition year.

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House Democrat Nails Exactly Why GOP Is 'So Out Of Touch' With Americans [View all] BumRushDaShow May 14 OP

McGovern is the voice of reason. Walleye May 14 #1

90 million people didn't vote in 2024 Ponietz May 14 #2

Good post, Ponietz. sheshe2 May 14 #3

Could some non-voters have been kicked off the voting rolls by the rethugs? Wicked Blue May 14 #5

Yes, some, however nowhere near the numbers we are seeing. sheshe2 May 14 #7

I know several non-voters Quanto Magnus May 14 #12

How about real progressive policies instead? IbogaProject May 14 #6

Jim McGovern is spot on. sheshe2 May 14 #4

No, the GOP has risen to its current level of power by being IN TOUCH with the basest elements in American Culture, by artemisia1 May 14 #8

The GOP know what buttons to push. Morans vote against their own best interests. usonian May 14 #9

They played the divide and conquer game and won bigly. ananda May 14 #10

It might help to inform the GOP politicians that more white people receive SNAP benefits than any other race. surfered May 14 #11

Out of touch ? Who won the last election, republianmushroom May 14 #13

it certainly isn't "crhistian" or "pro-life" Skittles May 14 #14

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