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When I first becoming politically aware, I was utterly shocked by people, intelligent in some ways, saying they vote Republican because their family is Republican. Like they were voting for the Dodgers.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 2 years ago

    I’ve always wished Democratic candidates would be contemptuous when needed. Gutsy. Maybe I’m all wrong, but if for instance Clinton had strongly stood behind having said deplorable.

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 2 years ago

    it looks like that to me too

    Genuine question. I do want to engage in discussing political matters—well, some days, when I’m up for it—but I’m hesitant because I expect to be viewed with some paranoia. I will do my best not to even look at votes. If I snark on headlines for some time, which I would enjoy, maybe enough people will figure out I’m not something bad.

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  • [–] 98 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    “It’s something I’ll have to deal with for the rest of my life,” said Gardner

    “I shot someone, so I’m the real victim here!” (In Nebraska, victim shoot you?)

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