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LiberalArkie

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18. They really believe that the MAGA government we have is just like they are. Reasonable people who

Wed Jun 11, 2025, 08:45 AM

Jun 2025

just want a smaller government. And MAGA thinks Democrats are just like they are, people who want to destroy everything so that the plutocrats own everything and everyone is under their thumbs.

We are different than MAGA in our very soul and being.

I doubt we will have a functioning government until our legislative, executive and judicial people and families are no longer allowed to own stock or any part in any company. They must divest in all before taking office. Think Jimmy Carter and his peanut farm. If they wish to invest let them use a Federal 401-k program.

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My sister who voted Republican is now in a shock because her social security is being held from her due to a [View all] Stargazer99 Jun 2025 OP

As the old Toyota ad said, "You asked for it, you got it." Vinca Jun 2025 #1

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Bend over. Mz Pip Jun 2025 #26

As a fellow American I do feel for her...................... Lovie777 Jun 2025 #2

They will never reciprocate any compassion LuvLoogie Jun 2025 #4

#MassSociopathy barbtries Jun 2025 #13

"... by GOP and RW media" krkaufman Jun 2025 #30

you're right. barbtries Jun 2025 #37

Compassion! NCgayguy Jun 2025 #9

I do not feel bad IbogaProject Jun 2025 #29

Empathy, yes. Sympathy, no. JHB Jun 2025 #41

FAFO Botany Jun 2025 #3

Yeah but when I posted that Democrats gab13by13 Jun 2025 #5

Or that it was because the courts needed to remain open. BlueKota Jun 2025 #8

They really believe that the MAGA government we have is just like they are. Reasonable people who LiberalArkie Jun 2025 #18

I sometimes wonder if they actually know what government is. LisaM Jun 2025 #33

I do not believe hardly any have any idea of what government is other that a place that they make money from. LiberalArkie Jun 2025 #36

You are right. Too many people have absolutely PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2025 #38

Unfortunately sometimes people BlueKota Jun 2025 #6

OhNoAnyway . . . . hatrack Jun 2025 #7

Can you provide more detail about the hold up? jmbar2 Jun 2025 #10

Gonna trickle down. czarjak Jun 2025 #42

the next thing she will say is that govt doesn't work, and ss should be private getagrip_already Jun 2025 #11

This is exactly right Hornedfrog2000 Jun 2025 #21

brainwashed for sure et tu Jun 2025 #45

just a few months ago, barbtries Jun 2025 #12

Anyways JustAnotherGen Jun 2025 #14

This happened to me. murielm99 Jun 2025 #15

Reality can be a harsh teacher dlk Jun 2025 #16

DO they learn though? Skittles Jun 2025 #43

Some do dlk Jun 2025 #44

ye reap what ye . AllaN01Bear Jun 2025 #17

I've always voted against punching myself in the face BOSSHOG Jun 2025 #19

This is rather mean to say, but I'll say it... Dan Jun 2025 #20

She chose poorly usonian Jun 2025 #22

Musky and his minions need charged with identity theft and violation of HIPAA Act of millions of Americans. nt Hotler Jun 2025 #23

Help if you can Johnny2X2X Jun 2025 #25

More fat leopards. Ray Bruns Jun 2025 #27

They only expected republican policies to hurt other people, not them. AllyCat Jun 2025 #28

My sentiment exactly. patphil Jun 2025 #31

I wish I could feel sorry for your sister... Paladin Jun 2025 #32

Plenty of retired MAGAts depend on SS and Medicare IronLionZion Jun 2025 #34

I don't care. Basso8vb Jun 2025 #35

So was she already collecting Social Security PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2025 #39

BOHICA dlilafae Jun 2025 #40