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The Way Forward

everyonematters

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4. There are a lot of people struggling economically. It has been that way for the past decades.

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Fri Apr 17, 2026, 08:16 PM

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A lot of voters have given up on either party making a difference. That is why the independents are growing, and the two major parties are stagnating. I have not seen a liberal podcaster talk about this. Everything is Democrats versus Republicans.

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Have been so impressed with some young podcasters, and would like to see young people of this caliber in Congress... [View all] NowsTheTime Friday OP

Im with you. Eko Friday #1

Agreed SuzyandPuffpuff Friday #2

Agree. We need lawmakers who know how (and have the inclination) to communicate what is going on. Doodley Friday #3

There are a lot of people struggling economically. It has been that way for the past decades. everyonematters Friday #4

Political parties can change for the better or the worse....the Dem. party can improve...$ in politics is so corrosive NowsTheTime Friday #5

most of them need to learn how to edit and get to the point. 15 minutes of BS for 3 msongs Friday #6