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In reply to the discussion: Why Voters Tune Out Democrats [View all]Guy Whitey Corngood
(26,494 posts)41. Like you wouldn't believe. My problem is why this shit has
gone on as long as it has.
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As I read this I'm imagining Donald Rumsfeld's voice. "My stars, Jimminy Christmas what is
Guy Whitey Corngood
Jan 2013
#7
It actually points to something larger, the disconnect people feel from their government.
dkf
Jan 2013
#12
This is big picture stuff about how we relate to our Government and what we want and trust it to do.
dkf
Jan 2013
#71
but without dkf recycling bullshit like this from 2011, I'd have so much less to laugh at
Electric Monk
Jan 2013
#18
Still, the Dems should take the fate of Britain's Labour Party as a warning
Lydia Leftcoast
Jan 2013
#31
At least slackmaster doesn't hide the fact that he's a conservative trolling here.
Tempest
Jan 2013
#68
I agree with this article. We have to reinforce the message that WeThePeople = Government.
freshwest
Jan 2013
#46
"election still too close to call in Jan 2013 - this is dkf, reporting for CNN"
muriel_volestrangler
Jan 2013
#53
Well played ma'am. At this point I'm convinced that you could post a daily link to Drudge and the
Guy Whitey Corngood
Jan 2013
#59
You convinced me. I'm going back to 2012 and recasting my vote for Romney this time.
Bucky
Jan 2013
#65
judging by this article, Democrats are going to lose the presidency, House seats, and Senate seats
CreekDog
Jan 2013
#72
It isn't so much that this causes voters to tune out Democrats but it is true for many non-voters
TheKentuckian
Jan 2013
#82
WTF? This doesn't explain why there are so many goddammed republicans in the government.
sadbear
Jan 2013
#84
MORE RECENT: January 9, 2013 Gallup: In U.S., Democrats Re-Establish Lead in Party Affiliation
SunsetDreams
Jan 2013
#85