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1. We have elections to give citizens the IMPRESSION that they have some power.

Fri Apr 13, 2012, 08:30 PM

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Do you know why we have elections? Really have elections? [View all] MichiganVote Apr 2012 OP

+1 my2sense Apr 2012 #2

Yes. We focus on their batshit crazy shit. Those who will survive.. MichiganVote Apr 2012 #10

I agree with this statement: sabrina 1 Apr 2012 #12

We need to stop denying the truth to ourselves and the collective "Them" MichiganVote Apr 2012 #13

But how would you explain career politicians? Tanelorn Apr 2012 #3

From Michigan, I'm guessing... annabanana Apr 2012 #4

Here in Michigan--your state will be next. MichiganVote Apr 2012 #6

To make us think our wishes still matter. Lizzie Poppet Apr 2012 #9

Thanks. And no, they don't know what they don't know. MichiganVote Apr 2012 #11