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hifiguy

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2. When I was a small boy of about 8 I tagged along

Reply to jorno67 (Original post)

Mon Jan 23, 2012, 01:43 PM

Jan 2012

with my dad when he went to vote in 1964.

I asked who he was voting for and he said "Johnson."

I asked why, and dad, who had been a master heavy equipment mechanic for years, said "Son, if you get a paycheck from another man, you'd damned well better vote for Democrats. The rich can take care of themselves."

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"Dad, what's the difference between Republicans and Democrats?" [View all] jorno67 Jan 2012 OP

Love it! cyberswede Jan 2012 #1

When I was a small boy of about 8 I tagged along hifiguy Jan 2012 #2

I like it - reminds me of the Truman quote jorno67 Jan 2012 #4

The first election I remember was in 1960 and I had just turned 7. mohinoaklawnillinois Jan 2012 #5

"The dime's worth of difference" alterfurz Jan 2012 #3