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Posted on 8/19/14 at 1:02 pm to The Spleen
Bro, they sent out voter reg cards to people when their food stamps went up right before the last election. Surely you're not surprised.
Oh, BTW, food stamps have been reduced since then. Votes bought and paid for.
Oh, BTW, food stamps have been reduced since then. Votes bought and paid for.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 1:04 pm to The Spleen
So, it would be fine to set up voter registration tables at any major crisis, since increasing voter participation is what is important?
Set up a table after 9/11? Katrina? Any of the school shootings?
Set up a table after 9/11? Katrina? Any of the school shootings?
Posted on 8/19/14 at 1:14 pm to GoCrazyAuburn
Sure, as long as some prudence is applied. Setting it up the day after obviously would be in poor taste. But I can't imagine a scenario where there is public outcry over something that may have some underlying political apathy, and a group seeing that as an opportunity to get those people more politically active, and being against that.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 1:19 pm to The Spleen
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Don't see the problem with this. One of the apparent issues in the town is the black community doesn't have fair representation in the city's governing body. What better opportunity to educate them on ways to correct that and give them a voice.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 1:20 pm to a want
i guess i just have a problem believing that third parties should educate these people on voting
i mean people are free to do as they wish, but it paints a bad picture. it's the definition of the "subtle racism of low expectations"
i mean people are free to do as they wish, but it paints a bad picture. it's the definition of the "subtle racism of low expectations"
Posted on 8/19/14 at 1:38 pm to SlowFlowPro
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i guess i just have a problem believing that third parties should educate these people on voting
Most people in America were educated by third parties about everything including voting rights, why is this any different.
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i mean people are free to do as they wish, but it paints a bad picture. it's the definition of the "subtle racism of low expectations"
To me it paints the picture to voice your frustrations at the ballot box not by rioting in the streets.I am really not sure why anyone should upset about it unless it is just about the "other side" gaining votes.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 1:40 pm to cave canem
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unless it is just about the "other side" gaining votes.
That's exactly what it's about.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 2:43 pm to The Spleen
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One of the apparent issues in the town is the black community doesn't have fair representation in the city's governing body
so only minorities can represent minorities?
Posted on 8/19/14 at 2:45 pm to cave canem
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I am really not sure why anyone should upset about it unless it is just about the "other side" gaining votes.
I would be upset about anybody doing this. It is a sleazy political tactic. Party doesn't matter.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 3:35 pm to goldennugget
How dare they register voters! We need to do everything we can to make sure this madness is stopped!
Posted on 8/19/14 at 3:52 pm to LSUMJ
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so only minorities can represent minorities?
Of course not. It's called outreach, and over the past 20-30 years it's something the Democratic party has been very good at while the Republican party has been pretty horrible at.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 3:56 pm to GoCrazyAuburn
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I would be upset about anybody doing this. It is a sleazy political tactic. Party doesn't matter.
I don't know, kinda depends on the message being given. If they are educating on proper ways to bring about change it is ok by me. If it just come vote Democrat to stick it to whitey then that would be different. JMHO Either way I have seen worse this week.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 4:01 pm to cave canem
Outrage! Last thing these poor people need is a vote! What the heck would they even do with it? Its like giving a turkey a set of water skis
Posted on 8/19/14 at 4:18 pm to SpidermanTUba
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Outrage! Last thing these poor people need is a vote! What the heck would they even do with it? Its like giving a turkey a set of water skis
WTF are you going on about?
Posted on 8/19/14 at 4:34 pm to goldennugget
From Rep Steve Smith's twitter.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 4:36 pm to SpidermanTUba
TUba, in the face of a growing debt crisis, why the frick do you think it is a good idea to let more poor folks vote? The more the poor vote, the less likely candidates that will do something about spending levels are elected.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 4:40 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
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in the face of a growing debt crisis, why the frick do you think it is a good idea to let more poor folks vote?
Let? Is this a serious question? How about because it is their Constitutional right to vote?
Posted on 8/19/14 at 4:43 pm to SpidermanTUba
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Outrage! Last thing these poor people need is a vote! What the heck would they even do with it? Its like giving a turkey a set of water skis
Would you think it appropriate for a life insurance agent to set up a booth outside a funeral home and hit up the grieving parties as they left. Man these people are grieving. Didn't you see them walking out of that automotive store with rims!!
Posted on 8/19/14 at 4:44 pm to goldennugget
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Just heard on Rush
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