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inthewind21

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5. I disagree

Reply to Lonestarblue (Reply #1)

Tue Apr 18, 2023, 11:34 AM

Apr 2023

It's the citizens responsibility to have the knowledge to know how their government works. We are where we are now because to much of the public depends on someone else to do their thinking for them and have the right "message". I'd bet more than half the country would fail a basic civics class!

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Just another reason [View all] qwlauren35 Apr 2023 OP

Democrats need to craft a message around the courts and make sure it well publicized. Lonestarblue Apr 2023 #1

I disagree inthewind21 Apr 2023 #5

Yes but many American citizens refuse to do their civic duty. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #7

I understand your point. But... qwlauren35 Apr 2023 #8

Messaging is how Democrats will reach the young voters IMO. NoMoreRepugs Apr 2023 #2

Totally agree. We're in a world of hurt here, people. Joinfortmill Apr 2023 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Apr 2023 #4

Agree. nt Atticus Apr 2023 #6

If Congress wasn't gridlocked, they wouldn't remove him either. brooklynite Apr 2023 #9