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In reply to the discussion: If a person is still a Republican, then they are a fucking asshole. [View all]SergeStorms
(19,200 posts)21. If they don't know what they're voting for...
then they shouldn't vote. Simple as that. They shouldn't take the word of others, they shouldn't listen to Uncle Joe, or their next door neighbor. They shouldn't vote. Period.
There's an old legal saying, "Ignorantia legis neminem excusat." Ignorance of law excuses no one. Ignorance of voters should exclude them from voting. Unfortunately many Americans have turned elections into popularity contests. They're not, and the consequences of their actions are painfully obvious to us now. Or they should be. But the voters who don't know what they voted for are equally ignorant about the consequences of their actions.
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If a person is still a Republican, then they are a fucking asshole. [View all]
rufus dog
Dec 2018
OP
this is just NOT true. they are racists. they KNOW kids are being taken from parents but are ok with
JI7
Dec 2018
#34
who gives a shit. they have access to different media . they believe what they WANT to believe
JI7
Dec 2018
#36
they aren't brainwashed , they are bigots who enjoy seeing minorties get hurt and killed
JI7
Dec 2018
#38
its not just about tRump, its about being a part of a criminal organisation that destroys democracy
elmac
Dec 2018
#15
I would suggest that if one is truly interested in siphoning off their votes,
Cernunnos_x
Dec 2018
#19