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saljr1

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1. As we know, dictatorships have three essential components

Reply to Joe Nation (Original post)

Fri Mar 1, 2019, 05:22 PM

Mar 2019

1. Organized Crime
2. Crooked Politicians
3. A Willing Elite

Looks like we are getting to that point. We cannot let these cronies tamper or suppress the vote. All states should be required to have backup paper ballots.

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Just like Russia, the U.S. has organized crime running the country. [View all] Joe Nation Mar 2019 OP

As we know, dictatorships have three essential components saljr1 Mar 2019 #1

Kleptocracies. moondust Mar 2019 #2

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