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msfiddlestix

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15. I don't have a problem why the "other side" believes what they do in many respects, but I find them

Reply to Johnny2X2X (Reply #9)

Thu Sep 22, 2022, 09:41 AM

Sep 2022

ignorant, deplorable, dispicable, and loathsome. And not able to separate their beliefs from who they are.

that's my failing, so it's good there are folks like you with the skill set to empathize to the degree which allows you to break bread with them.

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Michigan Dems poised for blowout wins in November, Abortion ballot initiative up by 37% [View all] Johnny2X2X Sep 2022 OP

Excellent News! msfiddlestix Sep 2022 #1

The state has really seen a rebirth under Whitmer Johnny2X2X Sep 2022 #3

Thank you for sharing this story, it really helps in more ways than you know. msfiddlestix Sep 2022 #7

It really stuck with me, that lunch Johnny2X2X Sep 2022 #9

I don't have a problem why the "other side" believes what they do in many respects, but I find them msfiddlestix Sep 2022 #15

I was making calls during the attempted recall of CA Gov. Newsom wryter2000 Sep 2022 #17

If we didn't have term limits, she would be like Soapy Williams or Bill Milliken. roamer65 Sep 2022 #13

Great news! Elessar Zappa Sep 2022 #2

That's seems to be a good indicator for a number of states. honest.abe Sep 2022 #4

I hope so Johnny2X2X Sep 2022 #6

Returning to the "Great Great Lake State of Michigan" MiHale Sep 2022 #5

Excellent news (I wish Levin would have run in the 10th, though)! demmiblue Sep 2022 #8

Going by 538's US House average Johnny2X2X Sep 2022 #10

James is a disgrace. roamer65 Sep 2022 #11

IMO. Reproductive rights proposal will near 70 pct in the final vote. roamer65 Sep 2022 #12

Agree Johnny2X2X Sep 2022 #14

Holy sh*t, indeed! wryter2000 Sep 2022 #16

Maybe they can root out more militias RussBLib Sep 2022 #18

Michigan was 7-7 in Congress. Johnny2X2X Sep 2022 #19