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In reply to the discussion: The Unbearable Whiteness of the American Left [View all]JustAnotherGen
(31,813 posts)Voluntering in NJ for the Buono campaign is that of - it can't be done. He's too big to beat (Christie).
Add in zero outrage other than from solid Dems in NJ at the completely unnecessary two elections back to back and it was an uphill battle. Most folks didn't understand that when states went direct for electing their Senators New Jersey had a plan to offset costs dating back to 1924.
And now - that jerk is fodder for laughter while nothing moves forward here in state.
It's not funny - nothing is getting done because only a handful could see how worthless Christie was prior to the election in November.
Now on back to back elections - how do I tell a single black mother scraping by in Newark and hustling on public transportation to do that twice in a few weeks. I don't care what the law says - hotel maids don't make enough to "take time off" to vote.
I think you've had a "glimpse" of my "lifestyle". I've never known a hungry, cold, or home in jeopardy day in my life - but GET that it's tough. Give those suffering a reason - and they will make it happen. Note: talking about bankers and tax inequality doesn't do it. Safe, affordable housing and wages do.
And some of the folks in Newark I spoke with could have cared less about people they perceived in the suburbs losing teir homes to their own greed. <--- the words of one elderly black gentleman - not mine.