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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Gave some Sanders supporters a civics lesson today.... [View all]Blue_true
(31,261 posts)38. I have seen that level of ignorance among Trump supporters.
When I take time to talk to and question them, I am astounded by how little they know about how even our city government works.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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I need new glasses. For one quick second, I thought I read "civility" instead of "civics"...
NurseJackie
Feb 2020
#1
This is not about how to pay for it BUT about how ignorant our young (and old) are about govt.
Moderateguy
Feb 2020
#17
Even for direct federal loans, there would have to be a change in the law and an appropriation.
TomSlick
Feb 2020
#46
There is an awful lot of ignorance in this country about how our government actually works,
The Velveteen Ocelot
Feb 2020
#10
So cool that you could educate those dummies. Maybe we should only let the landed gentry vote.
Nanjeanne
Feb 2020
#11
Comeon. YOU, of all people wouldn't want just the land gentry to vote. I totally agree with you on
Blue_true
Feb 2020
#37
I thought you just got some crooks to do things and then ignored all subpoenas
bucolic_frolic
Feb 2020
#12
That's been my experience with Sanders supporters, too. Most of them have no idea
highplainsdem
Feb 2020
#33
No magic wand involved. You just have to yell and flap your arms just right.
Hermit-The-Prog
Feb 2020
#58