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maxsolomon

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17. I'd stop applying logic to Republican voting positions.

Reply to PoindexterOglethorpe (Reply #13)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 03:27 PM

Apr 3

Their beliefs don't have to be internally consistent or informed. For the most part, they can't be. They vote based on the reactions of their oversized Amygdala.

My Dad literally believes that Kamala Harris is a COMMUNIST because her estranged Dad was a "Marxist" Econ Prof. He's not alone by a long shot, and he's very much a centrist Republican.

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This Is What Voters Wanted, Right? [View all] applegrove Apr 3 OP

I'll check with my Dad. maxsolomon Apr 3 #1

So much winning. dchill Apr 3 #12

Putin isn't tired of winning... rubbersole Apr 3 #30

If your dad doesn't want women to have abortions, does he PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 3 #13

I'd stop applying logic to Republican voting positions. maxsolomon Apr 3 #17

Sigh. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 3 #18

I'm glad my WWII veteran dad who spent 3+ years overseas isn't Bengus81 Apr 3 #27

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P2025 has a lot of this upheaval written as part of the "plan". oysterpoint Apr 3 #23

People need to always remember that Harris lost by a lousy 2M votes. Bengus81 Apr 3 #29

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This is what you want, this is what you get. . . DinahMoeHum Apr 3 #14

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The did their own research - listened to Joe Rogan. Klarkashton Apr 3 #20

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