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leftstreet

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6. Are many politicians connected to any of us?

Reply to justaprogressive (Original post)

Mon Feb 16, 2026, 11:02 AM

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You’re not connected directly to the immediate struggles that folks are going through

Politicians only seem to "get" us when they're campaigning.

At the very least, the aging pols certainly have the money to hire young consultants and advisers

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My question is why would anyone over 70 want to continue to hold office Buckeyeblue Yesterday #11

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As the kids used to say... Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #4

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He's right, as usual. BannonsLiver Yesterday #14

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