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4. Democracy does not matter any more.

Thu Jul 10, 2025, 09:56 PM

Jul 10

The will of the people is of no importance to the power and money hungry leadership.

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Missouri governor repeals paid sick leave law approved last year by voters [View all] Omaha Steve Jul 10 OP

Plain selfishness. nt Hotler Jul 10 #1

Protecting the "makers" thought crime Jul 11 #12

The rural Rebl2 Jul 11 #15

It's like a parody BOSSHOG Jul 10 #3

Democracy does not matter any more. Irish_Dem Jul 10 #4

The will of the people not only is of no importance... slightlv Jul 10 #8

We are useless eaters who want food, healthcare, housing. Irish_Dem Jul 11 #11

Sick leave required a few entries on a spreadsheet bucolic_frolic Jul 10 #5

Smart move, eliminate a benefit the majority voted for. Buddyzbuddy Jul 11 #9

This is actually poetic in a sense fujiyamasan Jul 11 #10

There is truth there. It's been that way forever leftyladyfrommo Jul 11 #16

Job creators are consumers. What a dumb ass! Emile Jul 11 #17

What an asshole Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 11 #18