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Amanda's avatar

This is all very logical but it still presents a public-facing image of elite out-of-touchness which we cannot afford. And volunteering is a good thing but it's not a get-out-of-jail-free card on this.

There are more poor people than rich people. I wouldn't be too quick to bet who decides this election.

And it's not up to us to tell other people what's good for them.

Or, \_(**)_/ we can try but if we say elitist things like making light of a $2 increase in the price of a hamburger, they will not listen to us, and I for one can't blame them. And a quick pivot to "oh no I just meant to go after the bosses" won't be convincing.

For the majority of people in this country, THIS IS NOT THEORETICAL.

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SandyG's avatar

Speaking of who decides this election, it will be those who turn out and cast a vote. Rich people do so in droves. The poor not so much.

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Amanda's avatar

Y'all do realize that for the next 6.5 months there is something you can do about that, right?

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Might be a good idea to get more interested in that "something something" if we want to change their minds.

People deviate from their parents' voting patterns in both directions so I'm not sure there's really a progress narrative there.

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Rebecca Jones's avatar

Such a bittersweet story. That you held it together to care for them speaks volumes about your character. On the positive side, in spite of it all, your parents created a wonderful person. Kudos to them. Peace be with you.

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Thx for details from your experience.

Racist and religious. Seems they go together.

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