• nonentity@sh.itjust.works
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    5 days ago

    The US hasn’t been a country anyone should treat seriously since 2024-11-05, and won’t be again until they can prove their ability to hold another legitimate election.

    It’s a coin flip as to whether I’ll see that within my lifetime right now.

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        5 days ago

        so which elements in the list are you ok with ignoring? political assassination, corrupt elections, insane spending that isnt supported by budget/taxes?

        none of these impact your life?

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          5 days ago

          Have you ever worked on a campaign before? Im not talking about phone banking for a few hours, I am actually asking if you have worked at a campaign for a stretch if time?

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            15 hours ago

            I have not, but I have considered it. My Dad worked the polls every year for decades, and he was really proud of that service.

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              26 minutes ago

              Ask him how many people would need to work together in secrecy to pull off fixing a federal election. You’ll be surprised how unlikely it is.