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Top Comments (10)
I will never forget how hard Republicans fought to starve Children while holding Healthcare hostage.
“Smart people don’t like me.” -DJT
I live in literal poverty, my daughter & grandkids are poor, despite the fact that she works more hours as a house cleaner than a full time job, & my mother lost all her saving to survive cancer, & we all need food stamps - but we were all willing to wait longer IF the Dems had succeeded.
They don’t need to be a cult to be terrible; giving every bad idea a standing ovation is enough.
Sad times in our country’s history…
Everything’s really bad all around, something has to change
I hope David saw me on my e bike with my flag that says RESIST FASCISM!!! RESIST OLIGARCHY!!! VOTE BLUE!!!
Repukelatons CRUELTY IS THE POINT for GREED
The Democrats caved at the height of their power. Unacceptable.
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Top Comments (10)
I will never forget how hard Republicans fought to starve Children while holding Healthcare hostage.
“Smart people don’t like me.” -DJT
I live in literal poverty, my daughter & grandkids are poor, despite the fact that she works more hours as a house cleaner than a full time job, & my mother lost all her saving to survive cancer, & we all need food stamps - but we were all willing to wait longer IF the Dems had succeeded.
They don’t need to be a cult to be terrible; giving every bad idea a standing ovation is enough.
Sad times in our country’s history…
Everything’s really bad all around, something has to change
I hope David saw me on my e bike with my flag that says RESIST FASCISM!!! RESIST OLIGARCHY!!! VOTE BLUE!!!
Repukelatons CRUELTY IS THE POINT for GREED
The Democrats caved at the height of their power. Unacceptable.
We're on Substack, the BEST PLACE to keep in touch with me. Subscribe free: http://substack.davidpakman.com