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Old 09-13-2019, 12:55 PM
 
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Back in the 1920's this was called "buying votes".
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Old 09-13-2019, 12:59 PM
 
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Back in the 1920's this was called "buying votes".
What was called buying votes?
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Old 09-13-2019, 01:00 PM
 
Location: Colorado Springs
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Back in the 1920's this was called "buying votes".
UBI has been in place in a deep red conservative state for decades. Time to make it a national program.
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Old 09-13-2019, 01:47 PM
 
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Yup. These days, it's the little guys like us who are making all the difference.
That's great. Yang doesn't want big donors anyway. I wish I was allowed to contribute. But since it is impossible, all I can do is read and write. And then lend the book for further reading

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Old 09-14-2019, 03:04 AM
 
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Let's talk about that buying votes, seriously.

That's original, I can give you that, quipped Mayor Pete. Now that guy travels around on a private plane, probably from his rich donors, and spends money on ads. Nothing unusual, they all do that. Also, nothing that is not allowed.

But, still

My guy does nothing of the sort. Instead, he decides to spend 120 grand - probably fuel for Pete's plane - on
- helping 10 families for a year
- gathering more data on UBI
- drawing attention to UBI
- drawing attention to his candidacy



Also,
- he is meeting new ppl, even on planes
- his followers are creating all kinds of internet memes and ads for him, no fee, just inspired

Yes, Mayor Pete, that is original. And more.
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Old 09-14-2019, 06:35 AM
 
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I agree. But Yang and all the others in the pack are going to have to run a lot faster and stronger to catch up to Biden, Warren, and Sanders. Becoming the leader of the pack is never good enough if the leader of the race remains in the lead at the finish line.

I thought Andy did better than he's done before, so he still shows promise. Enough promise for me to kick him a few more bucks.
I don't know if the polls are a truly accurate representation of the Candidates.

Because if you head on various forums, social media sites, and the internet Yang is discussed a lot. Very popular with unaffiliated voter's, young voter's, and those wanting a change.

If these people show up to vote Yang could win. He just has to keep fighting and stick it through to April.
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Old 09-14-2019, 07:06 AM
 
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That's great. Yang doesn't want big donors anyway. I wish I was allowed to contribute. But since it is impossible, all I can do is read and write. And then lend the book for further reading

Does the cat come with the book?
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Old 09-14-2019, 07:26 AM
 
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Does the cat come with the book?
No. Fifi can’t be bought. Except with some good cat food

And book can be listened to for free here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC25cPvp4zg&t=2242s

or bought at Amazon
The War on Normal People
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Old 09-18-2019, 07:54 AM
 
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No. Fifi can’t be bought. Except with some good cat food

And book can be listened to for free here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC25cPvp4zg&t=2242s

or bought at Amazon
The War on Normal People

I'm sorry, but you (or Andy) gonna have to cough up Fifi in order to get me to read the book.
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Old 09-18-2019, 10:04 AM
 
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I'm sorry, but you (or Andy) gonna have to cough up Fifi in order to get me to read the book.
People have less time for reading - that is why I left you the audio version. As for Fifi, I'm afraid she is unavailable. She is an employee here, catching mice in the basement. That job hasn't been automated yet.
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