Gangs in the Garden State. How serious of a problem do you think it is?

[ReluctantGardenStater]

I might be tempted to vote third party if I knew it wasn't another drop in Corslime's bucket.

Once again, this year will be another election where NJ citizens are bombarded with fear tactics rather than genuine information. Corslime's campaign called my home about two days ago and started slinging their usual mud with a pre-recorded message. It's hard to believe that just "voting" will change the mindset and the tactics here.

[CaptainNJ]

Originally Posted by ReluctantGardenStater

I might be tempted to vote third party if I knew it wasn't another drop in Corslime's bucket.

Once again, this year will be another election where NJ citizens are bombarded with fear tactics rather than genuine information. Corslime's campaign called my home about two days ago and started slinging their usual mud with a pre-recorded message. It's hard to believe that just "voting" will change the mindset and the tactics here.

the problem is that politics is 100% corrupt. all politicians know this and part of their game is to keep the public from realizing it. thats why sometimes they try to protect other politicians when they get caught and sometimes they might throw them to the wolves. they all know that every single one of them does the same exact crap that the other guy got caught doing.

every single vote is bought, every bill is written to pay off people, everything a politician does is 100% for their own benefit regardless of whether or not it is the right thing to do.

[doc1]

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Originally Posted by Mightyqueen801

I'm 51, my child, and haven't missed an election yet.

Ah, a youngster. 51 is the new 41.

I'm also older than you.

You may not have noticed this, but just voting is not always a solution in New Jersey.

I've noticed. I've also noticed the pi$$-poor turnout numbers at elections.

Nor is mere incompetence always the issue, although I guess you could technically claim that corruption is incompetence.

I put them in the same basket as far as what they do to a state that could accomplish so much more given what it has been blessed with.

[Mightyqueen801]

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Ah, a youngster. 51 is the new 41.

I'm also older than you.



I've noticed. I've also noticed the pi$$-poor turnout numbers at elections.




I put them in the same basket as far as what they do to a state that could accomplish so much more given what it has been blessed with.

Cool, thanks for letting me know I'm only 41 now! I like your way of thinking.

Voter turnout is pretty sad.

[Mightyqueen801]

Originally Posted by CaptainNJ

the problem is that politics is 100% corrupt. all politicians know this and part of their game is to keep the public from realizing it. thats why sometimes they try to protect other politicians when they get caught and sometimes they might throw them to the wolves. they all know that every single one of them does the same exact crap that the other guy got caught doing.

every single vote is bought, every bill is written to pay off people, everything a politician does is 100% for their own benefit regardless of whether or not it is the right thing to do.

Of course. When I see them doing these occasional sweeps and leading out the present politicians in handcuffs, I figure the next set of crooks got 'em and is just waiting to take their places.