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28. "most of the people of this country are unaware" - NO

Sat Jun 27, 2026, 06:48 PM

19 hrs ago

This is not true. You spoke about your son not understanding. One MAGA is not "most of the people of this country". Right now many people cannot afford gas and groceries; much less housing and medical. We are all WELL AWARE of what is going on.

Can you join your county democratic party? If that doesn't appeal to you - how about learning how to register people to vote or serving as a poll watcher? Those are a little less partisan and you will still be part of the solution rather than drowning in the problem.

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