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Assemblywoman Debra Mazzarelli's avatar

This leaves me speechless.Nothing new to add! Move to center? Won’t do it…

If raping little girls,overt racism and misogyny is accepted by voters and those same voters want Trump, it’s time to move to Canada! Or, if we could get the people who don’t vote to care enough to vote and win back the country maybe that could do it…how do you target non voters? Will they vote their pocketbook? Follow like sheep? It is worrisome that so many citizens re tolerant of such despicable behavior! I just don’t know if we will recover…keeping hope alive! But worried!

Assemblywoman Debra Mazzarelli's avatar

Thank you, Ryan! I’m not going anywhere, e cause I still have hope! I am not sure who the Trump supporters are anymore. When the Pope came out enraged at the treatment of immigrants and citizens by ICE, I assumed most in the Roman Catholic Church would stand with him. Not the case…sadly! The majority of church members still believe in Trump, so I am truly disappointed in the white population for the attitude. Fearful for their position since they are also aware he raped a 13 year old in 1994. “God will judge him” was the response I got from over 20 people I know in the LI church. Frightening. So Ryan, I fear the racism still exists. There must be a stronger message of love, kindness and equality.

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Assemblywoman Debra Mazzarelli's avatar

I have been retired for a long time and believe in term limits and the end of Citizens United. We need legislators who are public servants,not career politicians who build up their war chests from special interest groups to whom they are beholden. I am not naive enough to think this will happen in my lifetime, but I was proud to wear the title given to me by Paul Townsend,May he rest in peace, of citizen legislator. This is what our founding fathers wanted. Clearly, major reform is needed. It’s not coming from the current system and people must be brought in and educated to make changes. Apathy is rampant, and we need more people voting for THEIR OWN GOOD, which may end up being matters of the purse.

Charles K Summers's avatar

The DCC is addicted to not rocking the boat so they refuse to lead, refuse to commit to doing what the country needs, and will “compromise” to such an extent that it truly is “capitulation”. Yes, Trump and much of the GOP are evil. But what are the Democrats? The GOP has their sheep convinced the Democrats are evil.

The DCC needs to allow progressive ideas in to create a positive, constructive, identity for Democrats. I REFUSE to contribute to the DCC — only to individual candidates.

Rxan Smith's avatar

This is a great comment and it is so accurate. I did a 25 part series and I've asked them to just throw a dart at 10:00 issues and start talking about them until 2028 and it will move the majority of the country... . I'm still waiting. Check it out if you'd like. https://uncomfortable.rxansmithmedia.com/p/uncomfortable-america-25-hard-truth?r=5xf1q5&hl=en-US

Deirdre River's avatar

Just recently at state of union address. Hakeem tells reps to be silent! Good on Ilan Omar screaming at him and Rashida. Then there were two separate protests by capital. We need to stop agonizing and start organizing! And unite in some kind of cohesiveness.

JJackson's avatar

I do love your frankness at calling out the Dems! You are 💯correct and it’s why Independents are becoming much more important!

I do hope you will write one on the Republicans as well? Lord knows they have their own “Outrage”.

It was the failures of both Parties that got us into this situation. And it’s the American Citizens who failed in their duties as Citizens to pay attention to what their elected representatives were doing!

WE ALL HAVE BLAME SO INSTEAD OF LOOKING OUTWARD FOR A SCAPEGOAT, WE NEED TO LOOK INWARD AT OUR OWN PART IN THIS MESS! Thanks for a great read!!

Rxan Smith's avatar

I am so sorry that I forgot to send you this earlier.... Your comment inspired me to writes a 25 series episode, where I'm not calling out Republicans but I am suggesting platforms that the left should lean into and OWN to show pride... Because what I'm really calling them out for is negative partisanship, not ideals.

https://uncomfortable.rxansmithmedia.com/p/uncomfortable-america-25-hard-truth?r=5xf1q5&hl=en-US

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JJackson's avatar

I think media is the main character in this story. Common denominator. They have been profiting the most from both Parties pay-for-play propaganda.

Fox took up the mantle for the Christian Conservatives in the early 80s.CNN did the same with elite liberals. While the clash of the 2 opposing views was entertaining, it was also extremely divisive. Made for good ratings and also why they started the 24/7 news cycle.

It’s always all about the money.

Republicans are like the dog who chases cars. When they actually catch it, they don’t know what to do with it. Reps want more than anything to be in control of the masses. But they are terrible at governing! They get drunk

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Ed Smith's avatar

I’m hj

JJackson's avatar

I can’t believe both Parties have done nothing to check media and demand they stick to facts. But when both are profiting from the lies, of course they let it continue. The solutions are simple, it’s getting it done that’s so hard! Everyone but the politicians want term limits so no one will put forth a bill! That right there says they are not working for US.✌️🇺🇸

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JJackson's avatar

I know exactly what you’re saying! Most people are voting based on their parents and grandparents. They get in the booth and just vote R or D because they are too lazy to do their homework to see if that candidate even has the values the voter is aligned with. I have been guilty of it myself. But I admit it and am ashamed of it.

This is what comes from looking inward instead of pointing fingers outward. I do my best to be armed with knowledge before I step in the booth! ✌️🇺🇸

Meh's avatar

Nope, the broligarchy and Russia caused fraud and interference thus stole 2016, tried to steal 2020, stole 2024. It’s ISNOTREAL pulling the marionette strings. Aipac and Cunts/Citzens United need to sent to Nuremberg 2.0 as well as every person that hates aipac blood money on their hands. 🐸

Gail Shields's avatar

You sound like a “self hating” commie!!! Come in from the cold.

Rxan Smith's avatar

This is absolutely ridiculous. My entire article is based on statistics. It can't be mad at math and be taken seriously