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TexasTowelie

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Tue Mar 19, 2019, 06:16 AM Mar 2019

How House Democrats pulled a bait and switch on impeaching Donald Trump

One of the more striking characteristics of modern American politics is the irresponsible willingness of inattentive voters to be played over and over again by both major political parties.

Very few citizens seem willing these days to take responsibility for their actions or inactions. So, instead of confronting their own ignorance, voters automatically blame politicians for being two-faced. Then, these same voters overwhelmingly return their political incumbents to office.

Small wonder then, there’s small change in Washington. And large frustration outside.

Because bait and switch routinely works so well, both parties employ it. For a good laugh, ask tea party survivors how satisfied they are with the fiscal stringencies their elections imposed on the Capitol.

Read more: https://www.thestate.com/opinion/article228112189.html

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How House Democrats pulled a bait and switch on impeaching Donald Trump (Original Post) TexasTowelie Mar 2019 OP
Lol no Loki Liesmith Mar 2019 #1
Pelosi has at least been consistent BeyondGeography Mar 2019 #2
how do you make inattentive voters pay attention? Kurt V. Mar 2019 #3
It's quite amazing they are even voting at all! nt UniteFightBack Mar 2019 #4
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