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2018 midterms

Mandate to Demonize Americans? Democrats Dangerous Gamble

November 16, 2018 by Bob Prokop Leave a Comment

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Forget about America first. The November 6 election was a Democratic Party mandate, but to what end? Party rhetoric demands we hold Trump accountable for too many crimes, sins, and missteps to count. It also forces members to demonize Americans because if we’re not a nation of white supremacists the story they staked their House claim to evaporates. This is a dangerous strategy … [Read more...] about Mandate to Demonize Americans? Democrats Dangerous Gamble

Political Donations to the Republican Party are a Waste

October 4, 2018 by Bob Prokop Leave a Comment

RNC mailer asking for political donations to the Republican Party.

The RNC showed up in my mailbox with its hand out. The solicitation for political donations to the Republican Party came disguised as a survey with a vaguely threatening "FINAL NOTICE” at the top of the page. An offer to contribute $1,000 or more was at the bottom. In between were a lot of questions that solidified my decision that donating to the party is a waste of … [Read more...] about Political Donations to the Republican Party are a Waste

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