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re: Anyone who requires government support should not be allowed to vote
Posted on 11/16/25 at 9:44 am to RFK
Posted on 11/16/25 at 9:44 am to RFK
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I know, but that pesky Constitution…
The Constitution does not forbid felons to vote but they sure as hell can't, so why couldn't this be put into action?
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Posted on 11/16/25 at 9:46 am to RFK
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I know, but that pesky Constitution…
The constitution never gave universal suffrage. They needed to add it in amendments. In fact, the forefathers specifically spoke out against universal suffrage.
Posted on 11/16/25 at 9:50 am to burger bearcat
How would democrats buy votes?
Posted on 11/16/25 at 9:52 am to pochejp
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The Constitution does not forbid felons to vote but they sure as hell can't,
Which is dumb.
Posted on 11/16/25 at 9:55 am to burger bearcat
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burger bearcat
fricking idiot
Posted on 11/16/25 at 10:32 am to RFK
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I know, but that pesky Constitution…
It would be a great Constitutional Amendment.
Posted on 11/16/25 at 10:46 am to RFK
Stop providing for those irresponsible people. Let them go to work like the majority and budget for their needs.
Need ro stop subsidizing the breeding of Democratic votes.
Need ro stop subsidizing the breeding of Democratic votes.
This post was edited on 11/16/25 at 12:35 pm
Posted on 11/16/25 at 10:48 am to RFK
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I know, but that pesky Constitution…
It's evident that MAGA doesn't care for THE Constitution. Trump is their Constitution.
Posted on 11/16/25 at 11:05 am to RFK
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I know, but that pesky Constitution…
Where would I find the overly generous social safety net in the Constitution?
Posted on 11/16/25 at 11:11 am to SlowFlowPro
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Anyone who went to college, or the military, etc.
I’m always quick to mention that my Dad was an Air Force veteran and that he had ALS. The VA covered a lot of those bills and they would’ve been quite extensive considering he fought it for five years. The last 17 of which were in a facility that charged $30,000 a month.
Not to mention the equipment that kept him alive.
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Anyone who requires government support should not be allowed to vote
But I guess he should’ve had his right to vote stripped away….
Posted on 11/16/25 at 11:20 am to burger bearcat
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Anyone who requires government support should not be allowed to vote
How about corporations that receive welfare?
What privileges would you propose that we take away from them?
Posted on 11/16/25 at 11:23 am to burger bearcat
Trump wouldn't be your president if this was true.
Posted on 11/16/25 at 8:37 pm to Metaloctopus
quote:Nor do I. Perhaps that’s because I don’t have any family or friends who are trash.
I don't know anyone who gets a larger refund than the amount they paid
Posted on 11/16/25 at 8:43 pm to burger bearcat
It is a serious conflict of interest.....IMO.
Posted on 11/16/25 at 8:49 pm to SlowFlowPro
After adoption of the Constitution many states required property ownership to vote. These requirements were removed over time on a state by state basis.
Posted on 11/16/25 at 8:49 pm to burger bearcat
I don’t agree with you. We shouldn’t limit voting.
But…that that historic quote does come to mind… “A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until the voters discover that they can vote themselves largesse from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candidates promising the most benefits from the public treasury with the result that a democracy always collapses over loose fiscal policy, always followed by a dictatorship.”
But…that that historic quote does come to mind… “A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until the voters discover that they can vote themselves largesse from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candidates promising the most benefits from the public treasury with the result that a democracy always collapses over loose fiscal policy, always followed by a dictatorship.”
Posted on 11/16/25 at 11:17 pm to TigerVespamon
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Nor do I. Perhaps that’s because I don’t have any family or friends who are trash.
Can you explain what this means? What would make a person trash if they get a larger refund, because the system is set up that way?
You don't get any refund if you don't work. And while I don't know of any examples of someone getting more than they paid in, I don't see how it's their fault that the government gives them more. Blame socialists in our government. You and I both know you wouldn't turn down such a refund if it were offered to you.
Posted on 11/16/25 at 11:22 pm to burger bearcat
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This is not taking voting rights away.
I hope you’re kidding.
Posted on 11/16/25 at 11:57 pm to Metaloctopus
So make it where you have to be a net taxpayer in order to vote. Perhaps make it a requirement to have multiple years of being a net taxpayer.
Posted on 11/17/25 at 3:39 am to wallowinit
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So make it where you have to be a net taxpayer in order to vote. Perhaps make it a requirement to have multiple years of being a net taxpayer.
I still think that's over the top. In my opinion, a working, legal citizen is a contributing member of society. Telling them they don't have a right to a say of what goes on in this country based on their tax return is not how anything should work.
I understand the arguments against non working people. But when it comes to people who are actually trying, but they are struggling with horrendous inflation and need something like foodstamps, the government shouldn't be allowed to punish those people for the problems that they (the government) created.
People keep complaining and moving the goal posts on this subject. First, it's "make them get a job". I agree. Then, it's "don't let them buy junk food". I agree. But now, penalizing working people based on their tax return? When is it going to be enough?
I have a much better idea for all citizens: Get rid of the income tax, which never should have existed in the first place, and stop giving aide to those who aren't even legal citizens. That might be a pipe dream, but in the meantime, let's not treat working people like they're garbage. It's extremely arrogant.
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