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MineralMan

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33. Name me a single person who was ever elected

Reply to Abstractartist (Reply #31)

Thu May 28, 2026, 09:42 AM

Thursday

through write-in votes.

Like it or not, the Democrat or the Republican wins. Nobody else has a chance in 99% of elections. So, make your choice count. If you vote for someone who is a sure loser, you end up as the loser, and we all lose.

Just vote for the better candidate from one of the two parties. That is always the Democrat, almost 100% of the time. It's simple. Anything else is a complete waste of time.

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I may or may not get to vote in 2028. [View all] MineralMan Wednesday OP

Stay on it. cachukis Wednesday #1

Agree and thank you. sheshe2 Wednesday #2

Can't agree with you more. This is our last (real) chance! hlthe2b Wednesday #3

Thanks! MineralMan Wednesday #4

Two things immediately came to mind... Moostache Wednesday #5

We all need to be leaders MineralMan Wednesday #12

I second that emotion. yellow dahlia Thursday #44

"If we, as Democrats, do what we did in 2016 and 2024, we will not get another chance." TheProle Wednesday #6

We need to avoid LOSING ELECTIONS KS Toronado Wednesday #9

He probably means non-voters or third party voters AZProgressive Wednesday #10

Right blubunyip Thursday #32

See my reply just above yours. MineralMan Wednesday #13

Thanks TheProle Wednesday #21

Apply for an absentee ballot - we just did on the Secretary of State's web page. waterwatcher123 Wednesday #7

wishing you well ahlnord Wednesday #8

Thank you. MineralMan Wednesday #17

That sounds so very good people Thursday #26

Agreed WiVoter Wednesday #11

You're right MustLoveBeagles Wednesday #14

Will do. MineralMan Wednesday #18

I've been reading your posts since 2004. SSJVegeta Wednesday #15

Keep the faith, MM. We love you. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Wednesday #16

Aww.... MineralMan Wednesday #20

... littlemissmartypants Thursday #28

Not giving up! Not now, Not then, NOT EVER!!! calimary Wednesday #19

I completely agree. And I'll be looking forward to your post after you vote Bristlecone Wednesday #22

you'll be voting Skittles Wednesday #23

Hang in there, MM!!! AZ8theist Thursday #24

Thankful you are doing better, MM! summer_in_TX Thursday #25

Mahalo, MineralMan & Great Health Cha Thursday #27

"LEARN FROM OUR PAST MISTAKES." OldBaldy1701E Thursday #29

As always with every national election ... FakeNoose Thursday #30

How about a write in vote Abstractartist Thursday #31

Name me a single person who was ever elected MineralMan Thursday #33

Lisa Murkowski but that is it dsc Thursday #37

I believe either you or I missed the point Abstractartist Yesterday #45

I vote every 2 years whether I need to or not! ProudMNDemocrat Thursday #34

Yes, indeed! I vote in every election. MineralMan Thursday #36

Hang in there LetMyPeopleVote Thursday #35

Exactly seta1950 Thursday #38

Mineral Man, we need your voice and the country needs your vote. Bumbles Thursday #39

Oh, I'll do my best. I'm following doctor's order, I quit smoking, MineralMan Thursday #40

Right behind you MM, at 79 years old here! 100% agree!! bluestarone Thursday #41

I hope you do get to vote against TSF in 2028. red dog 1 Thursday #42

I've voted in every election since I turned 18.... SergeStorms Thursday #43

Stay healthy SocialDemocrat61 Yesterday #46

We need good options for people to vote for, someone who will inspire, not just "well, better than the other guy". mucholderthandirt 3 hrs ago #47