Why do so many lower-income white americans support the Republican?
Nov 2nd 2006, 3:57 pm
#1
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Why do so many lower-income white americans support the Republican?
I really don't get it
Republicans screw them on healthcare
Republicans screw them on education
Republicans screw them by sending their kids to war
Republicans screw them on minimum-wage
It confuses and flummoxes me on nearly a daily basis
When my friend who works in a warehouse and make $24k a year at the age of 32 and doesn't get healthinsurance and supports them
When my 60 year old father in law who has never had the money to travel out the country and has any life enjoyment put on hold (like spending $50 in gas to see a close friends wedding) just so he can put virtually every penny he earns into retirement and to cover future healthcare; because he can see his mother had to sell her house and move in with her kids AND STIILL can't afford all her medications; and his mother-in-law who every year has to make a choice between heating or prescriptions.
Why do they support the party who will give a bigger tax depreciation allowance on a brand new truck witf a GWR of 6000lbs compared to a used one of 6000lbs?
Neither of them will ever benefit from the tax cuts the republicans put in place that benefited households with income of $150k upwards proportionately moe than any other income bracket
why do they support the party who obviously does not support them?
Republicans screw them on healthcare
Republicans screw them on education
Republicans screw them by sending their kids to war
Republicans screw them on minimum-wage
It confuses and flummoxes me on nearly a daily basis
When my friend who works in a warehouse and make $24k a year at the age of 32 and doesn't get healthinsurance and supports them
When my 60 year old father in law who has never had the money to travel out the country and has any life enjoyment put on hold (like spending $50 in gas to see a close friends wedding) just so he can put virtually every penny he earns into retirement and to cover future healthcare; because he can see his mother had to sell her house and move in with her kids AND STIILL can't afford all her medications; and his mother-in-law who every year has to make a choice between heating or prescriptions.
Why do they support the party who will give a bigger tax depreciation allowance on a brand new truck witf a GWR of 6000lbs compared to a used one of 6000lbs?
Neither of them will ever benefit from the tax cuts the republicans put in place that benefited households with income of $150k upwards proportionately moe than any other income bracket
why do they support the party who obviously does not support them?
Nov 2nd 2006, 4:00 pm
#2
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Re: Why do so many lower-income white americans support the Republican?
Same as home and conservatives, they always promise lower taxes - more money in their pocket (if they follow through)
Nov 2nd 2006, 4:00 pm
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Re: Why do so many lower-income white americans support the Republican?
Originally Posted by BritGuyTN
I really don't get it
Republicans screw them on healthcare
Republicans screw them on education
Republicans screw them by sending their kids to war
Republicans screw them on minimum-wage
It confuses and flummoxes me on nearly a daily basis
When my friend who works in a warehouse and make $24k a year at the age of 32 and doesn't get healthinsurance and supports them
When my 60 year old father in law who has never had the money to travel out the country and has any life enjoyment put on hold (like spending $50 in gas to see a close friends wedding) just so he can put virtually every penny he earns into retirement and to cover future healthcare; because he can see his mother had to sell her house and move in with her kids AND STIILL can't afford all her medications; and his mother-in-law who every year has to make a choice between heating or prescriptions.
Why do they support the party who will give a bigger tax depreciation allowance on a brand new truck witf a GWR of 6000lbs compared to a used one of 6000lbs?
Neither of them will ever benefit from the tax cuts the republicans put in place that benefited households with income of $150k upwards proportionately moe than any other income bracket
why do they support the party who obviously does not support them?
Republicans screw them on healthcare
Republicans screw them on education
Republicans screw them by sending their kids to war
Republicans screw them on minimum-wage
It confuses and flummoxes me on nearly a daily basis
When my friend who works in a warehouse and make $24k a year at the age of 32 and doesn't get healthinsurance and supports them
When my 60 year old father in law who has never had the money to travel out the country and has any life enjoyment put on hold (like spending $50 in gas to see a close friends wedding) just so he can put virtually every penny he earns into retirement and to cover future healthcare; because he can see his mother had to sell her house and move in with her kids AND STIILL can't afford all her medications; and his mother-in-law who every year has to make a choice between heating or prescriptions.
Why do they support the party who will give a bigger tax depreciation allowance on a brand new truck witf a GWR of 6000lbs compared to a used one of 6000lbs?
Neither of them will ever benefit from the tax cuts the republicans put in place that benefited households with income of $150k upwards proportionately moe than any other income bracket
why do they support the party who obviously does not support them?
Nov 2nd 2006, 4:00 pm
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Re: Why do so many lower-income white americans support the Republican?
Originally Posted by BritGuyTN
I really don't get it...........
why do they support the party who obviously does not support them?
why do they support the party who obviously does not support them?
Maybe because the Republicans have God on their side?
Nov 2nd 2006, 4:02 pm
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Re: Why do so many lower-income white americans support the Republican?
Republicans support the 2nd amendment
Nov 2nd 2006, 4:03 pm
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Re: Why do so many lower-income white americans support the Republican?
Don't insult them [Republicans]; you'll be called Pinko Commies
Nov 2nd 2006, 4:04 pm
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Re: Why do so many lower-income white americans support the Republican?
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
Don't insult them [Republicans]; you'll be called Pinko Commies
Nov 2nd 2006, 4:04 pm
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Re: Why do so many lower-income white americans support the Republican?
Originally Posted by Ray
Republicans support the 2nd amendment
EDIT: Is actually 60
http://online.wsj.com/public/article...f_main_tff_top
Last edited by anotherlimey; Nov 2nd 2006 at 4:07 pm.
Nov 2nd 2006, 4:05 pm
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who turned out the light?
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Re: Why do so many lower-income white americans support the Republican?
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
Don't insult them [Republicans]; you'll be called Pinko Commies
Nov 2nd 2006, 4:07 pm
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Re: Why do so many lower-income white americans support the Republican?
Originally Posted by irnbru4u
If you don't insult them on BE you'll be lynched!
is going to lynch me...... I have God and Glock on my side
Nov 2nd 2006, 4:08 pm
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Re: Why do so many lower-income white americans support the Republican?
Originally Posted by Ray
I spoke to her yesterday .....
Nov 2nd 2006, 4:09 pm
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Re: Why do so many lower-income white americans support the Republican?
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
So do Democrats... the NRA is supporting *50* (may have actually been 60) Democrats during next weeks elections.
EDIT: Is actually 60
EDIT: Is actually 60
Nov 2nd 2006, 4:09 pm
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Re: Why do so many lower-income white americans support the Republican?
the same could be said of the democrats though.
If they are the political party for poor people, why were there still poor people after 8 years of Clinton.........
I know it's very simplistic.
If they are the political party for poor people, why were there still poor people after 8 years of Clinton.........
I know it's very simplistic.
Nov 2nd 2006, 4:09 pm
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Re: Why do so many lower-income white americans support the Republican?
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
IF you mean who I think you do... she hasn't been around here in a long time...
Nov 2nd 2006, 4:11 pm
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Re: Why do so many lower-income white americans support the Republican?