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Tensions within the GOP over RFK Jr could get a public airing with testimony of the former CDC head expected in the Senate on Wednesday

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[–] FistingEnthusiast@lemmynsfw.com 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Well, we know that both he and RFK are idiots

Here's hoping that the millions of 'Muricans who don't bother to vote actually get off their arses and do something to prevent disaster this time

[–] timbuck2themoon@sh.itjust.works 2 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

I've waited so long for that but Im losing hope anything shakes people from their laziness.

[–] FistingEnthusiast@lemmynsfw.com 3 points 22 hours ago

It's partly laziness, but mostly that people feel beaten. They have been told that their vote is futile

One of the greatest things in my country is compulsory voting. It prevents unhinged lunatics from being able to hijack things