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DownriverDem

(7,043 posts) Mon Jul 6, 2026, 01:22 PM Monday

I don't believe in being independent. [View all]

We have a 2 party system. Being independent means to me that folks don't know what the Dems and repubs stand for or they don't know how our government works. The parties are not the same and being a woman I find folks ignoring it as insulting.

https://goodparty.org/blog/article/10-pros-cons-independent-voter

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I don't believe in being independent. [View all] DownriverDem Monday OP

Totally agree. People know whether they are Republican or democrat. Walleye Monday #1

Our government doesn't really "work" at all though ck4829 Monday #2

In reality, H2O Man Monday #3

here in Nevada rollin74 Monday #4

Maine is heading... 2naSalit Monday #7

In Michigan DownriverDem Monday #8

Great strategy BannonsLiver Monday #5

I'm a member of the Democratic party. Torchlight Monday #6