You don’t say. A story about dishonest dem.

There are a lot of whack jobs that get elected solely because they have a R next to their name in a R district or a D next to their name in a D district.

She sounds like a loon.

Who was kicked out by the party for being a loon.

See the difference? Now do the GOP…

I wish I could up vote this harder! Corruption is bad.

Oh hey 9-day-old redditer, here throwing political bombs. My best to your main account.

Whatever the party affiliation, wtf? I mean, convicted of felonies and already forced out of office before? Do better Nashua.

Sounds like a typical democrat. Nothing new here

Left loonies

We have them in spades on both sides.

LOL we have crazies on both sides, with GQP leading the count...

Policy is literally the only thing that matters. These people aren't leaders. They're not to be inspirational. Dredging up bullshit is moronic.

An important part of policy is trusting the human being in the chair to implement it.

Lmfao. A racist VP and a dementia potus. Sure…🤣🤣🤦🏻‍♂️

Go take your meds, you're delusional.

Is that a dude?

And this is about a Dem so maybe just admit the fact y'all have your fair share of problems.

"My house is on fire but my neighbor has a bonfire in their backyard!! LOOK AT THEM INSTEAD!"

Lmao at the weird comments talking about "typical dem". There's crazy on both sides, but the difference is that the left will almost always hold their party accountable immediately, meanwhile the right will double down 🤦‍♀️ We all have politicians that suck that need to go because their policies are doing much more harm than good, so please go and VOTE these idiots out. Vote for the people who actually give a fuck about you instead of those more concerned with lining their own pockets for the shareholders.

To be fair - you have to be rich or nuts to be a state rep in NH.

Really seems like those are requirements LOL. I also just wish there was some actual progressive options for our politicians. Can't wait to vote again for Maggie who I just keep seeing dumbass ads about her being "the most bipartisan democrat" which really is not a selling point with the current GQP.

Almost had a nice, thoughtful, middle of the road comment there that we could all get behind. Almost.

Not trying to be middle of the road, but I appreciate it anyway. If you had said that to me prior to 2016 I'd probably have agreed and edited it, but it's hard to pretend that the right cares about Americans at all anymore.

Right. I see.

Glad you understand (:

Well, it’s not so much I understand what you’re saying in your comments. I just understand better who you are.

Even better, I just would like to be paid fairly, have universal healthcare, and rights to bodily autonomy. Feel free to ask anything else (:

Ok, why are you smiley faces backwards? Which leads me to how do you hang your toilet paper?

Is it really backwards if it does the same thing? Toilet paper goes over unless you're a serial killer.

Toilet paper agreement FTW!!!

It's like a Wish.com Batman.

What point do you think you're making right now?

They’re saying that character does actually matter. Whereas you said it doesn’t. And they’re telling why they think that it does

Yes, he changed his name in like 2008 to hide his felony convictions before running for office.

Exactly right. You don't you don't care if people need to die to get your way. You don't care if people don't have a place to live to get your way. You don't care that kids get shot in school to get your way. All you care about is getting your way whatever that take.

Yeah for sure everything you said is correct

What do you do that you are not paid fairly?

I was a homeless 16 yr old kid walking the streets of Lowell mass, and managed without Internet, College, EBT, Food Stamps, WIC, Snap to learn a skill and get out of the gutter and now make a decent living!

How is it you with Internet and 100's of avenues and ways to better yourself for free cannot demand a higher salary?

Democrats care about us? Please show me how?

Nashua is victim to losers from Mass moving North!

Vote blue no matter who is still stupid when you do it.

You are the exception that proves the rule

Any and every social program

These are all things I 100% agree with. Would also like to see educational system go to at least college associates degree. However, Dems appear to be more interested in squeezing the shit outa the middle class right now. Expansion of govt, parabolic fed rate hikes, energy importer due to policy shifts before renewables infrastructure is even remotely ready, complete disregard for Supreme Court rulings..etc. I'm not saying Reps are any better. Both parties have created a cycle of failure and mediocrity in which they just play the blame game.

What do Republicans do for middle class individuals?

Wah waahhh wahhhhh everybody's the victim

How are democrats doing that? They're the party that at least acknowledges climate change, argues for raising wages, and isn't in denial about an election being "stolen". Maybe if Republicans stopped shooting down every single attempt that is made of helping the working class we could actually have some awesome social programs and safety nets.

How much did houses cost? How many hours did you work? What did you do for work? What about groceries? Cars and gas? I make above minimum wage and it's still very difficult. There's also this cool thing called degree bloat which is showing in full now because entry level positions are demanding multiple degrees/years of experience to work for minimum wage. Sorry people have actually learned their worth and don't want to work for 15 bucks an hour to get yelled at by Karens or micromanaged by a shitty boss.

She reminds me of James Spillane; absolute gutter slime that people vote for term after term.

Damn u/Final_Act6703, ratting on Dems... maybe I was wrong about you.

You mean because of the masculine jawline, male-pattern baldness, and 5-o'clock shadow? You're forgetting we're living in a world of perpetual make-believe.

To be fair, you only barely have to jump party lines to be the most bipartisan senator in the current polarized environment

Herschel Walker checking in.

Probably to throw us off their scent. I still dont trust...

Join the struggle, comrade!

If you want to see something crazy, take a look at the primary sources from this wiki article:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._economic_performance_under_Democratic_and_Republican_presidents

Ah ok, there's the far left nutter we all know and love.

I've got to say, I'm a little disappointed that this post wasn't accompanied by some fine MS Paint artwork.

None of them care about us, R OR D. The minute you realize that, the better off you'll be.

In Soviet Russia fine making paint accompanies post!

Yes, country over party is a difficult concept for your type.

Again, one party hates the middle class and the other at least has some progressives trying to help us. If anything I want a 3rd more left party, American democrats are barely center/right. Isn't it crazy how many other countries have universal healthcare, better education, more vacations, better parental leave, legalized weed, etc? I'd really love to have even some of those things here and Republicans seem to care much more about who is writing checks to them than the average citizen so I'll stick to voting Democrat unless that changes.

Lmao. Literally facts. Denial and fantasyland this one. Basement dweller welfare receiver hence why he has to to lie

Wikipedia is a media site edited by the public!

Nah. I don't really have a party so no, it's not a difficult concept. I just don't trust sock accounts. You shouldn't either.

You are asking me a bunch of question without once answering mine?

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What is it you do that you cannot get paid fairly?

This added so much to the conversation.

It depends on what you deem for fair pay. My mindset is anyone working should be making enough money to afford housing, bills, etc. without struggling. I work as an office admin for a car dealership and make a few bucks above minimum wage hourly, but I'm still struggling to find reasonable rentals and it's impossible to save up for a down payment when most of my check is going to expenses. No one that is working should struggle to survive.

Edit to add: feel free to answer my questions now then. My dad was a straight C student and worked very hard to end up as a department head for a large company, but trying to do that in today's world is impossible unless you have connections or several degrees.

Ok, well I don’t live in Laconia or Nashua so don’t have to worry about her

Thats not the case, I spent years working my craft to get paid enough to support a family, I roomed with others and learned what it was to be an adult.

The premise that as soon as you work you should be making $70k is preposterous! And I would suggest don't have a family and kids if you cannot afford to. We need some personal Responsibility back.

There are Adult jobs, skilled, experienced jobs, and teenager jobs! If someone is an adult 30-40+ years old working at Wendy's they made horrible choices and decisions in life and its not societies fault! These low skill jobs are meant for teens to make money and acclimate themselves into the working fields, and have some cash for Summer break!

While my friends were getting high, and shitfaced I was homeless sleeping in the Bridge Street abandoned Mills, sleeping in ATMS and working doing anything i could to learn skills!

I sacrificed partying and being cool for my skillset, at 25 I bought a house albeit a really really really shitty house, I had a home! I had no furniture for a year and slept on a air mattress, my son, girlfriend and I ate Macaroni and cheese for all our meals, and we watched a 13 inch black in white tv for 1 year, until I got a raise at work allowing me to do better for them!

If you want adult pay, you must do an adult job, the paperboy doesn't make $70k a year either...

This is a very boomer comment and its no longer worth engaging with you. No one should have to do what you just described as your life. Also, no such thing as a low skill job if those people missing (take a look at every fast food place hiring right now or all the ones that had to close) means the business fails. Really gross mindset lmao

Also most people are entitled to have the best of the best all the time, you all need to learn to live below your means not above it!

If you think politicians care about anything other than lining their own pockets… I’ve got ocean front property in Nebraska to sell you.

I am not a boomer, and Ad Hominem doesn't strengthen your arguments! The fact you refuse to tell me what you do acknowledges to me you do some low skill bullshit job, and its not societies fault you chose not to better yourself or learn a skill or career!

Perhaps you can whine more and hope for change instead of actually "Changing"

How is it that felons can run for office but they lose their right to vote?? I'm super confused here on how that would make sense. I cannot believe she was elected for office.

Also lets add the fact you cannot "Engage" with me because you don't like my answers is probably indicative of one of your issues holding you back financially....

Good Luck!

You literally didn't read my comment LMAO I said what I did for work in my comment earlier.....please use your reading comprehension skills. It's also none of your business, but I'm a student at the same time as I work a full time job. Every working individual should be able to afford a livable situation. It's honestly depressing that you struggled and wish others the same bad fate.

I am looking to start an Airbnb in Nebraska, particularly the ocean front properties. 😉

Well good for you! I do mean that, but you are not everyone else in those situations. That's where this argument always falls flat on people that can think of others besides themselves.

It IS a middle of the road post. If one side veers wildly to the insane, the middle of the road moves. Hold the party you vote of accountable.

Social work 👍

With citations. Citations you can read.

Or just ignore everything that doesn't fit what you want to be true, I guess.

I admire those who do social work so much, but I definitely don't have the mental health strength needed for that line of work (:

I worked 3 jobs through college, and work 3 now. Too bad nothing has changed. The wages certainly haven't. The cost of living has.

Lulz, like you were born and raised here.

I'm so sorry you had to do that and I couldn't agree more. I don't think anyone should ever have to have 2+ jobs to survive.

Thank you! I have suffered major burnout and depression doing that line of work. I left my last job, and keep getting offers for others in the field, but I really need higher pay/ lower case loads to sustain my own mental health and take care of my own family.

Absolutely

Wait for the slew of republicans coming in and saying "See, both sides." Completely ignoring it's one person that democrats hold accountable, as opposed to a garbage amount of garbage republicans which cheer them on. Critical thinking at it's best.

Not as much as this

You seriously think she can do you no harm on a state level??? Omg, here's your sign.

I am all for holding people accountable and yet we can talk about mental illness in other ways.

Laws around voting and criminal records are evolving as we evolve. For example, in a state like Mississippi, where African Americans are almost 40% of the population, AND where application of justice is still fraught with systemic racism, people with drug convictions who served their time & did what society asked of them were unable to fully participate in society ever again. So, it is not completely true that people with felony convictions cannot vote in NH. https://www.felonyrecordhub.com/rights/new-hampshire/

In Stacy’s case, it sounds like her felony conviction essentially stems from behavior from her mental illness. You can disagree with me, but I think the American judicial system should not make felons out of people with a health condition… not saying bomb threats are cool, I am understanding that leniency in these cases - especially when we don’t give access to affordable healthcare to all Americans - we should take a look in the mirror as a society.

And with 400 volunteers in the NH House, what do you expect we’d have???

Geezus behavior caused by an untreated or inadequately treated mental illness is way different than physically assaulting woman. WTF! We need to give access to affordable care to everyone, end partner abuse and end all stigmas about mental illnesses. Seriously the brain is in the body AND we don’t have adequate care. Research the truth about our mental health system in NH. So inadequate.

It is clear that Stacie suffers from mental illness. What this example serves to illustrate is how ineffective New Hampshire’s system of government is, and how poor our mental health system is. With so many representatives who are not paid, we are getting voter apathy, voter ignorance, and a representative body which is not good representation. I hope that Stacie receives the mental health attention she needs. State representative is not a good idea.

Awesome bc I agree with you!

Somebody I know who is freakishly into NH history told me (and forgive me, I cannot remember the specifics bc it never dawned on me I would want to tell this on Reddit) that the $200 pay (pre-tax!) State Reps get now is the same pay they got in like 1814 or whenever… more than 100 years for sure, prob over 150 years… anyway. Let’s say 1814 for the sake of argument…

So here is why they made $200 back in 1814 or whenever: at that time, $200 was the average monthly pay in NH, then an agrarian place. And…THE NH LEGISLATURE ONLY MET FOR ONE MONTH EVERY TWO YEARS!

They’ve chosen not to raise that pay - or lower the number of State Reps - because of loyalty to a falsehood. That’s why we have the oldest legislature. That’s why well-to-do people overrepresent the 30-40-50-60 year olds who do it - and why we keep electing “the youngest legislator in America.” Bc who would do this under these circumstances???

Very interesting. Thanks!

Yup. It's called PERSPECTIVE

Spillane is an alcoholic with multiple DUIs. He's also a domestic terrorist. Alcoholism is co-morbid with mental illness, but yes we all need better healthcare. I am well aware of the truth of these broken systems.

It's because being a state rep wasn't meant to be a cash cow like federal government.

Question for you, bc you raise an interesting point about alcoholism: have we done better with ending the stigma which people with substance use disorders (like alcohol & narcotics) face or the stigma people face if they have a diagnosis of bipolar, depression, anxiety and other affect disorders?

You expect someone who can't vote for/against her to drop everything they're doing to campaign in an area they can't vote?

No. Absolutely not. But anyone you know that is in that district should be made aware and write in someone, anyone else. Hell, write in Mickey Mouse for Chrisakes. Anyone but her.

Peas porridge hot. Peas porridge cold. /u/Final_Act6703 Reddit account, 9 days old.

One person can’t really do much of anything in the NH house and it’s not my responsibility or even my place to stop her. Al Baldasaro is a complete nutcase assclown but again he’s not in my district so can’t do much about it. There’s a lot of other people in the NH House I find more dangerous than this woman but that’s democracy for you. And did you seriously say “here’s your sign”? You must be a boomer if you think that was ever funny.

Or both. Or rich and retired. Or retired and nuts. Or all of the above!

The president of the usa has a mental disorder...whats your point.

Nope. Wrong on that one too.

>And this is about a Dem so maybe just admit the fact y'all have your fair share of problems.

The Dems did not attempt a coup when they lost an election.

Maybe it's time to admit that one of the major parties does not have a "fair share" of the problems.

Oh, wait. That would require you to be honest and objective. Something you're completely incapable of doing.

Or you own a cat

Why is it always accounts less than a month old making political posts?

Are all of those links to sources irrelevant if the person didn't belong to reddit long enough?

Someone should tell him that blacks vote for democrats, right?

Will you finally accept that trump lost already?!

But people can’t afford to give away their time. That means you only get the wealthy who can afford to represent you. Serving in the federal government is hardly a “cash cow.” Senators make $193,000. A nice salary but solidly middle class.

Didn’t Al call for Hillary Clinton to be shot and killed? Al is a maniac and an embarrassment to public servants everywhere.

Stacie’s stated platform is to help those who suffer with mental illness and strengthen schools.

That is so cynical and immature. Try not making blanket statements about any group of people. Sure there are corrupt public servants but that is not their defining characteristic. Your simplistic view makes the world worse.

God, I wish I could see the world like you do.

I am convinced that you wrote this from your mom’s damp basement eating snacks paid for by your disability check.

Holy crap dude. Stop following me around and saying I’m a liar, especially because the things I’m saying are objectively true. Find another female to harass.

Sounds like a disingenuous trans psycho addicted to power.

$200 in 1814 would be $3365 in 2022 per Inflation Calculator. That would make it almost worth driving to Concord.

It’s called nuance. There are all types of people and all kinds of things motivate them. I believe most people are good and I assume that people come from a good place until their actions prove otherwise.

Stereotypes and prejudice against people based on one aspect of their identify is harmful to all even the person holding those beliefs.

I just go by what I see… and rarely see politicians, especially on the national stage, that care about anything other than their political capital and how far they can go. They speak out both sides of their mouths. I just wish they’d be REAL. Stand for SOMETHING other than what looks to be their own financial or political interests.

There are others just as “dangerous” if you want to look for them: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Osborne_(politician)

Jason Osborne (politician)

>Jason M. Osborne (born June 15, 1977) is a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives. He represents Rockingham 4, comprising the towns of Auburn, Chester, and Sandown. In November 2020 the Republican caucus chose him to serve as the New Hampshire House Majority Leader.

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Bernie Sanders.

Oh, honey.

Those same words… Written by an awakened person of color in Chicago back in 2016:

“They don’t know us. They don’t care about us. Hell, they don’t even like us, ‘cept every 2 years when they come shuffling back wanting more money and votes.”

Trump losing (which he did) has what to do with Biden’s obvious dementia?

You nailed it!

Trump is mentally ill. Biden is not. I was making a joke that you must be one of those fools that insist trump is the rightful president if you are accusing a president of having a mental illness since it is clear that Biden is not mentally ill.

😢 No. When Bernie caved instead of fought in 2016, my Berner friends were devastated. The Bern in 2020 was a hateful man towards everyone else in the primary process. As if we owed him a fresh start from the top of his 2016 wave.

Nyet Kulak.

Trump is a narcissist and Biden’s brain is literally deteriorating on the world’s stage. Again… what does Trump’s brain problem have to do with Biden’s?

The waves were amazing. Hashtag cornsurfing

I tried to explain the joke. I can’t possibly explain it any simpler.

Was your joke that Biden isn’t suffering from dementia because it’s obvious he is.

If any of that were true, it still does not make him a corrupt politician only motivated by greed. It makes him someone whose actions you don’t agree with.

It’s undeniable, except perhaps in the outermost echo chambers, that Bernie is a man who stands for something other than his own financial interests.

Been some wildly insane stuff from the left too lately.

How DARE you insult the democrats like this. You’re worse that Hitler

yeah, they make their real money in illegal stock trades & bribes... I mean lobbying.

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Yea!

Some do. Some don’t. It’s just like police. Some are corrupt. Some are not.

I refer you to my comment from two hours ago. A reading strategy that works for some is to read it aloud. Slowly. Twice if needed.

>Some do. Some don’t. It’s just like police. Some are corrupt. Some are not.

Like, the 90% who are corrupt making the other 10% look bad?

Ballotpedia has an excellent Personal Gain Index that shows it.

It's an exercise in futility to Converse with mentally unstable Maga. They know what they know and no fact is going to get in the way of that. It's truly a cult. Arguing facts will never work. Like life it's a long process to decultify any cult member.

Just downvote and move on is the best strategy. Although I will admit when I'm bored. I will engage.

Seems like this guy has a mental disorder too, if he's still thinking this conspiracy theory is real.

I’m just wondering where the funny part of the joke is?

I just looked up the source you mentioned.

“The average member saw his or her net worth increase by an average of 15.4 percent per year.”

As I said there were some egregious examples but on average I am not too worried about 15%. My net worth went up more than that and is higher than many of their top 100 offenders.

Money has no place in politics and we should fight to have Citizens United reversed.

But to say that every politician is an evil money grabber with no interest to serve her community is ignorant.

Have a good day and good luck!

Not that’s a different story! However? Having to explain it three times slowly does kill a joke.

Stop trying to project your absolute brainlessness on me.

You’re right. Thanks for the pep talk. I am going to spend time looking at funny kids and adorable cats before work.

OK. You get the last word! I am blocking you though.

>The former president of the usa has a mental disorder...

Fixed

"Members of Congress are eligible for a pension at the age of 62 if they have completed at least five years of service. Members are eligible for a pension at age 50 if they have completed 20 years of service, or at any age after completing 25 years of service. The amount of the pension depends on years of service and the average of the highest three years of salary. By law, the starting amount of a member's retirement annuity may not exceed 80 percent of his or her final salary"

Get yourself in office for 1 term as a senator or 2.5 terms as house of reps member and that's a decent deal.

Work for 5 years and get at least $150,000+ per year for life starting at 62?

Sounds pretty good to me.

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Dont forget that they also get the Gold Level Package provided by the Affordable Care Act. They pay 28% of the premiums with the government/taxpayers covering the other 72%. Also a pretty good deal. So not a Cash cow, but also not a bad gig.

I know some red loving folks will Find my following sentiment crazy but …

I think that is a deal all Americans should enjoy. A livable wage, a secure pension and quality healthcare for life seems like something all citizens of a rich and successful country should enjoy.

I would vote to elect more representatives who would vote to ensure those things for all of us.

I do enjoy those benefits and it’s a great thing for me and my family. I wish it for everyone of my fellow citizens.

Check OP account age and post history

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No, because there still isn't adequate healthcare access or education in America.

It's a gorgeous day out!

Jokes aside, that’s ridiculous. Look at our current president. The Democratic Party had a dozen amazing candidates; Yang being my personal favorite. But at the end of the day they picked an 80 year old chronic child sniffer who has a hard time walking up stairs never mind uttering a coherent sentence. The democrats don’t care WHO they elect as long as they ARE elected

That is a lot of unnecessary hate. Be good other people.

Neither Trump or having a the leader of the free world try to shake hands with imaginary people is good.

Okay. We can agree on that!