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Today I gave anyone in my company that wanted to vote the ability to miss PT as long as they gave me the "I voted" sticker they hand out once a ballot is cast. Not a single Soldier took me up on this offer. Approximately 80% of my company are residents of Tennessee so being away from their polling station does not apply. When talking to the ones that aren't residents of Tennessee all of them told me they didn't mail in a ballot for one reason or another. Why do you think Soldiers, Warrant Officers, and Commissioned Officers chose not to vote? This is a right they are willing to lay down their lives for through their military service however they chose not to.
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SGM (Join to see) The only thing that I can think of is that many feel that their votes don't matter.
I would argue that with this many positions up for grabs, this election cycle is crucial.
And, I agree with SFC Mark Merino if you don't vote, I don't want to hear anything, not a word. You may not get what you want out of the elections, but at least you got to say something.
I would argue that with this many positions up for grabs, this election cycle is crucial.
And, I agree with SFC Mark Merino if you don't vote, I don't want to hear anything, not a word. You may not get what you want out of the elections, but at least you got to say something.
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CPO Vaughn Dooley
LCpl Mark LaBarbara - So how is he a wannabe Dictator? Because he fired people that were not doing thier jobs?
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CPO Vaughn Dooley
MSgt Robert Gazy - Are you not going to vote? Or are you going to vote for Her? Please explain why you think he is an authoritarian... Because he fired people that were not doing thier jobs?
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SP5 Michael Lewis - What was it called Poco Loco. Maybe yu thinned the herd to much. President Trump NEVER SUPPORTED PROJECT 2025.
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Great thread Top. If you don't does not vote, then you are un-officially not allowed to complain....lol
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Maj James Tippins
MSG (Join to see) - No apologies. It is your opinion.
I wish you would look closer at the differences in the candidates, but at the end of the day, all of us worry about our close personal lives. We seldom think beyond a few minutes about the federal government.
I wish you would look closer at the differences in the candidates, but at the end of the day, all of us worry about our close personal lives. We seldom think beyond a few minutes about the federal government.
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SPC Matt Ovaska
CPT David Coffman - Working for Trump could be hazardous to you health. The CIA will be after you. I joined the Tea Party when unqualified Obama was in Office. I got audited by the IRS. A year later they said I did a good job on my taxes.
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On this idea of not complaining if you do no vote. I support in person oting unless duty AO prevents going to the ballot. I contract support US forces OCONUS. I pay $$$$ to fly home and vote in person
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CPO Vaughn Dooley
CPT Jerry Lucas - WOW endorsements of Progressive candidates! Climate justice? LOL That is nothing but a liberal left wing group. We are supposed to believe what they have to say?
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CPT Jerry Lucas
CPO Vaughn Dooley - Which is better than the conservative right wing groups like The Heritage Foundation.
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Capt Richard Block -President Trump does not support 2025. So i do not support 2025. You must have left something out. I know if it was good for the country Presdident Trump would be on board
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SMSgt Joseph Shinners
Not so much that he doesn't believe in 2025, but more a suggestion that he doesn't know anything about it. I think that take is along the lines of Obama's comment to Putin that he will be more flexible after the election. A universal truth for all politicians. You have to get into office first, so leave controversial topics out of your commentary.
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