By John Bell, October 2024 Why do I vote when I think the political system is mostly corrupt or broken, when I know that money controls elections, when I don’t trust most elected officials to be truthful most of the time, when I know many of them sell out their principles to their desire to … Continue reading Why Do I Vote?
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The Working Poor & the Middle Class: Friendly Advice for Presidential Candidates
Dear Candidate, I am happy that you have announced your campaign for the Presidency. I admire your long and effective public service. You talk compellingly about the middle class. However, except for two of the candidates, it is rare for you to refer to working class or low-income or poor people, and make their issues … Continue reading The Working Poor & the Middle Class: Friendly Advice for Presidential Candidates