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CentralMass

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79. Here is a link to an article on where the U.S. stands on the Soclal Progress Index

Sun Oct 11, 2015, 11:13 PM

Oct 2015

http://globalpublicsquare.blogs.cnn.com/2014/04/19/how-u-s-is-lagging-on-quality-of-life/

We rank 16th, and 70th in the sub-category of health and wellness.

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I'll Ask It Again... While Avoiding Tender Feelings... Because I Really Want To Know... [View all] WillyT Oct 2015 OP

i would like to know too restorefreedom Oct 2015 #1

My question back is who thinks voting would "make this country any better"? uppityperson Oct 2015 #2

First off, our Constitution makes us self-governing. senz Oct 2015 #102

That would make an excellent OP. merrily Oct 2015 #107

Do not mistake what I wrote for not voting as that is in no way what I meant uppityperson Oct 2015 #121

Is not voting better? zappaman Oct 2015 #3

I Did Not Say ANYTHING About Not Voting... WillyT Oct 2015 #6

I didn't say you did. zappaman Oct 2015 #10

Yes you did.... daleanime Oct 2015 #51

Do non sequiturs order pizza? demwing Oct 2015 #34

Yes. zappaman Oct 2015 #41

Here's another..... daleanime Oct 2015 #53

Did Bernie work to help elect various Democrats? senz Oct 2015 #103

The DNC would not allow him to run for the Dem nomination unless he is a Democrat. merrily Oct 2015 #110

Yes, I know about Bernie's decision to run as a Democrat senz Oct 2015 #124

Bernie a Democrat. Please see Reply 110, including the OP I liinked in 110. merrily Oct 2015 #111

he's a democratic socialist, passiveporcupine Oct 2015 #57

+1. The Democratic Socialists OUGHT to be one of America's main political parties. Old Crow Oct 2015 #66

Working within the Dem Party is one of its current tenets. merrily Oct 2015 #112

Hm... did Hillary lie about sniper fire? cui bono Oct 2015 #70

Hm...did Bernie lie about who the mother of his middle-aged, full-grown child was? MADem Oct 2015 #98

the important part is questionseverything Oct 2015 #119

Not if his intentions Marty McGraw Oct 2015 #80

Yes, Sanders is a Democrat. By deeds, he is a Democrat. demwing Oct 2015 #85

Well you don't understand what a hypocrite is then zeemike Oct 2015 #86

Doesn't stump me. Yes, he is now. Duh. Would you rather he run third party, as did Nader? merrily Oct 2015 #109

I think the country is better off now than any time in US history. JaneyVee Oct 2015 #4

Seriously??? Wow! nt Live and Learn Oct 2015 #39

Depends a lot on your point of view Fumesucker Oct 2015 #43

Give me a better time in US history. JaneyVee Oct 2015 #50

Trying to make comparisons... gregcrawford Oct 2015 #58

Right, but there is a legislative process that is used to enforce any policy. JaneyVee Oct 2015 #77

Before the Europeans showed up. nt valerief Oct 2015 #60

So, no U.S., then. shenmue Oct 2015 #65

You don't like microscopes and contact lenses and eyeglasses and books and ball point pens JDPriestly Oct 2015 #82

I am not a big Euro fan either nolabels Oct 2015 #95

You are kidding. 840high Oct 2015 #44

Name a better time. JaneyVee Oct 2015 #49

So don't answer if you're a straight white male.... daleanime Oct 2015 #55

what problems do you have that minorities and women don't have JI7 Oct 2015 #73

So that's a yes.... daleanime Oct 2015 #75

i'm a different poster. you are the one that brought up problems of white males JI7 Oct 2015 #78

Your a different poster? That explains the different name.... daleanime Oct 2015 #83

you implied that the poster said your problems didn't matter JI7 Oct 2015 #87

No, I inquired if straight white males were allowed to answer...... daleanime Oct 2015 #94

see, you keep trying to imply others are dismissing you for being a white male JI7 Oct 2015 #96

You're welcome... daleanime Oct 2015 #116

You can answer as a straight white male mythology Oct 2015 #84

Thank you..... daleanime Oct 2015 #91

Actually, Bu$h was busy doing all sorts of crazy bad stuff in early 2001 Art_from_Ark Oct 2015 #106

Locally owned businesses, affordable schools, strong unions, living wages, a real middle class, senz Oct 2015 #104

Then you should go back further than the Reagan presidency in history. cui bono Oct 2015 #71

Here is a link to an article on where the U.S. stands on the Soclal Progress Index CentralMass Oct 2015 #79

If you are in the top 10% there is no doubt that it is true, zeemike Oct 2015 #89

It's pretty simple, Willy. Cali_Democrat Oct 2015 #5

So... Voting For Someone Who Stands By Their Convitions And Tells The Truth Is An After Thought ??? WillyT Oct 2015 #9

There are Tea Bagger who stand by their convictions and tell the truth as they know it. Buzz cook Oct 2015 #33

So... We're All In Agreement... We Will Vote For The Clever Liar... WillyT Oct 2015 #36

Idealism does not equal accomplishment Renew Deal Oct 2015 #38

Neither does pragmatism Fumesucker Oct 2015 #45

+1 Bobbie Jo Oct 2015 #25

... zappaman Oct 2015 #28

Ha~ nt sheshe2 Oct 2015 #72

If I thought you really wanted to know, MineralMan Oct 2015 #7

Ah... The DU Voice Of "Reason"... WillyT Oct 2015 #22

Just a voice on DU, Willy... MineralMan Oct 2015 #24

I can only say this: sadoldgirl Oct 2015 #8

I am not an insider smilingwen Oct 2015 #11

Nice post! Art_from_Ark Oct 2015 #113

I'll go with the "Agreed Upon Lie." KoKo Oct 2015 #12

Damn, I had to get up and dance to that song! Haven't heard it in eons. Thanks! nt valerief Oct 2015 #64

Have you ever heard of participating in your local Skidmore Oct 2015 #13

Oh... I Live In Sacramento.... I've Been To Many Dem Conventions... WillyT Oct 2015 #16

When you say you have been to conventions, MineralMan Oct 2015 #27

No... Never As A Delegate... Just As A Fly On The Wall... WillyT Oct 2015 #30

I remember posts from you about how your Dad was on State Commissions in CA and a media Bluenorthwest Oct 2015 #56

Hell, that's one faux- folksy and informative post, LOL. bettyellen Oct 2015 #92

it certainly does explain a lot JI7 Oct 2015 #99

Hell, since BBQing with Bushes has been such an issue here.... bettyellen Oct 2015 #101

That *is* fascinating, isn't it? Starry Messenger Oct 2015 #114

The OP missed a whole lot of opportunities to chime in "Me too" when BBQing /w Bush pics were posted bettyellen Oct 2015 #120

Um, he evolved?? randome Oct 2015 #122

Democratic Central Committees aren't any different. onecaliberal Oct 2015 #40

It evolved into what it is today Rosa Luxemburg Oct 2015 #14

you may be missing something, Willy. grasswire Oct 2015 #15

I Don't Give One Crap Why A DUer Votes The Way They Do... I Care About How The... WillyT Oct 2015 #19

You don't vote to make the country better. You vote to keep it from getting worse. Yavin4 Oct 2015 #17

And Therein Lies The Rub... Who Has There Better Band-Aide... WillyT Oct 2015 #23

Depends on your perspective Yavin4 Oct 2015 #118

It only makes the country better for the people at the top (all parties). BernieFan57 Oct 2015 #18

Sometime you gotta get out to get in, meaning, ucrdem Oct 2015 #20

Sorry, I have a lot of friends sadoldgirl Oct 2015 #31

I've met a few anti-Obama ex-pats but that's about it. nt ucrdem Oct 2015 #48

Willy, the O'Jays have the answer hifiguy Oct 2015 #21

Amazing Two "O'Jay's" Video posts in same thread........ KoKo Oct 2015 #35

Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one. Tierra_y_Libertad Oct 2015 #26

i assume this is about Clinton but whoever it's about if you don't want to vote for HEr don't vote JI7 Oct 2015 #29

Face it T LuvLoogie Oct 2015 #32

Zombie Apocalypse......"Zombie Fads Peak When People Are Unhappy" KoKo Oct 2015 #37

Gory Allegory! LuvLoogie Oct 2015 #42

+1,000... haikugal Oct 2015 #68

The aim is to beat the other side. Not lose in a noble cause. pnwmom Oct 2015 #46

That is exactly it. So much wisdom in so few words. oasis Oct 2015 #105

They MAIN lie is the ONLY alternative to rampant Capitalism is Soviet Style Communism. Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2015 #47

As Bill Maher said or Real Time this week: "you wouldn't want a President who wasn't calculating applegrove Oct 2015 #52

TELL it, Willy! YES! gregcrawford Oct 2015 #54

Here's a tip: To vote or not to vote, that is your answer. leftofcool Oct 2015 #59

Just follow the money. floriduck Oct 2015 #61

If you want to know how the US system works, read BainsBane Oct 2015 #62

I swear to you... retrowire Oct 2015 #63

You didn't avoid jack shit shenmue Oct 2015 #67

We are where today we are because: DrBulldog Oct 2015 #69

or you can just as well Marty McGraw Oct 2015 #90

Money, and it doesn't. Fearless Oct 2015 #74

We Are Where We Are Today Because We Do Not Have The Courage To Vote Our Convictions cantbeserious Oct 2015 #76

Thanks, WillyT! I am done playing the game. Enthusiast Oct 2015 #81

SNL made DWS fadedrose Oct 2015 #88

J too vote for the agreed upon lie zeemike Oct 2015 #93

As to a reply to your question, why do think we are here anyway? nolabels Oct 2015 #97

silly question. GWBush destroyed the "both parties are the same" idea and therefore... uhnope Oct 2015 #100

First, go read the constitution. joshcryer Oct 2015 #108

Answer: Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, Carly Fiorina, Jeb Bush, etc. Squinch Oct 2015 #115

Voting since 1974 and you just realized now that everybody lies? randome Oct 2015 #117

!..... KoKo Oct 2015 #123