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In response to "Huh, had not considered this before -- (link)" by ty97

The process also excludes anyone who can't appear in person tonight.

Posted by ML Galaxy (aka Iadodger) Feb 1 '16, 07:20

So, shut-ins, service persons overseas, etc. are excluded at the outset.

It's a lousy process.

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"Politics is the art of showing up" -- nm - TWuG Feb 1, 07:22 2
- Which is why, if (impersonal) you believe in democratic values, (impersonal) you should support increasing opportunities for people to show up. -- nm - Roger More Feb 1, 07:25 1
  - Absolutely. "Showing up" means engaging in the process of nominating, campaigning, electing, hold officials accountable through the vote - TWuG Feb 1, 07:32
The article mentions that both parties have made (at least limited) changes for military. But what a wretched system in general. - ty97 Feb 1, 07:22 1
- Our primary system is as out dated as the horse and buggy. -- nm - Bacon Feb 1, 07:23

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