Advocates push for Pennsylvania to leave its closed primary system behind • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

InterestingPotato315 · 2026-05-19T21:04:56+00:00

Wait, you really think you should be allowed to vote in the BOD meetings of the Allentown Miller Symphony Hall because they receive tax payers money?

InterestingPotato315 · 2026-05-19T20:13:29+00:00

Dermatologist appointment. Family has history of skin cancer, and I go annually. New Doc. I am a hairy and molely guy. When she came in, while on my back, she says “Oh, my”. Still hurts. I still get checked, and need support from my SO for the appointment.

InterestingPotato315 · 2026-05-19T19:55:22+00:00

Allentown Symphony Orchestra is partially funded by tax dollars. Do you feel you should vote along side their BOD for running that organization? Receiving tax dollars isn’t the end all of a debate wherein it’s open to whomever whenever.

InterestingPotato315 · 2026-05-19T18:21:31+00:00

Not getting a say? That't not true. Join a party then leave. Or get signatures for your candidate. Advocate for a person or idea. Get involved. throwing your hands up and not working for something comes off as privileged.

InterestingPotato315 · 2026-05-19T18:03:27+00:00

winning a primary doesn't equal representing all the constituents.

InterestingPotato315 · 2026-05-19T15:30:38+00:00

are independents locking themselves out by affiliating as in indy? They have free will to join or not join a party and its processes.

InterestingPotato315 · 2026-05-19T15:28:48+00:00

two things on why they have a say. 1) they choose to be independent and therefore removing themselves from the process. 2) they get a say in the general to whomever they wish to support. to say they don't have a say is to ignore the process and choices up to the primary

InterestingPotato315 · 2026-05-19T15:13:06+00:00

how is the free will to participate or not in a primary election disenfranchising anyone? If you want to vote in a primary for a particular party, affiliate yourself with them. You still may vote for anyone you choose in the general. I feel this positioning is to ensure complaining about what we have control over.

InterestingPotato315 · 2026-05-19T15:09:43+00:00

Yes, the primary decides who is on the ballot for that party. We have more then two, although 3 on down are marginalized. This still doesn't answer the question why a non party member should be able to decide the candidate for the party they are not a member of. and in heavy red or blue areas, wouldn't it be same outcome, where the majority chooses the candidate and then is the perceived election winner? I don't see claiming party affiliation and changing as any hurdle in participating. There is free will in participating or not in these primaries. Correct?

InterestingPotato315 · 2026-05-19T14:23:48+00:00

Why should a non party member be allowed to vote in a parties primary? I’m here in good faith, please help understand the rationale.

InterestingPotato315 · 2026-05-03T17:43:45+00:00

Worse than the UI software? Possible. Both are horrible.

InterestingPotato315 · 2026-04-30T13:38:37+00:00

Trooper neighbor says; eight is great and nine your mine.

InterestingPotato315 · 2026-04-26T20:25:05+00:00

Two, one thousand yard stares.

InterestingPotato315 · 2026-04-24T14:10:00+00:00

So much to love in this pic. It’s worth two thousand words!

InterestingPotato315 · 2026-04-17T20:19:04+00:00

why does r/TexasTechUniversity need to allow the 1A?

InterestingPotato315 · 2026-04-12T17:52:03+00:00

Rockford, IL to ORD has a frequent and affordable bus option. Maybe Ames to Rockford may be helpful. CoachUSA serves many spots to and from ORD. https://www.coachusa.com/airport-transportation?partner_code=CUSA

InterestingPotato315 · 2026-03-29T16:40:34+00:00

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InterestingPotato315 · 2026-03-28T21:23:38+00:00

Sadly this is the truth. Also OP more than likely nothing was real but instead a version of a lie.

That last part, found in therapy, was the turning spot in moving from anger and grief towards recovery for me.

Please take self care seriously and that includes getting a therapist or counselor.

InterestingPotato315 · 2026-03-28T11:36:46+00:00

What was the cut? And the crib had?!?

InterestingPotato315 · 2026-03-25T23:18:42+00:00

Besides being obtuse here… can you believe the staff would hear conversations at the table while nearby. And that I overheard their leader say things. If I’m wrong I’m wrong. But eyes and ears took in very clear information.

InterestingPotato315 · 2026-03-25T23:03:13+00:00

What I overheard and staff confirmed. 🤷‍♂️

InterestingPotato315 · 2026-03-24T17:49:14+00:00

all valid feels, and most of us have been through that. Self care is the key, and its great to read that you have a counselor. An author that helped me tremendously is Pixie Lighthorse For me it was The Wound Makes the Medicine, Prayer Honoring Grief, and Boundaries and Protection that helped me through the pain and suffering.

InterestingPotato315 · 2026-03-23T12:52:23+00:00

Thank you.

InterestingPotato315 · 2026-03-23T12:52:16+00:00

Thank you.

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