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Old 06-19-2020, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Windguy View Post
I was once very politically active. I was told by one of the politicians I worked for that signs do not sway votes. What they do accomplish is making people feel like they are part of something. The yard signs, bumper stickers, flags, and hats are also a great revenue source for the candidates.

I think it’s it a matter of showing colors—kind of like for street gangs.
Yup. They also accomplish making people feel like they are NOT part of something. It reminds the minority that they are, in fact, the minority. No one needs to live like that.