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beachbum bob

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9. taking back state legislatures is how we end it

Reply to dajoki (Original post)

Sun Nov 4, 2018, 09:22 AM

Nov 2018

expect some major democratic wins at the state level Nov 6th

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Rigging the vote: how the American right is on the way to permanent minority rule [View all] dajoki Nov 2018 OP

This article is a must read for everybody! FM123 Nov 2018 #1

Everytime I see your name I'm brought back to 1978. Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #2

Thanks, that made me chuckle! And yes, the soundtrack - especially Steely Dan.... FM123 Nov 2018 #3

+1 Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #4

Here in Wisconsin, Democrats and those on the Left had a hand in what Republicans have done here. elocs Nov 2018 #5

People would rather focus on republicans than blame our own complacency. Blue_true Nov 2018 #6

Thank you. This is indeed the case. The Liberal Lion Nov 2018 #16

YES. This is indeed the case. calimary Nov 2018 #29

somehow, we have to instill a -habit- of voting Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2018 #7

It's the old saying: The people get the leaders they deserve. Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #10

I've voted in every presidential and midterm since I was old enough to vote Merlot Nov 2018 #27

Me too n/t dajoki Nov 2018 #34

Life is not fair and often people get what they do NOT deserve. elocs Nov 2018 #46

You are exactly right. Our side didn't show up, by choice, in 2010. Still In Wisconsin Nov 2018 #23

Democrats have a measure of gullibility - we assume the GOP is playing fair FakeNoose Nov 2018 #37

That's what worries me, that too many on the Left are not vigilant, but fickle voters elocs Nov 2018 #47

It means "permanent majority rule"? Not "minority rule." ??? Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #8

They mean republicans rule despite representing a minority of Americans. unblock Nov 2018 #14

Yes cutthroat is the way to go... dajoki Nov 2018 #26

I dont think you understand the issue. honest.abe Nov 2018 #43

I thought he meant the majority of Congressional members, SCT Justices, governorships, etc. Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #44

taking back state legislatures is how we end it beachbum bob Nov 2018 #9

How does that help? I get that the Governorships & Secretaries of STate make a difference. nt Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #11

The legislatures make the laws. LBM20 Nov 2018 #13

For state laws, yes. But how does that help with federal? nt Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #17

legislatures pass the LAWS beachbum bob Nov 2018 #15

Oh, I see. About voting rights. Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #18

Democrats must act at the state level if we want national stuff done. beachbum bob Nov 2018 #20

That's one thing. Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #24

Only states control election process and hence why democrats must start at beachbum bob Nov 2018 #25

I don't want ANY Party gerrymandering! If we have that "Blue Wave" napi21 Nov 2018 #36

A computer should draw the boundaries. Garrett78 Nov 2018 #38

Democrats have to gerrymander... Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #45

Whats wrong with using natural boundaries, like highways, or rivers etc? napi21 Nov 2018 #49

Redistricting, and it's coming up. Amimnoch Nov 2018 #19

That's just the first step. moreland01 Nov 2018 #31

Stop fretting and VOTE. Get power, use it, and keep it. LBM20 Nov 2018 #12

Freighteningly true. Firestorm49 Nov 2018 #21

And the Senate is "constitutionally gerrymandered" ... eppur_se_muova Nov 2018 #22

And until the am hate radio Tumbulu Nov 2018 #28

Also, the pulpits of the mega-churches FiveGoodMen Nov 2018 #33

Fortunately SoCalDem Nov 2018 #39

This Needs Fixed Somehow PaulX2 Nov 2018 #30

remarkably strategic on all fronts AlexSFCA Nov 2018 #32

Yes, awareness is needed, but now is the time to TAKE ACTION - HERE: Onward AND Upward Nov 2018 #35

Before the free press is finally shut down, they should be doing a big special report on this LiberalLovinLug Nov 2018 #40

unless... 0rganism Nov 2018 #41

This is really how we got to where we are today. UCmeNdc Nov 2018 #42

And having the vote on rigged voting machines is part of the plan too. Botany Nov 2018 #48