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StarfishSaver

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26. Seriously?

Mon Jun 28, 2021, 01:17 PM

Jun 2021

If only those Black and Brown people who are being targeted for suppression would just take the time to research and fix why the government is making it so much harder for them to vote and then were self-sufficient enough to prepare and bring their own food and water with them when they stand on hours-long lines to that most white voters don't ever have to deal with, this wouldn't be an issue.

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Of all the restrictive voting laws that have been proposed or passed how is this one justified: [View all] Nexus2 Jun 2021 OP

The argument is that the food or water could come with a political message... TreasonousBastard Jun 2021 #1

Honestly, the GOP does not consider POC to be human. Dan Jun 2021 #2

Why Honestly, Sir The Magistrate Jun 2021 #3

I would never sell out for a slice of Domino's... Ohio Joe Jun 2021 #14

I've sold my vote for far less. You mean you haven't? StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #22

I think I saw somewhere Justsumguy Jun 2021 #4

The Georgia law prohibits ANYONE from giving food or water to any voter StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #9

Is this even a thing? Justsumguy Jun 2021 #15

Yes, they do. It helps people continue to stand in hours long lines StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #16

Yes, they do. TomSlick Jun 2021 #18

I do have a problem with voter suppression laws. Justsumguy Jun 2021 #23

If long lines was not a problem, the GQP would not be banning gifts of food and water. TomSlick Jun 2021 #24

I'm sure the R's do like long lines in D areas,but Justsumguy Jun 2021 #36

When Republican states close polling locations in Democratic berniesandersmittens Jun 2021 #37

That does look pretty shady. Justsumguy Jun 2021 #41

Can you think of any reason? berniesandersmittens Jun 2021 #42

What about this part of the article? Justsumguy Jun 2021 #45

This message was self-deleted by its author SheltieLover Jun 2021 #46

You're extending a lot of energy trying to blame black voters for a situation Republicans created StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #38

I've re-read my post and I don't see where I blamed black voters Justsumguy Jun 2021 #43

I think you do - but think WE don't see it StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #47

Thats a bit of a stretch. Justsumguy Jun 2021 #49

Seriously? StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #26

I regret that it is inconvenient for me to get to Georgia, DemocraticPatriot Jun 2021 #25

The GA Zeitghost Jun 2021 #29

It ALLOWS the POLLING place to set up a self-service water station StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #31

How about charging a penny for a bottle of water? gab13by13 Jun 2021 #5

The problem is proving that bigotry is a motivation ... Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2021 #6

it only works for them coupled w long lines. mopinko Jun 2021 #8

True, but then how long have the GOP gotten away with creating long lines in poorer neighborhoods? Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2021 #10

yup. which is why mopinko Jun 2021 #13

How many people? Zeitghost Jun 2021 #44

A lot of people leave lines because they are thirsty and hungry - often for health reasons StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #53

This can be proven by a totality of the circumstances StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #17

Well, I happily defer to your superior knowledge of the nuts and bolts of such things Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2021 #19

... StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #21

The bigotry is the restriction in the number of polling places and machines csziggy Jun 2021 #28

I fully understand how the grift operates here ... Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2021 #33

That's the thing - no lower level judge or legislator in Georgia (or Texas or Florida or....) csziggy Jun 2021 #39

How does limiting voting hours on Sunday preserve election integrity? Walleye Jun 2021 #7

They dropped that, at least in GA ... cause they knew that one is just TOO obvious (nt) Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2021 #11

Good. One small victory. They will push as far as they can until we stop them Walleye Jun 2021 #12

Because they think it's a cover for electioneering Azathoth Jun 2021 #27

Because voters who already decided to vote and stand in a long line are going to be swayed to change StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #32

Not to mention, what's wrong with current electioneering laws? Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2021 #34

That part is the shiny object to distract from Bettie Jun 2021 #30

The water thing is a red herring that is working as it was intended. Politicub Jun 2021 #35

All part of a naked, in your face power play by the Republicans. They are saying to us, "What are jalan48 Jun 2021 #40

Follow the tentacles... WarGamer Jun 2021 #48

BD StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #50

Did you REALLY just call me a 1950's segregationist Alabamian racist? WarGamer Jun 2021 #51

Interesting StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #52