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Joinfortmill

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Thu Sep 8, 2022, 11:04 AM

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Moore v Harper Could End Our Democracy [View all] gab13by13 Sep 2022 OP

Christofascists are in charge and asserting themselves to utterly destroy democracy. lark Sep 2022 #1

No, not "Christo" anything. Just fascists. There's zero Christ in their beliefs. None. themaguffin Sep 2022 #25

They proclaim "Christ, christ" but they do nothing to advance the teachings of Jesus. lark Sep 2022 #38

Another interesting thread on this was posted yesterday. Native Sep 2022 #2

Yes, thank you for posting this. gab13by13 Sep 2022 #5

If they pass this the great American experiment is over Heather MC Sep 2022 #3

If SCOTUS rules that there's no absolute right to vote, it would allow states to nullify votes from ancianita Sep 2022 #4

The legal term is it would give state legislators plenary power, gab13by13 Sep 2022 #6

Right. Which I detailed. And if Kavanaugh and Robert don't vote this down, next session, (Oct 1 2022 ancianita Sep 2022 #16

But the US Constitution still says: Farmer-Rick Sep 2022 #29

Then Congress better USE its "power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation." ancianita Sep 2022 #31

I'm not saying you're wrong Farmer-Rick Sep 2022 #49

Oh, I know. We just need for our congress to act. I don't think it will. ancianita Sep 2022 #53

Politicians need to use the power orthoclad Sep 2022 #55

"Need." The key word. It's arguable that they need to use it. ancianita Sep 2022 #58

You're right. orthoclad Sep 2022 #61

As scary as the Roe decision was, this one is even worse. Ferrets are Cool Sep 2022 #7

Pretty soon, voting by the people won't even have to happen. Samrob Sep 2022 #8

Since the majority of Americans will NEVER accept this FelineOverlord Sep 2022 #9

I wish I shared your optimism. Shipwack Sep 2022 #52

Except that they don't have to use the "independent state legislature doctrine" FBaggins Sep 2022 #10

The SC would have to vote no to the case, gab13by13 Sep 2022 #18

Why? FBaggins Sep 2022 #21

You just made it more confusing. gab13by13 Sep 2022 #26

Frightening Stuckinthebush Sep 2022 #11

And get rid of the electoral college altogether. 1 person, 1 vote that should count judesedit Sep 2022 #12

Agree absolutely!!! nt pazzyanne Sep 2022 #15

That will not happen if SCOTUS rules yes on Moore v Harper. See post #16 ancianita Sep 2022 #62

Help me think through this Stuckinthebush Sep 2022 #67

Okay, then. ancianita Sep 2022 #69

... pazzyanne Sep 2022 #13

It will only be bad if the state legislators abuse the system. JohnnyRingo Sep 2022 #14

And that's counting on a LOT Mad_Machine76 Sep 2022 #40

I don't know if they've been working toward this always, barbtries Sep 2022 #17

I hear ya, I have thought the same as you, I'm 75, staying put. gab13by13 Sep 2022 #22

we can't move anyway GenXer47 Sep 2022 #30

Panama, maybe. Spain? I don't know, someone. barbtries Sep 2022 #33

I hear you Barb. Never imagined we could become just another corrupted country. Laws are for suckers Evolve Dammit Sep 2022 #59

i feel like Portugal would be heavenly. barbtries Sep 2022 #65

I'm ready, but family first and it's not easy to uproot. Time will tell! Evolve Dammit Sep 2022 #71

Amen Joinfortmill Sep 2022 #34

I guess the United States means nothing kacekwl Sep 2022 #19

State legislators will abuse the system. rubbersole Sep 2022 #20

If they keep pushing they will dissolve the union. bullimiami Sep 2022 #23

agreed. barbtries Sep 2022 #35

Republicans can read polls, too DFW Sep 2022 #24

Now that is exactly it, well said. gab13by13 Sep 2022 #27

Why did the Right politicize the vax? orthoclad Sep 2022 #42

I suspect it was purely a gut reaction DFW Sep 2022 #68

This case scares the absolute fuck out of me In It to Win It Sep 2022 #28

Tell me about it, gab13by13 Sep 2022 #41

Sounds like In It to Win It Sep 2022 #54

Same. New Breed Leader Sep 2022 #57

Pray. Vote. Joinfortmill Sep 2022 #32

They want a dictatorship or king. Farmer-Rick Sep 2022 #36

Jimmy Carter said the US is an oligarchy orthoclad Sep 2022 #44

Keep banging this gong! orthoclad Sep 2022 #37

What the US Constitution Say Regarding Elections and State Legislatures lostinhere Sep 2022 #39

Yes, good catch, gab13by13 Sep 2022 #46

The states are still restricted in Farmer-Rick Sep 2022 #60

Hmmm lostinhere Sep 2022 #66

Congress has a say in Congressional elections Zeitghost Sep 2022 #70

Lincoln is turning over in his grave. lindysalsagal Sep 2022 #43

The Covfeferacy won the peace orthoclad Sep 2022 #48

The fact that SCOTUS even agreed to hear the case MontanaMama Sep 2022 #45

No thanks, not subscribing to 1 thing wrecking havoc. Brainfodder Sep 2022 #47

The Fascist Society should be put on the list of terrorist organizations. eom Justice matters. Sep 2022 #50

Here's a SCOTUS case docket page that lists the case's process. ancianita Sep 2022 #51

Then it's time to add four more LIBERAL Justices. n/t TeamProg Sep 2022 #56

thanks for this post. good info Evolve Dammit Sep 2022 #63

The majority of Americans have no idea this is even occurring. Ligyron Sep 2022 #64