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CaptainTruth

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27. Good point. SCOTUS has ruled in favor of state constitutions in cases where...

Reply to Farmer-Rick (Reply #15)

Fri Mar 8, 2024, 10:51 AM

Mar 2024

...there was no conflict with the federal constitution.

Gerrymandering comes to mind as an example, in cases where maps violated provisions of the state constitution.

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The Supreme Court just turned us all into vigilante voters [View all] Nevilledog Mar 2024 OP

It just amazes me that one fucking dirtbag party wants a man like that in charge of the country. Autumn Mar 2024 #1

They think it's worth the shortcut to power. eShirl Mar 2024 #2

Don't think 'charge of the country' Mr.Bee Mar 2024 #24

"it's best to 'let voters decide.'" PSPS Mar 2024 #3

Not at all FBaggins Mar 2024 #4

But governors can also declare a state of insurrection. limbicnuminousity Mar 2024 #7

Not sure why you think that matters FBaggins Mar 2024 #9

Appreciate the response. limbicnuminousity Mar 2024 #13

He was in no sense "convicted" by the CO courts. That's the point FBaggins Mar 2024 #16

SMHL. limbicnuminousity Mar 2024 #19

There is plenty of evidence to charge the stinking Nazi Farmer-Rick Mar 2024 #14

Probably... but also probably not convict him FBaggins Mar 2024 #17

If CO had an insurrection clause Zeitghost Mar 2024 #22

Oh, so you're saying Farmer-Rick Mar 2024 #25

I would love to see Colorado change their voting laws KS Toronado Mar 2024 #5

That would fail even faster FBaggins Mar 2024 #10

thanks. appreciating the solid info stopdiggin Mar 2024 #18

That whole "states' rights" sentiment is quite malleable, apparently. BobTheSubgenius Mar 2024 #6

If the shoe fits.... rubbersole Mar 2024 #8

Or, as we used to say when I was young - if the foo shits. BobTheSubgenius Mar 2024 #28

I've been thinking about that... CaptainTruth Mar 2024 #12

Yeah, I was wondering the same thing. Farmer-Rick Mar 2024 #15

Good point. SCOTUS has ruled in favor of state constitutions in cases where... CaptainTruth Mar 2024 #27

Not show some respect. No. Don't make a scene. Really low class dung. bucolic_frolic Mar 2024 #11

The U.S. Supreme Court is saying, leave it to the voters while they attack voting rights and legalize voter suppression. ShazamIam Mar 2024 #20

They didn't really say that at all Zeitghost Mar 2024 #23

Yeah, Farmer-Rick Mar 2024 #26

Excellent and short article. Worth the click. keopeli Mar 2024 #21