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slightlv

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43. In spirit, I agree... but I would say it differently.

Mon Oct 7, 2024, 06:54 PM

Oct 2024

This isn't the way democracy dies... that's too passive a voice. This is the way democracy is killed... wiped-out... obliterated. Better an active voice, since this is an overt action.

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West Virginia has introduced a resolution where they will not accept or recognize the 2024 Presidential election [View all] Quiet Em Oct 2024 OP

While even they know that's not legal, no_hypocrisy Oct 2024 #1

ugh, we really need to defeat him by a large margin. Quiet Em Oct 2024 #2

I can't 3auld6phart Oct 2024 #10

"Subject of Legal Actions" - the Republican candidate Pachamama Oct 2024 #21

Is that the resolution? birdographer Oct 2024 #41

Think about how broadly they can construe the part about him being subject to legal actions... ExciteBike66 Oct 2024 #53

How horrifying. PittBlue Oct 2024 #3

You get what you vote for WV JustAnotherGen Oct 2024 #4

Not all of us are stupid in WV Katcat Oct 2024 #51

And its you JustAnotherGen Oct 2024 #58

Trust me. It sucks in both places. ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 2024 #62

Eh - I'm in Hunterdon County NJ JustAnotherGen Oct 2024 #65

Not to worry - this resolution only applies to "the Democrat candidate for President". TheRickles Oct 2024 #5

Love this Pachamama Oct 2024 #22

Yes, and it would probably stand up to judicial appeal - letter of the law vs. spirit of the law. TheRickles Oct 2024 #40

It will hurt the GQP more than Dems........................... Lovie777 Oct 2024 #6

How please? Think. Again. Oct 2024 #12

They should all dress up for the vote BootinUp Oct 2024 #7

or gestapo gear Skittles Oct 2024 #9

they loves them some FASCISM Skittles Oct 2024 #8

Unless I'm mistaken, and please correct me if I am... Think. Again. Oct 2024 #11

I've heard this as well. I cannot say for sure though. bluestarone Oct 2024 #14

This is really stupid and sad LetMyPeopleVote Oct 2024 #13

See what Oxycontin has done to this state Sessuch Oct 2024 #44

I hope they are also OK with receiving no Federal funds DFW Oct 2024 #15

That would NEVER fly FakeNoose Oct 2024 #17

What, really? DFW Oct 2024 #19

pretty well does away with any reason to have an election rurallib Oct 2024 #16

Some people are just burning to make the world worse. Solly Mack Oct 2024 #18

West Virginia is deep red. patphil Oct 2024 #20

So, maybe they should form their own country9 LoisB Oct 2024 #23

Well, that's pretty much what the secessionists said ChazInAz Oct 2024 #55

Yep. LoisB Oct 2024 #59

I.O.W. "They" already know that Trump is going to get beaten and beaten badly too. Botany Oct 2024 #24

All talk Abstractartist Oct 2024 #25

I lived in the forest in West Virginia for 18 years Mysterian Oct 2024 #26

there will be pushback. barbtries Oct 2024 #27

Democracy dying right before our eyes Picaro Oct 2024 #28

In spirit, I agree... but I would say it differently. slightlv Oct 2024 #43

Let's try rewriting this. mahatmakanejeeves Oct 2024 #29

Does it matter what those idiots do? BigDemVoter Oct 2024 #30

Then send in some federal troops to explain how these things work. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Oct 2024 #31

Sounds like Biden will be busy with Executive Actions around election time KS Toronado Oct 2024 #32

And these assholes... GiqueCee Oct 2024 #33

This is incredibly brain dead... timoteus Oct 2024 #34

IMO it violates federal law and probably state constitution. Ford_Prefect Oct 2024 #35

Welcome to my world! WVreaper Oct 2024 #36

"When Byrd died, so did the democratic party." - HEY! Don't forget your OTHER Senator from back in the day BumRushDaShow Oct 2024 #54

Send them their exit papers from the USA world wide wally Oct 2024 #37

If this is just a resolution that has been introduced, that means nothing has happened YET. ShazzieB Oct 2024 #38

Their resolution says they won't accept an illegitimate election, but.. surfered Oct 2024 #39

I stopped reading after "Democrat [sic] led regime." bikes and bunnies Oct 2024 #42

This can't be legal Figarosmom Oct 2024 #45

The dregs make some noise rockbluff botanist Oct 2024 #46

The last Democrat to win West Virginia was Bill Clinton jmowreader Oct 2024 #47

The State has some real beauty to it but it is an ... Botany Oct 2024 #61

Not even close to being legal West Virginia. You'll have to behave as if you agree. dai13sy Oct 2024 #48

Let them withhold their 4 EVs in protest then. Makes it slightly easier for us to reach of majority of 268 out of 534. LonePirate Oct 2024 #49

Reads like Trump dictated it using "lawyery" words. JohnnyRingo Oct 2024 #50

This election can't be close Thrill Oct 2024 #52

Paging Senator Mansion, Time to do something,,, GreenWave Oct 2024 #56

Well, that will be an interesting court case if they try to use it. Almost sounds like succession to me. dutch777 Oct 2024 #57

WTF DiverDave Oct 2024 #60

odd for a "safely red" state to be doing that. ecstatic Oct 2024 #63

Well, I see all that lead and mercury in their drinking water is having an effect. Aristus Oct 2024 #64