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12. Agreed.

Wed Aug 30, 2017, 06:07 AM

Aug 2017

As far as gerrymandering, that doesn't explain the apathy from voters who don't show up. Gerrymandering only works with a lazy electorate.

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Lyin' Ted and Cardboard Cornyn ain't real Texans. They don't neighbor. [View all] shadowmayor Aug 2017 OP

Right, like all those Christians who aren't "real Xians." stopbush Aug 2017 #1

yet they keep voting them into office. mdbl Aug 2017 #5

The insane & extreme gerrymandering explains... The_REAL_Ecumenist Aug 2017 #7

Gerrymandering works fine for congressional districts BUT Vogon_Glory Aug 2017 #8

Agreed. mdbl Aug 2017 #12

The only thing they love is their bank account. BigmanPigman Aug 2017 #6

Terrific post - K&R, and bookmarked. raven mad Aug 2017 #9

Great post but it bloody well should be in the MSM! arthritisR_US Aug 2017 #10

may I add, fuck Governor Abbott too Skittles Aug 2017 #11

Well he's a repuglican isn't he? mdbl Aug 2017 #13