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18. TX is gerrymandered to such an extent as to be GOP for the next three to four general election cycle

Tue Feb 16, 2016, 02:59 PM

Feb 2016

TX is gerrymandered to such an extent as to be GOP for the next three to four general election cycles. In 2013, as part of the hearing regarding TX and preclearance, Greg Abbott wrote in a court brief that, "In 2011, both houses of the Texas Legislature were controlled by large Republican majorities, and their redistricting decisions were designed to increase the Republican Party's electoral prospects at the expense of the Democrats."

Partisan gerrymanders still exist in TX because the Supreme Court’s (until this weekend) five conservatives (now four) have consistently refused to consider their constitutionality — deeming partisan gerrymandering suits to fail under what is known as the “political question” doctrine.

Another reason I hope to see Pres. Obama successfully appoint a jurist both keen and just.

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US Marshals arresting people for not paying their federal student loans - Story | KRIV [View all] w0nderer Feb 2016 OP

We have "debtor prison" for people that don't pay their mandated child support. PoliticAverse Feb 2016 #1

Who ordered the US Marshalls to start arresting student debtors? Bernie would never let this fly. Dont call me Shirley Feb 2016 #2

private contractors hired the US Marshalls handmade34 Feb 2016 #11

Sweet, US Marshall service up for sale. What a travesty the dismantling of public entities has been! Dont call me Shirley Feb 2016 #13

The article says "federal government." Igel Feb 2016 #97

Federal judges hack89 Feb 2016 #33

Wanna bet those judges are on the take? Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2016 #49

Once you provide some evidence I would consider it. nt hack89 Feb 2016 #50

Remember PA Child Care? Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2016 #55

We are talking about federal judges hack89 Feb 2016 #58

The point is the Judiciary isn't sacrosanct. Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2016 #62

But neither are they all corrupt like you seem to believe. nt hack89 Feb 2016 #63

Who said, "all"? Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2016 #66

I eagerly await your evidence. nt hack89 Feb 2016 #68

I eagerly await an investigation. Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2016 #70

ok. nt hack89 Feb 2016 #72

If Supreme Court justices can be bought, Unknown Beatle Feb 2016 #114

How much does it cost to send US Marshals? More than $1500? CrispyQ Feb 2016 #3

I know. The perspective is amazing! ananda Feb 2016 #10

bill collectors paid the US Marshalls handmade34 Feb 2016 #12

More like they paid the judge who issued the warrant.... Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2016 #51

A reservation in Montana wanted to start their own grocery jwirr Feb 2016 #30

The cost is added to the loan. He now owes $7000 per another article. Xithras Feb 2016 #39

I had a student loan in default in the 90s Maedhros Feb 2016 #87

Yep. It's aaaaaall theater. nt valerief Feb 2016 #46

even more absurd is that 90 universities support this certainot Feb 2016 #60

oh yeah higher education isn't a $$ making scam at all redruddyred Feb 2016 #99

well, if it supports the rw radio stations tell them to certainot Feb 2016 #113

That's terrible. nt ladjf Feb 2016 #4

It's a Fox affiliate -- are we sure this is all there is to the story ?? nt eppur_se_muova Feb 2016 #5

Agree, doubt they would go after 1500 when there is a long list of 100K+ defaults. harun Feb 2016 #88

Folks this is Texas, ruled by Greg Abbott who hates the people, but loves them for votes. This is rladdi Feb 2016 #6

Then don't ever visit here. kentauros Feb 2016 #54

Is there a reality to his statement? Trajan Feb 2016 #102

This is what the Oligarchy has brought us. This is what will continue of we continue electing rhett o rick Feb 2016 #7

This wouldn't happen under a President Sanders Arazi Feb 2016 #8

Bernie has no control over Federal judges hack89 Feb 2016 #36

Students wouldn't be saddled with crippling debt. Fearless Feb 2016 #56

No shit hack89 Feb 2016 #59

No one said that. Fearless Feb 2016 #61

The OP is about marshals enforcing court orders hack89 Feb 2016 #64

Actually he's stated looking into alleviating current debit... likely through making it a NO PROFIT Fearless Feb 2016 #69

The US marshals will do what the judges direct them to do hack89 Feb 2016 #71

And the point is that the court system will not have to send people to hunt down Americans Fearless Feb 2016 #76

Not until Bernie has eliminated all student debt from America hack89 Feb 2016 #78

I'm sorry if the battle will be too hard for you. Fearless Feb 2016 #81

The US education system has done well for my family hack89 Feb 2016 #82

It has NOT done well by millions of Americans Fearless Feb 2016 #83

That's nice. nt hack89 Feb 2016 #84

It's not about nice. It's about what's RIGHT and what's JUST. Fearless Feb 2016 #85

That's nicer. nt hack89 Feb 2016 #86

i thought the prez nominated higher judges redruddyred Feb 2016 #101

I doubt if $1,500 is crppling debt to someone who got their college degree Akicita Feb 2016 #67

The outstanding total is actually $7000 in that case Fearless Feb 2016 #77

I do realize everything you are saying. I was referring to this case where the guy Akicita Feb 2016 #93

It wouldn't happen under the far-right or far-left Reter Feb 2016 #112

I so desperately wish that Texas Scalded Nun Feb 2016 #9

TX is gerrymandered to such an extent as to be GOP for the next three to four general election cycle LanternWaste Feb 2016 #18

Just take a look at how Austin has been pie-sliced with 6 congressional districts, to get a clue on bobalew Feb 2016 #44

And Wall Street bankers who stole billions roam free. Arugula Latte Feb 2016 #14

That'll keep those terrorists out of our airplanes! Peace Patriot Feb 2016 #15

IRS payments houston16revival Feb 2016 #16

I think they already take any tax refunds if you owe on your student loans. PersonNumber503602 Feb 2016 #19

Exactly. Is it just something they are doing in Texas? jwirr Feb 2016 #27

No idea. I wouldn't be surprised if this is limited to Texas though. PersonNumber503602 Feb 2016 #31

Common sense, Texas? Never! Is it possible he just forgot 7wo7rees Feb 2016 #89

hell, they even take part of social security for student loans.. grasswire Feb 2016 #32

Seven people in combat gear and automatic weapons. He was shackled. This is insanity! Skwmom Feb 2016 #17

Yeah, for a $1500 loan JustABozoOnThisBus Feb 2016 #21

The cost is not the issue. The man should NEVER have been subjected to that. n/t Skwmom Feb 2016 #24

+1 this..so much this w0nderer Feb 2016 #73

posted new links with more info w0nderer Feb 2016 #26

I bet the baloney sandwich in jail wasn't cheap, either. nt JustABozoOnThisBus Feb 2016 #29

wait..what? they get baloney sandwiches in jail? w0nderer Feb 2016 #38

And they are billing him for the raid/arrest. PersonNumber503602 Feb 2016 #34

when i saw that i started thinking old Soviet w0nderer Feb 2016 #41

Well folks here is a list of "contractors" that have been hired to do this and.................... turbinetree Feb 2016 #20

this why we are having a lovuian Feb 2016 #22

More votes for Bernie. drm604 Feb 2016 #23

Apparently he does not have a job. The rest of us have these jwirr Feb 2016 #25

i posted new links in main post w0nderer Feb 2016 #35

When searching for more about the story I saw his linkedin profile PersonNumber503602 Feb 2016 #45

You must be pretty damn poor not to be able to pay off $1500 in 29 years. Elmer S. E. Dump Feb 2016 #52

He may not get a refund Travis_0004 Feb 2016 #103

Debtor prisons are already here..... blackspade Feb 2016 #28

If you can't pay $4.31 a month on your student loan - you shouldn't take one out!! Elmer S. E. Dump Feb 2016 #37

Disgusting duplex Feb 2016 #40

I don't know if I would compare the Federal Student Loan program to loan sharks. Akicita Feb 2016 #53

Is Obama administration trying to help Bernie? nt thereismore Feb 2016 #42

If the debt abscounder is affluent, I have no problem with this action. Akicita Feb 2016 #43

In my view, tuition to state schools should be funded from tax revenue. JDPriestly Feb 2016 #95

I agree Bernie's plan is the answer and is one of the reasons I am supporting him. Until his plan Akicita Feb 2016 #98

Debt collection agencies are on par with satan. Dont call me Shirley Feb 2016 #47

This message was self-deleted by its author Jake Stern Feb 2016 #91

I'd refuse to sign it.... Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2016 #48

Lot of outrage here TeddyR Feb 2016 #57

Is this real life? ForgoTheConsequence Feb 2016 #96

That didn't answer my question TeddyR Feb 2016 #109

I pay my debts. If they entered into a binding agreement, they should be obligated to pay the debt. olddad56 Feb 2016 #65

I sent this to Senator Warrens Office. Duckfan Feb 2016 #74

Odd the story left out alot of details about Paul like what is his current occupation? cstanleytech Feb 2016 #75

an arrest possibly w0nderer Feb 2016 #79

He was wearing a polo shirt with the PHANTOM POWER logo on it in his news interview so I Akicita Feb 2016 #100

If that was the case, they could garnish his wages Travis_0004 Feb 2016 #104

But thats just it we, dont have that information because the article was poorly written. nt cstanleytech Feb 2016 #105

Expect more of this ExPat2Mex Feb 2016 #80

Despicable. davidthegnome Feb 2016 #90

Got fascism? KamaAina Feb 2016 #92

oh the ways i could answer this w0nderer Feb 2016 #94

Just noticed an ad for Citizens Bank here - for LiberalElite Feb 2016 #106

I mean the loan was 29 years old. He should have paid it by now. ncteechur Feb 2016 #107

A lot more to this story....... MichMan Feb 2016 #108

Then he lied in the TV interview. He said he had never been contacted by anyone in the 29 yrs. Akicita Feb 2016 #110

Isn't debt is a civil matter unless there is a related offense such as forgery, theft by fraud, 24601 Feb 2016 #111