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patphil

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18. Gerrymandering is a form of taking away your representation.

Reply to RetiredParatrooper (Reply #17)

Sun Dec 14, 2025, 09:05 PM

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If the district map is rigged so you can't win, who's representing you?
The colonies had no representatives at all. But, if you are denied the ability to elect someone who would support your view, then you effectively have no voice in that part of government.

I didn't think it'd be that hard to see that the intent is the same.

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Sen. Rand Paul says redistricting efforts could lead to political violence [View all] BumRushDaShow Yesterday OP

Well why the hell did you vote for it Rand? BOSSHOG Yesterday #1

When, where and how did or could he "vote for it"? This is a state issue.... reACTIONary Yesterday #10

The Vote I was referring to BOSSHOG Yesterday #12

It's reasonable to presume he voted for tsf.... reACTIONary Yesterday #13

I think he's probably right. Has he come out against re-districting in Texas and tried to organize a coalition to get Martin68 Yesterday #2

Whose party started it shithead? dem4decades Yesterday #3

And who approved it..... Lovie777 Yesterday #8

Let's say this now....The GOP drew first blood on this... FarPoint Yesterday #4

Says the body snatcher FalloutShelter Yesterday #5

go talk with your buddies in Missouri UpInArms Yesterday #6

Fuck Rand Paul. NewHendoLib Yesterday #7

Indeed RetiredParatrooper Yesterday #9

Tell me again which party has overwhelmingly been violent Buddyzbuddy Yesterday #11

Yes agree 100% blue blues Yesterday #14

Sort of reminds you of the "no taxation without representation" rallying cry of the Revolutionary War. patphil Yesterday #15

No RetiredParatrooper Yesterday #17

Gerrymandering is a form of taking away your representation. patphil Yesterday #18

And based on statistics and history BaronChocula Yesterday #16