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JI7

(89,269 posts)
2. We have so many good people that could make our country so much better
Mon Feb 5, 2018, 09:10 PM
Feb 2018

But too many racist dumbfucks that vote for people like trump and w Bush.

Skittles

(153,193 posts)
3. we outnumber the racists / fascists
Mon Feb 5, 2018, 09:19 PM
Feb 2018

we just have to be twice as good due to gerrymandering, voter suppression, and no help from Russia

spooky3

(34,480 posts)
8. True but at least the tide may be turning on gerrymandering.
Mon Feb 5, 2018, 09:50 PM
Feb 2018

In PA, the court must come up with a new plan soon, well before the midterms. In VA, the census will show relative population shift to blue NoVA and Tidewater, we have a Dem gov who will veto any outrageous plan, AND we have a court case that may go our way.

And, if the gerrymandering Dems lose their case in MD, the SC would have to articulate a precedent that would likely provide a basis for challenging the more common Republican gerrymandering.

lindysalsagal

(20,733 posts)
6. He has faith in us, and we have faith in him. This is where the marches matter. He saw us out there.
Mon Feb 5, 2018, 09:31 PM
Feb 2018

He knows we understand, we pay attention, and we care. We've got his back. All elected officials in a representative government need our support. I've met with some and they all tell you this.

The marches matter, and Schiff is banking on them.

At some point soon, frump is going to try to pull a fast one, and the country will react.

I know I'll be out there. I kept my sign: "Cleanup on aisle 45."

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