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(13,526 posts)thank you, sinking
blueinredohio
(6,797 posts)Solly Mack
(90,787 posts)liberalmuse
(18,672 posts)It literally died after the Civil War, but ideologically, it's still alive and has been dragging American down for over 150 years now. We have seen first hand what happens to racist, undereducated, impoverished, religiously zealous states. They become human shit holes. I feel so bad for the majority of people who are stuck in these places. Ensuring people aren't living in poverty and have access to a classical education would go far in preventing their being hijacked by special interests who don't give a shit about the people they're supposed to be representing. This actually goes for the entire country. We've allowed ourselves to be hijacked.
colsohlibgal
(5,275 posts)The result of the Civil War, subsequent decisions aiming to thwart racism.....none of it stopped the undercurrent of blatant racism in large chunks of the USA. Ditto for Roe vs Wade.
The fight for the Soul of this country is on again, and in a far more dangerous era.
God knows what might go down in the next 2-3 years.
Those of us for truth, justice, Fairness, compassion etc need to show up and vote all the way down to school boards....and get as active as possible to thwart this push by the far right.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)paleotn
(17,960 posts)Those who want to immigrate north to Canamerica are more than welcome. Our nuts can head south for Jebusland, where they can go all Gilead until their hearts are content. Problem solved.
cab67
(3,007 posts)I'm hoping this will be a "travel advisory" for businesses. The protostomes who passed these laws obviously won't listen to women, but they'll sure as anything notice if businesses are reluctant to move to their states.
spooky3
(34,476 posts)over some competitors was the legal environment. VAs laws arent perfect but they are much better than those in the Deep South. Businesses are very aware of these trends and how they will affect recruiting and retention of Gen Z.
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,701 posts)rurallib
(62,448 posts)Needs to be shown what kind of crowd we hang with these days.
efilon
(167 posts)I had that same thought. We have our own idiots in power.
AllaN01Bear
(18,393 posts)Doreen
(11,686 posts)you get any type of procedure done about side effects, possible post complications, and dangers should include a list of states you should never visit again as one of the complications would be prison.
demigoddess
(6,644 posts)just so far beyond the pale that I just am so.... I hope those states lose all business. I wouldn't stop to have coffee in those states.
FakeNoose
(32,748 posts)Totally Tunsie
(10,885 posts)Our lives, rights, privileges, and freedoms are being stripped under this rethug regime.
MasonDreams
(756 posts)Kurt V.
(5,624 posts)DesertRat
(27,995 posts)bluecollar2
(3,622 posts)Boycott the state and any business based in Alabama or doing business in Alabama.
The only thing Republicans care about is money.
Lifelong Protester
(8,421 posts)Hassler
(3,390 posts)iluvtennis
(19,872 posts)Lifelong Protester
(8,421 posts)Thanks for sharing!
bonniebgood
(943 posts)all on their own. where the hell is the punishment for the men? damn.
Amaryllis
(9,525 posts)50 Shades Of Blue
(10,043 posts)corbettkroehler
(1,898 posts)Political cartoons remain an essential part of the national fabric.
By the way, when Pat Robertson tells a state government that it went to far, it really screwed up!