How did that quote go again: "If conservatives become convinced that they can not win democratically, they will not abandon conservatism. The will reject democracy."
This is like, actually surreal to watch happen this fast. Democrats should take some lessons here in terms of what it takes to do politically motivated gerrymandering the "right way". If Democratic state legislatures don't respond in kind, and in time...
They won't
California did
California has somewhat unique freedom and weight by including a coast and an economy substantial enough to be an influential nation on its own. Take heart, but take care.
GOP attorneys right now:
Drake version of this meme intentionally chosen.
Is it time to exercise our constitutional rights yet? (2nd something, something)
I’m tired of pretending that Luigi-ing those unilaterally disenfranchising the public isn’t the answer.
We need to start gerrymandering them piece by piece.
WHEN THE LOOTING (OF OUR VOTING RIGHTS) STARTS, THE SHOOTING (OF WHITE POWER FASCISTS) STARTS.
Absolutely hysterical that they chopped Columbia up into thirds. It's such a democratic stronghold, they think divvying it up dillutes the vote, but I think they might be shooting themselves in the foot here. Either way, shit can't get done until Gov. calls 'em back for a special session and Foghorn Leghorn is fairly against this measure.
Edit: Weird to see so many folks to get worked up about my state. I actually think this has a higher chance of backfiring, if they enact it, than succeeding. All that being said, THIS WILL NOT HAPPEN , MARK MY WORDS. Gov. McMaster is leaving office and truly does not give a shit. He would rather keep the 6-1, than risk a 4-3.
I wonder if these red states are going to get their white flags from Amazon when this is all over with.
If i lived there, I'd be marching up and down in front of my local board of elections, screaming at them to hold the election.
Ah, I see you haven't been to SC before
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