Has this poll changed over the last 150 years?
#17 | Posted by eberly

Has the amount of money in politics changed over the last 150 years?

Your party scuttled McCain-Feingold and enacted thought judicial fiat Citizens United. Because Republicans desire for fascist rule, as we see evinced by ICE mass detention camps, toppling of Maduro, repudiation of DEI, attacks on reproductive freedom, and gerrymandering.

"because of something that was done to them by NONE of us."

What exactly was done to them, and how can you be so sure none of us did it?

For example, you routinely call me and the rest of the libs racist.

But you just said I and the rest of the libs haven't done anything to black people.

So what's it gonna be?

Fascists never think the other fascists will turn on them.

Thank you Corky.

"Campus Reform analyzed upcoming spring 2023 graduation ceremonies at 17 colleges and universities. These schools are hosting separate commencements based on race, sexuality, country of origin, and even socioeconomic status."

Wow, 17. I think there's 17 within fifty miles of me. Probably more like a hundred. I think I can name 17 within fifty miles of me off the top of my head!

American University
Georgetown University
University of the District of Columbia
Catholic University
Gallaudet University
George Mason University
University of Maryland
United States Naval Academy
St. John's College
Corcoran School Of The Arts
Towson State
Johns Hopkins University

Okay only a dozen. Not too bad.

"racist video that depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes"

If portraying Black President Obama as an Ape is racist, then why wasn't racist when White President W. was portrayed as a chimp?
--JeffJ

Can a man be effectively represented by a woman?
Can a woman be effectively represented by a man?

90% of Republican Congressional Committee members are white.
85% of Republican Congressional Committee members are men.

Those numbers sure don't suggest Republicans think a woman can represent a man, but a man can represent a woman.

These numbers show a white Republican very often represent a black man.
but a black Republican only very rarely represent a white man.

Separate districts, separate drinking fountains ... .segregation is racist.
#20 | Posted by BellRinger

So you're saying majority black districts made up of majority black communities is racism.
And majority white districts comprised of majority white communities is the same racism.
Those are separate districts, like separate water fountains, and thus racist.

So what should be done?
I guess the districts could be drawn differently.
Make the majority white districts have a few black areas in them
Make the majority black districts have a few white areas too.

By putting a Laser Beam Focus On Race, we can make the districting process Not Racist, Not Segregated.
There may have been a Federal Law which put in a framework that do something like that.
I'm not sure. Maybe you could ask a high school history teacher and get back to us.

You can't possibly defend your asinine arguments.
Not that anyone was expecting anything other than silly accusations from you!

"Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has been accused of relying on misleading, "fudged" data in a majority opinion that significantly weakened the Voting Rights Act."

We can't expect a Supreme Court Justice or his staff to verify crucial data on an issue affecting democracy itself!
You're also racist for believing that, by the way. Sorry, those are the rules now.

Treating Jews the way Jews treat Palestinians is a problem for you.
What's that tell you about the way Jews treat Palestinians, KWRX25?

And now, which mistreatment are you mad about, and why?
Which mistreatment have you never commented on, and why?

"I can assure there were violent pockets in those protests and friends of my son who were Jewish had to hide in Hillel on more than one occasion, blocked from entering campus buildings, or intimidated from even stepping foot on campus."

But you don't believe that happens daily to Palestinians, is the thing here.

It's like you're very cognizant of what happened that was intolerable at the protests, but you can't connect the dots to see that's the very thing that's being protested.

1. Can a white person be effectively represented by a black congressman?
2. Can a black person be effectively represented by a white congressman?
If your answer to either of these questions is "no" then you are the racist"
#11 | Posted by BellRinger

Can a white person be effectively represented by a Black President?
If your answer is "no" then you are the racist.

You answered "No," JeffJ.
The entire Republican Party answered "No."

It's interesting that whatever Constitutional argument worked to scuttle the Voting Rights Act in 2026, somehow it didn't work in 1965.

The meaning of the words in the Constitution itself must have dramatically changed during that sixty year span.

"FIFA World Cup hotel bookings falling short of expectations in US cities, report finds"

All Republicans are happy about that.

They love destroying the World Cup, because they are destroying a global event that literally brings joy to the world.

Trump voters who wanted an outsider, Trump voters who chose Bush because he's the kind of guy they'd have a beer, with, they don't want an outsider who is also a bartender.

But it's not sexism. It's something else, not sure I've seen the reasons spelled out, but it's not sexism.

And when the GOP regains control they will do the same thing. Before you know it we will have 27 justices. Nice work.
#55 | Posted by BellRinger

And what's wrong with that? You're the one who revels in reminding us that politics is a full contact sport. Maybe you should mention the Nuclear Option.

Something's happened to you. Something has changed.

"he offers conclusions without substantial analysis."

Surely, as a lawyer, you mean legal analysis. Not historical analysis.

Your observation is reflective of what history teaches us about democracy. Democracy doesn't rise up from the void through a substantial legal analysis in the first place.

Another thing history teaches us is that democracy has often been forfeit through legal maneuverings. Germany, 1933 is the pristine example. Another one would be Three-Fifths. Hardly democratic to enslave people.

It's almost as if she doesn't have much in the way of accomplishments...
#170 | POSTED BY JPW

For this standard to materially exist, you need to be able to name some things that other, better, more effective Representatives have accomplished.
Who outshines AOC? Give me the run-down.
What are the big achievements other Members of Congress have pulled off, that resonated with you?

I asked the AI what AOC did. I cut out the fluff. Here are some numbers. She played a part in spending 1 billion nationally and brought in a half billion spending for her district.

Lots of people are saying that if she isn't brining in money she's ineffective, and if she is then it's wasteful pet projects and cronyism. Anyway, here's what the AI said.

Key legislative accomplishments include securing the passage of three amendments despite Republican control of the Senate and presidency:
one that redirected $5 million from the DEA to opioid treatment programs,
another that secured $10 million to clean up toxic military sites in Puerto Rico,
and her work with Senator Chuck Schumer to include a Funeral Assistance Program in the COVID-19 relief package, which has reimbursed over $1 billion in funeral expenses for families affected by the pandemic
Compelling defense contractor TransDigm to return $16.1 million in price-gouged profits.
Assisting over 1,400 constituents with casework, including immigration, Social Security, and veterans benefits.
Delivering $470 million in federal grants to institutions in her district (NY-14).
Leading a multilingual Census outreach campaign that secured over $58 million in federal funding for her district.

According to Democrats black people are too stupid to be able to acquire a photo ID.
#20 | Posted by BellRinger

I don't think I've heard any Democrats say that, but hopefully you have a link.

Anyway. What's your explanation for why Black people don't have photo ID.
Is it because Black people are lazy?

That would cost money to implement. Too cheap for that.
#21 | Posted by eberly

Nah. Republicans are happy to pay extra, to punish their enemies.

Have you not seen the ICE budget? It's in the hundreds of billions.

Republicans spent several million just to send a handful of immigratnts from Venezuela to Ecuador prison.

"And you naively think that Republicans won't define them, *ahem*, differently?"

Republicans promised Full Release of Epstein Files and have enacted plenty of State level Voter ID.
So no. I don't think they can define those issues differently.

I've always said was a bigger liability for Harris than being part black or female.
#176 | Posted by sentinel

No one is surprised you found a way to be a Victim today.

"greenlights a last-minute republican gerrymander"

This is what I voted for.
--Boaz

Who knew Gerrymandering is what it means to Make America Great Again.