If conservatives become convinced that they can not win democratically, they will not abandon conservatism. They will reject democracy. – David Frum, “Trumpocracy: The Corruption of the American Republic”
Winning has become too important a part of politics. drafting legislation for the benefit of we the people is way down on the list/stack of priorities. “We” has morphed into us and them, making government for we the people almost impossible when “their” ideas must be suppressed after each gerrymandered election. Analogous to trying to run an eight-cylinder engine on only 3 cylinders; our fractured government is not performing as well as it must to compete and flourish in this century.
And those who don’t pay income taxes (44% of the US population) wouldn’t receive the $100.00 discount so why should they vote? So if only those who pay income taxes would receive the discount and ALL were registered voters, (highly unlikely) Elections would be determined by only 56% of the of the population.
Missing is the foreign governments ability to adjust the count at the ballot box. The fact that the trump team says this can not happen and that they find no evidence that it did.. shows just how good those foreign government hackers are.
Despite all of these alleged efforts, black voter turnout has been stable and trending slightly higher over the last 20 years. Even in places supposedly suppressing the vote.
Mandatory, mail-in, real choice voting! Penalty could be a one mil increase in taxes till you do vote. Mail-in because 1) It’s easy!, and 2) It’s paper from beginning to end! Real choice is ranked choice plus other stuff, like ‘none of the above’ and, well, we could get creative, maybe an essay part – anything filled out would count for a vote. Dems (progressives) would never lose again!
kballweg Premium Member almost 5 years ago
The really sad part is that they won’t lose power until they drive the economy into another great depression. Even then the cult will blame Obama.
GreggW Premium Member almost 5 years ago
If conservatives become convinced that they can not win democratically, they will not abandon conservatism. They will reject democracy. – David Frum, “Trumpocracy: The Corruption of the American Republic”
Jason Allen almost 5 years ago
That last panel reminds me of the pro-corporate centrist Democrats. But then they’ve often reminded me of moderate Republicans.
superposition almost 5 years ago
Winning has become too important a part of politics. drafting legislation for the benefit of we the people is way down on the list/stack of priorities. “We” has morphed into us and them, making government for we the people almost impossible when “their” ideas must be suppressed after each gerrymandered election. Analogous to trying to run an eight-cylinder engine on only 3 cylinders; our fractured government is not performing as well as it must to compete and flourish in this century.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member almost 5 years ago
MAGA wins over humanity. Simple as that. In the main Trump exemplifies what America is truly all about.
saltwise almost 5 years ago
Mr. Rall, there are two Alzheimer’s organization—Association and Foundation. Which one did you reach out to? I am working on a letter.
sailersteve almost 5 years ago
And those who don’t pay income taxes (44% of the US population) wouldn’t receive the $100.00 discount so why should they vote? So if only those who pay income taxes would receive the discount and ALL were registered voters, (highly unlikely) Elections would be determined by only 56% of the of the population.
Alberta Oil Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Missing is the foreign governments ability to adjust the count at the ballot box. The fact that the trump team says this can not happen and that they find no evidence that it did.. shows just how good those foreign government hackers are.
What's the furor with the fuhrer? almost 5 years ago
Das fuhrer und Goebbels are in good spirits in hell.
Radish the wordsmith almost 5 years ago
That’s why Republicans work with the Russians to hack our elections.
Teto85 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Like a broken clock.
ncorgbl almost 5 years ago
Well then, maybe Democrats need to get a little smarter.
Andylit Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Despite all of these alleged efforts, black voter turnout has been stable and trending slightly higher over the last 20 years. Even in places supposedly suppressing the vote.
jvscanlan Premium Member almost 5 years ago
The truth about the citizenship question: The Reds want to change districting from counting all the people to just counting voting age citizens.
gmadoll789 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Mandatory, mail-in, real choice voting! Penalty could be a one mil increase in taxes till you do vote. Mail-in because 1) It’s easy!, and 2) It’s paper from beginning to end! Real choice is ranked choice plus other stuff, like ‘none of the above’ and, well, we could get creative, maybe an essay part – anything filled out would count for a vote. Dems (progressives) would never lose again!