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The big illusion of the 2 party system is that there are only 2 sides and each side is in unilateral agreement. The fact that Congress can’t get anything done is proof that, that isn’t the reality.
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The big illusion of the 2 party system is that there are only 2 sides and each side is in unilateral agreement. The fact that Congress can’t get anything done is proof that, that isn’t the reality.
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And how is everyone's economic well-being right now?
Whether it is causation or just correlation, people are struggling and are going to blame Biden and the Dems. Right or wrong, that is just how it is.
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Most people’s economics are in the shitter.
What I’m saying is they could no longer perpetuate the myth that giving rich people and corporations even more money would somehow make it to the common citizen’s wallet in any impactful or long lasting way. At best they could call it a failed experiment that went on way too long (and continues to). I think the death blow was the massive government bailouts which made things crystal clear. Now we have the nail in the coffin that is as soon as the workers started getting ahead with raises profiteer generated inflation hit wiping all that out.
I hate where the current breed of Republicans are taking us, but on the left all I see is begging people to defend a system that is corrupt as fuck with no intention of changing that.
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Good bait and switch in there. Be that as it may, Americans like to believe they are immune to global issues. There’s America and there’s everybody else. If everybody else is having an issue that shouldn’t mean we are having that same issue. If we are then it’s our government’s fault.
Having said that, it does feel like our government is doing little more than finger pointing. Not a word about the struggle of those at the top or the sacrifices they are making, possibly because that’s not happening. Pretty much the opposite of that is happening by all accounts.
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As easy and lazy as it is to blame Biden (or any administration) for the current economic problems, I don't hear any solutions being offered by the right and they have a pretty good track record of blocking everything that even remotely resembles economic asistance. And I'm sorry, but kicking more people off welfare isn't going to decrease the cost of your mortgage or grocery bill. It seems their solution is more of a psychological attempt, you may be fucked but you're better off because we made sure more people are more fucked than you. There's pride in being among the lesser fucked.
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Looks like the new NY map is not favoring the Dems.
www.foxnews.com
Draft of NY congressional redistricting map 'absolutely brutal' for Dems
A draft of a new congressional districting map for the state of New York appears to give Republicans a big boost compared to the lines Democratic lawmakers had originally drawn.
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Thanks for sharing the story, but Fox offers little information past the headline. Here’s an article with considerably more detail.Looks like the new NY map is not favoring the Dems.
Draft of NY congressional redistricting map 'absolutely brutal' for Dems
A draft of a new congressional districting map for the state of New York appears to give Republicans a big boost compared to the lines Democratic lawmakers had originally drawn.
New York's new congressional maps would place 5 pairs of incumbents in the same districts
The maps for New York's 26 congressional districts will play an instrumental role in whether Democrats can retain control of the House in the midterm elections.
www.politico.com
Funny thing, I was on the Fox site and saw this headline:
I thought it would be another story about NY state.…. Nope. It’s a story mainly focused on the court overturning the DeSantis map in Florida… which is literally the opposite of a victory for Republicans. Good ol‘ Fox News. Maybe they need to bring back the “no spin zone“ because… yeah.
Republicans claim victory in congressional redistricting fight
The National Republican Redistricting Trust argues that it's won the once-in-a-decade congressional redistricting faceoff between the two major political parties.
www.foxnews.com
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Cawthorne is OUT.
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Rep. Madison Cawthorn concedes to Chuck Edwards in GOP primary for North Carolina seat — CNN Politics
Rep. Madison Cawthorn conceded his race in the GOP primary for North Carolina's 11th District to opponent Chuck Edwards in a phone call, Cawthorn spokesperson Luke Ball said.
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Such blissful news. I was ecstatic when I first read the news last night.Cawthorne is OUT.
Rep. Madison Cawthorn concedes to Chuck Edwards in GOP primary for North Carolina seat — CNN Politics
Rep. Madison Cawthorn conceded his race in the GOP primary for North Carolina's 11th District to opponent Chuck Edwards in a phone call, Cawthorn spokesperson Luke Ball said.
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As great as that is, it doesn't change the fact that he got paid extremely well to do little more than be a troll.
However, unlike most former politicians I don't really see a clear career path after this stunt. I can't imagine him being much of an experience or connection rich asset to anybody.
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He'll be on Faux Noise soon!! Wouldn't surprise me if he quits before December.
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I don't think he even qualifies to be the gate guard at a trailer park. So yeah, Fox News political expert is probably his best option. Or he could probably go down the path of similarly disgraced flashes in the pan and become a porn star. Congressional orgies could be a fetish.
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More like occasional talking head. I don't think even Faux Noise would want him on the air too much. Some Repugnant aligned outfit will employ him for their needs. Unfortunately, he'll probably run for office again. Probably as early as 2024. Maybe even for state office in NC as enough loons truly like him. Especially with Mango's blessing. Although I wonder how he feels with one of his endorsed candidates going down in flames.
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Somehow 14% of Americans think the economy is in good or excellent shape. At minimum I bet 100% of that 14% drives a Tesla. Never having to go to the gas station is the only way I can conceive of how those people think the economy is good to excellent. That, and they are probably part of the crisis profiteer class.
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Supreme Court allows states to use unlawfully gerrymandered congressional maps in the 2022 midterm elections
A ruling by the US Supreme Court to allow unlawful maps to be used in the midterm elections will affect who gets elected to the House of Representatives and may determine control of Congress.
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Gerrymandering is out of control (due to advanced data analytics and other factors). Instead of doing something about it, the Supreme Court insists it’s the same as it’s always been. We may have the worst set of justices ever on the court. It’s not just missing what’s happening in the modern world, it’s actively making the consequences worse… guns, abortion, voting rights… they are trying to impose 18th century values on a society that moved past them 2 centuries ago. Even the Republicans that think they‘re winning right now are going to lose when our country falls into ruin.Supreme Court allows states to use unlawfully gerrymandered congressional maps in the 2022 midterm elections
A ruling by the US Supreme Court to allow unlawful maps to be used in the midterm elections will affect who gets elected to the House of Representatives and may determine control of Congress.
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If the right regains control I look forward to them explaining how to pay our bills with fear and outrage. Will it be like bitcoin but with government backing? I'm sure the reason we haven't heard about their economic plan is because they've all been canceled.
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The 2022 and 2024 elections are going to be brutal. There’s been little to no complaining about the primaries, which are being held virtually the same way, but wait until the general. To complicate matters, republicans putting all these restrictive laws in place and with revelations of just how far Trump and his feckless cult followers have worked to overturn the actual vote, democrats will probably be wary of the ultimate outcomes themselves.
Going to be a total shitshow. Republicans will rejoice and totally ignore their concerns about election fraud if they win, but double-down on it if they lose. Trump has not only convinced them they either win or the system is broken, but that they literally cannot trust anyone who ever goes against his will. If there’s a judge on a case, they must be a conservative or else they must be biased. If a conservative rules against him, they must be a RINO.
You’ve got republicans pulling out their guns during discussions on gun safety. They’re wanting to turn elementary teachers into armed guards. They’re outlawing acknowledging or helping LGTBQ youth. Their racism is so bad I feel we’re about to see the return of the n-word to their everyday discussions.
Republicans have done a good job convincing a majority of their base that they win or the elections are rigged, and that sentiment has gotten stronger since 2020, not weaker.
Going to be a total shitshow. Republicans will rejoice and totally ignore their concerns about election fraud if they win, but double-down on it if they lose. Trump has not only convinced them they either win or the system is broken, but that they literally cannot trust anyone who ever goes against his will. If there’s a judge on a case, they must be a conservative or else they must be biased. If a conservative rules against him, they must be a RINO.
You’ve got republicans pulling out their guns during discussions on gun safety. They’re wanting to turn elementary teachers into armed guards. They’re outlawing acknowledging or helping LGTBQ youth. Their racism is so bad I feel we’re about to see the return of the n-word to their everyday discussions.
Republicans have done a good job convincing a majority of their base that they win or the elections are rigged, and that sentiment has gotten stronger since 2020, not weaker.
