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slightlv

(6,493 posts)
35. I'm old; I hate to say it,
Mon Aug 11, 2025, 11:34 AM
Aug 11

but I probably won't be around to see how this whole thing turns out. If nothing else, djt and his regime will set out to kill off as many of us as he can; we're just non-productive takers to him and his. But I worry about grandson. I hope when I kick off, he's still young enough to get out of the country and make a new life for himself someplace politically and civilly decent. In fact, I wish the village idiots would wake up one day to realize that they've lost at least one entire generation to other countries because of their sadistic rules and behavior. At least no one I know of child bearing years are planning on having any kids while all this crap is going on. One said it's hard enough to think about getting out of the country on your own, without having a child or two in tow, as well.

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Ridiculous that it's even legal. bif Aug 10 #1
Gerrymandering is NOT legal in real democracies, like Canada and the UK. n/t SidneyR Aug 10 #16
Yes, it is totally avoided by putting it in the hands of independent committees. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 10 #17
If there is a complicated way to run something, Americans will find it and deploy it. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 10 #19
Our systems of measurement are further examples. nt Wednesdays Aug 10 #23
Yes. We all had the excuse of the king in olden times, but the world has moved on, except the US and Liberia. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 11 #29
Some would call it complicated ToxMarz Aug 11 #33
Complication opens opportunities for corruption. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 11 #36
Illinois has some very oddly shaped districts. 3catwoman3 Aug 10 #2
Almost every state does. lastlib Aug 10 #9
Looks like the geographic center of his district isn't even in his district unblock Aug 10 #3
Just FYI for people who want to repost that, they must have changed it, cuz it doesn't look like that now. CrispyQ Aug 10 #4
Wikipedia currently has the same map. KS Toronado Aug 10 #5
This message was self-deleted by its author sl8 Aug 10 #7
Here is a good article about the process used on Ohio Bluetus Aug 10 #28
This message was self-deleted by its author sl8 Aug 10 #6
Looks like Republican Mike Carey in District 15 has the most gerrymandered district. nt SunSeeker Aug 10 #12
This was the Ohio Congressional District map, that was used for the 2024 election. ... aggiesal Aug 10 #8
I've been under the impression that the gop gerrymanders more egregiously than dems. Is this not true? If it wiggs Aug 10 #10
GOP certainly has been more blatant about it in recent times WestMichRad Aug 10 #14
I don't like it when either side weaponizes gerrymandering, slightlv Aug 10 #26
Great point. Texas mid-cycle gerrymandering is just one part of an overall undemocratic effort by the goprs. I wiggs Aug 11 #34
I'm old; I hate to say it, slightlv Aug 11 #35
Yes. Because they are FAR more dependent on it for their political survival and have been for a while. Karasu Aug 10 #22
True, but... Random Boomer Aug 10 #24
What happened to Republicans wanting term limits? Emile Aug 10 #11
Origin Story Marcuse Aug 10 #13
Kicked and recommended Uncle Joe Aug 10 #15
Looks like cheating to me. Dave Bowman Aug 10 #18
We had in NC the I-85 district. mwooldri Aug 10 #20
Gerrymandering + electoral college Hornedfrog2000 Aug 10 #21
You know, normally I don't care who is doing the "gerrymandering" slightlv Aug 10 #25
maybe... myohmy2 Aug 10 #27
I am sure they are eagerly awaiting your check so that they can move. OldBaldy1701E Aug 11 #31
The hope is they over play this round of redisticting Johonny Aug 11 #30
New poster here Thunder Chicken Aug 11 #32
No. That's how Abbott is justifying his gerrymander. Do you agree with Abbott??? marble falls Aug 11 #37
Welcome to DU. Swede Aug 11 #38
Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Aug 11 #39
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