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Bobstandard

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4. Situation too dire indeed!

Reply to Stargleamer (Reply #3)

Mon Jul 21, 2025, 06:03 PM

Monday

Hell isn't merely paved with good intentions; it's walled and roofed with them

In this case, binding the hands of politicians makes it impossible for them to do the right thing. Hoist on our own petard.

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Now this up is an electoral map I would most welcome. . . [View all] Stargleamer Sunday OP

Do it dammit! Bobstandard Sunday #1

It's only 'Gerrymandering" when the other side does it. The Mouth Sunday #2

When we did that we didn't know that Texas would bend to Trump's will. . . Stargleamer Monday #3

Situation too dire indeed! Bobstandard Monday #4

Districts should exactly reflect the proportion of voters,. Period The Mouth Tuesday #5

As if what Texas is doing--a power grab--has no bearing on our response Stargleamer Tuesday #6