• @StereoTrespasser
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    -89 months ago

    Looks like we can’t agree with the (unanimous) SCOTUS decision without invoking the downvote brigade. But for all of those wishing for Trump to be kept off the ballot, consider what will happen in four years when Texas comes up with some bullshit reason to keep the democrat frontrunner off the ballot.

    I understand and completely agree that Trump started an insurrection and deserves to be kicked off the ballot. But we all know Texas, Kansas, or whatever other godforsaken backward red state will not play by the rules next time.

    • @agitatedpotato
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      259 months ago

      It’s funny you think this ruling will stop fascist states from kicking non republicans off the ballots. Lets look at gerymandering. States submit illegal maps, play the waiting game, courts decide they’re illegal, states run illegal districts anyway because its too close to the election.

    • @june
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      179 months ago

      Im willing to bet they’re gonna try it anyway.

    • @MsPenguinette
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      129 months ago

      I’d rather do what right now instead of doing what’s wrong in hopes it doesn’t get weaponized. There isn’t a politician I care about enough that I’m willing let trump get away with insurrection in fear that red states might try to fuck with a dem nominee

      If someone has done something that a state can even remotely argue inssurection, we should just dump that person and move on to the next. Maybe it’d force some new blood into the system

      So tired of letting Republicans get away with shit out of fear of them abusing. They are already abusing everything and at some point we might need step up and stand on buisness

    • @[email protected]
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      59 months ago

      Fuck you. Kansas voters voted to keep abortion legal and we regularly have democrat governors. Try Oklahoma or something.

    • @[email protected]OP
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      9 months ago

      This assumes the Republicans will respect precedent and play by the rules. But when do they ever do that? Are they going to start playing fair as soon as their chosen dictator is installed? You don’t beat fascists this way. You have to keep them from seizing power in the first place.