cross-posted from: https://linux.community/post/844237
I’ve never been that far to the south but lately I’ve been reading and watching those novels and movies.
The prevalent idea is: in this world (Texas?) you are alone, nobody gives a cr*p about you, do not trust anyone because they’ll take advantage of you, ridicule and mock you. The world (or maybe only Texas?) is an inhospitable, inhuman, Darwinist place.
It’s not gerrymandering. Unless they’re changing the boundaries of the state you can’t gerrymander elections for governor, senator, etc. Really it’s the terrible education system and religion pumping nonsense down people’s throats.
It creates a bigger Republican majority in state legislature and keeps Texas looking red which makes people think ‘my vote doesn’t count.’ We have the people. We just need for them to vote!