Voter Suppression – Politics Plus

Open Thread October 31 2024

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 12:00 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Oct 312024

Yesterday, Common Cause reported that the Supreme Court had legitimized Glenn Youngkin’s illegal last minute voter purge in Virginia. That’s huge news, so you probably saw it. You may not have seen, however, that Common Cause is now on the ground in Virginia working to get all of them who are eligible re-registered. Virginia is a same-day registration state, so this is not impossible, just staggeringly challenging. They are accepting donations at commoncause.org. Also, Carrie Burton (NannyCarrie from Care2 and a long time follower here) sent me an email about a program her grandson Peyton is working with about which she is justifiably proud. (This may be a good time to introduce a new emoji I came up with for “tissue alert.”)

TC used to like to say, “The Reich on the left is right,” And that certainly is true of his analysis in general. When he speculates on thinks which might happen, it’s more difficult to assert “he’s right.” But this is certainly a speculation about which I hope,I hope, I hope he’s right. Incidentally, it also contains a photo which immediately reminded me – whay on earth would anyone ever think that white skin is superior to, or even more attractive than, other skin colors? Yes, you may consider that a barf bag alert.

I suspect this, as reported by Wonkette, has been going on for a long time, actually. But now is definitely the time to encourage more of it. And, in this connection, it would not just be for abortion and voting. Nofault divorce is also under attack.

Open Thread September 6 2024

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 6:06 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Sep 062024

Yesterday, I read in HuffPost that, now that Jpe Biden has dropped out, his job approval numbers started to go up and have steadily continued to rise. That is certainly a good thing, but it still made me cry, to think of all the artisis, musicians, ans so many others who were nort appreciated until after their deaths. Yes, Joe is still alive to see some of this. But the full measure of his contributions to America will not be appreciated until later – and may be much later. He deserves better. However, there is some bad news with good news. I guess it’s really not news that the Russians are at it again, but it is news that the DOJ just made some important arrests in connection with it. And here’s the official video version.

My response to this was “More of this. Please.” Not just to the story but to the activism iy chronicles. For those of us for whom voting is second nature and not difficult, it’s challenging to grasp how difficult it is made (especially by Republicans) for some (especially for people of color – any color but “white”) and how widespread that suppression is. There really is a need for more – much more – of this kind of activism – and for recognition and praise for what already exists of it.

We could use more of this also. After yesterday, I decided some respite was needed, amd my sources have been co-operating so far.

Open Thread August 29 2024

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 6:06 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Aug 292024

Yesterday, my opinion of Jack Smith rose yet again – not just because of the new indictment, not even just because he has empaneled a new grand jury to authorize the superseding indictment, but because no one outside that tight little circle evenknew that a new grand jury was looking at it until it was published. That’s amazing. Also yesterday, Crooks and Liars had a story about a GOP chair who had been rejected by whatever in-group she was the chair of, but who refused to leave. Law enforcement was needed to remove her from the State Convention (not, obviously, Presidential, but Michigan’s primaried for state legislatures are coming up.) A judge ruled that the use of law enforcement in this case was legitimate. I hope the Colorado GOP is paying attention.

Personally, I don’t need to know something will hurt me directly in order to know that its bad. If it hurts someone else who doesn’t deserve to be hurt, it hurts me too. But I guess that’s just what makes me not a Republican. Still, it can be useful to realize how policies which hurt particular people end up hurting everybody (and the converse.)

Well, this is interesting. (And that’s throwing roses at it.) Greg Abbott and Ken Paxton must have become jealous of all the attention Harris and Walz are getting and decided thay wanted some of that. Sotty, Greg and Ken, attention because people hate you is not the same as attention because people love you. I hope you get sued within an inch of your useless lives.

Video Thread 10/18/23

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 12:02 pm Open Thread, Politics

Oct 182023

Glenn Kirschner – Judge Chutkan imposes gag order on Donald Trump in DC case to protect witnesses and others.

The Lincoln Project – The Choice is Clear

Thom Hartmann – This Army Aims to Stop Americans From Voting

Patrick Fitzgerald – Jackson (Johnny Cash Song Parody ft Donald Trump, Merrick Garland, and Jack Smith) [The song on which this parody is based, which was a hit for Johnny Cash and June Carter, was not a love song but a marital duel. It was loosely based on “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf.” If you llook up the lyrics, or watch a Cash/Carter video of “Jackson” you may find this even funnier)]

Guy Shows his Rescue Pittie the Wonders of Fall for the Very First Time

Beau – Let’s talk about much ado about $6 billion….

Open Thread November 3, 2022

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 7:04 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Nov 032022

Yesterday, A new story came out about a new political assault. The victim was a candidate for the Pennsylvania State House, which is about as far down the ballot as one can get, unless the municipality elects its dog catcher. But this attack also included an elderly man (69) and blows to the head causing unconsciousness. This is getting ridiculous. Crooks and Liars picked the story up from the local paper; there’s been no national coverage that I know of. Which makes me wonder how many other candidates for downballot offices are getting assaulted and we never hear about it.

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Short Takes –

Civil Discourse – A Tale of Two Arizona Voter Intimidation Cases
Quote – The lawyers at Protect Democracy, which represents the League of Women Voters, were busy assembling the evidence. It appears that it was the evidence they were able to put in front of the court in the second case that persuaded Judge Liburdi to reach a different outcome. The League requested an injunction to stop the voter intimidation and attached affidavits that set forth such serious claims that the Judge ordered a hearing, which took place [Novrmbrt 1]. I’m told that the testimony was very powerful…. The best part of the order requires the group to post, both on their website and on their Truth Social page, accurate information about Arizona drop box voting laws and a copy of the court’s orders. I’m imagining a lot of heads exploding when they’re told…the truth.
Click through for full article. Legal representation and the way evidence is presented matters as much as the evidence itself, and maybe more.

Crooks and Liars – Judge To True The Vote Founder: Comply Or Go To Jail
Thursday’s hearing, which took place on the 11th floor of the federal court building in downtown Houston, was the first time either Engelbrecht or Phillips have appeared in court in the matter. Engelbrecht and Phillips testified only after the judge demanded they do so — Hoyt needed their testimony so he could rule on whether the pair should be held in contempt of court for refusing, for weeks, to hand over information he’d ordered they produce to the plaintiffs.
Click through for details. The Arizona intimidators are comparable to Jan 6 participants. These two are more at the Roger Stone-Mike Lindell level.

Food For Thought

Video Thread 5/14/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 2:05 pm Open Thread, Politics

May 142021

Glenn Kirschner on Two Trump**Stories

Meidas Touch – A Warning

Meidas Touch – BDSM Republicans

Mother Jones has a full leaked video – this has excerpts wiith comments, and a link to the full story.

We deserve answers about the attack.

The Republican Accoutability Project

Now This News – “A Normal Tourist Day”

Robert Reich – Liz Cheney

Beau held this to coordinate it with an event, and then I held it a little because I had so much aterial. But it goes with last weel’s Erinyes.

Video Thread 3/27/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 2:07 pm Open Thread, Politics

Mar 272021

I didn’t feel I had room for the one of the bear in the hot tub. Maybe tomorrow.

Meidas Touch – Amen.

Also Meidas touch – Also Amen

Now This News – A little gun istory

Really American – yeah, you’ve heard the story. Here’s the receipts.

Robert Reich “They won’t treat you better on Mars.”

politicsrus on guns

Beau on DC Statehood

Keith from yesterday

Video Thread 3/18/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 1:48 pm Open Thread, Politics

Mar 182021

Missouri, Missouri, Missouri. Lucas Kunce is sunning for Missouri’s other Senate seat.

The summary pretty much says it all. He does name a name (but my Russian spelling is not good.)

Did I hear that right?

“A known Russian asset sent information to @DevinNunes at the Intelligence Committee, we literally have the package receipt.”

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— Eric Garcia for Congress (@EricG1247) March 17, 2021

Now This News – How is there even any question about this? It is so obvious.

Really American

VoteVets

Puppet Regime – Women’s History Month

Mrs. Betty Bowers

My Cat’s Engine Won’t Start (Cat’s vocalization sounds like stalled engine – no words)

Beau: Rule 303: “If you have the means at hand, you have the responsibiity to act.” And Coca-Cola does (and is acting.) Hope it helps.

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