tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1674561724432497133.post2724224613196072355..comments2023-06-13T04:53:25.935-05:00Comments on On the left in Victoria: What’s it Gonna Take Texas Democrats?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1674561724432497133.post-30561606021636356002013-06-30T10:42:58.413-05:002013-06-30T10:42:58.413-05:00After reading this morning’s Michael Reagan column...After reading this morning’s Michael Reagan column I came to the conclusion that both he and Joe Scarborough have the same flawed opinion on what the strike down of the enforcement clause of the Voting Rights Act really means.<br /><br />Mr. Reagan thinks that by President Obama stating his disappointment in the ruling, he was playing the race card. President Obama knew that three cases are before the justice dept. for voter suppression and they wouldn’t be without the pre-clearance part of the law.<br /><br />I agree with Reagan and Scarborough that we are no longer in the Bull Conner era and race relations are better nowadays but neither of those two see that the voter suppression laws are politically motivated. Minorities usually vote for Democrats, so the curtailing of early voting dates and hours, heavily gerrymandered districts and overnight voter ID laws with partisan restrictions are some samples of voter suppression that was not allowed under the old law.<br />It’s up to Congress to restore pre-clearance (even if it’s applied to all 50 states) but I can confidently say that the House has no intention of doing that.<br /><br />It doesn’t matter to Reagan or Scarborough that Pennsylvania Sec. of state admitted (on tape) that he did his part to assure a Romney win but that didn’t turn out to be the case. Joe cites the fact that blacks voted in 2012 at historical levels, so that’s his proof that the 1965 pre-clearance provision is no longer needed. He doesn’t buy the argument that not for pre-clearance, African-Americans would not have set that record. <br />Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668070524354374505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1674561724432497133.post-12402882440271388072013-06-30T09:57:31.155-05:002013-06-30T09:57:31.155-05:00Jim DeMint is and idiot, too.
Jim DeMint is and idiot, too. <br />Edith Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06623443279337364086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1674561724432497133.post-5905350604908871462013-06-30T08:51:58.179-05:002013-06-30T08:51:58.179-05:001.) http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/06/01/your-...1.) http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/06/01/your-lack-of-insight-and-compassion-make-you-ugly/<br /><br />2.) Jennifer Rubin from the Washington Post is an idiot if she think Rick Perry is in tune with the majority of Texans!<br />Edith Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06623443279337364086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1674561724432497133.post-3882290789839828582013-06-29T22:43:12.121-05:002013-06-29T22:43:12.121-05:00Interesting article about the Voter ID ruling.
ht...Interesting article about the Voter ID ruling.<br /><br />http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-27/did-the-supreme-court-just-turn-texas-blue-.html<br /><br />Edith Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06623443279337364086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1674561724432497133.post-74631995533120567102013-06-29T20:30:37.918-05:002013-06-29T20:30:37.918-05:00Student ID are not accepted because young people v...Student ID are not accepted because young people vote for Democrats.<br />Voter fraud is VERY rare but voter suppression is not.<br /><br /> Ronald Sandidge brings out that old Reagan Welfare Queen stories that never get old for people like him.....While he's watching the food baskets (prime rib,ice cream etc) yet said nothing when IRS blew $50 million on seminars,we never recovered the $9 billion in Iraq that went poof but if you do a little research you will find that food stamps mostly go to children and the elderly....and there is really not that much abuse,...<br /><br />We also know it's not the 20 weeks because we know they are trying to repeal Roe v Wade in steps at the state level.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668070524354374505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1674561724432497133.post-76465694636000956192013-06-29T18:59:32.558-05:002013-06-29T18:59:32.558-05:00They can use their concealed gun permits. They ca...They can use their concealed gun permits. They cannot use a state university ID or a VA ID. Add to that the 70 counties without a DL office (they come in once a week) and explain to be again how this is not voter suppression! <br /><br />They think we are stupid. I'm pulling out my Costco ID if they ask for anything more than my voter registration card.Edith Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06623443279337364086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1674561724432497133.post-1991533613732331492013-06-29T16:30:01.563-05:002013-06-29T16:30:01.563-05:00Great comments
I thought I heard that all those w...Great comments<br /><br />I thought I heard that all those without a picture ID to vote had to get them at the DMV.<br />70 counties do not have a DMV....But I also heard that we might get rid of designated voting places whereby people can vote at any polling location.<br /><br />I really wish they would make it easier to vote and not continue to throw up barriers.<br />We should be able to vote at Walmart or HEB,and on weekends.<br /><br />True people are busy working but being at or near the bottom in education and health care should not be acceptable.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668070524354374505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1674561724432497133.post-62656179908454418972013-06-29T15:10:35.076-05:002013-06-29T15:10:35.076-05:00So, maybe the only way to reach the most amount of...So, maybe the only way to reach the most amount of people is through flyers sent to every mailbox. Give the people a number to call if they need help getting registered or finding their BC's or whatever else they need.<br />Every County or Precinct can get volunteers to help.born2Bmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00089087764341576162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1674561724432497133.post-77558970334426492832013-06-29T12:49:27.623-05:002013-06-29T12:49:27.623-05:00Personally, I think we will be BLUE before folks k...Personally, I think we will be BLUE before folks know it. <br /><br />The word around is it will be Perry and Dewhurst in Governor's race, Dewhurst wins primary and then faces Davis. Davis can beat Dewhurst. He so bent the rules during her filibuster, it will come back to bite him with those folks who have ever felt cheated, or who have a sense of fair play.<br /><br />Born, that it why we have to make a better effort to get folks to see that their vote is important and why it is important.Edith Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06623443279337364086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1674561724432497133.post-90463173723064766342013-06-29T11:11:40.460-05:002013-06-29T11:11:40.460-05:00I have to say though, I'm guessing that most o...I have to say though, I'm guessing that most of the people these things effect, don't pay attention to politics all that much. They are too busy trying to make ends meet to worry about much else.born2Bmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00089087764341576162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1674561724432497133.post-92070894065380498042013-06-29T11:08:31.674-05:002013-06-29T11:08:31.674-05:00I have to say though, I'm guessing that most o...I have to say though, I'm guessing that most of the people these things effect, don't pay attention to politics all that much. They are too busy trying to make ends meet to worry about much else.born2Bmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00089087764341576162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1674561724432497133.post-25113210985398820642013-06-28T22:36:33.425-05:002013-06-28T22:36:33.425-05:00Bravo,very well put.
I too want to see a blue Tex...Bravo,very well put.<br /><br />I too want to see a blue Texas before I leave this earth.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668070524354374505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1674561724432497133.post-76879765373272250242013-06-28T21:39:55.689-05:002013-06-28T21:39:55.689-05:00Let me see. Gov Dumdum has turned down expansion o...Let me see. Gov Dumdum has turned down expansion of Medicaid, wants to pass the abortion thing, and is going to change Voter rules in Texas...so far. Not to mention how he showed the nation how ignorant he is on national television.<br />So, in a few fell swoops, he is alienating a very large portion of Texas voters and could-be voters. Lets just hope that people are mad enough to get involved and help those that are not registered to get registered. I want to see Texas as a blue state before I die. Purple is an improvement, but I want to see Blue.born2Bmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00089087764341576162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1674561724432497133.post-78817713485643465382013-06-28T21:01:33.867-05:002013-06-28T21:01:33.867-05:00Well you aroused my curiosity,so I Googled Brad He...Well you aroused my curiosity,so I Googled Brad Henry.<br />I agree he ran on an education platform,endorsed by Barry Switzer and he provided a sanctuary to the Texas Democrats who fled the state to prevent a quorum . Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668070524354374505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1674561724432497133.post-37093541114850935742013-06-28T19:44:26.532-05:002013-06-28T19:44:26.532-05:00Interesting
1....I don't know who Brad Henry...Interesting <br /><br />1....I don't know who Brad Henry is or what he did and how it relates to Texas<br /><br />2...I don't know what AM radio hosts has to do with voting for legislators<br /><br />3...Enough Hispanic voters are already registered to win elections and make an immediate impact,so it wouldn't be really waiting on n influx of voters. It would really be making use of what's already there...IMO. ...You don't ignore 40% of population and moving to 50% in 10 years.<br /><br />4.I agree.....bypass the social issues and talk abut the issues important to mot Texans<br /><br />5....I'll have to take your word on the importance of those regions<br /><br />6...It wouldn't be a bad idea to get someone to beat Blake Farenthold<br /><br />It's going to take another at least another 7 years to turn Texas purple.<br /><br />Thanks for the input Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668070524354374505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1674561724432497133.post-81488344041198676172013-06-28T19:10:51.996-05:002013-06-28T19:10:51.996-05:00What will it take? Texas Democrats need to do........What will it take? Texas Democrats need to do.....<br /><br />1) Learn from OK governor Brad Henry's run ten years ago.<br /><br />2) Fight and call out Hate Talk Radio. Joe Pags and that racist bigot Michael Berry.<br /><br />3) Don't wait on the influx of Hispanic voters.<br /><br />4) Realize Abortion and Gay Marriage isn't everyone's cup of tea. Education, criminal justice, water, and health should be the focus.<br /><br />5) All candidates must, must must campaign in rural counties among 1-35, HWY 77, and HWY 90. The coastal counties too. Don't focus on urban centers alone. <br /><br />6) Weak parties in counties like Victoria, Lavaca must be pressured into recuritment.<br /><br /><br />Justin Williams.BIGJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01902308637000699137noreply@blogger.com