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I know the history. A Democratic President’s signature is on the bill. The Voting Rights Act passed by a 333-85 vote in the House. Democrats 222-61 (18% against), Republicans 112-24 (20% against). Therefore it passed without the need of any Republican votes. The Civil Rights Act passed the house August 3, 1965. Democrats 217-64 (30% against) Republicans 111-20 (18% against). Only 1 Republican vote needed to pass. In the Senate on August 4, 1965 the vote was 79-18. Democrats 49-17, Republicans 30-1. Only two Republican votes needed to pass. Spin it ever how it want. Those are the facts. Not all democrats were from the south. Nixon knew how pissed the Dixiecrats were, hence the southern strategy to move in and get the southern racist vote. Like I said, it’s all about the votes for any party. Learn your history.
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I know the history. A Democratic President’s signature is on the bills. The Voting Rights Act passed July 9, 1965 by a 333-85 vote. Democrats 221-61 (18% against), Republicans 112-24 (20% against). Therefore, it passed without needing any Republican votes. The Voting Rights Act passed the house August 9, 1965 by a vote of 328-74. Democrats
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You’re really going to quote Stephen Miller and Kari Lake to bolster an argument?
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Every political party in the history of our country has one thing in mind - votes. It’s a democratic system. No votes, no power. You can crow about your sanctimonious claim of Republican purity when it comes to race. Ever hear of the southern strategy? Also, what party was in control of the house, senate, and presidency when the civil rights legislation was passed. If you don’t know, it was Democrats. Now, if we’re such a party of racists, how could bills like that even get to the floor for a vote? Your argument is weak as pond water.
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That’s because there were no Republicans because of what your party did to reconstruction. Carpetbaggers weren’t Democrats. Again, an attempt to rewrite history without analyzing any context. The modern Democratic Party got the Civil Rights act passed and the Voting Rights act passed. Again, twisting history to fit your narrative is in the conservative playbook now.
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22 Years for Enrique Tarrio Who Wasn’t in the Capitol on Jan. 6!
UT alum replied to Reagan's topic in Political Forum
Criminals stick together. -
22 Years for Enrique Tarrio Who Wasn’t in the Capitol on Jan. 6!
UT alum replied to Reagan's topic in Political Forum
The general never takes to the field. What does an average murder sentence have to do with anything? There are a range of charges and many things affect sentencing as well. Seditious conspiracy, there is no average sentence because it hasn’t happened enough to get an average. In my book, it’s attempted murder of the Constitution. No range of charges on that one. He got what he deserved. -
Man, that’s such BS. No quote from Lt. Lawrence, just a picture of him touching his eye. Could’ve been a tear of emotion from the ceremony. Could have been a gnat. I’m sure he knows not to question his commander in chief (i.e. chain of command). In other words, not news. Opinion. That’s why pundit is a propaganda rag, not legitimate journalism.
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You’re out of your mind. Mark Twain was called the father of American literature by William Faulkner. Liberals don’t ban books, either. Conservatives do. Some advocated for a change of the offensive words used, and I think that’s BS. You ever read Uncle Tom’s Cabin? History must be taken in context, and taught in context. That’s why the right wants to obliterate it. Or any other authoritarian form of leadership for that matter.
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Tucker Carlson. The same man who detested Trump privately but was a minion in public (where he was paid a princely sum). Yeah, he’s gonna give us the truth. Nixon’s dirty tricksters, led by Donald Segretti chased Muskie off, then sabotaged Sargent Shriver, effectively killing any chance McGovern had of even coming close. Nixon was going to fight until Barry Goldwater went to the White House and told Nixon he could not get 60 votes in the Senate to avoid conviction. Tucker Carlson never tells the truth. He manipulates opinions and treats them like facts. Where is he now, by the way?
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Do you have any realization of the fact that every generation at least back to the days of prohibition have said the same thing? It’s a loser’s argument.
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Age Limits For Political Office - Part 2
UT alum replied to DonTheCon2024's topic in Political Forum
My personal opinion is that the voter should be the sole determinant of term lengths, the exception being the Chief Executive. -
The prosecutor was corrupt. That he was investigating Hunter is irrelevant. Biden could’ve simply said “Leave my son alone and you’ll keep your job”. That’s how a “boss” does it. Still ain’t no proof. Not even any material evidence. Just smoke for the Orange Man.
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I have no clue how he handles his personal life. I know he’s had more personal tragedy than most. I have no problem with an investigation. If there’s evidence, let’s see it. Where’d that 5000 number come from, by the way?