I’m writing postcards to Ohio voters right now. I live in CA so I find it imperative to do work for other states since we are decidedly blue voters. We all need to do everything we can to stop the madness. Thank you, Jess, for all you do!
Absolutely! So tired of hearing how intimidated liberals feel, how they fear violent repercussions. We must all stand together and not let the bastards win with just intimidation!
You’re correct to remind us of that, about getting out or leaving. Cities & counties in TX are already passing ordinances to make it illegal to travel on the roads or hwys that pass through their jurisdiction, for the purpose of getting an abortion!
At least 1-2 states have passed laws making it illegal to transport, or in any way assist, a minor to leave their state to get an abortion!
We would all love to believe that these travel bans would be struck down by a federal district court, & if not there, by the scotus, as being unconstitutional; but due to many terrible rulings they have issued over the past 3 years, we just can’t count on the courts anymore. They have been captured by hard right religious extremists.
So how long will it be before all citizens of any Republican ruled state are forbidden to leave the state without a state govt permission slip? How long before there are border checkpoints like exist in Russia or N Korea before you’re allowed to exit the country?
Airports have been closed to fugitives for as long as there have been passports required for international flights (1978). It has always been possible to emigrate via a hike across the northern or southern border, or by pleasure boat from any coastal marina.
Now I sometimes see drones looking at me while fishing on Lake Superior. Likely there are more times they go undetected.
Fully half our population lives within 100 miles of a border or coast, within the federal "border zone".
Idk about that. I fear the good people of Ohio will vote for the amendment then swing right back and re-elect their republican representative.
Im hoping the amendment helps Sherrod Brown get re-elected. That will be a damn shame if a good man like that isn’t re-elected and a Maga takes his place.
Plus we lose the Senate.
🤞now back to writing postcards and helping Dems register to vote!
Hey--if backward, deep red, religious Kansas can lead the nation in defeating an anti-abortion amendment, anything is achievable!! Have faith in the people, people!! Speak softly and carry a big stick....and maybe some carrots.
Question about gerrymandering. What would happen if some number of Dems who'd been packed (such as in Texas) moved to very low-populated rural districts and continued registering and voting blue? For example, from Central Texas to the Rio Grande Valley.
Leah, your idea is understood, and the demographics of Texas are certainly changing, especially in the cities. Certain rural areas remain Republican because the wealthy in the blue states like Texas’ business environment. And they come and buy up all the good land. Like Elon Musk has. The Rio Grande valley has been reliably Blue since forever, but R money is targeting the Dem stronghold there. It’s disgusting.
Yeah, I'm familiar with the situation, I've lived her for twenty-five years. The urban areas are hard blue and are cracked, except Central Texas, which compresses almost all of the Democrats in the state into two pie slice districts. (It used to be one.)
I should have put something about my question being rhetorical ;) I bought a couple of large chunks of land in Hudspeth; land in west and west-central Texas is so cheap it's practically free; this is an option for anyone with the economic freedom to work from anywhere in the country and who is willing and able to be two parts punk rock, one part pioneer about it.
We’re getting an anti gerrymandering issue on the ballot. It will pass. We restored Roe last November.
I live in the backwater state of Ohio.
It can be done.
Join an organization. Write postcards, make phone calls, knock on doors and above all.. vote out every Republican.
Fight!
I’m writing postcards to Ohio voters right now. I live in CA so I find it imperative to do work for other states since we are decidedly blue voters. We all need to do everything we can to stop the madness. Thank you, Jess, for all you do!
Thank you! We need to get the registered Dems here to vote !!!
Good idea for CA Dems.
Absolutely! So tired of hearing how intimidated liberals feel, how they fear violent repercussions. We must all stand together and not let the bastards win with just intimidation!
When fascists prioritize securing the border, keeping immigrants out is only part of the goal.
No one gets out without permission.
You’re correct to remind us of that, about getting out or leaving. Cities & counties in TX are already passing ordinances to make it illegal to travel on the roads or hwys that pass through their jurisdiction, for the purpose of getting an abortion!
At least 1-2 states have passed laws making it illegal to transport, or in any way assist, a minor to leave their state to get an abortion!
We would all love to believe that these travel bans would be struck down by a federal district court, & if not there, by the scotus, as being unconstitutional; but due to many terrible rulings they have issued over the past 3 years, we just can’t count on the courts anymore. They have been captured by hard right religious extremists.
So how long will it be before all citizens of any Republican ruled state are forbidden to leave the state without a state govt permission slip? How long before there are border checkpoints like exist in Russia or N Korea before you’re allowed to exit the country?
It CAN happen here.
Airports have been closed to fugitives for as long as there have been passports required for international flights (1978). It has always been possible to emigrate via a hike across the northern or southern border, or by pleasure boat from any coastal marina.
Now I sometimes see drones looking at me while fishing on Lake Superior. Likely there are more times they go undetected.
Fully half our population lives within 100 miles of a border or coast, within the federal "border zone".
Fellow Buckeye here. (Columbus)I see a blue wave forming in Ohio.
Idk about that. I fear the good people of Ohio will vote for the amendment then swing right back and re-elect their republican representative.
Im hoping the amendment helps Sherrod Brown get re-elected. That will be a damn shame if a good man like that isn’t re-elected and a Maga takes his place.
Plus we lose the Senate.
🤞now back to writing postcards and helping Dems register to vote!
An oldie, but very appropriate: 'THE ONLY THING WE HAVE TO FEAR IS FEAR ITSELF'! Intimidation is a coward's tool. Paper tigers have no teeth.
Hey--if backward, deep red, religious Kansas can lead the nation in defeating an anti-abortion amendment, anything is achievable!! Have faith in the people, people!! Speak softly and carry a big stick....and maybe some carrots.
Hooray!
My friends and I are gathering this week to write postcards to Ohio voters.
Good! I've done my postcard duty --arthritic fingers no longer co-operate. Carry On!!
Question about gerrymandering. What would happen if some number of Dems who'd been packed (such as in Texas) moved to very low-populated rural districts and continued registering and voting blue? For example, from Central Texas to the Rio Grande Valley.
Asking for a friend.
Leah, your idea is understood, and the demographics of Texas are certainly changing, especially in the cities. Certain rural areas remain Republican because the wealthy in the blue states like Texas’ business environment. And they come and buy up all the good land. Like Elon Musk has. The Rio Grande valley has been reliably Blue since forever, but R money is targeting the Dem stronghold there. It’s disgusting.
Yeah, I'm familiar with the situation, I've lived her for twenty-five years. The urban areas are hard blue and are cracked, except Central Texas, which compresses almost all of the Democrats in the state into two pie slice districts. (It used to be one.)
I should have put something about my question being rhetorical ;) I bought a couple of large chunks of land in Hudspeth; land in west and west-central Texas is so cheap it's practically free; this is an option for anyone with the economic freedom to work from anywhere in the country and who is willing and able to be two parts punk rock, one part pioneer about it.
It would make a difference, IF enough of them moved & voted.
Yeah, and "enough" is a much smaller number than people realize. Also land is shockingly cheap in the areas where this needs to happen.
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