tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193628934721963907.post4852614729209628123..comments2024-03-28T10:08:06.291-05:00Comments on Give2Attain: Did DEMs Win MidTermsJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14991027705809503541noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193628934721963907.post-47202371745034790342018-11-11T10:14:06.984-06:002018-11-11T10:14:06.984-06:00By the way, about 650,000 human lives are cut shor...By the way, <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/66/ss/ss6624a1.htm?s_cid=ss6624a1_w" rel="nofollow">about 650,000 human lives are cut short every year for better or worse</a> as things are.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991027705809503541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193628934721963907.post-46335548255153649632018-11-11T10:08:07.553-06:002018-11-11T10:08:07.553-06:00Source?Source?Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991027705809503541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193628934721963907.post-45139459348793768642018-11-11T08:11:06.897-06:002018-11-11T08:11:06.897-06:00Pointing out Florida and Ohio is like when people ...Pointing out Florida and Ohio is like when people blame the punter for losing the game when he misses that 50 yard field goal in the last seconds of the game. <br /><br />More like arguing that punters shouldn't be drafted in the first round.<br /><br />"I mean even if Roe v Wade is over turned, California can still allow abortions."<br /><br />Because the founders wanted to give an edge to evenly divided large states, girls will be executed in Alabama for things which are legal in California.<br /><br />--HiramAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193628934721963907.post-82099016152175785142018-11-11T07:26:10.344-06:002018-11-11T07:26:10.344-06:00As for rural areas ruling over populated areas.
S...As for rural areas ruling over populated areas.<br /><br />Since usually the GOP is against telling States how to do their job there is less chance of the people in Wyoming telling people in California how they should live.<br /><br />I mean even if Roe v Wade is over turned, California can still allow abortions.<br /><br />I mean even if Medicaid, Medicare, SS, SSD, etc were ended... Cal could still provide these for their residents.<br /><br />It is usually the DEMs who are obsessed with controlling people outside their State.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991027705809503541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193628934721963907.post-58512489826645329512018-11-11T07:20:47.050-06:002018-11-11T07:20:47.050-06:00Apparently you did not study the map.
Pointing ou...Apparently you did not study the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_congressional_districts#/media/File:2010_census_reapportionment.jpg" rel="nofollow">map</a>.<br /><br />Pointing out Florida and Ohio is like when people blame the punter for losing the game when he misses that 50 yard field goal in the last seconds of the game. <br /><br />It seems to ignore what happened during the other ~60 minutes of the game. Or in this case how all the other 394 electoral votes fell. Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991027705809503541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193628934721963907.post-23176549119927893212018-11-11T07:08:59.750-06:002018-11-11T07:08:59.750-06:00Because physically large countries that allow city...Because physically large countries that allow city dwellers to rule over the rural distant regions of the country, historically have been unstable.<br /><br />Are countries that allow rural areas to rule over urban areas more stable? Are Florida and Ohio considered rural?<br /><br />--HiramAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193628934721963907.post-22280433471040795172018-11-10T18:39:41.885-06:002018-11-10T18:39:41.885-06:00And thus our wise founding fathers compromised bet...And thus our wise founding fathers compromised between the 2 extremes...Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991027705809503541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193628934721963907.post-44570384644702120462018-11-10T17:58:32.859-06:002018-11-10T17:58:32.859-06:00anti democratic countries are also unstable. anti democratic countries are also unstable. Laurienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193628934721963907.post-12431314538674390192018-11-10T17:39:50.526-06:002018-11-10T17:39:50.526-06:00Because physically large countries that allow city...Because physically large countries that allow city dwellers to rule over the rural distant regions of the country, historically have been unstable.<br /><br />You, a champion of protecting the rights of minority groups of people should appreciate this more than me.<br /><br />As I keep saying, if the DEM party is an open big tent... They just need of to gain the support of people in more regions.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991027705809503541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193628934721963907.post-90285054050096318682018-11-10T17:19:53.849-06:002018-11-10T17:19:53.849-06:00in the house, the GOP receives a higher percentage...in the house, the GOP receives a higher percentage of seats than it receives in votes<br />in two recent presidential elections, the GOP won despite receiving fewer votes<br />the Senate is ridiculously anti-democratic.<br /><br />Why do you care so little about democracy and the rights of the majority? Why do you support minority rule?<br />Laurienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193628934721963907.post-48835373998318881702018-11-10T17:00:58.447-06:002018-11-10T17:00:58.447-06:00Laurie,
The vast majority of our near perfect gove...Laurie,<br />The vast majority of our near perfect governmental system is aligned to ensure that the high population states get the most say in how this country is run.<br /><br />The only part of the system that really helps ensure the low population states are not dominated by the high population states is the 2 Senator rule. And you would advocate taking that away from them just because you disagree with them...<br /><br />I will never understand...Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991027705809503541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193628934721963907.post-80471463581379652592018-11-10T16:28:54.176-06:002018-11-10T16:28:54.176-06:00what is the point of your latest link?what is the point of your latest link?Laurienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193628934721963907.post-58755818477655754972018-11-10T16:10:38.614-06:002018-11-10T16:10:38.614-06:00By the way, that was a good article.By the way, that was a good article.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991027705809503541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193628934721963907.post-87765684945668864142018-11-10T16:04:07.016-06:002018-11-10T16:04:07.016-06:00You must be kidding<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_congressional_districts#/media/File:2010_census_reapportionment.jpg" rel="nofollow">You must be kidding</a>Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991027705809503541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193628934721963907.post-74248049816201493862018-11-10T16:00:14.801-06:002018-11-10T16:00:14.801-06:00Trump lost. And it wasn’t even close.<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/trump-lost-and-it-wasnt-even-close/2018/11/09/7e7e7986-e45c-11e8-b759-3d88a5ce9e19_story.html?utm_term=.f811cce0e312" rel="nofollow">Trump lost. And it wasn’t even close.</a>Laurienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193628934721963907.post-35759192947545083962018-11-10T15:51:06.047-06:002018-11-10T15:51:06.047-06:0012 million votes is like 12%. that would be like 5...12 million votes is like 12%. that would be like 56% to 44%. Why are you so anti democracy / majority rule. The entire federal govt favors minority rule.Laurienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193628934721963907.post-54546772791985229902018-11-10T14:57:16.168-06:002018-11-10T14:57:16.168-06:00Where as you keep advocating for system where peop...Where as you keep advocating for system where people on the East and West coast could ignore the beliefs, wants and needs of the people in the fly over states.<br /><br />That would be very bad for our country's stability...Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991027705809503541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193628934721963907.post-34037611943720988412018-11-10T14:54:52.569-06:002018-11-10T14:54:52.569-06:00Laurie,
Don't you ever get tired of complainin...Laurie,<br />Don't you ever get tired of complaining about our country and what has helped make it one of the greatest successes in the history of the world?<br /><br />Yes every region has some power, not just those with Urbanites living in them...<br /><br />As I always say... This is a strength in out system... Not a failing...<br /><br />We are all in it together... No matter where we live... <br /><br />We need everyone in every region engaged... And hopeful...Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991027705809503541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193628934721963907.post-89188265822843642402018-11-10T12:16:36.086-06:002018-11-10T12:16:36.086-06:00yes, it is clear that the GOP won the Senate. the ...yes, it is clear that the GOP won the Senate. the weird thing is dems received 12 million more votes in senate races. Just more evidence how undemocratic the senate is.Laurienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193628934721963907.post-30221719574328212022018-11-10T11:36:00.031-06:002018-11-10T11:36:00.031-06:00By the way, these are some hilarious comics. Enjo...By the way, <a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/the-news-in-cartoons/ss-AAylz6W?li=BBnb7Kz" rel="nofollow">these are some hilarious comics</a>. Enjoy.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991027705809503541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193628934721963907.post-34257832357795534112018-11-10T11:25:57.698-06:002018-11-10T11:25:57.698-06:00Now I agree that the DEMs won with regard to the H...Now I agree that the DEMs won with regard to the House...<br /><br />However I think the GOP won with regard to the Senate...<br /><br />2 more years of new judges, justices, etc...Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991027705809503541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193628934721963907.post-47032393474779701662018-11-10T11:24:34.675-06:002018-11-10T11:24:34.675-06:00Strange... Are you using the correct quotes? &quo...Strange... Are you using the correct quotes? "Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991027705809503541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193628934721963907.post-42384696352794221952018-11-10T11:23:32.952-06:002018-11-10T11:23:32.952-06:00WAPO Past Elections<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2014/11/05/which-election-was-worse-for-democrats-2010-or-2014/?utm_term=.e304cbacf0e5" rel="nofollow">WAPO Past Elections</a><br />Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991027705809503541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193628934721963907.post-4591873847422188292018-11-10T11:22:31.325-06:002018-11-10T11:22:31.325-06:00Well just paste web address and I can link it.
Or...Well just paste web address and I can link it.<br /><br />Or here is another example.<br /><a href="https://www.w3schools.com/tags/att_a_href.asp" rel="nofollow">HTML Linking</a><br />Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991027705809503541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193628934721963907.post-36615798061513614172018-11-10T11:19:29.785-06:002018-11-10T11:19:29.785-06:00https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/201...https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2014/11/05/which-election-was-worse-for-democrats-2010-or-2014/?utm_term=.e304cbacf0e5<br /><br />why won´t my hyper link code work anymore? I now get this message:<br /><br />¨Your HTML cannot be accepted: Reference "¨https:" is not allowed: A¨Laurienoreply@blogger.com