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Originally posted by zraver View PostNot really, not when you consider that a fifth of the Dems gains come from the PA Court drawn map that was created to force GOP house members out of Congress.
Here's six sources that call you out for fake news:
“Various experts have described the Pennsylvania congressional map drawn in 2011 as a partisan gerrymander drawn to benefit Republicans. Test after test found that the map was an extreme outlier, and in all three elections held under the map, in 2012, 2014, and 2016, Republicans won the same 13 out of 18 U.S. House seats.”
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/p...-20180615.html
“Pennsylvania's Supreme Court has redrawn the map of the state's congressional districts, overturning a Republican gerrymander*that's been used in the past three congressional elections.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...=.9395d03b2908
“Pennsylvania is widely known for its gerrymandered districts—in fact, in 2016, researchers at the independent Electoral Integrity Project gave our redistricting practices an 11 out of 100—the third-worst rating in the nation.”.
https://www.fairdistrictspa.com/the-...gerrymandering
“Pennsylvania’s gerrymandered House map was struck down — with huge implications for 2018
It was one of the most pro-Republican gerrymanders in the country.”
https://www.vox.com/2018/1/22/169206...r-ruling-house
“Pennsylvania’s 2011 congressional map had been labeled one of the top three starkest partisan gerrymanders in the country and the worst in Pennsylvania's history.”
https://www.pubintlaw.org/cases-and-...cting-lawsuit/
“In Pennsylvania, the Gerrymander of the Decade?”
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/ar...de_112404.html
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How's that fiscal conservatism working out for you?
Still got a Federal deficit 20% larger than last year, because of tax give-aways to the rich?Trust me?
I'm an economist!
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Originally posted by GVChamp View Post
There isn't a House popular vote. Parties do not run candidates for every single race. The GOP won 60 votes in 2010 because they were totally blown out in 2008, but their overall seat count was 240. The Democrats will likely end up with a seat count around 230. In the future, I believe NC is required to redraw districts to have a more balanced partisan representation.
We probably need independent redistricting, but even with that the Dems are going to be under-represented, because they are clustered, and a bit because you cannot dilute minority votes. Trying to keep the Democrats competitive in the House basically requires Gerry-mandering, or altering federal law to allow "at-large" seats (IE, the representative represents the entire state, and not just a single district).
Also, these arguments are becoming increasingly insane. People on Twitter are now complaining about the Senate popular vote, which REALLY isn't a thing, because the majority of states didn't even VOTE for a Senator on Tuesday.
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Could someone explain (in simple terms if possible) what "voter suppression" means and how it might be - allegedly is done? I am not an expert at US election laws and stuff but apparently it could be a big deal according to my latest attempt to 'catch up'.
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Originally posted by Double Edge View PostHow many famous women chefs d you know ? i have this impression its dominated by men
Originally posted by Double Edge View PostIt's funny how westerners used to say and still say the same thing.
Just a couple of days back, a guy riding his bike hit someone on the road. The guy who was hit was injured, but not too badly. There were some unemployed, probably uneducated youths nearby, drinking. They beat the bike owner dead. You see where I was going with this? In developed countries, they have the Police on call to tackle such crimes, actually such crimes don't happen in the West, and if it happens, it's not as frequent as in India.
Originally posted by Double Edge View PostIn India this would be an advantage. Get 50% odd off agriculture and into something else. In the west the farmers don't make up more than 2% of the populationPoliticians are elected to serve...far too many don't see it that way - Albany Rifles! || Loyalty to country always. Loyalty to government, when it deserves it - Mark Twain! || I am a far left millennial!
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Originally posted by Double Edge View PostI understand Canada has a window of just 8 weeks from planting to harvest of wheat.
Anything that messes with that isn't going to sell or because there is time pressure is it a sellers market ?
Originally posted by Double Edge View PostIt started the day companies valued shareholders above customers. The customer is taken for granted.
The best people can do is not buy from companies with such practices. Give it time, if enough people start to do that then companies will realise to keep their share prices up that customers have to play along.Politicians are elected to serve...far too many don't see it that way - Albany Rifles! || Loyalty to country always. Loyalty to government, when it deserves it - Mark Twain! || I am a far left millennial!
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GVChamp,
At the moment, the government still has legitimacy. This isn't even the 1960s, let alone the 1860s.
Unfortunately, the judiciary will become increasingly politicized, and we will be in a state of gridlock unless one party controls both the Presidency and the Senate. This state of affairs continuing for a decade or so isn't the end of the world. The erosion of judicial norms isn't the end of the world either, and from my libertarian POV is better than the state of affairs of progressive judges getting ultimate papal authority to invent new constitutional rights out of nothing.
which is not something i look forward to from a center-left POV because the end result of THAT will ultimately be another confrontation between the federal state and the state governments.There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that "My ignorance is just as good as your knowledge."- Isaac Asimov
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My thoughts go out to people in Southern California experiencing terrible fires. It is something we sadly know all too well here. Lets hope the loss of life doesn't rise any further.sigpic
Win nervously lose tragically - Reds C C
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Originally posted by Bigfella View PostMy thoughts go out to people in Southern California experiencing terrible fires. It is something we sadly know all too well here. Lets hope the loss of life doesn't rise any further.
https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/10/us/ca...ill/index.htmlLast edited by tbm3fan; 11 Nov 18,, 05:46.
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Originally posted by snapper View PostCould someone explain (in simple terms if possible) what "voter suppression" means and how it might be - allegedly is done? I am not an expert at US election laws and stuff but apparently it could be a big deal according to my latest attempt to 'catch up'.
http://time.com/5442434/north-dakota...ican-activism/
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Originally posted by snapper View PostCould someone explain (in simple terms if possible) what "voter suppression" means and how it might be - allegedly is done? I am not an expert at US election laws and stuff but apparently it could be a big deal according to my latest attempt to 'catch up'.
http://time.com/5442434/north-dakota...ican-activism/Last edited by tbm3fan; 11 Nov 18,, 05:57.
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Originally posted by tbm3fan View PostSadly the fire toll has been upped to 23 now in the Camp Fire. Down my way the air is thick with smoke with the advisory to stay inside due to the extremely bad air quality and particle pollution. Hasn't been a good year, October 2017-November 2018 in California.
Of course once again Trump showed his total stupidity in the what and why of California fires.
https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/10/us/ca...ill/index.htmlsigpic
Win nervously lose tragically - Reds C C
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Originally posted by Bigfella View PostStay safe.
Yes, and all while cowering in his hotel in France from the terror of.....a light rain shower, leaving grown up world leaders to attend a WW1 commemoration. I'm afraid the only emotion I'm capable of at this point is disgust, for him & anyone who defends him. He defiles the office & shames his nation daily.
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Originally posted by tbm3fan View PostI agree knowing him. What I most dislike about him is that he has never been a team player and if I was in a fight I could be sure that he would turn and run.
I had a long list of policy issues with Bush & ideologically similar leaders in Australia. There were some who I thought were exceptionally poor at their job. None of them, however, were so contemptuous of the office they held. Every time I think I'm numb to it he plumbs some new depth.
If it was just him out there alone disgracing himself it would be bad enough, but to see his supporters not only refuse to condemn, but actively defend his behaviour is both nauseating and scary. There are quite literally no standards. Everything he does is OK because its him. 'Cult' is not too extreme a word. These are the same people who went into hysterics if Obama forgot a lapel pin or carried a cup of coffee off a helicopter. They kept kids home from school so Obama wouldn't brainwash them with a speech. Now it is fine to blow off a commemoration for veterans or not even bother to visit the troops in combat zones......among a long list of disgraces.
Lets hope America's institutional restrictions are enough to limit Trump's power, because it is clear that his supporters & his political party have zero interest in doing so.sigpic
Win nervously lose tragically - Reds C C
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Originally posted by Albany Rifles View PostQuite easy actually. It's best to use a dehydrator but you can use an oven in a pinch.
I like to use the cut we call a London Broil. It is a cut known as a top round steak. Here is how I make it.
1. Get 3 to 5 pounds of beef and cut across the grain in thin strips.
2. Place in a plastic bag or air tight plastic container with marinade in a refrigerator for at least 24 hours. there are a wide range of marinades you can make. Make sure there is some acid in the marinade which will help breakdown/tenderize the meat. i like to make marinades with Worcestershire Sauce, dry mustard, onion powder, garlic powder & brown sugar or Soy sauce, Teriyaki, ginger, garlic powder, onion powder. Its really anything you want to help breakdown and flavor.
3. After 24 hours remove from bag and pat dry. Discard the marinade.
4. Place the beef strips on the dehumidifier racks making sure there is no overlap on the pieces.
5. Set the temperature on dehumidifier or oven to 180 degrees F/83 Celsius.
6. Let meat rest for at least 8 hours.
The jerky is ready when it is stiff and can be bent with some resistance.
Jerky can be place in plastic bags and kept frozen for up to 3 months.
And with that we all need to return to AMERICAN POLITICS!!!
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