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cadoman

(1,617 posts)
32. which makes it all the more important to focus on states where we do have power
Tue May 20, 2025, 10:35 PM
May 20

The next four years are a good time to be more state-centric than Federal in our thinking.

Firstly, because we have control of the best states, and secondly because repukes will be loathe to reduce state power.

What are the results of this? Blue states being beacons of hope in a red wasteland. Outposts of diversity and inclusion. Ports of safety for immigrants who want to work in construction, farming, and food service. Healthcare systems that honor a woman's right to choose. Educational environments where all races, orientations, and genders are welcome and loved. Libraries that pride themselves on including books rather than banning them.

And if you can't get behind that, well at least you don't have to upload your driver's license to get your porn.

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which makes it all the more important to focus on states where we do have power cadoman May 20 #32
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