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blubunyip

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12. Many "uneducated"

Fri Mar 13, 2026, 08:52 AM

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and non-travelers are smart. This is not the way to handle those who aren't. Snobby elitist point of view that divides us further.

One citizen = one vote.

Address the propaganda machine and all the other fascist mechanisms at work in this corrupt nation.

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Why my head hurts: This exchange just happened Thursday on the Senate floor. [View all] 634-5789 Yesterday OP

Not to forget that: no_hypocrisy Yesterday #1

It's a poll tax. sop Yesterday #5

A poll tax that also has to be renewed every ten years, I believe. no_hypocrisy Yesterday #7

I don't have a passport Mr.Bee Yesterday #24

To your point number 3 COL Mustard 11 hrs ago #59

Great Catch! Chasstev365 Yesterday #2

Many "uneducated" blubunyip Yesterday #12

Theoretically yes BannonsLiver Yesterday #26

That's an interesting thought. I imagine in red states, AleksS 18 hrs ago #55

Ugh. Not at all shocked it's Cornyn. mwmisses4289 Yesterday #3

It would disenfranchise married women the most. Squaredeal Yesterday #4

Infuriating EuterpeThelo Yesterday #17

I have read news reports that say a marriage certificate won't be accepted as ID in the event of a divorce. love_katz 19 hrs ago #50

Spot on! Since more than a couple GOP pols and influencers suggested women should not be able to vote Attilatheblond Yesterday #34

I just had to go through all this for the RealID. slightlv 20 hrs ago #46

I have read that RealID won't be accepted as proof of citizenship. love_katz 19 hrs ago #53

Crap... they truly are trying to cancel the voting rights of more than slightlv 12 hrs ago #58

It took me 9 months to get my passport because marybourg 18 hrs ago #56

This bill is clearly intended to disenfranchise women and minorities since fewer of them vote for Republicans. Lonestarblue Yesterday #6

it will also disenfranchise trans people LymphocyteLover Yesterday #10

I got my passport a year ago. Saw the brown stuff ready to hit the fan. twodogsbarking Yesterday #8

mine arrived last week. processing times are currently very quick, FWIW. uncle ray Yesterday #18

Mine too a bit longer. I had to get a new birth certificate. The old ones did not name your parents like the new ones. twodogsbarking Yesterday #19

i prepared and got a fresh new copy, only to be told the old one was actually better! uncle ray Yesterday #30

Mainers, heads up! Susan Collins appears to waver on support for the act, Easterncedar Yesterday #9

Susan Collins wavering? Thanks for my first laugh of the day. efhmc Yesterday #13

Hah! Yeah, but her reelection is not so sure this time Easterncedar Yesterday #23

Why is a person like this even in politics? efhmc 19 hrs ago #54

I wonder that all the time. Easterncedar 15 hrs ago #57

Bitch is concerned.. thomski64 19 hrs ago #51

Cornyn is even dumber than I thought. JFC LymphocyteLover Yesterday #11

I kinda thought he was being deliberately dumb... ananda Yesterday #14

Cornyn is worthless garbage Scalded Nun Yesterday #15

It seems like this would disenfranchise more Republican voters. CaptainTruth Yesterday #16

Sounds like the rural midwest, where I live now! Bro and I live within 20 minutes of our hometown. slightlv 20 hrs ago #47

It doesn't require a passport to vote ScratchCat Yesterday #20

That is incorrect mcar Yesterday #25

I wouldn't trust this SCOTUS to strike it down, ScratchCat! slightlv 20 hrs ago #48

TLDR: Jim Crow Must Go. usonian Yesterday #21

From what I have read, this bill will disenfrancise both republicans and Democrats. patphil Yesterday #22

Renewed my passport late last year. Very quick Joinfortmill Yesterday #36

I was told yesterday by my tax preparer that AAA helps with the process. patphil Yesterday #38

See my reply above yours... slightlv 20 hrs ago #49

Talarico's gonna mop up the floor with Cornyn ... nt TBF Yesterday #27

LOL sure. In Texas. maxsolomon Yesterday #37

Here's hoping, anyway. calimary 23 hrs ago #41

I know it's not all that likely - TBF 22 hrs ago #43

About 50% Timewas Yesterday #28

Some educated people also don't have passports. SidneyR Yesterday #29

The problem (ostensibly) is voter fraud Seinan Sensei Yesterday #31

Cornyn is an idiot LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #32

ISN'T PAYING A FEE IN ORDER TO VOTE ILLEGAL? Jimvanhise Yesterday #33

Jeezus. What a goddamn mess. Joinfortmill Yesterday #35

Congress is ... alimbalt Yesterday #39

That's a good one! calimary 23 hrs ago #42

Voting should be mandatory. $40 lazy tax going to the inside the beltway constitutional officer yacht club Gum Logger Yesterday #40

..and GOP is already reducing avenues for obtaining passports..ending allowing libraries to assist BlueWaveNeverEnd 22 hrs ago #44

I never knew they did! Callie1979 20 hrs ago #45

Hey Senator Asshat... FalloutShelter 19 hrs ago #52

do expired passports count? pansypoo53219 1 hr ago #60