Mr. D. Goes to Washington: Partisan Gerrymandering
There is no better example of the destructive effect of partisan gerrymandering on our democracy, than last year's vote for the Virginia House of Delegates.
Forgive the horrible voice. But at least you don't have to look at me this time. Ha!!! I just can't seem to kick this illness. As many of you know, I take a low-dose chemotherapy for a blood condition I have, and it really messes with my immune system. When I get sick, I get really sick — and forever!!! I'll have something more extensive next month.
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Mr. D. Goes to Washington: Partisan Gerrymandering (YouTube)
Comments (6)
California did away with gerrymandering under the governator Schwarzenegger. (For all his blunders he did accomplish this and a few other reforms). After the non-partisan system for drawing districts went into effect the Democrats, who opposed the reform, did better. Being compelled to engage with constituencies they otherwise would ignore obtained good results for them. Who would have guessed? So non-partisan redistricting helps with divisiveness (at least a bit -- no magic, but progress).
Get well soon! If you happen to need a voice professional: shout me out. (German accent included...)
Yes, and the gerrymandering is only part of the nasty push to undermine democracy. Bowing and scraping to the oligarchs for mammon, these gawdamn puppets are closing polls, purging rolls, hacking voting software, passing draconian voter I.D. laws, overruling with superdelegates, even discarding ballots. I hope I'm wrong, but if these manipulations do not stop, I foresee anarchy, torches, and pitchforks on the horizon. Now… please REST, and GET BETTER! I am soooo sorry that your immune system has turned traitorous.
Aww..it wasn't so bad, almost reminded me of Mr. Peabody (mr. peabody & sherman). Feel better sir and keep up the good fight
Hope you get feeling better soon. Maybe re-record this when that happens?
Are you kidding? I don’t think my voice has ever sounded better. I almost sound manly.