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Guest
05-27-2016, 04:59 AM
...great way to show you are a Man of the People.
Even had the special sauce. Or was that gravy???
Guest
05-27-2016, 05:18 AM
...great way to show you are a Man of the People.
Even had the special sauce. Or was that gravy???
Maybe, just maybe he LIKES BigMacs...then again, you really think that nig ho really eats from, or works in her "organic" garden if the press is not watching? Puleeze...:mmmm:
Guest
05-27-2016, 05:41 AM
...great way to show you are a Man of the People.
Even had the special sauce. Or was that gravy???
Some folks just can't help but show their ugly wealth envy. Personally, I prefer Steak N Shake, but if he enjoys a Big Mac, I can hardly fault him. The Obama's preached healthy eating and then made visits to Ashville, NC for BBQ ribs. I didn't fault them, because I love some good ribs myself. Being rich means you have a choice of eating anything you wish. It does not mean that you have to starve because other folks are starving.
But, I guess liberals have to find something to criticize, even when they can't argue his view on policies. By all means, go ahead and fault his menu choices. I am sure that will convince someone to vote for whichever candidate finally is selected to represent the DNC. We still don't know, since the DNC will not endorse Bernie and Hillary is looking at time in the big house (not the White House). Perhaps they will dust off Biden or bring out PokaNOTus. Doesn't look like too many are interested in stepping up to the plate to take a swing, since the game is all but over.
Guest
05-27-2016, 05:42 AM
Maybe, just maybe he LIKES BigMacs...then again, you really think that nig ho really eats from, or works in her "organic" garden if the press is not watching? Puleeze...:mmmm:
:agree:
Guest
05-27-2016, 05:45 AM
Some folks just can't help but show their ugly wealth envy. Personally, I prefer Steak N Shake, but if he enjoys a Big Mac, I can hardly fault him. The Obama's preached healthy eating and then made visits to Ashville, NC for BBQ ribs. I didn't fault them, because I love some good ribs myself. Being rich means you have a choice of eating anything you wish. It does not mean that you have to starve because other folks are starving.
But, I guess liberals have to find something to criticize, even when they can't argue his view on policies. By all means, go ahead and fault his menu choices. I am sure that will convince someone to vote for whichever candidate finally is selected to represent the DNC. We still don't know, since the DNC will not endorse Bernie and Hillary is looking at time in the big house (not the White House). Perhaps they will dust off Biden or bring out PokaNOTus. Doesn't look like too many are interested in stepping up to the plate to take a swing, since the game is all but over.
His policies are some of the worst Presidential proposals in memory and the joy of almost every comedian but the bane of anyone who loves the United States and values the US Constitution. This man seems to want to use the principals our Founding Fathers had for his toilet paper.
Guest
05-27-2016, 07:23 AM
His policies are some of the worst Presidential proposals in memory and the joy of almost every comedian but the bane of anyone who loves the United States and values the US Constitution. This man seems to want to use the principals our Founding Fathers had for his toilet paper.
Because he's not "one of us".
Guest
05-27-2016, 07:24 AM
Because he's not "one of us".
He has never been one of us. And what he will do if he becomes POTUS is a real mystery.
Guest
05-27-2016, 07:39 AM
He has never been one of us. And what he will do if he becomes POTUS is a real mystery.
You seem to have a reading comprehension problem. I would spell it out for you, what that poster was saying, but then I would be contributing to the coddling of a liberal. But, I will attempt to give you a "hand up." Go back and read the string related to your reply and you will be enlightened.
Guest
05-27-2016, 07:41 AM
You seem to have a reading comprehension problem. I would spell it out for you, what that poster was saying, but then I would be contributing to the coddling of a liberal. But, I will attempt to give you a "hand up." Go back and read the string related to your reply and you will be enlightened.
You are kind of an ******* you know.
Guest
05-27-2016, 07:42 AM
His policies are some of the worst Presidential proposals in memory and the joy of almost every comedian but the bane of anyone who loves the United States and values the US Constitution. This man seems to want to use the principals our Founding Fathers had for his toilet paper.
You are talking about Obumble, aren't you?
Guest
05-27-2016, 07:45 AM
You are talking about Obumble, aren't you?
Not at all.
Guest
05-27-2016, 07:53 AM
Not at all.
Then you have a skewed imagination, and are politically blind.
Guest
05-27-2016, 09:36 AM
Looks good......
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160527/85be1558ebc121ee0c7b80d5daadf271.jpg
Guest
05-27-2016, 09:39 AM
[QUOTE=Guest;1232239]Looks good......
/QUOTE]
Dat aint be fried chic-in.
Guest
05-27-2016, 09:53 AM
What's with the Diet Coke? If you are going to eat grease, then wash it down properly with a REAL COKE. I prefer Steak N Shake, myself. After reading about Trump eating a Big Mac, I couldn't resist. I just got back from SNS after having a double Royal burger. My brother prefers the burger at Glen View, but I'll stick with the double Steak Burger. Applebees has a great Brunch burger too. That one has a cheese burger with bacon, egg and hashbrowns on it. Hmmmm, fantastic!
Guest
05-27-2016, 10:45 AM
Feel the Bern and eat chickin'
Guest
05-27-2016, 11:28 AM
Looks good......
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160527/85be1558ebc121ee0c7b80d5daadf271.jpg
You know...that picture resembles real life more than you think. At the end of the day, the political theater is over and they all golf/hang out together.
Guest
05-27-2016, 12:46 PM
You know...that picture resembles real life more than you think. At the end of the day, the political theater is over and they all golf/hang out together.
They don't need to hate each other to get the job done. But, it would be nice if they would do their jobs. Although, it would be even better if Obie would play golf the rest of his time in office.
Guest
05-27-2016, 03:31 PM
What's with the Diet Coke? If you are going to eat grease, then wash it down properly with a REAL COKE. I prefer Steak N Shake, myself. After reading about Trump eating a Big Mac, I couldn't resist. I just got back from SNS after having a double Royal burger. My brother prefers the burger at Glen View, but I'll stick with the double Steak Burger. Applebees has a great Brunch burger too. That one has a cheese burger with bacon, egg and hashbrowns on it. Hmmmm, fantastic!
Here's a Trump tweet.
Donald J. Trump
Donald J. Trump – Verified account @realDonaldTrump
I have never seen a thin person drinking Diet Coke.
11:43 AM - 14 Oct 2012
Guest
05-27-2016, 03:40 PM
Dat aint be fried chic-in.
Here's your picture.....
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160527/8f42277651d30f690f8184a83132fe2c.jpg
Guest
05-27-2016, 08:03 PM
Here's a Trump tweet.
Donald J. Trump
Donald J. Trump – Verified account @realDonaldTrump
I have never seen a thin person drinking Diet Coke.
11:43 AM - 14 Oct 2012
Gotta drink real Coke with Big Macs and fries. That's just the way it is. And, it is definitely a no - no to mix fries and mayo. That just ain't right.
Guest
05-27-2016, 09:22 PM
How did he fit the plane into the drive through??? :D
Guest
05-28-2016, 08:54 AM
His policies are some of the worst Presidential proposals in memory and the joy of almost every comedian but the bane of anyone who loves the United States and values the US Constitution. This man seems to want to use the principals our Founding Fathers had for his toilet paper.
It's always amusing when liberal Democrats, who generally speaking hate the Country as founded, resort to referring to the Founding Fathers in their arguments.
Guest
05-28-2016, 09:03 AM
It's always amusing when liberal Democrats, who generally speaking hate the Country as founded, resort to referring to the Founding Fathers in their arguments.That's true. That why the 14th amendment and 19th amendment was passed. Wasn't that progress?
Guest
05-28-2016, 10:13 AM
That's true. That why the 14th amendment and 19th amendment was passed. Wasn't that progress?
And the 2nd Amendment was created for insurance of the 1st Amendment, so don't forget it.
Guest
05-28-2016, 10:17 AM
And the 2nd Amendment was created for insurance of the 1st Amendment, so don't forget it.I want to understand it. Explain your comment.
Guest
05-28-2016, 11:00 AM
I want to understand it. Explain your comment.
Sorry, if you didn't learn anything in public school, then there is nothing I can do for you at this late age. I'm a conservative, not a liberal. It ain't free.
Guest
05-28-2016, 11:21 AM
Sorry, if you didn't learn anything in public school, then there is nothing I can do for you at this late age. I'm a conservative, not a liberal. It ain't free.I think you are threatening me. Clear that up for me.
Guest
05-28-2016, 12:02 PM
I think you are threatening me. Clear that up for me.
Of course it is a threat. Anything that the under-educated liberals do not understand is a threat. What else would it be? Ignorance is darn near synonymous with "liberalism".
Guest
05-28-2016, 12:06 PM
Of course it is a threat. Anything that the under-educated liberals do not understand is a threat. What else would it be? Ignorance is darn near synonymous with "liberalism".
The " muscularity " of your written words constitutes a micro-agression .
I believe that it is the duty of the Developer to provide " safe places " for those who feel threatened or injured in some manner by such agressions . :police:
Guest
05-28-2016, 12:11 PM
The " muscularity " of your written words constitutes a micro-agression .
I believe that it is the duty of the Developer to provide " safe places " for those who feel threatened or injured in some manner by such agressions . :police:
That is the thing about this ignorant "Guest" posting name. I did not post the "Threat". I was just agreeing that it was infact a "threat" as is any speech that would infer that the liberal leaches on society need to earn their own collective keep. For instance, I no longer give to ANY charity as paying my taxes is doing far more than these losers in life deserve while they are on the public dole.
Guest
05-28-2016, 12:13 PM
It's always amusing when liberal Democrats, who generally speaking hate the Country as founded, resort to referring to the Founding Fathers in their arguments.
That's not at all true. We value the Constitution but remember that such as it was in 1789 it really only protected the rights of male white Protestant land owners as that is who made up almost all of the Founding Fathers.
There are beautiful ideas of human rights in the US Constitution but these should apply to any human being who has US citizenship among others as well. Gays, lesbians, refugees fleeing worn torn areas as well as various others leaving for a variety of reasons or who have valuable skills, transgenders, Native Americans, the mentally ill either labelled correctly or not, women, African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, Asian-Americans, etc. should have the same fundamental rights that were given by the Founding Fathers to the very small class that the Founding Fathers were a part of. It is called Progress.
Guest
05-28-2016, 12:52 PM
That's not at all true. We value the Constitution but remember that such as it was in 1789 it really only protected the rights of male white Protestant land owners as that is who made up almost all of the Founding Fathers.
There are beautiful ideas of human rights in the US Constitution but these should apply to any human being who has US citizenship among others as well. Gays, lesbians, refugees fleeing worn torn areas as well as various others leaving for a variety of reasons or who have valuable skills, transgenders, Native Americans, the mentally ill either labelled correctly or not, women, African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, Asian-Americans, etc. should have the same fundamental rights that were given by the Founding Fathers to the very small class that the Founding Fathers were a part of. It is called Progress.Thank you for standing up. You write very well.
Guest
05-28-2016, 01:01 PM
That's not at all true. We value the Constitution but remember that such as it was in 1789 it really only protected the rights of male white Protestant land owners as that is who made up almost all of the Founding Fathers.
There are beautiful ideas of human rights in the US Constitution but these should apply to any human being who has US citizenship among others as well. Gays, lesbians, refugees fleeing worn torn areas as well as various others leaving for a variety of reasons or who have valuable skills, transgenders, Native Americans, the mentally ill either labelled correctly or not, women, African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, Asian-Americans, etc. should have the same fundamental rights that were given by the Founding Fathers to the very small class that the Founding Fathers were a part of. It is called Progress.
They DO have the same rights genius. I also have the right to judge their behaviors and NOT hire them as well. I have the right to not let them in my home or my car. To not let them in my business as employees and even think they are less human than the rest of us...but, they think I dont have that right (makes them more judgemental than most in actuality).
Guest
05-28-2016, 01:03 PM
They DO have the same rights genius. I also have the right to judge their behaviors and NOT hire them as well. I have the right to not let them in my home or my car. To not let them in my business as employees and even think they are less human than the rest of us...but, they think I dont have that right (makes them more judgemental than most in actuality).So you don't agree with the founding fathers. Is that true?
Guest
05-28-2016, 01:08 PM
So you don't agree with the founding fathers. Is that true?
No where in the Bill of Rights or the Constitution is race, color or religion mentioned other than the word "God". You can infer what you wish, I will take the documents at face value.
Guest
05-28-2016, 01:17 PM
No where in the Bill of Rights or the Constitution is race, color or religion mentioned other than the word "God". You can infer what you wish, I will take the documents at face value.The second paragraph in the Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.”
Do you believe in the Declaration of Independence?
At face value that did not include women. Is this also correct?
Guest
05-28-2016, 01:22 PM
All this fuss over a burger
Personal Best Regards::posting:
Guest
05-28-2016, 01:24 PM
The second paragraph in the Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.”
Do you believe in the Declaration of Independence?
At face value that did not include women. Is this also correct?
You really are grasping. Under your guise, Neil Armstrong was sexist even from the moon. Pathetic that you (or anyone) would need specific language to describe you to a tee as relating to the efforts of "man". Maybe some day you will have better self esteem and not think that you were singled out...as if you are really that important to single out.
Guest
05-28-2016, 01:31 PM
You really are grasping. Under your guise, Neil Armstrong was sexist even from the moon. Pathetic that you (or anyone) would need specific language to describe you to a tee as relating to the efforts of "man". Maybe some day you will have better self esteem and not think that you were singled out...as if you are really that important to single out.You didn't answer the question. Try again.
Guest
05-28-2016, 01:36 PM
They DO have the same rights genius. I also have the right to judge their behaviors and NOT hire them as well. I have the right to not let them in my home or my car. To not let them in my business as employees and even think they are less human than the rest of us...but, they think I dont have that right (makes them more judgemental than most in actuality).
:agree:...:thumbup:
Guest
05-28-2016, 01:43 PM
That's not at all true. We value the Constitution but remember that such as it was in 1789 it really only protected the rights of male white Protestant land owners as that is who made up almost all of the Founding Fathers.
There are beautiful ideas of human rights in the US Constitution but these should apply to any human being who has US citizenship among others as well. Gays, lesbians, refugees fleeing worn torn areas as well as various others leaving for a variety of reasons or who have valuable skills, transgenders, Native Americans, the mentally ill either labelled correctly or not, women, African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, Asian-Americans, etc. should have the same fundamental rights that were given by the Founding Fathers to the very small class that the Founding Fathers were a part of. It is called Progress.
I must not have a copy of the same document you are paraphrasing. Can you cut and paste a bit of YOURS that says that the Constitution was written to pertain only to "White Protestant Land Owners?" If so, I would certainly like to take advantage of my new and improved rights. By the way, aren't you also confusing Constitution and the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence? You do know that they are different, right? Perhaps you have been listening to that "tard" Hillary a bit too much.
Guest
05-28-2016, 01:48 PM
The " muscularity " of your written words constitutes a micro-agression .
I believe that it is the duty of the Developer to provide " safe places " for those who feel threatened or injured in some manner by such agressions . :police:
Hate to bust in on your liberal diversion, but just to put a quick stop to you childish banter, there is no law against your implied "micro-aggression." This is not some liberal college so if you are expecting protection from "words" you better retreat to a safer, word free environment. But, check with Obies AG on the way out, because maybe Obie has written another E.O. banning truthful speech. chilout
Guest
05-28-2016, 01:52 PM
I think you are threatening me. Clear that up for me.
I suppose you are asking me, since you replied to me.
No, it was not meant as a threat. How you could construe my comment as a threat, makes one only conclude that the English language is not your first or native language. I may be wrong, and I have been before. Not very often, but I admit it has happened. If you feel threatened on here, you might want to refill you chill pill perscription...chilout
Guest
05-28-2016, 03:48 PM
I must not have a copy of the same document you are paraphrasing. Can you cut and paste a bit of YOURS that says that the Constitution was written to pertain only to "White Protestant Land Owners?" If so, I would certainly like to take advantage of my new and improved rights. By the way, aren't you also confusing Constitution and the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence? You do know that they are different, right? Perhaps you have been listening to that "tard" Hillary a bit too much.
Cite
U.S. Voting Rights
When the Constitution was written, only white male property owners (about 10 to 16 percent of the nation's population) had the vote. Over the past two centuries, though, the term "government by the people" has become a reality. During the early 1800s, states gradually dropped property requirements for voting. Later, groups that had been excluded previously gained the right to vote. Other reforms made the process fairer and easier.
U.S. Voting Rights (http://www.infoplease.com/timelines/voting.html)
Guest
05-28-2016, 04:23 PM
I suppose you are asking me, since you replied to me.
No, it was not meant as a threat.That's good.
I'm not sure why you go on and on about how smart everyone is but if that entertains you, it doesn't make a bit of difference to me.
Guest
05-28-2016, 04:40 PM
You are kind of an ******* you know.
Such language would never be posted by a true Progressive this must be someone trying to pass them-self off as a Liberal .
Guest
05-28-2016, 04:53 PM
Such language would never be posted by a true Progressive this must be someone trying to pass them-self off as a Liberal .Themselves is the proper word. So it's probably not a liberal passing themselves off as anyone else.
Guest
05-28-2016, 05:02 PM
Themselves is the proper word. So it's probably not a liberal passing themselves off as anyone else.
It must become tiring carrying around the heavy mantle of sanctimony each and every day . chilout
Guest
05-28-2016, 05:03 PM
Themselves is the proper word. So it's probably not a liberal passing themselves off as anyone else.
Shouldn`t you be feeding your many cats at this time ? It`s Saturday did you shake about the litter boxes today as your form of housekeeping ?
Guest
05-28-2016, 05:06 PM
It must become tiring carrying around the heavy mantle of sanctimony each and every day . chilout
"heavy mantle of sanctimony"
If you Google these words in "quotes" you will see that no other person in the history of Google has put those four words together.
I'm impressed.
Guest
05-28-2016, 05:08 PM
"heavy mantle of sanctimony"
If you Google these words in "quotes" you will see that no other person in the history of Google has put those four words together.
I'm impressed.
Feed your cats !
Guest
05-28-2016, 05:11 PM
Shouldn`t you be feeding your many cats at this time ? It`s Saturday did you shake about the litter boxes today as your form of housekeeping ?You have me mixed up with someone you imagine, maybe a friend.
Guest
05-28-2016, 05:15 PM
Feed your cats !
Hey, someone on the other thread has been asking for you.
Guest
05-28-2016, 05:17 PM
You have me mixed up with someone you imagine, maybe a friend.
Most of the " true believers " such as you have demonstrated yourself to be are old maids with many cats to tend .
Guest
05-28-2016, 05:23 PM
Most of the " true believers " such as you have demonstrated yourself to be are old maids with many cats to tend .Let your imaginary friend demonstrate for a while.
Guest
05-28-2016, 06:11 PM
It must become tiring carrying around the heavy mantle of sanctimony each and every day . chilout
ever seen the South Park "Smug" episode?
Guest
05-28-2016, 06:19 PM
ever seen the South Park "Smug" episode?Hybrid cars don't cause smugness, people do. I'm not sure I'm ready.
Guest
05-28-2016, 06:22 PM
Hybrid cars don't cause smugness, people do. I'm not sure I'm ready.
I will stick to cars with two turbos and about 6mpg at the track :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Guest
05-28-2016, 07:30 PM
Cite
U.S. Voting Rights
When the Constitution was written, only white male property owners (about 10 to 16 percent of the nation's population) had the vote. Over the past two centuries, though, the term "government by the people" has become a reality. During the early 1800s, states gradually dropped property requirements for voting. Later, groups that had been excluded previously gained the right to vote. Other reforms made the process fairer and easier.
U.S. Voting Rights (http://www.infoplease.com/timelines/voting.html)
What part of that was written by the founding fathers, and is this part of the Constitution that you speak of? My copy does not have this. Perhaps it is in a footnote?
Nice try, but I can see that you are just blowing smoke out of your @ss. Oh, maybe the great EXPERT, Obummer gave you this information, out of his paraphrased Living Constitution.
Guest
05-28-2016, 07:42 PM
What part of that was written by the founding fathers, and is this part of the Constitution that you speak of? My copy does not have this. Perhaps it is in a footnote?
Nice try, but I can see that you are just blowing smoke out of your @ss. Oh, maybe the great EXPERT, Obummer gave you this information, out of his paraphrased Living Constitution.
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Cite
U.S. Voting Rights
When the Constitution was written, only white male property owners (about 10 to 16 percent of the nation's population) had the vote. Over the past two centuries, though, the term "government by the people" has become a reality. During the early 1800s, states gradually dropped property requirements for voting. Later, groups that had been excluded previously gained the right to vote. Other reforms made the process fairer and easier.
1790
Only white male adult property-owners have the right to vote.
1810
Last religious prerequisite for voting is eliminated.
1850
Property ownership and tax requirements eliminated by 1850. Almost all adult white males could vote.
1855
Connecticut adopts the nation's first literacy test for voting. Massachusetts follows suit in 1857. The tests were implemented to discriminate against Irish-Catholic immigrants.
1870
The 15th Amendment is passed. It gives former slaves the right to vote and protects the voting rights of adult male citizens of any race.
1889
Florida adopts a poll tax. Ten other southern states will implement poll taxes.
1890
Mississippi adopts a literacy test to keep African Americans from voting. Numerous other states—not just in the south—also establish literacy tests. However, the tests also exclude many whites from voting. To get around this, states add grandfather clauses that allow those who could vote before 1870, or their descendants, to vote regardless of literacy or tax qualifications.
1913
The 17th Amendment calls for members of the U.S. Senate to be elected directly by the people instead of State Legislatures.
1915
Oklahoma was the last state to append a grandfather clause to its literacy requirement (1910). In Guinn v. United States the Supreme Court rules that the clause is in conflict with the 15th Amendment, thereby outlawing literacy tests for federal elections.
1920
The 19th Amendment guarantees women's suffrage.
1924
Indian Citizenship Act grants all Native Americans the rights of citizenship, including the right to vote in federal elections.
1944
The Supreme Court outlaws "white primaries" in Smith v. Allwright (Texas). In Texas, and other states, primaries were conducted by private associations, which, by definion, could exclude whomever they chose. The Court declares the nomination process to be a public process bound by the terms of 15th Amendment.
1957
The first law to implement the 15th amendment, the Civil Rights Act, is passed. The Act set up the Civil Rights Commission—among its duties is to investigate voter discrimination.
1960
In Gomillion v. Lightfoot (Alabama) the Court outlaws "gerrymandering."
1961
The 23rd Amendment allows voters of the District of Columbia to participate in presidential elections.
1964
The 24th Amendment bans the poll tax as a requirement for voting in federal elections.
1965
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., mounts a voter registration drive in Selma, Alabama, to draw national attention to African-American voting rights.
1965
The Voting Rights Act protects the rights of minority voters and eliminates voting barriers such as the literacy test. The Act is expanded and renewed in 1970, 1975, and 1982.
1966
The Supreme Court, in Harper v. Virginia Board of Elections, eliminates the poll tax as a qualification for voting in any election. A poll tax was still in use in Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, and Virginia.
1966
The Court upholds the Voting Rights Act in South Carolina v. Katzenbach.
1970
Literacy requirements are banned for five years by the 1970 renewal of the Voting Rights Act. At the time, eighteen states still have a literacy requirement in place. In Oregon v. Mitchell, the Court upholds the ban on literacy tests, which is made permanent in 1975. Judge Hugo Black, writing the court's opinion, cited the "long history of the discriminatory use of literacy tests to disenfranchise voters on account of their race" as the reason for their decision.
1971
The 26th amendment sets the minimum voting age at 18.
1972
In Dunn v. Blumstein, the Supreme Court declares that lengthy residence requirements for voting in state and local elections is unconstitutional and suggests that 30 days is an ample period.
1995
The Federal "Motor Voter Law" takes effect, making it easier to register to vote.
2003
Federal Voting Standards and Procedures Act requires states to streamline registration, voting, and other election procedures.
2013
In Shelby County v. Holder, the Supreme Court strikes down Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act, which established a formula for Congress to use when determining if a state or voting jurisdiction requires prior approval before changing its voting laws. Under Section 5 of the act nine—mostly Southern—states with a history of discrimination must get clearance from Congress before changing voting rules to make sure racial minorities are not negatively affected. While the 5–4 decision did not invalidate Section 5, it made it toothless. Fallout from the ruling was swift, with several states quickly moving to change their voting laws.
2014
In response to the Shelby County v. Holder ruling, several states, including Texas, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Ohio, Alabama, Mississippi, Virginia, and South Carolina, passed laws that limited voting times or required photo ID at the polls. In October, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked law a photo ID law in Wisconsin. The Court, however, in September overturned a federal appeals court ruling that restored a week of early voting and allowed same-day registration in Ohio.
2015
A federal appeals panel ruled in August that Texas's voter ID law, which was passed in 2011, discriminates against blacks and Hispanics and violates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The panel ordered a lower court to re-evaluate if the law was in fact written with discriminatory intent and to fix it if it was passed under such circumstances.
by Beth Rowen
You'll need to ask Beth.
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