MLB just pulled All Star game from Atlanta over voting rights...

[PurdueFan1]

It’s not an “all of the sudden” issue. People have been screaming about voter ID as long as I can remember (I’m 36).

You’re still not answering my question though. You keep screeching that these laws are to protect voting integrity and I’m asking what they’re protecting when we were told the prior election wasn’t fraudulent.

I have no problem with requiring a voter ID. All I’m asking is what precipitated these laws given they were sold to the public as preserving the integrity of elections. Instead all I get are rabbit hole false equivalencies like will call tickets. Surely the laws can be tied back to big issues that are being fixed, no?

 

[Indy-Dawg]

Oh, it’s great seeing the same talking points/lies regurgitated over and over and over and over again.

This one hit close to home (12 minutes from my house to be exact) so I couldn’t help but comment on it. And my Dad had already booked his flight down here to go to the game with me. Many thanks to the Democrat Party press and the corporate wokescolds!

Actions have consequences. If you don’t like the outcome, take it up with the Republican Party of Georgia.

 

[BoilerBF]

Actions have consequences. If you don’t like the outcome, take it up with the Republican Party of Georgia.

That's the problem, if a Democrat controlled state had these voting rules there would be no consequences.

 

[PurdueFan1]

That's the problem, if a Democrat controlled state had these voting rules there would be no consequences.

And I’ll go on a great big limb and say these laws never would have materialized if the big orange blob had never perpetuated the big lie about the election. The easiest connect the dots ever.

 

[atlboiler2156]

Actions have consequences. If you don’t like the outcome, take it up with the Republican Party of Georgia.

They sure do. The Republican Party of Georgia didn’t produce this outcome so I’m not sure what I have to take up with them. The lies about the laws from the Democrat Party press, the Democrat Party and corporate wokescolds produced the outcome and I’m not sure how to get ahold of any of those groups. We all have to suffer the consequences of crazy Democrat behavior but that’s nothing new.

This country gets what it deserves by voting Democrat. Misery and lunacy.

 

[Indy-Dawg]

They sure do. The Republican Party of Georgia didn’t produce this outcome so I’m not sure what I have to take up with them. The lies about the laws from the Democrat Party press, the Democrat Party and corporate wokescolds produced the outcome and I’m not sure how to get ahold of any of those groups. We all have to suffer the consequences of crazy Democrat behavior but that’s nothing new.

This country gets what it deserves by voting Democrat. Misery and lunacy.

Shift the blame to Democrats. Typical righty response.

And the irony of a righty complaining of misery and lunacy after the last four years - that isn’t lost on anyone.

 

[atlboiler2156]

Shift the blame to Democrats. Typical righty response.

And the irony of a righty complaining of misery and lunacy after the last four years - that isn’t lost on anyone.

Who caused the ASG to be canceled? The laws certainly didn’t. The crazy response from the Democrats and Democrat Party press did.

Yeah, we were all succeeding and living well during the Trump presidency until China gifted the world with the virus. It wasn’t miserable but you were told it was because Democrats weren’t in power. You’re obviously just another angry/dumb Democrat lemming, dime a dozen. That’s obvious to anyone.

 

[BoilerBF]

And I’ll go on a great big limb and say these laws never would have materialized if the big orange blob had never perpetuated the big lie about the election. The easiest connect the dots ever.

Laws like these existed long before Trump became president. New York has less flexible/more restrictive voting laws (from a voter perspective) than these Georgia laws.

 

[toddwax]

What is a bigger joke that you voted for Biden or put any credibility in what he mumbles?

 

[SKYDOG]

People sure don’t have a problem with an ID in getting a stimulus check, housing assistance, food assistance, medical care, cell phones, student loans, covid vaccine, etc, but to vote well that’s a problem.

 

[PurdueFan1]

Laws like these existed long before Trump became president. New York has less flexible/more restrictive voting laws (from a voter perspective) than these Georgia laws.

New York also isn’t actively placing more restrictions on their voting process. Again with the straw man here.

 

[BoilerBF]

New York also isn’t actively placing more restrictions on their voting process.

Wtf, kind of argument is that?

New York - Has tougher voting restrictions than Georgia. Because New York laws were already on the books.....that's fine? Why isn't MLB demanding change in New York?

 

[purduepat1969]

It’s really shocking that voter ID is suddenly and conveniently an issue for a lot of folks on here. And by shocking I mean not at all. Oh and that glossing over of the rest of the changes but ok.

It's never "suddenly" been an issue. It's been an issue of concern for several election cycles. Many countries require ID for voting. And why is that such a problem? BTW, what other changes that I'm "glossing over" are so concerning that they represent voter "suppression"?

 

[Indy-Dawg]

People sure don’t have a problem with an ID in getting a stimulus check, housing assistance, food assistance, medical care, cell phones, student loans, covid vaccine, etc, but to vote well that’s a problem.

I’m curious- why do you think we should be making it harder to vote rather than easier?

 

[BoilerBF]

I’m curious- why do you think we should be making it harder to vote rather than easier?

Do you ever get beyond talking points and apply a little logic?

A utility bill, license ID, voter ID, social security # is not making it harder to vote. Its doing what Major League Baseball does when one picks up tickets at will call....a simple verification.

Is that a "racist policy" by MLB? Is it a "suppression policy" by MLB?

Or is it just common sense to take a simple step to verify?

 

[Indy-Dawg]

It's never "suddenly" been an issue. It's been an issue of concern for several election cycles. Many countries require ID for voting. And why is that such a problem? BTW, what other changes that I'm "glossing over" are so concerning that they represent voter "suppression"?

There are several. Here’s one: making it illegal to send out absentee ballots to all registered voters. Any guess as to why Republicans might be supportive of such a measure?

 

[Indy-Dawg]

Do you ever get beyond talking points and apply a little logic?

A utility bill, license ID, voter ID, social security # is not making it harder to vote. Its doing what Major League Baseball does when one picks up tickets at will call....a simple verification.

Is that a "racist policy" by MLB? Is it a "suppression policy" by MLB?

Or is it just common sense to take a simple step to verify?

And for eligible voters who don’t have access to a required form of identification, their vote shouldn’t count? I take it that’s what you believe?

 

[SKYDOG]

I’m curious- why do you think we should be making it harder to vote rather than easier?

The bill itself is not making it harder for people to vote aside from providing an ID. The media has told the gullible people it is and they believe it. The conservatives should boycott Delta airlines and Coke products and some of this nonsense will stop.

 

[BoilerBF]

And for eligible voters who don’t have access to a required form of identification, their vote shouldn’t count? I take it that’s what you believe?

2/3 of states have voter ID laws. Georgia law says license, utility bill, social security #, or just A voter ID card they can get all work as identification. How can someone have none of that...literally impossible?

 

[Indy-Dawg]

2/3 of states have voter ID laws. Georgia law says license, utility bill, social security #, or just A voter ID card they can get all work as identification. How can someone have none of that...literally impossible?

It’s not impossible. Look it up. Of course, it’s mainly prevalent in poor, minority populations (and exactly why this legislation is an act of voter suppression).

 

[Indy-Dawg]

The bill itself is not making it harder for people to vote aside from providing an ID. The media has told the gullible people it is and they believe it. The conservatives should boycott Delta airlines and Coke products and some of this nonsense will stop.

If you read the bill and truly don’t think it makes it harder for people to vote, there’s no sense in arguing with you. You’ve been blinded by the radical right-wing media.

 

[toddwax]

And for eligible voters who don’t have access to a required form of identification, their vote shouldn’t count? I take it that’s what you believe?

It makes it easier for deceased democrats to vote

 

[Indy-Dawg]

It makes it easier for deceased democrats to vote

There it is. Typical baseless nonsense that’s been spewed by the dimwit, right-wing media.

 

[SKYDOG]

If you read the bill and truly don’t think it makes it harder for people to vote, there’s no sense in arguing with you. You’ve been blinded by the radical right-wing media.

What part of the bill makes it harder?

 

[BoilerBF]

It’s not impossible. Look it up. Of course, it’s mainly prevalent in poor, minority populations (and exactly why this legislation is an act of voter suppression).

So Delta airlines has a racist policy then requiring a license or passport to fly their airlines? Is that your opinion? That is much much stricter than Georgia voting law ID.

How can an eligible voter not have a social security number? Even if they can't produce that they are still allowed to get a voter ID only card.

This is bordering on the ridiculous, that this is even a debate.

 

[GABoilermakers]

It’s not impossible. Look it up. Of course, it’s mainly prevalent in poor, minority populations (and exactly why this legislation is an act of voter suppression).

then go get a damn ID. Jesus, people need to take some personal responsibility.

 

[atlboiler2156]

then go get a damn ID. Jesus, people need to take some personal responsibility.

Why take personal responsibility when you can just rely on government for all of your wants and needs?

 

[atlboiler2156]

What part of the bill makes it harder?

It’s bizarre that Indy would create a burner account dropping the 35 and adding -Dawg. Laughed out loud at this guy repeating “right wing media” just like the original robot Indy.

 

[purduepat1969]

There are several. Here’s one: making it illegal to send out absentee ballots to all registered voters. Any guess as to why Republicans might be supportive of such a measure?

Wrong. It just limits the timeframe. If you want an absentee ballot, you can get one. Why is that a problem? Are you suggesting that people who want to vote can't get an absentee ballot? And why in the world would you need it 180 days prior to an election? Can people not take enough personal responsibility to ask for an absentee ballot? Unbelievable...

"Under the new law, absentee ballots are allowed to be sent out to voters 29 days before an election, down from the previous 49 days before an election. Voters are allowed to request an absentee ballot a maximum of 78 days before the election, down from 180 days. And the applications have to be received by elections officials no later than 11 days before the election, a reduction from the previous effective deadline of four days before the election.
State and local governments are now prohibited from sending out unsolicited absentee ballot applications. (Because of the pandemic, Raffensperger had applications sent out to all active registered voters for the June 2020 primary.) And third-party groups can face financial penalties if they mail applications to people who have already applied for a ballot."

 

[toddwax]

There it is. Typical baseless nonsense that’s been spewed by the dimwit, right-wing media.

Baseless like in California where they hand out ballots in homeless encampments.

 

[purduepat1969]

It’s not impossible. Look it up. Of course, it’s mainly prevalent in poor, minority populations (and exactly why this legislation is an act of voter suppression).

The communities surrounding me are extremely poor. But I have NEVER heard any local complaints about Indiana making it difficult for those who wanted to vote. And Indiana requires a photo ID. It's just simply not an issue. Period...

I can't believe people are being this f'ing dumb in the name of a feel good agenda that in the end will have zero impact on voting rights...

 

[atlboiler2156]

I can't believe people are being this f'ing dumb in the name of a feel good agenda that in the end will have zero impact on voting rights...

Believe it. The stupid and gullible fall for anything as soon as the narrative is set by the Democrat Party press.

 

[BuilderBob6]

Baseless like in California where they hand out ballots in homeless encampments.

And exactly how do these voters get to vote without being registered? How do dead democrats vote? Explain how that works, exactly.

 

[toddwax]

And exactly how do these voters get to vote without being registered? How do dead democrats vote? Explain how that works, exactly.

The dead ones don't get taken off the voter registration. So the live democrats vote for them.

 

[BoilerBF]

I’m curious- why do you think we should be making it harder to vote rather than easier?

Home of Joe Biden. Perhaps Biden can explain why Delaware isn't "Jim Crow on Steroids"?

 

[PurdueFan1]

The dead ones don't get taken off the voter registration. So the live democrats vote for them.

Yeah you should probably stop posting. Yikes.

 

[toddwax]

Yeah you should probably stop posting. Yikes.

Why truth hurt.

 

[PurdueFan1]

Why truth hurt.

The truth as told by Alex Jones is not the truth. Sorry, bud.

 

[toddwax]

The truth as told by Alex Jones is not the truth. Sorry, bud.

The truth as told by Don Lemon is not the truth. Sorry, pal

 

[purduepat1969]

Yeah you should probably stop posting. Yikes.

Got it. But Social Security numbers of deceased are being widely utilized by illegal aliens for employment purposes. That's a fact. But for some reason that wouldn't occur in voting situations? Give me a break...

Report: Social security numbers active for 6.5 million people aged 112

Nearly 67,000 of the Social Security numbers were used to report more than $3 billion in wages, tips and self-employment income from 2006 to 2011, according to the report. One Social Security number was used 613 different times.

www.pbs.org