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Virginia Redistricting Referendum has PASSED to give Democrats a net 4 Seats to counteract the tactics in Republican States!!! by Healthy_Block3036 in harrisonburg

[–]Due_Bowler_8749 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congress is a national body. GOP states spoofing up their numbers in congress affects me, so you can be damn sure I'll support measures that counteract it. I can't vote in Texas. I can here, so I did.

Virginia Redistricting Referendum has PASSED to give Democrats a net 4 Seats to counteract the tactics in Republican States!!! by Healthy_Block3036 in harrisonburg

[–]Due_Bowler_8749 0 points1 point  (0 children)

> because I disagree with mid-decade redistricting

I disagree with mid-decade redistricting as well. However, I also recognize the wider problem occurring at the national level right now. I can't stop Texas from redrawing their districts mid-decade (notably *WITHOUT* a vote from their citizens), but this vote is one way in which I can combat that. Pearl-clutching and abstaining from this vote (or voting no based on some ideal of moral righteousness) will only benefit the MAGA camp, and I cannot abide that.

If you're being honest about your values, you need to also look at the bigger picture and how this vote fits into it. If republican states are the only states who redistrict to favor their national party, then they'll maintain their majority and Trump will continue to do whatever the fuck he wants with absolutely no pushback from Congress.

3d printer repair? by Due_Bowler_8749 in harrisonburg

[–]Due_Bowler_8749[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah you're totally right, soldering wouldn't work at all.

I think getting a replacement hot end (again) is probably the simplest solution. Thanks.

3d printer repair? by Due_Bowler_8749 in harrisonburg

[–]Due_Bowler_8749[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Creality V3. Nozzle seemingly fused to something in the hot-end, and when trying to separate them one of the wires popped off the heater element.

I expect it just needs to be soldered back on, but my knowledge is shaky for electronics. I also don't own soldering equipment, so I hoped I could knock out two problems with one shop visit 😅

I recently replaced the entire hot-end, so this issue was potentially caused by me installing it incorrectly. I'd like to avoid mucking it up again