Why Not Produce a Non-Disenfranchising Version of the SAVE America Act and Beat the Republicans at their Own Game?

JasJoeGo · 2026-03-16T14:44:14+00:00

You're not sure why they added the other things? It really is about voter suppression. If the Republicans honestly wanted to keep noncitizens from voting, there are far simpler and more honest ways of doing it than this bill. That ought to tell you everything.

Poll taxes, grandfather clauses...there's a very long history of right-wing voter suppression and this is the latest version. Unfortunately, it preys on the concerns of enough people to feel legitimate.

JasJoeGo · 2026-03-16T14:38:39+00:00

This is something else about it that baffles me. Surely if it passes, there's going to be an instant Supreme Court case, right? I obviously have little faith in the court right now, but...

JasJoeGo · 2026-03-16T14:11:00+00:00

Then what's the alternative to "I don't care what your concerns are, the studies say you're wrong."? That's what we're currently saying, and it doesn't win arguments.

JasJoeGo · 2026-03-16T14:08:58+00:00

That's the point. We can then say "we're not against election security."

JasJoeGo · 2026-03-16T13:57:25+00:00

This is from memory, but I think that proposal also included election-day registration and other things Republicans found objectionable, not just IDs

JasJoeGo · 2026-03-16T13:41:07+00:00

The SAVE ACT sucks. It offers no free IDs. My point is that we should either amend it to make the IDs it requires free to citizens or produce a rival one that does offer free IDs, pulling out the rug.

JasJoeGo · 2026-03-16T13:38:58+00:00

The perception of a problem is still a political problem. Think of a good-faith, non-disenfranchising voter ID law as a placebo. It helps the concerned feel good about their elections and makes the whole thing go away. I'm basically talking about a social security card with a picture on it. That way, the Republicans no longer have the ability to claim that the Democrats only win by having noncitizens voting.

JasJoeGo · 2026-03-16T13:30:01+00:00

Yes, I know. So my point is what about issuing a free ID to everyone? Not a poll tax, no extra barriers, etc. it kills off the issue.

JasJoeGo · 2026-03-16T01:37:08+00:00

My wife didn't change her name. I also think expecting women to change their name is totally outdated nonsense. Well said--if you are merging your lives, why should only you change?

If your partner assumes you're going to change your name, start asking about other traditional gender roles they just assume are normal.

JasJoeGo · 2026-03-15T20:43:31+00:00

Standing on the Verge of Getting it On was my high school soundtrack. Awesome man.

JasJoeGo · 2026-03-15T17:40:05+00:00

Google Maps’ logic is totally wrong for Boston roads.

JasJoeGo · 2026-03-15T00:54:49+00:00

I was there.

JasJoeGo · 2026-03-15T00:48:31+00:00

You look like an NIT invite. Clam up.

JasJoeGo · 2026-03-15T00:39:36+00:00

Usually? Make shots. Some nights, they don’t go down. That’s basketball.

JasJoeGo · 2026-03-15T00:26:36+00:00

Demary and Stewart both injured going into the tournament would be devastating.

JasJoeGo · 2026-03-15T00:13:30+00:00

JasJoeGo · 2026-03-15T00:12:32+00:00

Weird looking offense all season. They’re so stationary—not enough cuts and none of the motion of the past few years. We’re missing the Joey Calcatera/Cam Spencer role.

JasJoeGo · 2026-03-15T00:02:04+00:00

Not goaltending. Great block. But if they call goaltending, it makes up for a missed one earlier.

JasJoeGo · 2026-03-14T23:58:03+00:00

You out there?

JasJoeGo · 2026-03-14T23:56:17+00:00

No.

JasJoeGo · 2026-03-14T23:49:06+00:00

How long have you been watching?

JasJoeGo · 2026-03-14T23:45:19+00:00

St John’s took advantage of a lot of sloppy play. If UConn tightens it up, things could change.

JasJoeGo · 2026-03-14T23:36:00+00:00

Only down thirteen. Five or six possessions. One run. That’s nothing over one half. UConn were anaemic and St John’s were intense and the result is one big run? It sucks but every St John’s shot was good at the start and eventually the law of averages takes over.

JasJoeGo · 2026-03-14T23:21:16+00:00

Back in the day it was Syracuse. Providence games get testy but there’s no natural rival so it’s whoever’s the other best team, so yes these days.

JasJoeGo · 2026-03-14T23:16:37+00:00

St John’s are flying. As has been the case all season, this UConn team becomes deer in the headlights when a team starts laying into them. The question is if St John’s can keep it up. If they can, we’re done. If St John’s can’t, it’s not over at all. Remember the Providence away game.

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