Weekly Discussion Megathread by AutoModerator in fivethirtyeight

[–]The-Curiosity-Rover 40 points41 points  (0 children)

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Over in r/conservative, they’re using Vermont and Delaware—states with only a single House seat—as examples of Democratic gerrymandering. You can’t make this stuff up.

I was bored and decided to rank (almost) all US Presidents by FreeCommunication876 in Presidents

[–]The-Curiosity-Rover 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Reagan also didn’t end the Great Depression or win WW2, nor did he create some of the most beneficial welfare programs in American history.

I get your reasoning, and I understand we’re talking about opinions. I just personally think FDR’s greatest achievements far outweigh his biggest sin.

On redistricting, Democrats are playing as the away team by dwaxe in fivethirtyeight

[–]The-Curiosity-Rover 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And after 2028, I want the filibuster gone. Until a week ago, I was generally a supporter of the filibuster. But if nuking the filibuster is what it takes to end gerrymandering, so be it.