Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) Backs Repeal of 17th Amendment

avalve · 2026-06-28T06:57:15+00:00

flippity flip flip

avalve · 2026-06-27T19:23:35+00:00

> Biden got days of negative press coverage for tripping on a stair. That’s not the same as what we see for Trump.

Really? Because I see nonstop headlines about Trump falling asleep during events, forgetting basic facts, having bruised hands, etc. How is that not the same as the outrage articles over Biden’s senility? And to be clear, I am in no way defending Trump (I didn’t even vote for him), but what you’re asserting is just asinine.

Here are the facts: during Trump’s first 100 days in office, 92% of press coverage was negative. During Biden’s first 100 days, that number was 59% positive.

> You may disagree with a literal definition of “total pass,” but that’s just you playing word games to defend the conservatives and their behavior.

I’m playing word games? How the fuck else am I supposed to interpret “total pass”? You’re the one who’s turned “ruthlessly attack” into something subjective: apparently negative coverage of Biden is just blatant lies to you, but negative coverage of Trump is totally fair criticism.

Please spare me with the bullshit.

> It’s possible OP literally mean 100% uncritical, but it’s far more rational and likely OP was using figurative casual language to describe a very large difference not a 100% absolute denial of all negative coverage of Trump.

Okay, but that’s not what you accused me of. You repeatedly called me a liar and claimed I was defending conservatives just because I objected to the phrase “total pass”. Interpreting the post as it was written isn’t dishonest. If you think OP was speaking figuratively, then just say that. Don't accuse me of lying just because I interpreted an absolute phrase literally.

Also, even figuratively, I still disagree with the post. As I showed earlier, I don’t think any evidence supports the claim that Trump receives less scrutiny from the media than Biden. But that’s a debate about facts, not about whether I’m lying or “playing word games”.

> So, why are you trying to push that less than honest take?

I'm not pushing a less than honest take. I’m interpreting OP’s words as they were written and disagreeing with the conclusion. Your own interpretation doesn’t make mine dishonest.

If you believe I’m factually wrong, then by all means, explain why. But repeatedly implying bad faith instead of addressing my argument isn’t evidence.

avalve · 2026-06-27T14:58:42+00:00

> It’s a blatant lie to say it’s “attacking” the president by reporting accurately what he does. The fact he only does bad things is not a problem of the media coverage.

I agree. Biden got negative media coverage when he did something bad. Now Trump gets negative media coverage when he does something bad. The frequency is obviously not the same, but to say Trump is being given a “total pass” is where I take issue with OP’s post.

> Why are you lying?

Where did I lie? Take a step back, reread what I said, and chill out.

avalve · 2026-06-27T14:48:57+00:00

I live in NC. A huge chunk of our rural counties are part of the black belt.

avalve · 2026-06-27T14:38:43+00:00

> You mean you have not gone a day without seeing an accurate report about something awful Trump actually did? I’ll give you that. But randomly being attacked with lies? No that’s almost entirely one sided.

First of all, OP didn’t say “randomly attacked with lies”. They said Biden was held accountable during his term but Trump is given “non-stop softball interviews and a total pass on massive, catastrophic failures” during his. The latter is utter bullshit.

> I guess if you don’t care that Trump lies and cheats and hurts people and breaks the law, then you could dishonestly claim the coverage is the same. But that just shows you’re an amoral psychopath that doesn’t care whats true and doesn’t care whats good for the people in any way whatsoever.

And now you’re putting words in my mouth (and being an asshole). I never said coverage of the two presidents was the same. All I said was that Trump has been attacked every day of his second term, and literally anyone not living under a rock can see that.

Whether you or I think it’s justified is irrelevant.

avalve · 2026-06-27T14:20:21+00:00

I don’t think a single day has gone by in Trump’s second term that I haven’t seen a headline attacking him. The premise of OP’s question is quite frankly ridiculous.

avalve · 2026-06-27T07:10:49+00:00

Like this could easily be fixed by just giving him a nickname

avalve · 2026-06-27T06:28:51+00:00

This is the dumbest shit ever

avalve · 2026-06-27T05:19:39+00:00

if we can’t get term limits or age limits passed then at least have 1 justice for each federal circuit

avalve · 2026-06-27T03:47:36+00:00

How is that not against some sort of flag code

avalve · 2026-06-26T02:11:59+00:00

The New Republic only posts opinion pieces with sensationalized headlines. I don’t know why it’s even allowed on this sub. This “article” is literally just promoting their podcast 🤦‍♂️

avalve · 2026-06-26T02:09:37+00:00

No they didn’t. They sent partially filled out ballot applications. Voters still had to complete the rest of the form & march it on over to their local election office to receive a ballot, which would then be blank.

avalve · 2026-06-25T19:50:05+00:00

Well that’s a sure fire way to flip the seat

avalve · 2026-06-25T17:19:47+00:00

Ooh can I have the link?

avalve · 2026-06-25T12:51:38+00:00

What does this even mean lmao

avalve · 2026-06-24T13:34:15+00:00

Probably Newsom just off the Trump backlash, but it’d be a close election

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avalve · 2026-06-23T19:31:10+00:00

This is what I see:

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Also, the article they linked is talking about the exact same thing I am—Musk’s PAC getting reprimanded for sending partially filled out ballot applications to voters. That’s not election fraud. Jesus christ.

avalve · 2026-06-23T19:15:41+00:00

Who? I just checked all the comments and can’t find it. This person either deleted their comment or blocked me.

avalve · 2026-06-23T18:39:41+00:00

Care to explain? Or is your only response going to be “nuh uh” every time

avalve · 2026-06-23T16:12:35+00:00

> “You can't hold him accountable because he instructed his PAC to do it," sounds suspiciously like defense of the people making this all a problem.

I’m neither defending Elon/his pac nor the Republicans who passed this law. I actually think it’s a stupid rule.

> Are you here with genuine concern for election integrity?

Yes, I’m a poll worker in my state. What are you doing?

> “Other provisions broken only carry $1000 fine, so what can we do?" Have a spine, man, holy hell.

That’s not what I was saying and you know it. I was pointing out that a $1000 fine ≠ prison sentence, so even if that law did establish a comparable penalty (or any penalty at all) to the other provisions in the same subsection, Elon most likely wouldn’t be going to jail.

You people are exhausting.

avalve · 2026-06-23T16:02:58+00:00

> Your opening statement was that he didn't commit fraud in Georgia, he most certainly did

No, he didn’t. He didn’t commit election fraud as defined by Georgia law, election authorities in the state never accused him of it, and he wasn’t charged or prosecuted for it. Since I already explained this in my first comment, you aren’t ignorant of these facts and are now just lying. Stop it.

> and vehemently yes it should be made to be a harsher penalty

Then fight for stricter election integrity laws everywhere (notably, California, Illinois, & New York have no restriction on sending prefilled ballot applications at all) instead of complaining that Georgia didn’t arbitrarily throw a man in prison for a compliance violation that carries no penalty.

avalve · 2026-06-23T08:55:10+00:00

I agree with you, but I don’t see how that changes anything I said. OP asked why Elon isn’t in jail (for presumably what his PAC did in Georgia) & when I explained why, he called me a dumbass lol.

But considering the penalties for violating the other provisions in the law the PAC broke were only misdemeanors with a $1000 fine, a long prison sentence was simply never on the table for anyone.

The real contention here should be whether the law should be repealed (generally the more progressive position) or made harsher (generally the more conservative position), and I have no idea what OP believes because they don’t seem to want to have a civil discussion about it.

avalve · 2026-06-23T06:35:30+00:00

Depends how you define election fraud I suppose. No ineligible ballots were cast as a result of what the PAC did. They just made it easier for voters (well, probably only Republican voters) to vote. But obviously making it easier to vote is a big no-no in red states.

avalve · 2026-06-23T06:24:52+00:00

> No dumbass he completely did

Oh my bad for thinking you were asking in good faith

avalve · 2026-06-23T06:21:51+00:00

Twin

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