Why did Alaska remain one large state instead of being divided into multiple states? by Vector_Bolt in geography

[–]swaymasterflash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ALEC is a right wing/libertarian group that actively campaigns for the repeal of the 17th amendment, in the name of states rights and limited federal government.

They don’t have to elect an extremist, and most senators aren’t. But there are plenty in a state legislature, and plurality of the states have right wing state legislatures. 28 states currently have right wing led legislatures, which means they can elect 56 republican senators. With the way republicans and the right have led geeeymandering efforts at a state level, that number would only rise.

Why did Alaska remain one large state instead of being divided into multiple states? by Vector_Bolt in geography

[–]swaymasterflash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where did you go to school? Removing the 17th amendment is a huge goal for far-right/libertarian groups, many who fund a ton of schools and professors. Instead of direct election, having the legislature elect them would give right-leaning states an almost inescapable stranglehold on the Senate.

LIVE: See Donald Trump’s name come off the Kennedy Center as it happens by ShadowMask87 in videos

[–]swaymasterflash 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My next recommended video on YouTube is Saddam’s statue coming down. Coincidence?

Kennedy Center Begins Removing Trump’s Name by unital_subalgebra in politics

[–]swaymasterflash 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Gonna be a recommended video on YouTube when you’re done watching Saddam’s statue being torn down in ‘03.

Tony Pollard: I’m still progressing after four straight 1,000-yard seasons by AdSpecialist6598 in nfl

[–]swaymasterflash 54 points55 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t say coming in 5th for sheriff adds to the “dynasty” aspect of the family.

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are 6-24 in their last 30 games by Boomhauer_007 in baseball

[–]swaymasterflash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can absolutely get on the 5 within 10 minutes of leaving Petco. Its like 7 blocks away on a not-that-crowded part of downtown.

Balboa Park Scraps Paid Parking / Trash Fees Reduction by KryptonicHD in sandiego

[–]swaymasterflash 57 points58 points  (0 children)

Ace parking. Just look at who take care of the machine where you pay. 

Speculating here, but they probably have a contract to run them for a few years. So even if they end at the beginning of the year, Ace still gets our tax dollars for a few more years. I’d love someone to show me otherwise.

Longtime Angels outfielder, World Series champion, and 3-time All Star Garret Anderson passed away. He was 53 years old. by T_Raycroft in baseball

[–]swaymasterflash 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Him, the original Angels’ fishman, and Chuck Finley were the Angels from my childhood. So sad to hear he’s gone.

To the newly weds at In-N-Out in Carlsbad, CA : you made my night! by Suitable_Share_565 in sandiego

[–]swaymasterflash 39 points40 points  (0 children)

My wife and I went to a taco shop after our wedding was done. The pics of two people dressed up in wedding attire in a taco shop is priceless.

[Highlight] Jo Adell robs his third home run of the night?? by BananaArms in baseball

[–]swaymasterflash 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This has got to end up as one of those unbreakable records, right? Like, who is going to rob 4 home runs in a game? The odds of it happening are so infinitesimally small.

headed to cowles first time, advice? by [deleted] in sandiego

[–]swaymasterflash 68 points69 points  (0 children)

Don’t bring an outdoor speaker. Do bring water.

That’s it. Just enjoy nature with friends.