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slightlv

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58. Crap... they truly are trying to cancel the voting rights of more than

Sat Mar 14, 2026, 05:56 AM

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Half the population. I was put through so much attitude by clerks trying to get all the paperwork together, it made me feel small and insignificant each time I went to the dmv about it.

Nope... this better die a total ignoble death, never to be raised again. But who are we fooling? They strip us of all our rights by the time they're done. Wouldn't be surprised to see them demand we validate our for continued living. A very small world, few citizens anywhere and these evil men can own it all.

I know one sign im making for the next no kings march! SAVE DEMICRACY... KILL THE SAVE ACT.

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Why my head hurts: This exchange just happened Thursday on the Senate floor. [View all] 634-5789 Yesterday OP

Not to forget that: no_hypocrisy Yesterday #1

It's a poll tax. sop Yesterday #5

A poll tax that also has to be renewed every ten years, I believe. no_hypocrisy Yesterday #7

I don't have a passport Mr.Bee Yesterday #24

To your point number 3 COL Mustard 12 hrs ago #59

Great Catch! Chasstev365 Yesterday #2

Many "uneducated" blubunyip Yesterday #12

Theoretically yes BannonsLiver Yesterday #26

That's an interesting thought. I imagine in red states, AleksS 19 hrs ago #55

Ugh. Not at all shocked it's Cornyn. mwmisses4289 Yesterday #3

It would disenfranchise married women the most. Squaredeal Yesterday #4

Infuriating EuterpeThelo Yesterday #17

I have read news reports that say a marriage certificate won't be accepted as ID in the event of a divorce. love_katz 21 hrs ago #50

Spot on! Since more than a couple GOP pols and influencers suggested women should not be able to vote Attilatheblond Yesterday #34

I just had to go through all this for the RealID. slightlv 21 hrs ago #46

I have read that RealID won't be accepted as proof of citizenship. love_katz 20 hrs ago #53

Crap... they truly are trying to cancel the voting rights of more than slightlv 13 hrs ago #58

It took me 9 months to get my passport because marybourg 19 hrs ago #56

This bill is clearly intended to disenfranchise women and minorities since fewer of them vote for Republicans. Lonestarblue Yesterday #6

it will also disenfranchise trans people LymphocyteLover Yesterday #10

I got my passport a year ago. Saw the brown stuff ready to hit the fan. twodogsbarking Yesterday #8

mine arrived last week. processing times are currently very quick, FWIW. uncle ray Yesterday #18

Mine too a bit longer. I had to get a new birth certificate. The old ones did not name your parents like the new ones. twodogsbarking Yesterday #19

i prepared and got a fresh new copy, only to be told the old one was actually better! uncle ray Yesterday #30

Mainers, heads up! Susan Collins appears to waver on support for the act, Easterncedar Yesterday #9

Susan Collins wavering? Thanks for my first laugh of the day. efhmc Yesterday #13

Hah! Yeah, but her reelection is not so sure this time Easterncedar Yesterday #23

Why is a person like this even in politics? efhmc 20 hrs ago #54

I wonder that all the time. Easterncedar 17 hrs ago #57

Bitch is concerned.. thomski64 20 hrs ago #51

Cornyn is even dumber than I thought. JFC LymphocyteLover Yesterday #11

I kinda thought he was being deliberately dumb... ananda Yesterday #14

Cornyn is worthless garbage Scalded Nun Yesterday #15

It seems like this would disenfranchise more Republican voters. CaptainTruth Yesterday #16

Sounds like the rural midwest, where I live now! Bro and I live within 20 minutes of our hometown. slightlv 21 hrs ago #47

It doesn't require a passport to vote ScratchCat Yesterday #20

That is incorrect mcar Yesterday #25

I wouldn't trust this SCOTUS to strike it down, ScratchCat! slightlv 21 hrs ago #48

TLDR: Jim Crow Must Go. usonian Yesterday #21

From what I have read, this bill will disenfrancise both republicans and Democrats. patphil Yesterday #22

Renewed my passport late last year. Very quick Joinfortmill Yesterday #36

I was told yesterday by my tax preparer that AAA helps with the process. patphil Yesterday #38

See my reply above yours... slightlv 21 hrs ago #49

Talarico's gonna mop up the floor with Cornyn ... nt TBF Yesterday #27

LOL sure. In Texas. maxsolomon Yesterday #37

Here's hoping, anyway. calimary Yesterday #41

I know it's not all that likely - TBF Yesterday #43

About 50% Timewas Yesterday #28

Some educated people also don't have passports. SidneyR Yesterday #29

The problem (ostensibly) is voter fraud Seinan Sensei Yesterday #31

Cornyn is an idiot LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #32

ISN'T PAYING A FEE IN ORDER TO VOTE ILLEGAL? Jimvanhise Yesterday #33

Jeezus. What a goddamn mess. Joinfortmill Yesterday #35

Congress is ... alimbalt Yesterday #39

That's a good one! calimary Yesterday #42

Voting should be mandatory. $40 lazy tax going to the inside the beltway constitutional officer yacht club Gum Logger Yesterday #40

..and GOP is already reducing avenues for obtaining passports..ending allowing libraries to assist BlueWaveNeverEnd 23 hrs ago #44

I never knew they did! Callie1979 22 hrs ago #45

Hey Senator Asshat... FalloutShelter 20 hrs ago #52

do expired passports count? pansypoo53219 2 hrs ago #60