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usonian

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2. I doubt it would pass, and a constitutional convention might open the door to some bad stuff

Reply to gotham (Reply #1)

Thu Jun 8, 2023, 12:06 PM

Jun 2023

but a good idea. Often, in politics, a seemingly doomed proposal helps move the "Overton Window" towards more acceptance of the idea, and later, adoption.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overton_window

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I'm For It gotham Jun 2023 #1

I doubt it would pass, and a constitutional convention might open the door to some bad stuff usonian Jun 2023 #2

Interesting. Thanks IcyPeas Jun 2023 #5

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