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Election Day has long passed. In some states, legislatures are working to undermine the results. (abcnews.go.com)

submitted 1 year ago by PhilipTheBucket@ponder.cat to c/politics@sh.itjust.works

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[–] eskimofry@lemmy.world -4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The strategies range from outright reversals to “slow walking” the implementation of voter-approved ballot initiatives, such as lawmakers refusing to provide funding. Whitesell said that was a prevalent strategy for some Republican governors and lawmakers after > voters in their states approved expanding Medicaid coverage following the passage of the Affordable Care Act. The matter ultimately had to be settled in the courts, extending the lag time between vote and implementation.

"When you’re a voter, that’s not what you’re thinking is going to happen,” Whitesell said.

Lol at people who were suggesting voting matters. The truth is it doesn't does it? Only some bullet holes seem to make the ghouls tremble in fear.

[–] PhilipTheBucket@ponder.cat 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There's a huge difference between "voting isn't enough" and "voting doesn't matter."

[–] eskimofry@lemmy.world 0 points 8 months ago (1 children)

It doesn't actually matter. The general direction of the world is chaos and shitty behaviour. If it actually mattered then you wouldn't be allowed to vote.

[–] PhilipTheBucket@ponder.cat 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

If voting didn’t matter, they wouldn’t be trying as hard as they are to undermine it.

[–] eskimofry@lemmy.world 0 points 8 months ago

yes I understand that but this isn't starting now. It doesn't matter because of the meddling which didn't start now.