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22. You always ignore the possibility of alterior motives when YOUR candidate is involved.

Reply to Loki (Reply #21)

Fri Apr 22, 2016, 12:06 PM

Apr 2016

Guess I'll be adding your name to my ignore list. No point in further discussing this with you.

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BREAKING: Virginia Gov. McAuliffe Announces Major Restoration of Voting Rights to 206k Former Felons [View all] lowkell Apr 2016 OP

This is actually shocking to me. But, I am very, very happy he did this. Credit is due. nt stillwaiting Apr 2016 #1

Great news, ex-felons have paid for their sins and should be restored to full citizenship. George II Apr 2016 #2

My state not only allows felons to vote, but also lets them do it from jail. (nt) PotatoChip Apr 2016 #6

I feel so guilty, pennylane100 Apr 2016 #3

McAuliffe has been a pleasant surprise as a Governor. Keep up the good work, Gov. FSogol Apr 2016 #4

Concur. sofa king Apr 2016 #17

That's what is killing me about the claim that Clintons are not progressive enough csziggy Apr 2016 #12

A lot of people forget that... SaschaHM Apr 2016 #15

Yes - in 2014 our area voted in a centrist Democrat to replace a Tea Party Republican csziggy Apr 2016 #83

Hey, look at that... just in time to vote for hillary in a GE... Bubzer Apr 2016 #5

You say that like it's bad news to vote for the Democrat in November. nt onehandle Apr 2016 #8

It's one more stack of convieniently timed occurances on a mountain of them. Bubzer Apr 2016 #11

2016 VA General Asssembly Runs from 13 Jan to 20 Apr 2016 Liberalator Apr 2016 #30

He's been restoring rights since he took office in 2014. Raine1967 Apr 2016 #39

Somtimes they do...and when they do, they are to be lauded. Bubzer Apr 2016 #43

What specifically leads you to allege this will favor Clinton over Sanders? LanternWaste Apr 2016 #74

I'll direct you to post #68 for my reply. Bubzer Apr 2016 #79

It would not have favored Bernie under any circumstances. sofa king Apr 2016 #78

see post #40 and post #68 Bubzer Apr 2016 #80

See post 91 in response to your posts. Nt thucythucy Apr 2016 #100

And my reply in kind: Bubzer Apr 2016 #120

More people voting is bad and less people voting is bad! Democat Apr 2016 #9

"Let me make this clear to you Clinton supporters" - you meant Sanders supporters? George II Apr 2016 #61

So you would rather they not have their voting rights restored? Loki Apr 2016 #19

That's a typical Loki response... ignore any associated comments that might inform your reply... Bubzer Apr 2016 #20

You are always looking for ulterior motives where there are none. Loki Apr 2016 #21

You always ignore the possibility of alterior motives when YOUR candidate is involved. Bubzer Apr 2016 #22

Please add me to your ignore list also, thanks! winstars Apr 2016 #44

Gladly. One less sleeper bot to worry about wont break my heart none. Bubzer Apr 2016 #45

If you had a cogent argument, maybe it would be worth discussing. Loki Apr 2016 #62

He's been working to reform voters right to felons since he took office in 2014. Raine1967 Apr 2016 #33

I have no doubt that he'd been working on it, and I'm not decrying it's use. I'm decrying the timing Bubzer Apr 2016 #40

The Governor waited for the Assembly to go out of session. sofa king Apr 2016 #91

Only 60 days? Okay, so your telling me he could have reinstated their rights 2 months earlier. Bubzer Apr 2016 #112

I know exactly why it is. sofa king Apr 2016 #122

Yes, your right, I wont bother. Why, you ask? Because It's not my job to prove your false argument. Bubzer Apr 2016 #123

You have a chance to be a better person. sofa king Apr 2016 #124

Hmmm... take your thinly veiled insults and stick them where the sun don't shine. Bubzer Apr 2016 #125

Fool, I'm not a Hillary supporter. sofa king Apr 2016 #126

Oh for fuck's sake Recursion Apr 2016 #35

Go read post # 40 before you talk to me. Bubzer Apr 2016 #42

40, to quote you, doesn't pass the sniff test Recursion Apr 2016 #84

Wow, the logic you've presented is so daunting, so articulate, it undoes me immediately... Bubzer Apr 2016 #121

Go read post # 91 in response to your posts. Nt. thucythucy Apr 2016 #101

I did. And here's my response. Bubzer Apr 2016 #113

+1 I am very glad this has happened but I do question the jwirr Apr 2016 #41

Look at post 91 by Sofa King. Lays it out pretty good all american girl Apr 2016 #107

A restoration of rights is essentially mocked. Nice going. Blue_Adept Apr 2016 #48

Another disingenuous commenter essentially ignoring context. Nice going. Bubzer Apr 2016 #52

Oh, I know what you're saying Blue_Adept Apr 2016 #53

Oh, right. I forget. It's always conspiracy when looks badly on hillary. Bubzer Apr 2016 #55

And it's good to see you have such a low barrier on ignoring fellow Bernie supporters Blue_Adept Apr 2016 #64

LOL Frances Apr 2016 #66

Whatever differences we may have, I hope your health improves. Bubzer Apr 2016 #69

What a nice thing to say Frances Apr 2016 #86

When the time comes, may it be a peaceful transition. Bubzer Apr 2016 #98

You're confusing "context" with "allegation." LanternWaste Apr 2016 #75

No, you're the one confused. I chose my words accurately. Bubzer Apr 2016 #76

You keep directing people to post 40, which was answered by post 91. thucythucy Apr 2016 #102

It realy wasn't. Here you go: Bubzer Apr 2016 #114

Hillary was going to win VA without those votes...up by 10. nt Jitter65 Apr 2016 #50

And so that somhow legitimizes keeping those individuals from participating? Wow! Bubzer Apr 2016 #54

I predicted it. Weren't you one of those complaining about "voter suppression" a few days ago? George II Apr 2016 #60

But way too late to vote for her in the primary... displacedtexan Apr 2016 #63

You dont seem to get it. It's not about voting for her OR Bernie, it's about their choice Bubzer Apr 2016 #68

You're absolutely right. I don't get how Clinton orchestrated this GOOD THING as an evil plot... displacedtexan Apr 2016 #70

Oh look... the expected non-reply didn't disapoint. I want bother trying to explain it fruther... Bubzer Apr 2016 #73

Once again, I direct you to post 91 thucythucy Apr 2016 #103

"seems to offer cogent reasons "... "seems to" being the operative words here. My reply: Bubzer Apr 2016 #115

I agree with your statements... Thespian2 Apr 2016 #82

This message was self-deleted by its author cyberpj Apr 2016 #104

I would direct you to post 91...tells you why now. Nothing bad. all american girl Apr 2016 #109

This message was self-deleted by its author cyberpj Apr 2016 #110

It kind of does. all american girl Apr 2016 #111

I suppose I should take that as a silver lining. Bubzer Apr 2016 #119

Well, if you goo look at post 91, there's your answer. all american girl Apr 2016 #108

Hey, look at that... another flawed premise predicated on a logical fallacy LanternWaste Apr 2016 #72

"Bias does indeed, interfere with rational thought" of course it does. Bubzer Apr 2016 #118

I'm OK with whomever they decide to vote for Gore1FL Apr 2016 #88

Very true Bubzer Apr 2016 #117

You may not have heard... all american girl Apr 2016 #106

You're projecting. I didn't bring up Bernie... you did. Bubzer Apr 2016 #116

It seems unconstitutional Democat Apr 2016 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author ProudToBeLiberal Apr 2016 #23

Turns out none of us have the right to vote if the state deems us criminals. sofa king Apr 2016 #29

The problem is that we have all committed a "crime" Democat Apr 2016 #59

Yep. sofa king Apr 2016 #71

Try this one out........ mrmpa Apr 2016 #31

Order of events. Igel Apr 2016 #38

That means they'll be able to own guns, as well. n/t cigsandcoffee Apr 2016 #10

The Governor said they won't be able to get guns. Nt ProudToBeLiberal Apr 2016 #25

About time. Thank you Gov. McAuliffe. Well done. Surya Gayatri Apr 2016 #13

So proud of our current Governor. The previous Gov (GOP) is on his way to jail. lagomorph777 Apr 2016 #14

good, this should be National. Yesterday on PBS news I heard 8% of work ready Americans have a Felon Sunlei Apr 2016 #16

Firstly, obviously this is good news and should be universal whatthehey Apr 2016 #28

Wow, what unexpected great news! Hawaii Hiker Apr 2016 #18

Per DU BumRushDaShow Apr 2016 #24

See post #11 for exactly what you are talking about, its getting fucking boring... winstars Apr 2016 #46

Huge. The orchestrated agenda, still in existence, to imprison POC so they cant vote Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #26

I have heard that Governor McAuliffe is very popular in Virginia. I hope he has enough political ProudToBeLiberal Apr 2016 #27

He can't run for two consecutive terms. Raine1967 Apr 2016 #36

There can't be much backlash. sofa king Apr 2016 #37

I hope he can survive the backlist from some Democrats Blue_Adept Apr 2016 #51

Most if not all of the major progressive groups are applauding the Governor's decision ProudToBeLiberal Apr 2016 #56

Repub legislature unfortunately... nt IronLionZion Apr 2016 #96

Yes!! whathehell Apr 2016 #32

Again, Bernie's vision comes to pass. First in VA, then everywhere else. We need a leader, not a thereismore Apr 2016 #34

Yes, God copied Bernie when he formed man. nt Jitter65 Apr 2016 #49

Another one of those "third-waters" using the system to impede progressive actions. Jitter65 Apr 2016 #47

It's poor sarcasm based on logical fallacy Gore1FL Apr 2016 #90

This makes my heart glad... PBass Apr 2016 #57

This is excellent news bluestateguy Apr 2016 #58

This is huge. zentrum Apr 2016 #65

Another Hillary superdelegate fighting for voting rights for all! beastie boy Apr 2016 #67

Nice. northernsouthern Apr 2016 #77

epic kick Blue_Tires Apr 2016 #81

This is great news Gothmog Apr 2016 #85

k n'r L. Coyote Apr 2016 #87

Awesome news! Something to celebrate on this Earth day. Unicorn Apr 2016 #89

Republicans zentrum Apr 2016 #92

McAuliffe has turned out to be quite good at his job. Beacool Apr 2016 #93

Democrats usually are. joshcryer Apr 2016 #94

In many parts of America, they either get a centrist Dem or right wing Repub IronLionZion Apr 2016 #95

Nice one. Is there group easier to disenfranchise than former prison inmates? Ed Suspicious Apr 2016 #97

I know there are other states that do this But does anyone know the names? classykaren Apr 2016 #99

A bold and just move. CBHagman Apr 2016 #105