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Mr.Bee

(1,651 posts)
Wed Oct 8, 2025, 08:33 AM Oct 2025

Yes On 50, No On 50

I saw a 'No on 50' sticker yesterday.
To me that says you agree with everything dump is doing.
At Least California is allowed to VOTE on it. Unlike Texas.
dump called called up Abbott like he was ordering take-out!

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Yes On 50, No On 50 (Original Post) Mr.Bee Oct 2025 OP
YES on 50 Meadowoak Oct 2025 #1
What is 50? nt Tommy Carcetti Oct 2025 #2
50 ._. Oct 2025 #5
Okay. nt Tommy Carcetti Oct 2025 #6
I think the estimate is an additional 5 cally Oct 2025 #10
I am hoping and praying Mr.Bee Oct 2025 #3
Vote ._. Oct 2025 #4
I put mine at Dropbox at Library cally Oct 2025 #11
An Enthusiastic YES on Prop 50 the_liberal_grandpa Oct 2025 #7
Yes on 50 ! republianmushroom Oct 2025 #8
We are voting YES. Xolodno Oct 2025 #9
Additional benefit for me--will have a Democratic Congressmember! cally Oct 2025 #12
Don't Blow IT! Mr.Bee Oct 2025 #13

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(1,734 posts)
5. 50
Wed Oct 8, 2025, 08:53 AM
Oct 2025

To add a Dem. seat to the Ca. Congressional delegation to counter what happened in Texas.

cally

(21,831 posts)
10. I think the estimate is an additional 5
Wed Oct 8, 2025, 02:52 PM
Oct 2025

and important to note that it is temporary. Districts will be redrawn after 2030 census. Proposition states it is in response to other states adding seats (paraphrasing)

I just voted yes and put it in a Dropbox at the Library!

Mr.Bee

(1,651 posts)
3. I am hoping and praying
Wed Oct 8, 2025, 08:46 AM
Oct 2025

that one day Americans will wake up and realize elections are more important
than sports or social media.

._.

(1,734 posts)
4. Vote
Wed Oct 8, 2025, 08:52 AM
Oct 2025

My mail in ballot for the special election on this issue arrived yesterday. I'll drop it in the mail this morning. I voted yes.

7. An Enthusiastic YES on Prop 50
Wed Oct 8, 2025, 09:39 AM
Oct 2025

While repukes continue to try to gerrymander red states in order to maintain control of the House in next years scheduled election Gavin Newsome is asking Californians to temporary allow redistricting to counteract these actions.

If California rejects prop 50 I think the country is looking at 2 more years of repuke control and the shit that is happening today will only get worse.

But its the voters who put us in this position in the first place and they are the ones i blame the most and the ones who need to feel the pain of what they voted for. This is a chance for them to correct their course and avoid crashing and sinking in to the abyss. There is a lot of money being poured into defeating prop 50 and, while it is a no-brainer for me, I am not sure that voters understand that.

God help us if they don't take this chance to change course.

Xolodno

(7,316 posts)
9. We are voting YES.
Wed Oct 8, 2025, 01:52 PM
Oct 2025

Didn't want to as it was a fair system. But that numbskull in the Whitehouse isn't leaving us a choice. Worse, long after he is gone, his legacy will still be felt. I bet a lot of Repubs in government are not too happy as he basically marginalized them out of some states.

cally

(21,831 posts)
12. Additional benefit for me--will have a Democratic Congressmember!
Wed Oct 8, 2025, 02:55 PM
Oct 2025

I currently have a Republican who I have been dreaming of defeating-also planning to campaign against. His seat is one that will likely go Democratic!!!

Mr.Bee

(1,651 posts)
13. Don't Blow IT!
Thu Oct 9, 2025, 08:46 AM
Oct 2025

There is a chance Republicans redistrict not just in Texas, but Indiana, Ohio, Missouri and more. That means if we lose in California - we're looking at Republican House majority for the foreseeable future along with unchecked power for Trump for the rest of his term.
I just got a shiny new mailer from Ahnolt. He wants everyone to vote no.
Don't Blow It!

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