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spike jones

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Fri Dec 12, 2025, 09:19 AM Dec 12

On this day December 12, 2000, the Supreme Court decided that votes do not count.

On December 12, 2000, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in Bush v. Gore, a pivotal case that effectively determined the winner of the 2000 presidential election.

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On this day December 12, 2000, the Supreme Court decided that votes do not count. (Original Post) spike jones Dec 12 OP
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2naSalit

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2. And a...
Fri Dec 12, 2025, 12:45 PM
Dec 12

Quarter century later look what it got us, an entire criminal administration. Thanks a lot you fucking fuckers, you ruined my life, I hope you all suffer some afterlife horrors of which nobody can describe.

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3. The Lesson
Fri Dec 19, 2025, 08:36 PM
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I think the ultimate lesson here is we must fight hard and win every single vote possible with as large margins as possible.

The ruling was made possible because past republican presidents were able to appoint corrupt biased political hacks who masquerade as judges.

It was also made possible because of "Jeb!" helping his brother.

Imagine if we had a more fair supreme court? Imagine if "Jeb!" wasn't running elections?

The solution is we must fight like hell to win every single vote we can and kick out all the Republicans in our government and fill every seat with Democrats who will fight for us and represent the people.

I really urge people to start showing up for their local Democrats meetings and volunteer to knock on doors. It can make a difference. Some elections are decided by just a single digit number of votes or a small double digit number. You could be that grain of rice that tips the scales. Moreover urge everyone you can who's likeminded to vote in every election and every primary. It's your right as an American and the best way to preserve your rights is to exercise them as much as possible!

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