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love_katz

(3,247 posts)
53. I have read that RealID won't be accepted as proof of citizenship.
Fri Mar 13, 2026, 10:45 PM
10 hrs ago

I also had to get one because I used to drive commercially and having one was required to renew my CDL for work. I had to order an official copy of my birth certificate, because the copy that the hospital sent home with my parents wasn't accepted as proof of citizenship.
What the Pukes are after is suppression of the vote, especially the votes of women, lower income people and the elderly who are lower income. It's specifically because those groups are more likely to vote for Democrats.
One tiny spot of hope: this could end up biting harder on women who vote for the Pukes, because they are more likely to take their husband's last name at marriage. Women who vote for Democrats tend to be more educated and often keep their last names after marriage. I'm glad that I made that decision when I got married. I've been divorced for over 40 years and am glad that I didn't have to come up with the money for a lawyer and go to court to get my maiden name back. Sadly, many women won't be so lucky.
This is blatantly a poll tax on women. No man will have to provide any proof of citizenship about his last name because of either marriage or divorce.

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Not to forget that: no_hypocrisy Yesterday #1
It's a poll tax. sop Yesterday #5
A poll tax that also has to be renewed every ten years, I believe. no_hypocrisy Yesterday #7
I don't have a passport Mr.Bee 20 hrs ago #24
To your point number 3 COL Mustard 2 hrs ago #59
Great Catch! Chasstev365 Yesterday #2
Many "uneducated" blubunyip Yesterday #12
Theoretically yes BannonsLiver 20 hrs ago #26
That's an interesting thought. I imagine in red states, AleksS 9 hrs ago #55
Ugh. Not at all shocked it's Cornyn. mwmisses4289 Yesterday #3
It would disenfranchise married women the most. Squaredeal Yesterday #4
Infuriating EuterpeThelo 23 hrs ago #17
I have read news reports that say a marriage certificate won't be accepted as ID in the event of a divorce. love_katz 11 hrs ago #50
Spot on! Since more than a couple GOP pols and influencers suggested women should not be able to vote Attilatheblond 17 hrs ago #34
I just had to go through all this for the RealID. slightlv 11 hrs ago #46
I have read that RealID won't be accepted as proof of citizenship. love_katz 10 hrs ago #53
Crap... they truly are trying to cancel the voting rights of more than slightlv 3 hrs ago #58
It took me 9 months to get my passport because marybourg 9 hrs ago #56
This bill is clearly intended to disenfranchise women and minorities since fewer of them vote for Republicans. Lonestarblue Yesterday #6
it will also disenfranchise trans people LymphocyteLover Yesterday #10
I got my passport a year ago. Saw the brown stuff ready to hit the fan. twodogsbarking Yesterday #8
mine arrived last week. processing times are currently very quick, FWIW. uncle ray 23 hrs ago #18
Mine too a bit longer. I had to get a new birth certificate. The old ones did not name your parents like the new ones. twodogsbarking 22 hrs ago #19
i prepared and got a fresh new copy, only to be told the old one was actually better! uncle ray 19 hrs ago #30
Mainers, heads up! Susan Collins appears to waver on support for the act, Easterncedar Yesterday #9
Susan Collins wavering? Thanks for my first laugh of the day. efhmc Yesterday #13
Hah! Yeah, but her reelection is not so sure this time Easterncedar 21 hrs ago #23
Why is a person like this even in politics? efhmc 10 hrs ago #54
I wonder that all the time. Easterncedar 7 hrs ago #57
Bitch is concerned.. thomski64 10 hrs ago #51
Cornyn is even dumber than I thought. JFC LymphocyteLover Yesterday #11
I kinda thought he was being deliberately dumb... ananda Yesterday #14
Cornyn is worthless garbage Scalded Nun Yesterday #15
It seems like this would disenfranchise more Republican voters. CaptainTruth 23 hrs ago #16
Sounds like the rural midwest, where I live now! Bro and I live within 20 minutes of our hometown. slightlv 11 hrs ago #47
It doesn't require a passport to vote ScratchCat 21 hrs ago #20
That is incorrect mcar 20 hrs ago #25
I wouldn't trust this SCOTUS to strike it down, ScratchCat! slightlv 11 hrs ago #48
TLDR: Jim Crow Must Go. usonian 21 hrs ago #21
From what I have read, this bill will disenfrancise both republicans and Democrats. patphil 21 hrs ago #22
Renewed my passport late last year. Very quick Joinfortmill 17 hrs ago #36
I was told yesterday by my tax preparer that AAA helps with the process. patphil 16 hrs ago #38
See my reply above yours... slightlv 11 hrs ago #49
Talarico's gonna mop up the floor with Cornyn ... nt TBF 20 hrs ago #27
LOL sure. In Texas. maxsolomon 16 hrs ago #37
Here's hoping, anyway. calimary 14 hrs ago #41
I know it's not all that likely - TBF 14 hrs ago #43
About 50% Timewas 20 hrs ago #28
Some educated people also don't have passports. SidneyR 19 hrs ago #29
The problem (ostensibly) is voter fraud Seinan Sensei 18 hrs ago #31
Cornyn is an idiot LetMyPeopleVote 18 hrs ago #32
ISN'T PAYING A FEE IN ORDER TO VOTE ILLEGAL? Jimvanhise 17 hrs ago #33
Jeezus. What a goddamn mess. Joinfortmill 17 hrs ago #35
Congress is ... alimbalt 16 hrs ago #39
That's a good one! calimary 14 hrs ago #42
Voting should be mandatory. $40 lazy tax going to the inside the beltway constitutional officer yacht club Gum Logger 16 hrs ago #40
..and GOP is already reducing avenues for obtaining passports..ending allowing libraries to assist BlueWaveNeverEnd 13 hrs ago #44
I never knew they did! Callie1979 12 hrs ago #45
Hey Senator Asshat... FalloutShelter 10 hrs ago #52
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