When politicians redraw congressional district maps to favor their party, they may secure short-term victories. But those wins can come at a steep price — a loss of public faith in elections and, ultimately, in democracy itself.

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[–] 8 points 1 year ago (1 child)

People roll over and die? That seems to be the American response so far.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago

    The vast majority of Americans are still too comfortable to meaningfully act to push back. As soon as people personally start struggling to afford living, food, shelter, etc. and/or see their community going to hell, that's when we get real action.

    It's been like this in every single civil war/uprising/revolution/etc. in history. The state's monopoly on violence really is a strong suppressant on citizens taking action.

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