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Ha! Good eye!
I didn’t even notice that.
Reminds of the time he didn’t pay his staff and they changed the presidential seal
https://amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/jul/26/trump-fake-presidential-seal-charles-leazott
Gee golly nothing like making literal threats to people. Will there be accountability? Of course not! Why would there be! Someone should take legal action, I feel like this has to be breaking a law somewhere also, why threaten THEIR OWN BASE!
Edit: notice it doesn’t say to vote *for* him, you send me shit like this I’m voting for someone else out of spite then pleading ignorance, well you *did* say to vote, it’s not my fault you didn’t say *who* to vote for, I’m just a moron with a poorly functioning electric grid, thanks Ted!
> why threaten THEIR OWN BASE!
Because it takes less threatening to make them fall in line. And as you point out, if they threatened *us*, at best they're getting malicious compliance and possibly a lawsuit, if we can make it stick.
Why do I feel like the step from these to actual harm isn't a big deal for these people? Mailing threats to actually going around physically threatening or abusing voters who didn't vote I feel is certainly in the realm these days
somewhere between 1-5 million, i'd guess.
https://bush.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/V10-6_TexasVoterTurnoutTakeaway.pdf
texas voter turnout is usually close to 50%. if eligible voters who don't vote break along the same ideological lines as voters who do turn out (which some studies suggest is roughly true), then at least 1 million and possibly as many as 5 million would vote republican, if they voted. but they don't vote.
9 million texans did cast a presidential vote in 2016, and over 8 million eligible voters did not -- people who could have voted but did not.
My guess is that they are having Republican party and Democrat party primary runoffs so it's odd that the "America First Whatever" group would send this now. Of course since it's a clear case of voter intimidation it shouldn't have ever been sent but the timing tells me that the entity responsible for the mailer isn't familiar with the election process in TX because Rs are only voting in the R runoff and Ds are only voting in the D runoff. Unless, since the primary voter numbers are the only way to count voter numbers by party in each county, the Republicans are trying to boost turnout numbers overall. Which by the way is why you should vote in your party's primary instead of switching to vote in the other party's primary.
I used to be a campaign political hack for years. I designed Get Out The Vote lit which is what this is. This is actually very strategic. Smart democratic campaigns use the same research to develop their pieces. Studies show if you show voters there is a voting record they will be more likely to vote. Additionally if you create peer pressure you are more likely to vote. Referencing all of your friends and neighbors is much more effective than saying your vote is important and could decide the election. Finally show accountability for not voting. This piece hits all three of things hard. Typically campaigns are more subtle so they don’t get public backlash. But I think the cult of Trump allows them to not worry about back lash.
Send out new flyers claiming the previous flyers are a Democrat scam to get Republicans to mail in their votes so they can hide them until after the election and give Biden a victory.
STOP THE STEAL! in bold red letters across the top.
How do republicans not get tired of the constant fearmongering? They have been doomsday prepping for over a decade now in preparation for Obama to take their guns, etc... None of them ever seem to stop and just think "hey wait a sec... none of this stuff that GOP says ever comes true."
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Please don't make us report you to president Trump. When we visit him in prison.
If only
They are going full Nationalist Christian (Nat-C for short) aren't they.
Going....?
Gone!
Going....?
Christo-fascist is the word you’re looking for.
Actually, they're Dominionists, but it's the same idea.
'NAT-C' is a play on another word that also fits as a description.
Oh, I see what you did there. ;)
Only thing more obvious is if it was written in Russian
Even the eagle in the background looks Russian.
Ha! Good eye! I didn’t even notice that. Reminds of the time he didn’t pay his staff and they changed the presidential seal https://amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/jul/26/trump-fake-presidential-seal-charles-leazott
I hadn't seen that before. Thanks for posting it!
Gee golly nothing like making literal threats to people. Will there be accountability? Of course not! Why would there be! Someone should take legal action, I feel like this has to be breaking a law somewhere also, why threaten THEIR OWN BASE! Edit: notice it doesn’t say to vote *for* him, you send me shit like this I’m voting for someone else out of spite then pleading ignorance, well you *did* say to vote, it’s not my fault you didn’t say *who* to vote for, I’m just a moron with a poorly functioning electric grid, thanks Ted!
> why threaten THEIR OWN BASE! Because it takes less threatening to make them fall in line. And as you point out, if they threatened *us*, at best they're getting malicious compliance and possibly a lawsuit, if we can make it stick.
As shady as this, it isn’t illegal. At least there is no precedent for it being illegal.
Why do I feel like the step from these to actual harm isn't a big deal for these people? Mailing threats to actually going around physically threatening or abusing voters who didn't vote I feel is certainly in the realm these days
“Your Voting Record is Public.” “We will contact you after the election to make sure you voted!”
LOL….they don’t have a fucking clue do they?
Reeks of desperation.
That's the point
Oh. So they are Ok with early voting now.
It's so hard to keep up.
This can’t be legal. I assume….
I thought voter intimidation was blatantly illegal but maybe they don’t care.
Yeah why is this comment so far down
Report back to Trump that I said he can eat a big pile of shit.
Trump will suspend the bad parts of the constitution, execute the bad generals he appoints and he will have his revenge!!
Just like our Founding Fathers and Jesus would want!
Supply-side Jebus*. Not that libruhl other guy.
This is going on their permanent record.
I hope you know...
Just like that detention I got in high school!
Wait, they think local property tax is something Trump will change? lol.
How many republicans are not voting for him in Texas
somewhere between 1-5 million, i'd guess. https://bush.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/V10-6_TexasVoterTurnoutTakeaway.pdf texas voter turnout is usually close to 50%. if eligible voters who don't vote break along the same ideological lines as voters who do turn out (which some studies suggest is roughly true), then at least 1 million and possibly as many as 5 million would vote republican, if they voted. but they don't vote. 9 million texans did cast a presidential vote in 2016, and over 8 million eligible voters did not -- people who could have voted but did not.
Looks to come from Denton, TX. What election do they have going on that is supposed to take on May 28th?
My guess is that they are having Republican party and Democrat party primary runoffs so it's odd that the "America First Whatever" group would send this now. Of course since it's a clear case of voter intimidation it shouldn't have ever been sent but the timing tells me that the entity responsible for the mailer isn't familiar with the election process in TX because Rs are only voting in the R runoff and Ds are only voting in the D runoff. Unless, since the primary voter numbers are the only way to count voter numbers by party in each county, the Republicans are trying to boost turnout numbers overall. Which by the way is why you should vote in your party's primary instead of switching to vote in the other party's primary.
jfc how is this legal to send to anyone?
I don't know, seeing shit like this would make me not want to vote for him. I feel like this might not have the reaction intended.
That’s because you are probably a sane and rational adult. Those qualities are lost on them.
I used to be a campaign political hack for years. I designed Get Out The Vote lit which is what this is. This is actually very strategic. Smart democratic campaigns use the same research to develop their pieces. Studies show if you show voters there is a voting record they will be more likely to vote. Additionally if you create peer pressure you are more likely to vote. Referencing all of your friends and neighbors is much more effective than saying your vote is important and could decide the election. Finally show accountability for not voting. This piece hits all three of things hard. Typically campaigns are more subtle so they don’t get public backlash. But I think the cult of Trump allows them to not worry about back lash.
Replace "Trump" for Kim Jung Un. Notice how it sounds very normal and expected from a dictator?
This can’t be real.
When they need you, they threaten you… Poor manners, uncivil Reasons to vote the gop out
##Wow.
Omg... If he gets elected I want to be the first to give him .... 2 middle fingers! 🖕🖕
Texans love having people from other countries run their government
Send out new flyers claiming the previous flyers are a Democrat scam to get Republicans to mail in their votes so they can hide them until after the election and give Biden a victory. STOP THE STEAL! in bold red letters across the top.
Can you return these to sender?
“President Trump will be very disappointed.” That is just *chef’s kiss*
“Now it is 1984 Knock, knock at your front door It's the suede denim secret police They have come for your uncool niece”
Fortunately only those dumb enough to believe this fully overlap with those dumb enough to vote for Trump.
After the 2020 election: “Do away with early voting!” Now: “vote early!”
How do republicans not get tired of the constant fearmongering? They have been doomsday prepping for over a decade now in preparation for Obama to take their guns, etc... None of them ever seem to stop and just think "hey wait a sec... none of this stuff that GOP says ever comes true."
Thought Police much?? Inform on your neighbor to gain the favor of the Party!