MLB cancels ASG in Atlanta

[volinbham]

the NYT article Luth posted is a riot

one example in reference to mobile voting (of which a total of 2 were used during the pandemic):

"Georgia has now outlawed this practice, unless the governor declares a state of emergency to allow it — something that Mr. Kemp, a Republican, is unlikely to do given that it could increase voter turnout in Atlanta."

So it's not completely ruled out but the Times has decided a Republican likely won't allow it. It was a slightly used tool during a once in a century emergency FFS and it's not being ruled out.

here's another with regard to mailing absentee applications to everyone whether requested or not:

"When the coronavirus pandemic hit last year, Georgia’s secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, a Republican, mailed absentee ballot applications to every registered voter in the state ahead of its June primary election. This led to absentee voting by record numbers of Georgians.
When Mr. Raffensperger didn’t mail applications again for the general election, several local government agencies did so, particularly in Georgia’s large urban counties — a move that the state has now made illegal. With the loss of automatically mailed applications, some voters will invariably not request ballots, since the applications also served as a reminder to people that they were eligible to vote."

So this again was a pandemic specific accommodation and not continuing it is "voter suppression" because people will have to remember they are eligible to vote and have almost 3 months prior to the election to request an absentee ballot FOR ANY REASON THEY LIKE (many states limit to specific circumstances). C'mon man!

 

[volinbham]

Another classic from the article

In reference to the law which actually officially authorizes the use of drop boxes whereas they weren't allowed before but an exception was made for the pandemic. Because fewer than were used during the emergency authorization and they aren't open 24/7 and outside the Times concludes this:

"The measure is likely to have the effect of pushing absentee voters to return ballots through the mail, which in 2020 did not prove as reliable as in the past because of cuts to the Postal Service."

that's how absentee ballots have always been returned but now that's voter suppression. pure propaganda

 

[GAVol]

The restriction on passing out water to people in line is a direct result of Rafael Warnock’s campaign flouting the rule about not campaigning within 150’ of a polling place by handing out bottled water labeled “Warnock Water”.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

 

[Silence Dogood]

Stacey Abrams Applauds MLB's decision to move All-Star Game out of Georgia

Former Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams praised Major League Baseball’s decision Friday to pull its 2021 All-Star Game out of Atlanta in response to recent changes to the state’s voting laws.

Stacey Abrams applauds MLB's decision to move All-Star Game out of Georgia

 

[allvol123]

Not to most.

Elaborate. What is the problem.

 

[BigOrangeAl 1979]

Lebron needs to call out his boy KD for being a homophobe.

He needs to call out his daddy China too

 

[DancingOutlaw]

LeBron James, Liberal Sportswriters celebrate MLB pulling All-Star Game out of Atlanta over voting law

NBA star LeBron James, left-wing sportswriters and other prominent liberal figures celebrated Major League Baseball's stunning decision Friday to pull the 2021 All-Star Game out of Atlanta in response to Georgia's new voting laws.



LeBron James, liberal sportswriters celebrate MLB pulling All-Star Game out of Atlanta over voting law

If Sharpton likes it you know it's dumb.

 

[jp1]

Elaborate. What is the problem.

You're not going to get an answer. The best he could come up with was listing the 16 reasons the article listed and dropping an asterisk by what he felt was "most concerning". He failed to get at why he felt these were concerning because we would laugh his ass out of this thread.

What I find comical is the people that were screaming of proof that voter fraud occurred. Im pretty sure this is all the proof that is needed. They don't want elections secure.

 

[golfballs]

Not to most.

 

[CagleMtnVol]

Here are the most significant changes to voting in the state, as written into the new law:

• Voters will now have less time to request absentee ballots. *
• There are strict new ID requirements for absentee ballots.
• It’s now illegal for election officials to mail out absentee ballot applications to all voters. *
• Drop boxes still exist … but barely. *
• Mobile voting centers (think an R.V. where you can vote) are essentially banned. *
• Early voting is expanded in a lot of small counties, but probably not in more populous ones. *
• Offering food or water to voters waiting in line now risks misdemeanor charges.
• If you go to the wrong polling place, it will be (even) harder to vote. *
• If election problems arise, a common occurrence, it is now more difficult to extend voting hours. *
• With a mix of changes to vote-counting, high-turnout elections will probably mean a long wait for results.
• Election officials can no longer accept third-party funding (a measure that nods to right-wing conspiracy theories).
• With an eye toward voter fraud, the state attorney general will manage an election hotline.
• The Republican-controlled legislature has more control over the State Election Board. *
• The secretary of state is removed as a voting member of the State Election Board. *
• The G.O.P.-led legislature is empowered to suspend county election officials. *
• Runoff elections will happen faster — and could become harder to manage.

* Most concerning

LOL, Anyone who has problems with any of that is an idiot and likely a communist.

I had to show my driver's license to vote.

 

[Tastylicks]

Good move. Good for them and for Delta and others.

Sad that private businesses have to stand up for black folks because the government won't but oh well. Our black friends survived Jim crow laws the 1st time and they will survive this modern version.

Never forget yall came out and voted in droves in 2020 and it was Republicans that tried to silence you in 2021.

 

[FLVOL_79]

Here are the most significant changes to voting in the state, as written into the new law:

• Voters will now have less time to request absentee ballots. *
• There are strict new ID requirements for absentee ballots.
• It’s now illegal for election officials to mail out absentee ballot applications to all voters. *
• Drop boxes still exist … but barely. *
• Mobile voting centers (think an R.V. where you can vote) are essentially banned. *
• Early voting is expanded in a lot of small counties, but probably not in more populous ones. *
• Offering food or water to voters waiting in line now risks misdemeanor charges.
• If you go to the wrong polling place, it will be (even) harder to vote. *
• If election problems arise, a common occurrence, it is now more difficult to extend voting hours. *
• With a mix of changes to vote-counting, high-turnout elections will probably mean a long wait for results.
• Election officials can no longer accept third-party funding (a measure that nods to right-wing conspiracy theories).
• With an eye toward voter fraud, the state attorney general will manage an election hotline.
• The Republican-controlled legislature has more control over the State Election Board. *
• The secretary of state is removed as a voting member of the State Election Board. *
• The G.O.P.-led legislature is empowered to suspend county election officials. *
• Runoff elections will happen faster — and could become harder to manage.

* Most concerning

Im surprised you havent stormed the capital over this ..or at least pointed your airsoft guns at Stone Mountain in anger.

 

[RikidyBones]

Alot of "probably" in Luths post.

 

[landscapingvol]

Good move. Good for them and for Delta and others.

Sad that private businesses have to stand up for black folks because the government won't but oh well. Our black friends survived Jim crow laws the 1st time and they will survive this modern version.

Never forget yall came out and voted in droves in 2020 and it was Republicans that tried to silence you in 2021.

Great pep talk, you are so brave! List the ways it is similar to Jim Crow laws

 

[Carl Pickens]

Not to most.

Everyone is playing by the same rules....... even though voters may die of dehydration

 

[Carl Pickens]

Alot of "probably" in Luths post.

A lot of liberal BS too

 

[FLVOL_79]

Everyone is playing by the same rules....... even though voters may die of dehydration

If only people could absentee vote then we wouldn't have the Great Voting Line Dehydration Genocide of 2023. God rest the souls of all those cognitively impaired minorities and White democrats and their impending deaths.

 

[FLVOL_79]

A lot of liberal BS too

He strikes me as the type of dude who apologizes for being White.

 

[hUTch2002]

Reaction to MLB’s decision to move All-Star game from Atlanta

Read the quotes. Repubs are increasingly simple minded morons....they are certainly playing to the base.

What do you think Dems are doing?

 

[Carl Pickens]

He strikes me as the type of dude who apologizes for being White.

You know it...

 

[Border Vol]

He strikes me as the type of dude who apologizes for being White.

 

[hUTch2002]

Good move. Good for them and for Delta and others.

Sad that private businesses have to stand up for black folks because the government won't but oh well. Our black friends survived Jim crow laws the 1st time and they will survive this modern version.

Never forget yall came out and voted in droves in 2020 and it was Republicans that tried to silence you in 2021.

Literally nothing in the bill stops “black folks” from voting.

 

[hUTch2002]

What do you think Dems are doing?

Interesting me calling Luther a moron was removed when I was just calling him what he called all Republicans. I see a ton of name calling in the PF but not much gets removed.

 

[GAVol]

Good move. Good for them and for Delta and others.

Sad that private businesses have to stand up for black folks because the government won't but oh well. Our black friends survived Jim crow laws the 1st time and they will survive this modern version.

Never forget yall came out and voted in droves in 2020 and it was Republicans that tried to silence you in 2021.

It’s an absolute joke to equate this to Jim Crow. The most racist thing is to assume that an ethnic group can be taken for granted to vote like a herd of cattle.