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11. No they can't

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 11:09 AM

Apr 11

Any red state could ram through a felony conviction. No democrat would ever be in office again.
Some people just cannot understand this.

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Draft THIS constitutional amendment NOW! [View all] 31st Street Bridge Apr 11 OP

No it won't Abnredleg Apr 11 #1

Growing some weed in your basement is a felony in most states Mysterian Apr 11 #2

The amendment would be only federal office RandomNumbers Apr 11 #5

Absolutely Greg_In_SF Apr 11 #3

Which felony? States classify crimes in different ways. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 11 #4

Texas has this law. Applies to state and local offices. LeftInTX Apr 11 #8

I'm not a fan of it, myself. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 11 #9

I wish it applied to party chairs! LeftInTX Apr 11 #10

You can see the problem with this? Boo1 Apr 11 #6

No they can't Wifes husband Apr 11 #11

Lol. Yeah, we need more felons in office. 31st Street Bridge Wednesday #12

This message was self-deleted by its author Rebl2 Apr 11 #7

Totally stunning how many people don't like this idea 31st Street Bridge Wednesday #13

You've obviously never been convicted of a felony n/t leftstreet Wednesday #15

No, I haven't 31st Street Bridge Wednesday #16

Well teah D_Master81 Wednesday #17