I'm more concerned about the EO to end the time change this weekend.

I have one minor amendment to Trumps EO....

When you vote you get card that proves you vote. If you don't vote, you don't get that card and you must SFTU - you have lost the right to complain about government if you do not vote for any of it.

(10-22-2025 10:32 PM)TripleA Wrote:  Took just over half an hour for Elvis to object. We shall see...6-3...

Put me, stink, shere, bart, GC and ollie on there, and see what you get, lol.

It's like a reflex for them. They must be exhausted.

(10-23-2025 06:40 AM)GeminiCoog Wrote:  

(10-23-2025 06:38 AM)VA49er Wrote:  

(10-22-2025 09:58 PM)U_of_Elvis Wrote:  The constitution pretty clearly states the manner of choosing the president is up to the state legislatures.

He can write all the EOs he wants, doesn’t make them constitutional.

“Each State shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors, equal to the whole Number of Senators and Representatives to which the State may be entitled in the Congress”

So, using that logic, you are in favor of the Electoral College, right?

I certainly am. (Wait. That wasn't for me, was it? lol)

lol, no, UofElvis. Not sure if he realizes he's talking out out of both sides of his mouth.

There are few things more comical to me than the TDS inflicted Dem's new found respect for state-rights and limited government.

Unfortunately for them, in self defense the unmitigated acceptance of unilateral disarmament by spineless Republicans are over.

If the Dem's sincerely want to bridle the federal government's power, let them take action when they hold the reins. I will join them, but meanwhile stop the hypercritical caterwauling.

(10-23-2025 07:38 AM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  I'm more concerned about the EO to end the time change this weekend.

Is that happening or not? Haven't heard a thing either way, lately.

(10-22-2025 09:58 PM)U_of_Elvis Wrote:  The constitution pretty clearly states the manner of choosing the president is up to the state legislatures.

He can write all the EOs he wants, doesn’t make them constitutional.

“Each State shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors, equal to the whole Number of Senators and Representatives to which the State may be entitled in the Congress”

The constitution also clearly states that congress can make changes, which is why we have a law that there is an election "day".

And funny, I dont recall you getting butthurt of Biden*s EO's forgiving student loans, even though that was clearly unconstitutional.

(10-23-2025 07:22 AM)Eldonabe Wrote:  I am all for paper (non-mail-in) ballots only, but I do think that the period of time to cast a ballot needs to be longer that a single day. The only exception is out of state/overseas during the voting period (with some kind of proof).

I think it is fair to have a 7 day voting week. Very few people have a 7 day a week job, and even if you have multiple jobs and do work 7 days a week, you can plan in advance to make time to vote if you really want to vote.

Any reason against that is just an excuse.

Don't we already have "early voting"? I know in Texas we do and sometime, er, most times I vote early to avoid the rush but there's thousands who think like me and guess what? Yep, there are still thousands in line. LOL

(10-22-2025 09:58 PM)U_of_Elvis Wrote:  The constitution pretty clearly states the manner of choosing the president is up to the state legislatures.

He can write all the EOs he wants, doesn’t make them constitutional.

“Each State shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors, equal to the whole Number of Senators and Representatives to which the State may be entitled in the Congress”

I think he loses on this one as well.

Can there be any federal standards on voting or is it entirely up to the states?

If he had the votes in Congress, he could make elections funding dependent on compliance

That's a slippery slope though cause when you are not in power the other party can do the same

(10-23-2025 08:06 AM)TripleA Wrote:  

(10-23-2025 07:38 AM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  I'm more concerned about the EO to end the time change this weekend.

Is that happening or not? Haven't heard a thing either way, lately.

Me either

(10-23-2025 10:25 AM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  

(10-23-2025 08:06 AM)TripleA Wrote:  

(10-23-2025 07:38 AM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  I'm more concerned about the EO to end the time change this weekend.

Is that happening or not? Haven't heard a thing either way, lately.

Me either

Latest thing I can find online:

As of October 2025, Trump's administration has not issued an executive order or introduced legislation to make standard (or daylight savings) time permanent.

Daylight Saving Time is still scheduled to end on Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Dark at 5:00

(10-23-2025 10:40 AM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  Dark at 5:00

Not in my man cave. It's open practically 24/7, lol.

And the sun rises and sets with the flip of a switch, and I'm the only one in charge. :)

(10-23-2025 10:24 AM)solohawks Wrote:  Can there be any federal standards on voting or is it entirely up to the states?

If he had the votes in Congress, he could make elections funding dependent on compliance

That's a slippery slope though cause when you are not in power the other party can do the same

Presidential elections are up to the states, Congress can set additional requirements around senate /house elections.

An EO can’t change either.

(10-23-2025 10:25 AM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  

(10-23-2025 08:06 AM)TripleA Wrote:  

(10-23-2025 07:38 AM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  I'm more concerned about the EO to end the time change this weekend.

Is that happening or not? Haven't heard a thing either way, lately.

Me either

You still have another week there Bubba.

(10-23-2025 12:19 PM)U_of_Elvis Wrote:  

(10-23-2025 10:24 AM)solohawks Wrote:  Can there be any federal standards on voting or is it entirely up to the states?

If he had the votes in Congress, he could make elections funding dependent on compliance

That's a slippery slope though cause when you are not in power the other party can do the same

Presidential elections are up to the states, Congress can set additional requirements around senate /house elections.

An EO can’t change either.

election integrity is going to be the argument, Chico … watch it happen, tanq wannabe … it’s comin’ … just like that pearl necklace ewe’re so proud of…

(10-23-2025 08:19 AM)UofMstateU Wrote:  

(10-22-2025 09:58 PM)U_of_Elvis Wrote:  The constitution pretty clearly states the manner of choosing the president is up to the state legislatures.

He can write all the EOs he wants, doesn’t make them constitutional.

“Each State shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors, equal to the whole Number of Senators and Representatives to which the State may be entitled in the Congress”

The constitution also clearly states that congress can make changes, which is why we have a law that there is an election "day".

And funny, I dont recall you getting butthurt of Biden*s EO's forgiving student loans, even though that was clearly unconstitutional.

You won’t get an answer

(10-23-2025 01:41 PM)450bench Wrote:  

(10-23-2025 08:19 AM)UofMstateU Wrote:  

(10-22-2025 09:58 PM)U_of_Elvis Wrote:  The constitution pretty clearly states the manner of choosing the president is up to the state legislatures.

He can write all the EOs he wants, doesn’t make them constitutional.

“Each State shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors, equal to the whole Number of Senators and Representatives to which the State may be entitled in the Congress”

The constitution also clearly states that congress can make changes, which is why we have a law that there is an election "day".

And funny, I dont recall you getting butthurt of Biden*s EO's forgiving student loans, even though that was clearly unconstitutional.

You won’t get an answer

not one that means a hill o’ beans….