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11. No they can't

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 11:09 AM

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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 Saturday OP

No it won't Abnredleg Saturday #1

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

The amendment would be only federal office RandomNumbers Saturday #5

Absolutely Greg_In_SF Saturday #3

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

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

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

I wish it applied to party chairs! LeftInTX Saturday #10

You can see the problem with this? Boo1 Saturday #6

No they can't Wifes husband Saturday #11

Lol. Yeah, we need more felons in office. 31st Street Bridge 14 hrs ago #12

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

Totally stunning how many people don't like this idea 31st Street Bridge 14 hrs ago #13

You've obviously never been convicted of a felony n/t leftstreet 14 hrs ago #15

No, I haven't 31st Street Bridge 10 hrs ago #16

Well teah D_Master81 10 hrs ago #17