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[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 13 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Price control is kinda anti-capitalist, he’s not wrong.

It's authoritarian, but still very capitalist in function. The state is regulating the rate at which you can raise prices, not who profits from the sales.

And no I will not vote for Donald Trump.

I wouldn't lose too much sleep over the decision. In the end, I predict this election will be decided 6-3.

[–] paf0@lemmy.world -3 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I wouldn't lose too much sleep over the decision. In the end, I predict this election will be decided 6-3.

Only if they agree to hear the case. I'm not sure ACB or Gorsuch like him as much as people think. The elections are run by the states. Unless a super close Florida Bush/Gore situation happens I doubt it will even reach the SC.

[–] grue@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Your comment is pure denial and cope. The MAGA fascists are putting the people into place to steal Georgia's election as we speak.

[–] paf0@lemmy.world -4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I think you forget what McConnell, Pence and Kemp did to protect the republic last time. They're not the only ones who still believe in America.

[–] todd_bonzalez@lemm.ee 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

lmao, you think Mitch McConnell, Mike Pence, and Brian Kemp have patriotic values?

DM me, I have a bridge for sale.

[–] paf0@lemmy.world -2 points 3 months ago

They did not help Trump overturn the election in 2020. EOM.

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago (2 children)

The elections are run by the states.

Nevada, North Carolina, and Georgia all have Republican governors.

[–] MrTomS@lemmy.world 7 points 3 months ago

NC governor is a Democrat (and was on Harris's short list for VP)

While the legislature is Republican run our AG & Secretary of State are both Democrats and it will be quite difficult for Republicans to gum up the election I'm sure they will try though

[–] paf0@lemmy.world -1 points 3 months ago (1 children)
[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world -1 points 3 months ago

Trump openly conspired with Georgia election officials to try and flip the race. That's a big part of the list of indictments against him.