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Daily Archives: May 9th, 2026

It is Officially Official!


The political Mafia (aka Trump Organization) has taken over the government and dragged the criminal ruling class from each state with it. There is no other way to say it. The Federal Government as it is right now can be likened to the “Star Wars” saga. We have elected the basest members of society to represent us under a thin cape of “honesty” and strength to fight for us. To quote another Movie: “What we have is a failure to communicate”. There is no other way we can overcome this is the power of the vote (guided by facts). The once trustworthy streams of information are now suspect in the information they provide except for the comic strips that dare to poke fun at politicians and their politics. Make no mistake we are now under the leaky umbrella of long time suspected and now confirmed grifter on a grand scale. The common denominator is “proof of concept”- we have always suspected the political class and we have been proven correct more times that we should have to experience. OUR ONE JOB (as voters) is to forget party lines if possible and pay attention to who is running for office (new or incumbent) and determine by facts if they are worth your support. Remember the good and bad often meld into “tolerable” as far as politics go.

We may have to abide by “tolerable” to survive these next few years, with that exercise any of the several avenues of contacts with the existing seat fillers and voice your opinion-OFTEN!

Grapes of Wrath?


Redistricting is the process of redrawing the boundaries of electoral districts to ensure fair and equal representation based on population changes.

What Redistricting Is

Redistricting involves adjusting the lines of electoral districts, which are the geographic areas from which voters elect representatives to government bodies, including the U.S. House of Representatives, state legislatures, and local councils. The primary goal is to ensure that each district has roughly equal populations so that every citizen’s vote carries similar weight, upholding the principle of “one person, one vote”. This process is typically triggered by the decennial U.S. Census, which provides updated population data.

How Redistricting Works

In most states, the state legislature is responsible for drawing district lines, often subject to the governor’s approval. Some states use independent or bipartisan commissions to reduce partisan influence and create more neutral maps. Districts are drawn based on criteria such as contiguity, compactness, preservation of communities of interest, and adherence to the Voting Rights Act to prevent racial gerrymandering. Redistricting can also occur outside the census cycle if court orders or state laws require adjustments.

Redistricting vs. Gerrymandering

While redistricting is intended to be fair, it can be manipulated for political advantage, a practice known as gerrymandering. Gerrymandering occurs when district lines are drawn to favor a particular party or incumbent, diluting the voting power of certain groups and undermining democratic representation. Fair redistricting, by contrast, ensures that districts reflect population changes and diversity, giving all voters an equitable voice in elections.

Why Redistricting Matters

Redistricting is crucial for maintaining representative democracy. Without it, population shifts could lead to unequal representation, where some districts have far more voters than others, weakening the influence of individuals in larger districts. Proper redistricting also ensures that growing communities, including those of color, are fairly represented in legislative bodies. Public participation, transparency, and legal oversight are key to achieving fair and effective redistricting.