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  1. Feb 2016
    1. But the larger purpose and effect of the laws is to disenfranchise Hispanic voters, other minorities, and the poor -- most of whom, let's also be clear, vote for Democrats.

      the author is implying that voter ID laws are really preventative of Democrat votes on the republican party's part.

    1. anybody who uses that excuse is obviously a bit racist.

      the author of this article is definitely pro-voter id laws and is very much against people who are against them. She thinks they are ignorant.

  2. Jan 2016
    1. They were too God-intoxicated to be "astronomically intimidated."

      contrast seutence

    2. blemished and scarred

      personification

    3. Governor Wallace

      allusion

    4. Governor Barnett

      allusion

    5. I have heard numerous southern religious leaders admonish their worshipers to

      he gives examples of why he is disappointed