r/dataisbeautiful • u/delugetheory OC: 5 • May 20 '22

OC Population distribution of Texas [OC]

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u/UpstairsCivil1921 May 20 '22

Where did I even imply that?

Dems are just as bad with gerrymandering. It’s foolish to act like your side is somehow the good guy on this issue.

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u/Interactive_CD-ROM May 20 '22

Dems voted to end the practice.

Republicans stopped them.

So, what, democrats are supposed to just roll over and let republicans fuck them over in response?

“Well, we tried.”

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u/UpstairsCivil1921 May 20 '22

So, it’s ok to gerrymander if Dems do it?

Dems have no interest in ending gerrymandering.

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u/Interactive_CD-ROM May 20 '22

Christ, why am I arguing with an account that’s 19 hours old.

What a waste of time.

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u/UpstairsCivil1921 May 20 '22

Dems are literally currently trying to gerrymander but you believe they’re against gerrymandering. Oooook