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Joe Republic
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« on: November 14, 2006, 08:13:42 PM »

the republican party has basically ceased to exist in massachusetts.

the 2007 massachusetts legislature will feature 5 republicans (out of 40) in the state senate and 19 republicans out of 160 in the state house.

ouch.

Holy Christ, that is terrible.  I was pretty surprised to see half of the House seats go unopposed this year, but I didn't realize things were that bad.

Are there any major offices left in MA that aren't held by Democrats?
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Joe Republic
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« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2006, 08:04:31 AM »


That is possibly one of the scariest views I've seen expressed on here.  Seriously.
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Joe Republic
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« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2006, 01:48:56 PM »

NH Republicans have controlled the state for much of the last century. I didnt' hear you guys whining about it then.

I don't care which party it actually is that has total control; it's the fact that one-party control exists at all is what I'm terrified by.  But your gleeful anticipation for it is worse.


I am looking forward to the Democrats controlling everything here in NH, because I know they will do lots of good.

For the first few years I'm sure you'll feel great about it.  But before long the lack of any checks and balances will inevitably lead to widespread corruption and pork, and eventually a complete loss of focus too.  What will you say then?

This is why a split government is by far the best way a governmental system like ours can be run.
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« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2006, 03:03:07 PM »

I'll believe you on that one.  However, aren't you concerned about the impending lack of checks and balances in any way at all?
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Joe Republic
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« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2006, 09:17:37 AM »

and if democrats are the party of the working people, how come no one can afford to live in massachusetts?

Massachusetts is a small, overpopulated state filled with extremely eduated people who make good salaries. The whole eastern half of the state is basically a big Boston suburb. Any metro area with a strong economy is going to be expensive to live in (see New York/New Jersey, DC Metro area, etc.)  Doesn't have anythign to do with the state government, it's the nature of the Boston metro area. Western Massachusetts is quite affordable.

And for the record, I hated living in Massachusetts (overcrowded, way too much traffic) and will never live there again.

i agree with you on the last part. 

maybe one of these days i may also end up in new hampshire.

Why were you so keen to move there last year?
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