And how in the name of all things holy do we wrest the power of redistricting out of partisan hands?
Ohio had a measure on the ballot this election to try to do just that -- it would have established a commission of citizens, in an even mix of republicans, democrats, and independents, who would have determined how the districts were to be drawn.
It wasn't a perfect proposal -- there were issues with the blank check they'd basically be given, and there was no procedure in place to remove any member of the commission -- but better than what we have now.
So of course it lost.
Stands in the corner with Laura and Strix
TCG finally got home from his meeting shortly after I posted, and he took the day off of work today so we are being lazy this morning.
I kinda love the attention and adoration that has been bestowed upon Nate through this process. He certainly was my life raft in moments of doubt.
And once again I agree with Laura. I loved the Keep Calm and Check Nate Silver's Blog meme that was going around right before the election.
I had to come in early this morning to fire someone for the second week in a row. Thank Dog this is the last of these for what I hope is a long while.
Oh, Scrappy. I am so sorry. That sucks all the way around.
Wow, that sucks out loud, Scrappy. Ugh.
In happier news, we are in Chicago!
I'm sorry, Scrappy. Not fun.
Being in Chicago is fun! Have a blast, Nora.
Have fun in Chicago, Nora!
Ugh, Scrappy. Sorry.
OK, after posting, slept a bit more while listening to NPR. I don't have to be into work until 2:30, so, sleep is a good thing.
They keep talking 2016! Stop it! Please give us a break already.
NO! First there is Thanksgiving. Then there is Christmas. No pushing the holidays all together. ... Wait. That's not... eh. It works for this too.
