Has anyone applied for or renewed their passport lately? It's costly $150+ and takes months after applying to actually get the passport in the mail. I went through this process last year and the wait was sooo long, I nearly forgot about it. *Just this step would require the hiring of lots more government employees who see to these processes and finding additional ways to streamline and make facilities more accessible to folks who want to register to vote. (at least that would be the expected provisions a good government would make when passing a new law)
Couldn’t agree more, Jim. We all need to be proactive and reach out to our representatives in the Senate and House to protect our voting rights.
I’ve also asked them to ensure the release of all of the Epstein files, to stay strong on the unmasking of ICE and warrantless searches, and to address the illegal “war”. We need accountability and we all need to be vigilant. Thank you for your insights!
It is hard to explain to people why the Real ID would not be accepted. They believe they provided proof of citizenship, which in fact they did But other groups of US residents can get a Real ID such as a Permanent Resident. Overall the groups that have a higher percentage of Passports are Democrats, Men, Higher income, higher education, and Mexican Americans. Looks to me that Trump loses voters.
Yes, it is hard to explain why a Real ID wouldn't work; they have their reasons, one of which you noted. I don't suppose we'll ever know, but which sides benefits more is not at all clear.
Has anyone applied for or renewed their passport lately? It's costly $150+ and takes months after applying to actually get the passport in the mail. I went through this process last year and the wait was sooo long, I nearly forgot about it. *Just this step would require the hiring of lots more government employees who see to these processes and finding additional ways to streamline and make facilities more accessible to folks who want to register to vote. (at least that would be the expected provisions a good government would make when passing a new law)
Merci Jim pour ce travail en profondeur digne d'un patriote éclairé et généreux.
Merci, Jean!
Great summary Jim -- very helpful. I will reach out to our cowardly representatives.
Thanks, Bob. The level of cowardice is indeed breathtaking.
Great informative writing. Thanks for keeping on.
You're welcome. Thanks for the encouragement.
Couldn’t agree more, Jim. We all need to be proactive and reach out to our representatives in the Senate and House to protect our voting rights.
I’ve also asked them to ensure the release of all of the Epstein files, to stay strong on the unmasking of ICE and warrantless searches, and to address the illegal “war”. We need accountability and we all need to be vigilant. Thank you for your insights!
Thanks, Cyn. Thanks for all you do. If we all do what we can, we will prevail.
It is hard to explain to people why the Real ID would not be accepted. They believe they provided proof of citizenship, which in fact they did But other groups of US residents can get a Real ID such as a Permanent Resident. Overall the groups that have a higher percentage of Passports are Democrats, Men, Higher income, higher education, and Mexican Americans. Looks to me that Trump loses voters.
Yes, it is hard to explain why a Real ID wouldn't work; they have their reasons, one of which you noted. I don't suppose we'll ever know, but which sides benefits more is not at all clear.