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AZJonnie

(2,994 posts)
6. Wow your REAL ID doesn't even count? That is freaking terrible and stupid.
Thu Apr 10, 2025, 12:27 PM
Apr 2025

Last edited Thu Apr 10, 2025, 04:04 PM - Edit history (1)

That was the whole point of REAL ID is that it involves proving your citizenship, and honestly at least here in AZ? It is MORE trouble to get than a passport. I forget offhand what the difference about it was cause it's been years but I did both a new (not a renewal) passport and REAL ID at the same time. Since that was done through the state though the state should be able to just say 'okay, you're good to go because we issued you REAL ID'. That is some BS if what you're saying is true.

EDIT: Actually I looked it up and I was wrong. Permanent Legal Residents can get REAL ID's but this doesn't confer voting rights. Just lets you get on planes (when/if that law is actually enforced) and enter certain federal buildings.

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We'll have elections in 2026, but there will be a heavy thumb on the scale HereForTheParty Apr 2025 #1
An Iron Fist on the scale thought crime Apr 2025 #17
They really want revenge for 2020, don't they? Initech Apr 2025 #2
The Dems actually will need to support this, but.... Falcon101 Apr 2025 #3
Wow your REAL ID doesn't even count? That is freaking terrible and stupid. AZJonnie Apr 2025 #6
The Guardian says Real IDs that indicate if the applicant is a U.S. Citizen will work - but most don't. Earthrise Apr 2025 #11
You have to provide your birth certificate Deminpenn Apr 2025 #13
Also picture IDs? thought crime Apr 2025 #18
No you don't have to have a photo ID to get a REAL ID, technically AZJonnie Apr 2025 #22
PennDOT also does the photo IDs Deminpenn Apr 2025 #31
WATCH: What to know about REAL ID and when you'll need it - PBS NewsHour: Rhiannon12866 Apr 2025 #33
We have seen the last fair and meaningful election in US history Miguelito Loveless Apr 2025 #4
To vote you have to be a registered voter and to be that you have to be a U.S. citizen for all Federal Elections Botany Apr 2025 #5
Whenever the Gop are in trouble, they always make it harder to vote Mr. Sparkle Apr 2025 #7
Next week/month Republicans will be voting to BAN voting by mail in Federal elections Bengus81 Apr 2025 #23
They know they have to cheat to "win" Rhiannon12866 Apr 2025 #32
The 4 Dems who voted for this should be primaried! LostOne4Ever Apr 2025 #8
Especially the female one, Marie G Perez, WA-3 IzzaNuDay Apr 2025 #24
DOA in the Senate? maxsolomon Apr 2025 #9
Yeah Polybius Apr 2025 #15
You didn't get blasted by me. maxsolomon Apr 2025 #20
Then you can reimburse me for expenses and time otchmoson Apr 2025 #10
I'm thinking lots of over seas ballots are gonna be thrown out. bluestarone Apr 2025 #12
How many undocumented immigrants are on LoisB Apr 2025 #14
No matter...looks like deportation is part of the plan. n/t BadgerKid Apr 2025 #16
I still don't know why Buffet or Cuban, or Gates, Oprah.... don't fund an ID supply drive LiberalLovinLug Apr 2025 #19
Similarly, I was just thinking about asking my local party what we can do to help people ... Alice B. Apr 2025 #26
Quick Republicans...show us all the thousands/millions of illegals caught voting. Bengus81 Apr 2025 #21
Maddow Blog-House Republicans pass the 'SAVE Act,' which is a solution in search of a problem LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2025 #25
Papers please. Birth certificate, passport, Real ID not good enough bucolic_frolic Apr 2025 #27
Marc Elias on House republicans trying try disenfranchise millions of voters LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2025 #28
Marc Elias on House republicans trying try disenfranchise millions of voters LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2025 #29
I don't get it Bluestocking Apr 2025 #30
No Polybius Apr 2025 #34
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