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Fiendish Thingy

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33. The senate is the equalizer

Reply to OldBaldy1701E (Reply #31)

Wed Apr 15, 2026, 09:23 AM

18 hrs ago

Surely you must know that.

The house should be expanded to provide better per capita representation as well.

By population, the “small” states are not on the east coast, but in the rural heart land - WY, MT come to mind.

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