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ancianita

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30. See, that's what's inspiring and badass about these Democrats from Texas. We need to remind them

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Wed Aug 13, 2025, 12:47 PM

Aug 2025

that the country and the rest of us Democrats are behind them all the way.

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Things that didn't happen yesterday: Texas Democrats did not return home. [View all] lapucelle Aug 2025 OP

Thank you obamanut2012 Aug 2025 #1

Disheartening Democrats depresses support which in turn depresses the vote. lapucelle Aug 2025 #3

I wonder why anyone would want to do that?? MorbidButterflyTat Aug 2025 #20

The bridge here is low and below it.. ananda Aug 2025 #42

Yup, my friend obamanut2012 Aug 2025 #22

Even more so if one suspects deliberation rather than carelessness. niyad Aug 2025 #11

It makes one wonder obamanut2012 Aug 2025 #23

Now is the time to mobilize all American Patriots Eliot Rosewater Aug 2025 #2

There are important elections happening this November all over the country. lapucelle Aug 2025 #5

Both things are true and need to be attended to right now Eliot Rosewater Aug 2025 #16

There's plenty of anti-democrat propaganda right here. wryter2000 Aug 2025 #29

Democrats are a big group gab13by13 Aug 2025 #36

What impact does misinformation have on "Congressional Democrats favorability [...] not polling well"? lapucelle Aug 2025 #43

I saw that segment too mcar Aug 2025 #53

How about trying this statement out, slightlv Aug 2025 #69

I'm aware of that misuse wryter2000 Aug 2025 #82

Speaking of which... Dulcinea Aug 2025 #41

Thank you for that link. lapucelle Aug 2025 #44

My pleasure! nt Dulcinea Aug 2025 #59

K&R Torchlight Aug 2025 #4

I saw the post and thought it was factual. yorkster Aug 2025 #6

One has learned to be extremely skeptical, sad to say. niyad Aug 2025 #9

It turns out that misinformed anti-Democratic Party speculative spin garners clicks, lapucelle Aug 2025 #10

It's disinformation not misinformation. The deliberate, intentional sharing of misinformation with a nefarious .. littlemissmartypants Aug 2025 #35

There was a post here yesterday which linked to a markodochartaigh Aug 2025 #51

Thank you! ananda Aug 2025 #7

Facts matter, unless one is wedded to one's sense of superiority in niyad Aug 2025 #8

Odd that the "dots were connected" counterfactual to reality with the purpose of badmouthing Democrats. lapucelle Aug 2025 #12

Alas, the known answer must remain unexpressed. niyad Aug 2025 #14

This is the latest I have on it evilhime Aug 2025 #13

Why did 2 Dems state in the TX Senate and enable this vote? Liberty Belle Aug 2025 #18

They did stay away, no TX House Dems came back obamanut2012 Aug 2025 #24

That vote dies with the session. lapucelle Aug 2025 #27

The House Dems breaking quorum shuts down the ability of both houses to pass legislation. summer_in_TX Aug 2025 #71

Nope. That's the Texas Senate, not the Texas House. The Texas Senate Democrats never left home. lapucelle Aug 2025 #21

Kick sheshe2 Aug 2025 #15

So the maps Greg_In_SF Aug 2025 #17

The Senate vote dies with the special session. lapucelle Aug 2025 #28

Thanks for posting this Picaro Aug 2025 #19

What Picaro said. ancianita Aug 2025 #33

Yes, TY for mentioning That! Cha Aug 2025 #64

But...where are they...do nothing...don't fight...cave...give in...towels...both sides...establishment...don't vote. betsuni Aug 2025 #25

lol @ "towels"... Cha Aug 2025 #50

Exactly! JustAnotherGen Aug 2025 #56

This is not uncommon Keepthesoulalive Aug 2025 #76

Go Dems!!! SheltieLover Aug 2025 #26

See, that's what's inspiring and badass about these Democrats from Texas. We need to remind them ancianita Aug 2025 #30

You can send them a message of thanks and support. lapucelle Aug 2025 #34

Greg Abbott, Ken Paxton, and their enablers are the ones who need to do hard time. Initech Aug 2025 #31

"Reports of their return have been greatly exaggerated" lapucelle Aug 2025 #32

K&R spanone Aug 2025 #37

Yep JustAnotherGen Aug 2025 #38

I can't believe I fell for that fiddle faddle and didn't even think about fact checking! ShazzieB Aug 2025 #39

One does wonder. niyad Aug 2025 #48

It's why I'm a tedious broken record about the rule of never giving Democrats one second of the benefit of the doubt betsuni Aug 2025 #73

Given what they've been through by leaving the state dlk Aug 2025 #40

They have jobs and they have families. lapucelle Aug 2025 #46

They are making a tremendous sacrifice dlk Aug 2025 #54

Facts should matter mcar Aug 2025 #45

Thank you! I saw a headline somewhere that Dems had gone back to Texas. Good to know they didn't. raccoon Aug 2025 #47

Mahalo Nui Loa, lapucelle! you are my Cha Aug 2025 #49

great post!!! Layzeebeaver Aug 2025 #52

Let's add some truth and context here since this topic is clearly a counter to a topic of mine from yesterday LonePirate Aug 2025 #55

Thank you for the admission that lapucelle Aug 2025 #58

I think we succeeded by media picking this up Just_Vote_Dem Aug 2025 #60

Lol... smh. Cha Aug 2025 #65

By all means! Let's add truth and context! lapucelle Aug 2025 #61

lapucelle's OP & Posts are completely Full of Cha Aug 2025 #66

Thank you LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2025 #57

Thank-you for this. If some fought as hard going after republicans as some seem to go after Democrats, lostincalifornia Aug 2025 #62

Kicking again! sheshe2 Aug 2025 #63

"Later Tuesday, Texas House Democratic Caucus spokesperson Joshua Rush told ABC News red dog 1 Aug 2025 #67

Facts matter. Lies spread. Oopsie Daisy Aug 2025 #68

I stand with Texas Democrats. lapucelle Aug 2025 #70

TY Kick the Correction Thread! Cha Aug 2025 #72

#NoTowels betsuni Aug 2025 #74

#NoTowels Cha Aug 2025 #77

+ IL Judge denies Paxton's motion. pat_k Aug 2025 #75

Mahalo, pat_k... Super Interesting! Cha Aug 2025 #78

TX State Rep. Talarico on Fox. pat_k Aug 2025 #79

Mahalo, pat_k!! Cha Aug 2025 #81

Thanks for posting this news. lapucelle Aug 2025 #80