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Trueblue Texan

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41. I agree and those broad brushes are including good Democrats...
Wed Jun 12, 2024, 11:22 PM
Jun 2024

...who continue to fight this fight while being continually kicked by those on this site who just don't f*ing GET it about Texas! It's not just that there are too many Republicans. It's not that everyone is the ignorant Rethug many here would like to believe. It's that we are super gerrymandered and it's about to get worse if the legislature has its way: state races will be determined by districts much the way the electoral college works in the president and vice-president races, NOT by majority.

Dems have had their hands tied in so many ways in this state, it's pretty damn demoralizing and your criticism doesn't help. It would be a lot more constructive if you'd send funds to Dem candidates in Texas, or phone bank, write letters to the editor in support of Dem candidates. It'd be a hell of a trophy on the national level to turn Texas blue. Have you done anything to make that a reality? I'll guarantee it's less than me of any of the Dems I know, so if you don't mind, don't characterize all or most Texans with your insults.

You can put your money where your mouth is by going to the Texas Dem website and donating or volunteering. That'd be a lot more useful than kicking the Dems who have always worked hard for Democrats. https://www.texasdemocrats.org




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Apparently that's what they're voting for overwhelmingly. onecaliberal Jun 2024 #1
Beto's "'Hell yes, we are going to take your AR-15" massively hurt him in Texas Polybius Jun 2024 #13
He was /is right Evolve Dammit Jun 2024 #39
Irrelevant Polybius Jun 2024 #40
I beg your pardon but I donated and campaigned and voted for Beto; that's a broad brush you have there. flying_wahini Jun 2024 #14
In state elections, the majority wins. onecaliberal Jun 2024 #16
not in republican states Traurigkeit Jun 2024 #17
Please explain that. Old Crank Jun 2024 #32
in the recent years republican states have passing state laws Traurigkeit Jun 2024 #34
It is still majority of voters Old Crank Jun 2024 #35
Laws cuts down majority into a Republican win Traurigkeit Jun 2024 #36
Me too. I think so many Texans are just lost souls. ananda Jun 2024 #21
Yup Lemon Lyman Jun 2024 #30
I feel that jackcrow2001 Jun 2024 #42
I agree and those broad brushes are including good Democrats... Trueblue Texan Jun 2024 #41
Once Again Deep State Witch Jun 2024 #2
Self Inflicted Cruelty atreides1 Jun 2024 #4
And if the feds cut funding to TX... RussBLib Jun 2024 #3
It wouldn't be the Feds hurting the poor. LakeArenal Jun 2024 #5
But the headline will be-- Bayard Jun 2024 #7
There are BULLSHIT headlines about Biden everyday. LakeArenal Jun 2024 #10
That was my thought too ... SomewhereInTheMiddle Jun 2024 #43
If the Fed funds are not being disbursed, where is the money going? To Abbott's political coffer? One would think that TeamProg Jun 2024 #6
Thats what I was wondering. 70sEraVet Jun 2024 #25
That's what It reads like. 'Delaying getting the funds out'. nt TeamProg Jun 2024 #27
Ever since the federal government changed the welfare programs to block grants, very little money goes to the poor. Lonestarblue Jun 2024 #38
Abbott will let poor children starve to own the libs. BradBo Jun 2024 #8
Some times you must hit them right between the eyes to make them understand republianmushroom Jun 2024 #9
Abbott couldn't care less - TBF Jun 2024 #11
_(ツ)_/ ArkansasDemocrat1 Jun 2024 #12
Abbott is the cruelest Gov we have. He's even meaner than DeSantis. flying_wahini Jun 2024 #15
But he's the greatest Govenor Texas has ever had!!!! Fla Dem Jun 2024 #18
Let them eat cake orangecrush Jun 2024 #19
Abbott and Alito are Catholic, but don't follow the teachings of Jesus, who said... surfered Jun 2024 #20
They're following the other parts of the book NanaCat Jun 2024 #33
This message was self-deleted by its author kingvitamin Jun 2024 #22
Give MORE money to Texas Democrats, so they can bluestarone Jun 2024 #23
Kick. N/T Upthevibe Jun 2024 #24
I'm all for hitting these secessionist, fascist states in the ledger where it hurts... slightlv Jun 2024 #26
Abbott is a disgusting human being. He makes Rick Perry look sane and that walkingman Jun 2024 #28
How does this square with Dr. T Jun 2024 #29
It does square lonely bird Jun 2024 #37
Why remove those SNAP or CHIP funds from Texas? ... aggiesal Jun 2024 #31
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