historian said:
It seems that every election year the GOP candidates in statewide races are behind in the polls and end up winning in November, often by sizable margins. It's been this way for 30 years and there is no reason to think it will be different now.
Mitch Blood Green said:historian said:
It seems that every election year the GOP candidates in statewide races are behind in the polls and end up winning in November, often by sizable margins. It's been this way for 30 years and there is no reason to think it will be different now.
From what I'm seeing, rural Texans are pissed about Data Centers. And are blaming Abbott. (and Republicans).
They may not come home.
boognish_bear said:James Talarico accused Ken Paxton of voter fraud for voting under an address where he no longer lived. The Tribune and ProPublica found the Democratic Senate candidate also appears to have done so. https://t.co/DPU5P7ZdQh
— Texas Tribune (@TexasTribune) August 15, 2026
GrowlTowel said:Mitch Blood Green said:historian said:
It seems that every election year the GOP candidates in statewide races are behind in the polls and end up winning in November, often by sizable margins. It's been this way for 30 years and there is no reason to think it will be different now.
From what I'm seeing, rural Texans are pissed about Data Centers. And are blaming Abbott. (and Republicans).
They may not come home.
Odd. Especially since data centers are owned by the leftist donor class.
J.R. said:
Osoff gonna make a big push IMO. He is fairly impressive and has a pair, unlike Rs. Talarico is gonna make this interesting. Gonna be difficult to win in Texas, but if there is a year, this is it with Trump slime/regurgitation. Trumps approval will be in the 20s before it's over.
GrowlTowel said:Mitch Blood Green said:historian said:
It seems that every election year the GOP candidates in statewide races are behind in the polls and end up winning in November, often by sizable margins. It's been this way for 30 years and there is no reason to think it will be different now.
From what I'm seeing, rural Texans are pissed about Data Centers. And are blaming Abbott. (and Republicans).
They may not come home.
Odd. Especially since data centers are owned by the leftist donor class.
SENATE RACE: Paxton, Talarico tap contrary versions of God and Christianity in appeal to Texas voters ℹ️ https://t.co/dMELG7qTWX pic.twitter.com/MSYYDDwEuv
— KWTX News 10 (@kwtx) August 13, 2026
historian said:boognish_bear said:James Talarico accused Ken Paxton of voter fraud for voting under an address where he no longer lived. The Tribune and ProPublica found the Democratic Senate candidate also appears to have done so. https://t.co/DPU5P7ZdQh
— Texas Tribune (@TexasTribune) August 15, 2026
It never fails: every time a fascist accuses someone on the Right of something it's really a confession of their own guilt. Amazing!
Redbrickbear said:boognish_bear said:Government-owned airports cannot favor one religion over all others.
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) August 14, 2026
DFW plans to install Islamic wudu washing facilities are illegal. I've directed a review of all state grants to both airports for possible revocation, and referred DFW & IAH to USDOT for investigation.
Texas… pic.twitter.com/XY58WAKJ8N
These additional "washing stations" should go in near the interfaith chapel area. And the chapel area expanded again to stand alone space for each faith. (And let each faith pay for their own space area/worship space)
If the airport wants to be accommodating to faith
And it looks like the airport has had some since 2019
[Ablution stations provide a designated place for ritual washing. In Islam, the practice is known as Wudu and involves washing parts of the body, including the hands, face and feet, before prayer.
The airport has offered two ablution stations on the post-security side of Terminal D since 2019, when it relocated and expanded its interfaith chapel near Gate D40. The airport announced at the time that the renovated chapel included the stations for "ritual purification," along with shoe storage, kneelers and additional space for religious texts.]
The_barBEARian said:Redbrickbear said:boognish_bear said:Government-owned airports cannot favor one religion over all others.
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) August 14, 2026
DFW plans to install Islamic wudu washing facilities are illegal. I've directed a review of all state grants to both airports for possible revocation, and referred DFW & IAH to USDOT for investigation.
Texas… pic.twitter.com/XY58WAKJ8N
These additional "washing stations" should go in near the interfaith chapel area. And the chapel area expanded again to stand alone space for each faith. (And let each faith pay for their own space area/worship space)
If the airport wants to be accommodating to faith
And it looks like the airport has had some since 2019
[Ablution stations provide a designated place for ritual washing. In Islam, the practice is known as Wudu and involves washing parts of the body, including the hands, face and feet, before prayer.
The airport has offered two ablution stations on the post-security side of Terminal D since 2019, when it relocated and expanded its interfaith chapel near Gate D40. The airport announced at the time that the renovated chapel included the stations for "ritual purification," along with shoe storage, kneelers and additional space for religious texts.]
Can we get all this crap out of the airports?
Why do airports need chapels, mosques, synagogues, or temples in the first place?
The_barBEARian said:Redbrickbear said:boognish_bear said:Government-owned airports cannot favor one religion over all others.
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) August 14, 2026
DFW plans to install Islamic wudu washing facilities are illegal. I've directed a review of all state grants to both airports for possible revocation, and referred DFW & IAH to USDOT for investigation.
Texas… pic.twitter.com/XY58WAKJ8N
These additional "washing stations" should go in near the interfaith chapel area. And the chapel area expanded again to stand alone space for each faith. (And let each faith pay for their own space area/worship space)
If the airport wants to be accommodating to faith
And it looks like the airport has had some since 2019
[Ablution stations provide a designated place for ritual washing. In Islam, the practice is known as Wudu and involves washing parts of the body, including the hands, face and feet, before prayer.
The airport has offered two ablution stations on the post-security side of Terminal D since 2019, when it relocated and expanded its interfaith chapel near Gate D40. The airport announced at the time that the renovated chapel included the stations for "ritual purification," along with shoe storage, kneelers and additional space for religious texts.]
Can we get all this crap out of the airports?
Why do airports need chapels, mosques, synagogues, or temples in the first place?
JUST IN: Olivia Julianna will spearhead the Talarico campaign’s Black male voter outreach strategy, announcing that she will relocate to Austin, TX.
— Bad Hombre (@Badhombre) August 15, 2026
Poll after poll shows Talarico struggling among Black voters, especially Black male voters.
Julianna previously worked for the… pic.twitter.com/YBLm9YRtPS
The_barBEARian said:Redbrickbear said:boognish_bear said:Government-owned airports cannot favor one religion over all others.
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) August 14, 2026
DFW plans to install Islamic wudu washing facilities are illegal. I've directed a review of all state grants to both airports for possible revocation, and referred DFW & IAH to USDOT for investigation.
Texas… pic.twitter.com/XY58WAKJ8N
These additional "washing stations" should go in near the interfaith chapel area. And the chapel area expanded again to stand alone space for each faith. (And let each faith pay for their own space area/worship space)
If the airport wants to be accommodating to faith
And it looks like the airport has had some since 2019
[Ablution stations provide a designated place for ritual washing. In Islam, the practice is known as Wudu and involves washing parts of the body, including the hands, face and feet, before prayer.
The airport has offered two ablution stations on the post-security side of Terminal D since 2019, when it relocated and expanded its interfaith chapel near Gate D40. The airport announced at the time that the renovated chapel included the stations for "ritual purification," along with shoe storage, kneelers and additional space for religious texts.]
Can we get all this crap out of the airports?
Why do airports need chapels, mosques, synagogues, or temples in the first place?
Redbrickbear said:JUST IN: Olivia Julianna will spearhead the Talarico campaign’s Black male voter outreach strategy, announcing that she will relocate to Austin, TX.
— Bad Hombre (@Badhombre) August 15, 2026
Poll after poll shows Talarico struggling among Black voters, especially Black male voters.
Julianna previously worked for the… pic.twitter.com/YBLm9YRtPS
Mitch Blood Green said:The_barBEARian said:Redbrickbear said:boognish_bear said:Government-owned airports cannot favor one religion over all others.
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) August 14, 2026
DFW plans to install Islamic wudu washing facilities are illegal. I've directed a review of all state grants to both airports for possible revocation, and referred DFW & IAH to USDOT for investigation.
Texas… pic.twitter.com/XY58WAKJ8N
These additional "washing stations" should go in near the interfaith chapel area. And the chapel area expanded again to stand alone space for each faith. (And let each faith pay for their own space area/worship space)
If the airport wants to be accommodating to faith
And it looks like the airport has had some since 2019
[Ablution stations provide a designated place for ritual washing. In Islam, the practice is known as Wudu and involves washing parts of the body, including the hands, face and feet, before prayer.
The airport has offered two ablution stations on the post-security side of Terminal D since 2019, when it relocated and expanded its interfaith chapel near Gate D40. The airport announced at the time that the renovated chapel included the stations for "ritual purification," along with shoe storage, kneelers and additional space for religious texts.]
Can we get all this crap out of the airports?
Why do airports need chapels, mosques, synagogues, or temples in the first place?
Because people are scared to fly.
Mitch Blood Green said:historian said:
It seems that every election year the GOP candidates in statewide races are behind in the polls and end up winning in November, often by sizable margins. It's been this way for 30 years and there is no reason to think it will be different now.
From what I'm seeing, rural Texans are pissed about Data Centers. And are blaming Abbott. (and Republicans).
They may not come home.
Robert Wilson said:Mitch Blood Green said:historian said:
It seems that every election year the GOP candidates in statewide races are behind in the polls and end up winning in November, often by sizable margins. It's been this way for 30 years and there is no reason to think it will be different now.
From what I'm seeing, rural Texans are pissed about Data Centers. And are blaming Abbott. (and Republicans).
They may not come home.
That's the current-day equivalent of opposing motorized vehicles or the internet. The states that go forward with these are going to be way ahead of the ones that don't.
Mitch Blood Green said:Robert Wilson said:Mitch Blood Green said:historian said:
It seems that every election year the GOP candidates in statewide races are behind in the polls and end up winning in November, often by sizable margins. It's been this way for 30 years and there is no reason to think it will be different now.
From what I'm seeing, rural Texans are pissed about Data Centers. And are blaming Abbott. (and Republicans).
They may not come home.
That's the current-day equivalent of opposing motorized vehicles or the internet. The states that go forward with these are going to be way ahead of the ones that don't.
How so?
My read is that current design is the problem. There's a way to design data centers that use less water. I also hear that there's a humming that happens 24/7 that drives residents crazy.
I don't think people are opposed to the growth. I think they're upset that the current systems is driving up their energy cost, polluting the water table and taxing on mental health.
All legitimate concerns.
Government has to do better at servicing citizens as well as business.
Osodecentx said:Mitch Blood Green said:Robert Wilson said:Mitch Blood Green said:historian said:
It seems that every election year the GOP candidates in statewide races are behind in the polls and end up winning in November, often by sizable margins. It's been this way for 30 years and there is no reason to think it will be different now.
From what I'm seeing, rural Texans are pissed about Data Centers. And are blaming Abbott. (and Republicans).
They may not come home.
That's the current-day equivalent of opposing motorized vehicles or the internet. The states that go forward with these are going to be way ahead of the ones that don't.
How so?
My read is that current design is the problem. There's a way to design data centers that use less water. I also hear that there's a humming that happens 24/7 that drives residents crazy.
I don't think people are opposed to the growth. I think they're upset that the current systems is driving up their energy cost, polluting the water table and taxing on mental health.
All legitimate concerns.
Government has to do better at servicing citizens as well as business.
Most data centers use less water than 2 In-N-Out restaurants & less than golf courses. Do they deliver scars water? I think they recycle it
The new ones (BYOE) bring your own energy
Don't know how you solve the humming problem
Robert Wilson said:Mitch Blood Green said:historian said:
It seems that every election year the GOP candidates in statewide races are behind in the polls and end up winning in November, often by sizable margins. It's been this way for 30 years and there is no reason to think it will be different now.
From what I'm seeing, rural Texans are pissed about Data Centers. And are blaming Abbott. (and Republicans).
They may not come home.
That's the current-day equivalent of opposing motorized vehicles or the internet. The states that go forward with these are going to be way ahead of the ones that don't.
Osodecentx said:Mitch Blood Green said:Robert Wilson said:Mitch Blood Green said:historian said:
It seems that every election year the GOP candidates in statewide races are behind in the polls and end up winning in November, often by sizable margins. It's been this way for 30 years and there is no reason to think it will be different now.
From what I'm seeing, rural Texans are pissed about Data Centers. And are blaming Abbott. (and Republicans).
They may not come home.
That's the current-day equivalent of opposing motorized vehicles or the internet. The states that go forward with these are going to be way ahead of the ones that don't.
How so?
My read is that current design is the problem. There's a way to design data centers that use less water. I also hear that there's a humming that happens 24/7 that drives residents crazy.
I don't think people are opposed to the growth. I think they're upset that the current systems is driving up their energy cost, polluting the water table and taxing on mental health.
All legitimate concerns.
Government has to do better at servicing citizens as well as business.
Most data centers use less water than 2 In-N-Out restaurants & less than golf courses. Do they deliver scars water? I think they recycle it
The new ones (BYOE) bring your own energy
Don't know how you solve the humming problem
The_barBEARian said:Robert Wilson said:Mitch Blood Green said:historian said:
It seems that every election year the GOP candidates in statewide races are behind in the polls and end up winning in November, often by sizable margins. It's been this way for 30 years and there is no reason to think it will be different now.
From what I'm seeing, rural Texans are pissed about Data Centers. And are blaming Abbott. (and Republicans).
They may not come home.
That's the current-day equivalent of opposing motorized vehicles or the internet. The states that go forward with these are going to be way ahead of the ones that don't.
I 100% support putting a data center next to your trailer.
Robert Wilson said:The_barBEARian said:Robert Wilson said:Mitch Blood Green said:historian said:
It seems that every election year the GOP candidates in statewide races are behind in the polls and end up winning in November, often by sizable margins. It's been this way for 30 years and there is no reason to think it will be different now.
From what I'm seeing, rural Texans are pissed about Data Centers. And are blaming Abbott. (and Republicans).
They may not come home.
That's the current-day equivalent of opposing motorized vehicles or the internet. The states that go forward with these are going to be way ahead of the ones that don't.
I 100% support putting a data center next to your trailer.
Nice to see your string of being a complete ****ing moron on all issues continue unabated.
Robert Wilson said:Osodecentx said:Mitch Blood Green said:Robert Wilson said:Mitch Blood Green said:historian said:
It seems that every election year the GOP candidates in statewide races are behind in the polls and end up winning in November, often by sizable margins. It's been this way for 30 years and there is no reason to think it will be different now.
From what I'm seeing, rural Texans are pissed about Data Centers. And are blaming Abbott. (and Republicans).
They may not come home.
That's the current-day equivalent of opposing motorized vehicles or the internet. The states that go forward with these are going to be way ahead of the ones that don't.
How so?
My read is that current design is the problem. There's a way to design data centers that use less water. I also hear that there's a humming that happens 24/7 that drives residents crazy.
I don't think people are opposed to the growth. I think they're upset that the current systems is driving up their energy cost, polluting the water table and taxing on mental health.
All legitimate concerns.
Government has to do better at servicing citizens as well as business.
Most data centers use less water than 2 In-N-Out restaurants & less than golf courses. Do they deliver scars water? I think they recycle it
The new ones (BYOE) bring your own energy
Don't know how you solve the humming problem
Yep. The new ones I'm familiar with are doing all their own power generation and using closed loop water systems.
There are issues to work through, for sure, and they will continue to improve, but our federal government and anyone with any sense knows that we have to stay in front of China on AI development, humming be damned. The amount of money being thrown at these things is staggering. People complaining about them are old men yelling at clouds.
As far as economic impact goes, it would be difficult to overstate the economic benefits of just the data center campus that Elon is building now just southeast of College Station.
Redbrickbear said:
As long as they are far away from population centers...and in parts of the country with enough water resources.
I don't have a problem with them...
[Large hyperscale facilities can pay millions in real estate and tangible personal property (computer/server) taxes once mature. For instance, certain major data center projects in states like Georgia average roughly $28 million in annual property tax revenue per project]
But no tax exceptions to get them should be offered...
[Many state and local governments offer aggressive sales tax exemptions on server equipment and electricity to attract these multi-billion-dollar investments. Critics note these exemptions can cost states over $1 billion annually in foregone revenue, effectively reducing immediate net tax gains]
The_barBEARian said:Redbrickbear said:
As long as they are far away from population centers...and in parts of the country with enough water resources.
I don't have a problem with them...
[Large hyperscale facilities can pay millions in real estate and tangible personal property (computer/server) taxes once mature. For instance, certain major data center projects in states like Georgia average roughly $28 million in annual property tax revenue per project]
But no tax exceptions to get them should be offered...
[Many state and local governments offer aggressive sales tax exemptions on server equipment and electricity to attract these multi-billion-dollar investments. Critics note these exemptions can cost states over $1 billion annually in foregone revenue, effectively reducing immediate net tax gains]
I fully support using imminent domain to steal the private property of Americans so we can build more data centers and raise more tax revenue to send to Israel, Ukraine, and Washington DC!
/s
Adriacus Peratuun said:The_barBEARian said:Redbrickbear said:
As long as they are far away from population centers...and in parts of the country with enough water resources.
I don't have a problem with them...
[Large hyperscale facilities can pay millions in real estate and tangible personal property (computer/server) taxes once mature. For instance, certain major data center projects in states like Georgia average roughly $28 million in annual property tax revenue per project]
But no tax exceptions to get them should be offered...
[Many state and local governments offer aggressive sales tax exemptions on server equipment and electricity to attract these multi-billion-dollar investments. Critics note these exemptions can cost states over $1 billion annually in foregone revenue, effectively reducing immediate net tax gains]
I fully support using imminent domain to steal the private property of Americans so we can build more data centers and raise more tax revenue to send to Israel, Ukraine, and Washington DC!
/s
If you want to be taken seriously, start with learning about "eminent domain" rather than "imminent domain".
Adriacus Peratuun said:The_barBEARian said:Redbrickbear said:
As long as they are far away from population centers...and in parts of the country with enough water resources.
I don't have a problem with them...
[Large hyperscale facilities can pay millions in real estate and tangible personal property (computer/server) taxes once mature. For instance, certain major data center projects in states like Georgia average roughly $28 million in annual property tax revenue per project]
But no tax exceptions to get them should be offered...
[Many state and local governments offer aggressive sales tax exemptions on server equipment and electricity to attract these multi-billion-dollar investments. Critics note these exemptions can cost states over $1 billion annually in foregone revenue, effectively reducing immediate net tax gains]
I fully support using imminent domain to steal the private property of Americans so we can build more data centers and raise more tax revenue to send to Israel, Ukraine, and Washington DC!
/s
If you want to be taken seriously, start with learning about "eminent domain" rather than "imminent domain".
Adriacus Peratuun said:The_barBEARian said:Redbrickbear said:
As long as they are far away from population centers...and in parts of the country with enough water resources.
I don't have a problem with them...
[Large hyperscale facilities can pay millions in real estate and tangible personal property (computer/server) taxes once mature. For instance, certain major data center projects in states like Georgia average roughly $28 million in annual property tax revenue per project]
But no tax exceptions to get them should be offered...
[Many state and local governments offer aggressive sales tax exemptions on server equipment and electricity to attract these multi-billion-dollar investments. Critics note these exemptions can cost states over $1 billion annually in foregone revenue, effectively reducing immediate net tax gains]
I fully support using imminent domain to steal the private property of Americans so we can build more data centers and raise more tax revenue to send to Israel, Ukraine, and Washington DC!
/s
If you want to be taken seriously, start with learning about "eminent domain" rather than "imminent domain".
Oldbear83 said:Adriacus Peratuun said:The_barBEARian said:Redbrickbear said:
As long as they are far away from population centers...and in parts of the country with enough water resources.
I don't have a problem with them...
[Large hyperscale facilities can pay millions in real estate and tangible personal property (computer/server) taxes once mature. For instance, certain major data center projects in states like Georgia average roughly $28 million in annual property tax revenue per project]
But no tax exceptions to get them should be offered...
[Many state and local governments offer aggressive sales tax exemptions on server equipment and electricity to attract these multi-billion-dollar investments. Critics note these exemptions can cost states over $1 billion annually in foregone revenue, effectively reducing immediate net tax gains]
I fully support using imminent domain to steal the private property of Americans so we can build more data centers and raise more tax revenue to send to Israel, Ukraine, and Washington DC!
/s
If you want to be taken seriously, start with learning about "eminent domain" rather than "imminent domain".
If barB wanted to be taken seriously, he would stop posting like every shirt in his closet is brown.
