Well, Beto was his opponent. LOL.J.B.Katz said:And when the leaders fly off to Cancun leaving their constituents and their dog to freeze to death in the cold and dark. Anybody who votes for Cruz after that is a dumbass.bear2be2 said:As a proponent of moderate, pragmatic governance, I have little use for "leaders" on either extreme of the political spectrum. But it's hard to make a compelling case for your side when it can neither heat or cool its citizens without a blackout or a threat of one.Rawhide said:If it was run by more liberals, they wouldn't get anything right.Porteroso said:
Texas is run by some of the biggest idiots ever. It's amazing the state manages to do anything right.
Just look at the California and New York... imbeciles have been in charge in those places for way too long.
Abbott now accepting donations to help build the Texas border wall
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California has an economy bigger than most countries.Rawhide said:Thank God we haven't had liberals in control of Texas in awhile... otherwise we would've been having rolling black for the last decade or more.bear2be2 said:As a proponent of moderate, pragmatic governance, I have little use for "leaders" on either extreme of the political spectrum. But it's hard to make a compelling case for your side when it can neither heat or cool its citizens without a blackout or a threat of one.Rawhide said:If it was run by more liberals, they wouldn't get anything right.Porteroso said:
Texas is run by some of the biggest idiots ever. It's amazing the state manages to do anything right.
Just look at the California and New York... imbeciles have been in charge in those places for way too long.
So yeah "my side" has done a better than a job than the libs would have, just look at California. It's hard to argue for "your side" when all you need to do is look the shiitthole that has become the golden state.
It aint perfect and I wouldnt live there. We used to joke about it being filled with fruits and nuts and being 800 miles long and an 8th of an inch deep.
But it's produced its share of presidents, inc Nixon and Reagan.
And it doesn't have a failing energy grid and a gov more focused on spouting partisan hooey about walls than dealing with a very real problem that will likely kill people.
Better off with the guy delivering potable water and coordinating relief and transport to shelters than with the guy fleeing to Mexico for a beach vacation at the Ritz Carlton.Carlos Cruz said:Well, Beto was his opponent. LOL.J.B.Katz said:And when the leaders fly off to Cancun leaving their constituents and their dog to freeze to death in the cold and dark. Anybody who votes for Cruz after that is a dumbass.bear2be2 said:As a proponent of moderate, pragmatic governance, I have little use for "leaders" on either extreme of the political spectrum. But it's hard to make a compelling case for your side when it can neither heat or cool its citizens without a blackout or a threat of one.Rawhide said:If it was run by more liberals, they wouldn't get anything right.Porteroso said:
Texas is run by some of the biggest idiots ever. It's amazing the state manages to do anything right.
Just look at the California and New York... imbeciles have been in charge in those places for way too long.
You strike me as the type of snowflake that got angry at Ellen for sitting next to George W. at a football game.J.R. said:That means I will not be voting for Abbott. What is he thinking hooking his wagon to Trump. His daughters and my daughter went to the same camp for years and he seems like a really good guy, but I don't know about this.boognish_bear said:New: Trump says he's touring the border w/ @GregAbbott_TX on June 30
— Patrick Svitek (@PatrickSvitek) June 15, 2021
Tell me, you're not this much of a snowflake?
California has had energy problems for how long now? But please, pretend they don't.J.B.Katz said:California has an economy bigger than most countries.Rawhide said:Thank God we haven't had liberals in control of Texas in awhile... otherwise we would've been having rolling black for the last decade or more.bear2be2 said:As a proponent of moderate, pragmatic governance, I have little use for "leaders" on either extreme of the political spectrum. But it's hard to make a compelling case for your side when it can neither heat or cool its citizens without a blackout or a threat of one.Rawhide said:If it was run by more liberals, they wouldn't get anything right.Porteroso said:
Texas is run by some of the biggest idiots ever. It's amazing the state manages to do anything right.
Just look at the California and New York... imbeciles have been in charge in those places for way too long.
So yeah "my side" has done a better than a job than the libs would have, just look at California. It's hard to argue for "your side" when all you need to do is look the shiitthole that has become the golden state.
It aint perfect and I wouldnt live there. We used to joke about it being filled with fruits and nuts and being 800 miles long and an 8th of an inch deep.
But it's produced its share of presidents, inc Nixon and Reagan.
And it doesn't have a failing energy grid and a gov more focused on spouting partisan hooey about walls than dealing with a very real problem that will likely kill people.
Good grief, are you really this stupid?
No, definitely not. Beto can go volunteer or work in the non-profit sector. His skill set may be better suited for that. He is not qualified to be mayor of Josephine, Texas, and much less a United States Senator.J.B.Katz said:Better off with the guy delivering potable water and coordinating relief and transport to shelters than with the guy fleeing to Mexico for a beach vacation at the Ritz Carlton.Carlos Cruz said:Well, Beto was his opponent. LOL.J.B.Katz said:And when the leaders fly off to Cancun leaving their constituents and their dog to freeze to death in the cold and dark. Anybody who votes for Cruz after that is a dumbass.bear2be2 said:As a proponent of moderate, pragmatic governance, I have little use for "leaders" on either extreme of the political spectrum. But it's hard to make a compelling case for your side when it can neither heat or cool its citizens without a blackout or a threat of one.Rawhide said:If it was run by more liberals, they wouldn't get anything right.Porteroso said:
Texas is run by some of the biggest idiots ever. It's amazing the state manages to do anything right.
Just look at the California and New York... imbeciles have been in charge in those places for way too long.
Texas was a solid Trump state, especially along the borderJ.R. said:That means I will not be voting for Abbott. What is he thinking hooking his wagon to Trump. His daughters and my daughter went to the same camp for years and he seems like a really good guy, but I don't know about this.boognish_bear said:New: Trump says he's touring the border w/ @GregAbbott_TX on June 30
— Patrick Svitek (@PatrickSvitek) June 15, 2021
What do we do right?
We used to laugh at CA for not being able to provide basic power....
Our healthcare and education are among the worst.
Property taxes are out of control.
We used to laugh at CA for not being able to provide basic power....
Our healthcare and education are among the worst.
Property taxes are out of control.
Wife's family lives there- they experience rolling black outs every summer. And that is with temps like her friend posted last night - "daytime high-92; nighttime low-62" .Yeah, real strain on power grid. And don't get her started on the wildfires. Every summer one or more of her family is on evacuation notice.
Apparently, quite a bit or we would not have people moving here in droves from out of state.ScruffyD said:
What do we do right?
so we are the lesser of two evils, what a high bar
property taxes are out of control, in my opinion, partially because our dummy mayors give 40 year property tax breaks to big corporations like Facebook (see N. Ft. Worth) - who've never set foot in the state of Texas before opening shop there. The burden of that shifts to all of us peons.....ScruffyD said:
What do we do right?
We used to laugh at CA for not being able to provide basic power....
Our healthcare and education are among the worst.
Property taxes are out of control.
agree, the property tax system in Texas is a disaster.
You strike me as almost dumb as Mikey. For the record, love Ellen and W!Rawhide said:You strike me as the type of snowflake that got angry at Ellen for sitting next to George W. at a football game.J.R. said:That means I will not be voting for Abbott. What is he thinking hooking his wagon to Trump. His daughters and my daughter went to the same camp for years and he seems like a really good guy, but I don't know about this.boognish_bear said:New: Trump says he's touring the border w/ @GregAbbott_TX on June 30
— Patrick Svitek (@PatrickSvitek) June 15, 2021
Tell me, you're not this much of a snowflake?
I realize that and that is just regretful. Trotting out that baboon is not helpful.4th and Inches said:Texas was a solid Trump state, especially along the borderJ.R. said:That means I will not be voting for Abbott. What is he thinking hooking his wagon to Trump. His daughters and my daughter went to the same camp for years and he seems like a really good guy, but I don't know about this.boognish_bear said:New: Trump says he's touring the border w/ @GregAbbott_TX on June 30
— Patrick Svitek (@PatrickSvitek) June 15, 2021
That's $46 million/mile at government work prices. Abbott should be soliciting man-hour donations from construction firms in addition to cash donations.
Yes, it is. That is why, after 25 yrs in a house and got the kids to college, I rent by choice.ilbb990912 said:property taxes are out of control, in my opinion, partially because our dummy mayors give 40 year property tax breaks to big corporations like Facebook (see N. Ft. Worth) - who've never set foot in the state of Texas before opening shop there. The burden of that shifts to all of us peons.....ScruffyD said:
What do we do right?
We used to laugh at CA for not being able to provide basic power....
Our healthcare and education are among the worst.
Property taxes are out of control.
agree, the property tax system in Texas is a disaster.
Carlos Cruz said:Well, Beto was his opponent. LOL.J.B.Katz said:And when the leaders fly off to Cancun leaving their constituents and their dog to freeze to death in the cold and dark. Anybody who votes for Cruz after that is a dumbass.bear2be2 said:As a proponent of moderate, pragmatic governance, I have little use for "leaders" on either extreme of the political spectrum. But it's hard to make a compelling case for your side when it can neither heat or cool its citizens without a blackout or a threat of one.Rawhide said:If it was run by more liberals, they wouldn't get anything right.Porteroso said:
Texas is run by some of the biggest idiots ever. It's amazing the state manages to do anything right.
Just look at the California and New York... imbeciles have been in charge in those places for way too long.
Yeah, much like the past 2 Presidential elections, we aren't given decent choices, just forced to decide which evil is worse.
I think Cruz represents everything wrong with the GOP but I might still pick him over Beto. Backwards Redneck idiocy over erosion of rights.
.@GovAbbott says he's asking Texas Facilities Commission to hire program manager to oversee construction of state border wall
— Patrick Svitek (@PatrickSvitek) June 16, 2021
You strike me as dumb as a bag of dirt, so there's that.J.R. said:You strike me as almost dumb as Mikey. For the record, love Ellen and W!Rawhide said:You strike me as the type of snowflake that got angry at Ellen for sitting next to George W. at a football game.J.R. said:That means I will not be voting for Abbott. What is he thinking hooking his wagon to Trump. His daughters and my daughter went to the same camp for years and he seems like a really good guy, but I don't know about this.boognish_bear said:New: Trump says he's touring the border w/ @GregAbbott_TX on June 30
— Patrick Svitek (@PatrickSvitek) June 15, 2021
Tell me, you're not this much of a snowflake?
Abbott says the state will spend $250 million "as a down payment" for wall project.
— William Joy (@WilliamJoy) June 16, 2021
For perspective, under President Trump, some segments of the wall cost $46 million/mile.
Abbott: "This program is officially funded"
(@wfaa)
Here's the link if anyone wants to kick in some cash.
For a million dollar contribution you can help build 38 yards of border wall.
For a million dollar contribution you can help build 38 yards of border wall.
More: @GregAbbott_TX says the state is launching a new website for people to donate to the border wall construction. https://t.co/uco4iEj6Of
— William Joy (@WilliamJoy) June 16, 2021
Lt. Gov Dan Patrick says "We're being invaded."
(@wfaa)
You are the one who started **** talking and name calling, so get back to the cube farm, son!Rawhide said:You strike me as dumb as a bag of dirt, so there's that.J.R. said:You strike me as almost dumb as Mikey. For the record, love Ellen and W!Rawhide said:You strike me as the type of snowflake that got angry at Ellen for sitting next to George W. at a football game.J.R. said:That means I will not be voting for Abbott. What is he thinking hooking his wagon to Trump. His daughters and my daughter went to the same camp for years and he seems like a really good guy, but I don't know about this.boognish_bear said:New: Trump says he's touring the border w/ @GregAbbott_TX on June 30
— Patrick Svitek (@PatrickSvitek) June 15, 2021
Tell me, you're not this much of a snowflake?
You've been calling people names and **** talking since you've been a member of this board.J.R. said:You are the one who started **** talking and name calling, so get back to the cube farm, son!Rawhide said:You strike me as dumb as a bag of dirt, so there's that.J.R. said:You strike me as almost dumb as Mikey. For the record, love Ellen and W!Rawhide said:You strike me as the type of snowflake that got angry at Ellen for sitting next to George W. at a football game.J.R. said:That means I will not be voting for Abbott. What is he thinking hooking his wagon to Trump. His daughters and my daughter went to the same camp for years and he seems like a really good guy, but I don't know about this.boognish_bear said:New: Trump says he's touring the border w/ @GregAbbott_TX on June 30
— Patrick Svitek (@PatrickSvitek) June 15, 2021
Tell me, you're not this much of a snowflake?
You can dish it out, but can't take it... gotcha.
I'm for taking donations to rid ourselves of Paxton, Cruz, and Abbott. Don't care which party, just mak them go away and not come back.
Swanni
I would guess Paxton is really likely to not be renominated. I also think things are such now that the Democrats will be very competitive to the GOP nominee in the Fall. I thought I had heard that Cruz has decided he is in his final term.Swanni said:
I'm for taking donations to rid ourselves of Paxton, Cruz, and Abbott. Don't care which party, just mak them go away and not come back.
I've been here years before you little sniffly nose as got here. Long before. I will tangle with people who throw insults and name calling and you just got here and spew your hate. You called me a snowflake..... you know nothing about me. Snowflake doesn't fit.Rawhide said:You've been calling people names and **** talking since you've been a member of this board.J.R. said:You are the one who started **** talking and name calling, so get back to the cube farm, son!Rawhide said:You strike me as dumb as a bag of dirt, so there's that.J.R. said:You strike me as almost dumb as Mikey. For the record, love Ellen and W!Rawhide said:You strike me as the type of snowflake that got angry at Ellen for sitting next to George W. at a football game.J.R. said:That means I will not be voting for Abbott. What is he thinking hooking his wagon to Trump. His daughters and my daughter went to the same camp for years and he seems like a really good guy, but I don't know about this.boognish_bear said:New: Trump says he's touring the border w/ @GregAbbott_TX on June 30
— Patrick Svitek (@PatrickSvitek) June 15, 2021
Tell me, you're not this much of a snowflake?
You can dish it out, but can't take it... gotcha.
For that kind of price, it better come equipped with microwave denial of access weapons or missles.boognish_bear said:Abbott says the state will spend $250 million "as a down payment" for wall project.
— William Joy (@WilliamJoy) June 16, 2021
For perspective, under President Trump, some segments of the wall cost $46 million/mile.
Abbott: "This program is officially funded"
(@wfaa)
Nothing better than an anonymous message board fist fight! Get it on!
During border wall presser, @GregAbbott_TX downplays #TexasPowerGrid woes, says grid is “better today than it’s ever been.” #txlege
— Jay Root (@byjayroot) June 16, 2021
Grid could use a few nukes, a few natty gas, and several lignite powered plants. Solar and wind farms are wastes of space.boognish_bear said:During border wall presser, @GregAbbott_TX downplays #TexasPowerGrid woes, says grid is “better today than it’s ever been.” #txlege
— Jay Root (@byjayroot) June 16, 2021
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush says border wall construction will receive emergency authorization on state lands. Owning approximately 591,595 surface acres along the border, the GLO will partner with state and local officials to expedite the completion of the wall. #khou
— The Bishop (@BillBishopKHOU) June 16, 2021
Abbott recently signed bill banning cities from defunding police.
— William Joy (@WilliamJoy) June 16, 2021
I spoke to @LULAC's president who teased Abbott is doing exactly that by taking $250 million from Department of Criminal Justice for the wall:
"He’s going to take money from having guards and security at prisons" https://t.co/2lupkpYiKy
Think I'll send that million to my Uncle James for the family cemetery trust fund. At least then I'll know where my million is buried.boognish_bear said:
Here's the link if anyone wants to kick in some cash.
For a million dollar contribution you can help build 38 yards of border wall.More: @GregAbbott_TX says the state is launching a new website for people to donate to the border wall construction. https://t.co/uco4iEj6Of
— William Joy (@WilliamJoy) June 16, 2021
Lt. Gov Dan Patrick says "We're being invaded."
(@wfaa)
That price tells me it is a colossal waste of money. I'm all for a wall and increased border security with controlled immigration but, this price is anything but a good use of money.