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In reply to the discussion: Texans get a lot of crap here [View all]Alvin the Terrible
(8 posts)74. Noisy, second-rate men
"All new states are invested, more or less, by a class of noisy, second-rate men who are always in favor of rash and extreme measures, but Texas was absolutely overrun by such men.
Sam Houston"
Texas is now ruled by second rate men and women that call themselves Republicans.
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Not true. It was the country. It's not the last one voted in just like it's not the straw that broke the camel's back.
Wonder Why
Jan 2024
#34
Understand, but as a FL Dem I know that DUers ragging on Florida is not personal, it's frustration at MAGAts.
Timeflyer
Jan 2024
#4
Look, I empathize & try to help Texas. In 1992, Colorado was known as the "HATE STATE" after passage
hlthe2b
Jan 2024
#6
Broad brush comments are human nature unfortunately. And we suffer from the same occasionally on DU
paleotn
Jan 2024
#18
You're exactly correct. I also live in Austin, and I'm working to turn Texas blue.
ashredux
Jan 2024
#38
Sorry that it happens. Other states like Florida, Mississippi, and Arkansas take a ton
sinkingfeeling
Jan 2024
#33
I've been accused tens of times of being antisemitic and loving Hamas and hating Israel.
onecaliberal
Jan 2024
#35
Ehile living in NM for 20+ years, I found most of the Texans insufferable. Must have met only the bad ones.
Wonder Why
Jan 2024
#36
Let me tell you how it is, for I am a Texan. There are a lot of us who are working very hard to turn Texas blue.
ashredux
Jan 2024
#37
First thing, dear Texans, stop playing the role of "victim" when people badmouth Texas.
world wide wally
Jan 2024
#45
Many years ago a young woman from Texas asked me what state I was originally from
Sugarcoated
Jan 2024
#48
People need to stop being personally insulted when it is the State that is insulted
sanatanadharma
Jan 2024
#49
I love you guys! Beto O'Rourke only missed by 2%. People forget. He tilled the field for Collin Allred to beat Ted Cruz
mahina
Jan 2024
#62
So do Floridians. 5,297,045 Florida Dems voted for Biden; 5,668,731 voted Trump -- 51% Trump, 48% Biden.
ancianita
Jan 2024
#66
I feel you. Alert those comments. Democrats mustmust support ALL Dems in red states.
ancianita
Jan 2024
#67
I've been in Texas for almost 25 years. If it weren't for my treatment at VA, I'd a left a long time ago ...
marble falls
Jan 2024
#83