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Javaman

(62,517 posts)
6. you're not from Texas, are you?
Fri Aug 6, 2021, 11:31 AM
Aug 2021

In a normal fair election, I would agree with you.

Texas is very very farm from having normal fair elections.

I call what we have here in Texas; the only fascist state in the nation.

SoCalDavidS

(9,998 posts)
7. The Next Election Will Be Even Less Fair Than The Last One Then
Fri Aug 6, 2021, 12:01 PM
Aug 2021

With the new restrictions being imposed, I'd say the idea that TX is a swing state, can be thrown out the window.

I doubt the Democrats in the legislature are going to stay in D.C. for another 1 1/2 years.

Javaman

(62,517 posts)
8. if we ever had free and fair elections here
Fri Aug 6, 2021, 11:49 PM
Aug 2021

Texas would be blue and probably blue forever.

that's what scares the repukes.

They know the only way they can win is to cheat.

walkingman

(7,597 posts)
3. Not only with his totally ignorant Covid decisions but with
Thu Aug 5, 2021, 02:49 PM
Aug 2021

the continued fossil fuel deregulation in Texas. Texas has led the nation in carbon emissions for decades and no one cares. $$$$ has always trumped health. Talk about "shitholes".....

Comfortably_Numb

(3,801 posts)
5. He'd rather have gas company campaign cash than keep them from freezing to death.
Thu Aug 5, 2021, 03:09 PM
Aug 2021

We know that. Children froze in their homes in February. Obligatory- fuck Greg Abbott.

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