Texas politics are beyond reason! The far right establishment of that state pride themselves on the principles of “state’s rights” which is a big reason why they had so much calamity and tragedy with the problems with their electric grid last month. However when a city or county decides to apply the same logic but on a local level the governor goes full blown maniac in forcing the municipalities to comply like when some of the Deep South Texas counties were getting overwhelmed in the surge last summer and were blocked from shutting down by Abbott. This is the politician who also opposed the authorities in El Paso from issuing a shut down of their non essential businesses last November when their medical facilities were overwhelmed by the Covid. Now Abbott has lifted the mask mandate and the counties in South Texas are pleading with him to reinstate the mandate as the do not a return to the hell they went through last summer. Austin Mayor Adler is telling the governor to get stuffed, good for him, the mayor is not perfect as illustrated by his decision to party in Cabo last year while he advised his constituents to restrain from such behavior but he is a damn sight better than anyone in the governor’s party in TX!
I thought the agenda was to turn Texas blue by killing off the stupid, but Paxton has a different idea, else why would he sue Austin to keep them from passing a mask mandate? I am happy that the state is so flush that it can afford to sue its own cities.
I saw a a report estimating that Mexican drug cartels are now making more $$$ in organizing, coaching and sending migrants into the US than in their drug operations.
Your situation is improved if you have a child with you when you slink across the border. But, I do not have any little pepitos! No problemo…we will provide one for you (for an additional fee). We have thousands of them – so many that we are sending many across the border by themselves to be put into shipping containers until we can arrange to have them trafficked. We make mucho $$$ there, too!
What’s sad is that with Republicans, it is a plausible reason. In a similar vein, I could see them causing the deaths of millions to stop one abortion.
Here in Mexico people wear masks all the time they are out in public. Even driving in a closed car. So the plan might just work. Not that all that many Mexicans still want to go to the States. Especially Texas.
It is a fact that Mexico has a better health system compared to the USA. Texas is toward the bottom in that area. That and the business only morons who run it.
Concretionist about 3 years ago
It’s a thought. Though it’s gonna have some unintended consequences (aside from indirectly killing people): It will encourage idiots to immigrate.
Radish the wordsmith about 3 years ago
Republicans will always do the opposite of what should be done.
LookingGlass Premium Member about 3 years ago
Not to question Greg’s intelligence but, … I don’t think so!!
/SNIRK/
TampaFanatic1 about 3 years ago
Texas politics are beyond reason! The far right establishment of that state pride themselves on the principles of “state’s rights” which is a big reason why they had so much calamity and tragedy with the problems with their electric grid last month. However when a city or county decides to apply the same logic but on a local level the governor goes full blown maniac in forcing the municipalities to comply like when some of the Deep South Texas counties were getting overwhelmed in the surge last summer and were blocked from shutting down by Abbott. This is the politician who also opposed the authorities in El Paso from issuing a shut down of their non essential businesses last November when their medical facilities were overwhelmed by the Covid. Now Abbott has lifted the mask mandate and the counties in South Texas are pleading with him to reinstate the mandate as the do not a return to the hell they went through last summer. Austin Mayor Adler is telling the governor to get stuffed, good for him, the mayor is not perfect as illustrated by his decision to party in Cabo last year while he advised his constituents to restrain from such behavior but he is a damn sight better than anyone in the governor’s party in TX!
PraiseofFolly about 3 years ago
Operation: Destroy-the-State-to-Save-It.
arolarson Premium Member about 3 years ago
Wait a year and then there will be plenty of room.
Meg: All Seriousness Aside about 3 years ago
I thought the agenda was to turn Texas blue by killing off the stupid, but Paxton has a different idea, else why would he sue Austin to keep them from passing a mask mandate? I am happy that the state is so flush that it can afford to sue its own cities.
walfishj about 3 years ago
It will encourage Texans to immigrate? To where?
Judeeye Premium Member about 3 years ago
I’m disgusted that the Texas AG would threaten legal action against Austin officials for behaving in an intelligent and responsible manner.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member about 3 years ago
Mexico is thinking of building a wall because they have Texans coming in and spreading Covid and buying up necessities that the locals need.
gopher gofer about 3 years ago
entrando texas? no, gracias…
Lou about 3 years ago
I came to Texas for the lax regulations but, stayed for the super spreader event!
sartre about 3 years ago
“Dear Greg,
Excellent job. Keep it up!
Regards,Xi Jinping"
guyjen2004 Premium Member about 3 years ago
I saw a a report estimating that Mexican drug cartels are now making more $$$ in organizing, coaching and sending migrants into the US than in their drug operations.
Your situation is improved if you have a child with you when you slink across the border. But, I do not have any little pepitos! No problemo…we will provide one for you (for an additional fee). We have thousands of them – so many that we are sending many across the border by themselves to be put into shipping containers until we can arrange to have them trafficked. We make mucho $$$ there, too!StackableContainers about 3 years ago
What’s sad is that with Republicans, it is a plausible reason. In a similar vein, I could see them causing the deaths of millions to stop one abortion.
countoftowergrove about 3 years ago
“Nearly Timely Ted” Rall, the watchdog of democracy.
rm8ty about 3 years ago
Here in Mexico people wear masks all the time they are out in public. Even driving in a closed car. So the plan might just work. Not that all that many Mexicans still want to go to the States. Especially Texas.
T Smith about 3 years ago
“I’ll keep the Mexicans out, even if I have to kill every last Texan to do so.”
grumpypophobart about 3 years ago
‘Could he have a secret agenda?’ NO. He’s not that smart. There is no plot, just stupid. Loads of stupid.
Retrac Premium Member about 3 years ago
How will they keep the Americans out?
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] about 3 years ago
It is a fact that Mexico has a better health system compared to the USA. Texas is toward the bottom in that area. That and the business only morons who run it.
359mxn about 3 years ago
When Texas secedes that will work in reverse.