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Sweet Freedom

(3,995 posts)

24. I've lived in Texas for 30 years

Reply to Carmiel (Original post)

Sun Nov 11, 2012, 01:26 PM

Nov 2012

and I've never advertised that I'm a Dem unless I am absolutely certain I'm in the company of another Dem. Sad, but there's too much bat-shit crazy down here. And what's really scary is that so many men here believe that once a woman has "crossed the line" and put herself in a "man's place" it's okay to accost her as they would another man.

So, during election cycles, if I see your yard or your car do not advertise support for a candidate, I assume you're a Dem. It makes me feel better.

I'm glad you are okay.

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Texas is Scaring Me [View all] Carmiel Nov 2012 OP

Terrible and yes, scary. I hope you called the police. marybourg Nov 2012 #1

well you have more guts than me, Carmiel Skittles Nov 2012 #2

welcome aboard, glad your here oldhippydude Nov 2012 #3

So sorry this happened to you. n/t karmaqueen Nov 2012 #4

If I ever get control of this country...... missingfink Nov 2012 #5

So I guess you're not so cool with that pesky First Amendment, eh? kestrel91316 Nov 2012 #9

Yes, it's her fault for having a bumper sticker. Scootaloo Nov 2012 #16

No need to worry missingfink Nov 2012 #27

That's horrible! AlGoreRhythms Nov 2012 #6

Hope you called the police....BTW-WELCOME!!! And boy what a 1st post... Boxerfan Nov 2012 #7

Yes, a total stranger started yelling at us DUgosh Nov 2012 #8

At least since 2000 I've been hearing people express fear SheilaT Nov 2012 #10

I live near Dallas too and am weary about having an Obama bumper sticker or yard sign. BenzoDia Nov 2012 #11

I live in SE Texas & my Obama sign is in my backyard! narnian60 Nov 2012 #25

Scary stuff InsultComicDog Nov 2012 #12

That Is Scary, Carmiel! Glad you and your husband are alright. Cha Nov 2012 #13

I hope you reported this to the police. nt SunSeeker Nov 2012 #14

Not here in Ohio... JohnnyRingo Nov 2012 #15

And to think a Republican I know left the country for the election,.... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #17

hi welcome to DU southmost Nov 2012 #18

These things always begin in Texas, and then drift to Florida. Baitball Blogger Nov 2012 #19

We had 3 sets of yard signs stolen and my car keyed... farmbo Nov 2012 #20

That's very scary. I live in southeast Texas Hun Joro Nov 2012 #21

Thanks Everyone Carmiel Nov 2012 #22

I noticed very few bumpers stickers this yr in NM womanofthehills Nov 2012 #23

I've lived in Texas for 30 years Sweet Freedom Nov 2012 #24

I'm sorry you endured that. Savannahmann Nov 2012 #26

I agree completely haikugal Nov 2012 #28

Well, I really don't want to start this controversy, kwvining Nov 2012 #31

Like I told someone else on this board a while back... Javaman Nov 2012 #29

Part of the deal in Texas kwvining Nov 2012 #30