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hamsterjill

(15,214 posts)
104. Texas here, too.
Fri Nov 2, 2012, 10:57 AM
Nov 2012

I get tired of people lumping all Texans into one category. Lifelong Texan here. We are as diverse as any other state. We just have an overabundance of right wingers at the present time. A lot of that is because they moved from the north down here in the 80's when they screwed up their own parts of the country.

We are working hard to make Texas blue again. And I believe we are making progress!

To the greatest page with you! Fawke Em Nov 2012 #1
Three cheers for you and the work you do! Yes, it's important. And each one will SharonAnn Nov 2012 #151
Anyone who lived through 2000 wants all the PV we can get BeyondGeography Nov 2012 #2
I'd say Lefta Dissenter Nov 2012 #3
That'd be salinen Nov 2012 #97
Or Madison. :) Lefta Dissenter Nov 2012 #117
Yup... I miss being deep blue too. uwbadgerdem Nov 2012 #136
I swear salinen Nov 2012 #165
Add to that... awoke_in_2003 Nov 2012 #145
This blue state resident, for one, thinks you are doing great things. The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2012 #4
Anyone who even tries to get the nuts out of our government is a true patriot and hero. AnnaLee Nov 2012 #5
Thank you for pointing that out Thekaspervote Nov 2012 #6
I will be a voice in the wilderness with you . . . fleur-de-lisa Nov 2012 #64
In 2008, I convinced my madaboutharry Nov 2012 #7
Thank you! fleur-de-lisa Nov 2012 #65
I am reminded of an old 60s book called The Hundredth Monkey. libdem4life Nov 2012 #8
Unfortunately for such a good story, SheilaT Nov 2012 #28
While the 'hundredth monkey' research may not have been valid... Blanks Nov 2012 #102
Obamacare will be the "Hundreth Monkey" for Democrats. I will bet my life on it. Ikonoklast Nov 2012 #115
Unfortunately, they will adopt it a2liberal Nov 2012 #148
But it isn't working. Romney and Ryan aren't fooling enough people. Ikonoklast Nov 2012 #162
keep on keepin on ! Democrats4All Nov 2012 #9
Thank you! fleur-de-lisa Nov 2012 #66
i'll second that--stick to it!! Supersedeas Nov 2012 #169
And with a bit of luck you'll be able to work on a local level GoneOffShore Nov 2012 #10
Agree with most of of this, but if you live in the blue part, then you don't live in Pennsyltucky. Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #84
Even though Philly is blue by most definitions GoneOffShore Nov 2012 #93
Not disputing that, for sure. But even though my small town is overflowing with R campaign signs, Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #128
Oh god, I was never sure I was in Pennsyltucky before. Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #142
I regret having been the bearer of that harrowing news. On the bright side, I love your Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #167
As a Mississippian... Thank you! ashtonelijah Nov 2012 #11
yep Rachel Maddow was gob smacked on that one.....lol n/t oldhippydude Nov 2012 #14
Former Mississippian myself . . . fleur-de-lisa Nov 2012 #62
I take very little credit for that ashtonelijah Nov 2012 #94
I'm in the same position as you, but am unable to make coversations, so well done! Democratopia Nov 2012 #12
when this whole thing is done... oldhippydude Nov 2012 #13
Never let "people on the internet" influence you unduly. MADem Nov 2012 #15
Yes, I agree . . . it is a GOOD PLACE . . . fleur-de-lisa Nov 2012 #69
Some folks snark to hide their own inadequacies. MADem Nov 2012 #89
Sister, I'm with ya... Charlotte Little Nov 2012 #16
There are a lot of democrats in red states. LisaL Nov 2012 #17
If the Dems had learned from Howard Dean's tblue37 Nov 2012 #67
+ a million! eridani Nov 2012 #80
Sanctimonious bullshit abounds here...ignore it. Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #18
Thank You for your Efforts! whttevrr Nov 2012 #19
kick CrazyOrangeCat Nov 2012 #20
This message was self-deleted by its author CrazyOrangeCat Nov 2012 #21
I grew up and still live in the SF bay area proud patriot Nov 2012 #22
No worries . . . fleur-de-lisa Nov 2012 #45
I am a Blue State too sheshe2 Nov 2012 #23
Who dat? You dat! garthranzz Nov 2012 #24
True dat! fleur-de-lisa Nov 2012 #29
I haven't seen that(Not saying it didn't happen)..only that If I had Cha Nov 2012 #25
Me neither ! CorBlimeyGuvnor Nov 2012 #33
Welcome to DU, CorBlimeyGuvnor.. Cha Nov 2012 #34
Thank you. CorBlimeyGuvnor Nov 2012 #50
Thanks for the geographic description of Cha Nov 2012 #57
Wow ! Kaua'i looks stunning... CorBlimeyGuvnor Nov 2012 #63
I wish it would get cooler now..we've been a constant 85 degrees for Cha Nov 2012 #68
I take it you live in Louisiana? BlueDemKev Nov 2012 #26
Unfortunately, from a political standpoint . . . fleur-de-lisa Nov 2012 #30
Lucky you! LadyHawkAZ Nov 2012 #31
But you have our 'Jazz;' that must count for something, n'est ce pas? fleur-de-lisa Nov 2012 #36
The beauty of New Orleans is what made me a progressive environmentalist. SunSeeker Nov 2012 #56
It's really too bad... BlueDemKev Nov 2012 #113
Heh-heh! BlueDemKev Nov 2012 #90
Wow . . . did I just pull an Ann-gry Romney? . . . fleur-de-lisa Nov 2012 #27
well that wasn't the most elegant way to do that. your anger turned me off of the message. progressivebydesign Nov 2012 #39
I'm sorry that you don't find my post 'elegant' . . . fleur-de-lisa Nov 2012 #49
I think your OP is as elegant as your name. TexasProgresive Nov 2012 #131
Amen Baby Girl, Amen. Well done. nolabear Nov 2012 #32
Thank you, Nola Bear . . . I've been following your posts . . . fleur-de-lisa Nov 2012 #71
As a fellow in a deep red state Iceberg Louie Nov 2012 #35
Listen to Jill Stein say there's no difference between Rs & Ds. SleeplessinSoCal Nov 2012 #54
What does this mean? I have seen no anti-red state stuff here. progressivebydesign Nov 2012 #37
How have you managed to avoid the delightful (almost daily) South-bashing posts? ncgrits Nov 2012 #92
ProgressiveByDesign apparently has blinders on . . . fleur-de-lisa Nov 2012 #100
Well, Ah doo de-CLA-uh! ncgrits Nov 2012 #105
That was glorious! txdemsftw Nov 2012 #107
Love it - from someone who sounds just lahk thaut! northoftheborder Nov 2012 #158
No one has 'dismissed your efforts'. The Doctor. Nov 2012 #126
The OP bemoans the degredation of her efforts. The Doctor. Nov 2012 #125
Nope. The south bashing takes the form of ncgrits Nov 2012 #156
Umm.... did you bother to READ the OP? The Doctor. Nov 2012 #157
Nice. Call me stupid. Off to ignore. Have a good one. ncgrits Nov 2012 #159
Again, learn to read. The Doctor. Nov 2012 #160
REC Coyotl Nov 2012 #38
Love and respect to all the Red State DUers from Los Angeles K8-EEE Nov 2012 #40
In My State The "Eastern" Part Is Republican StevePaulson Nov 2012 #41
Keep up the great work CitizenPatriot Nov 2012 #42
why let anyone on a blog upset you? MFM008 Nov 2012 #43
As a newbie it is pretty easy to feel you have been kicked in the stomach a few times sheshe2 Nov 2012 #60
KICK! patrice Nov 2012 #44
Have fun looking at how states do change with this: lobodons Nov 2012 #46
I love that!!! Tennessee Gal Nov 2012 #82
Red and Racist state here. ProudProgressiveNow Nov 2012 #47
Howdy, neighbor! Texas, here. Indpndnt Nov 2012 #48
Nicely said ashling Nov 2012 #51
uh oh. I just posted a shocked response to a post about Boise. SleeplessinSoCal Nov 2012 #52
As another red-stater, I thank you. Blue_In_AK Nov 2012 #53
Red Today.. IrishAle Nov 2012 #55
I live in a pretty blue state and appreciate your efforts. Jennicut Nov 2012 #58
Thank you for the encouragement, Jennicut . . . one day I believe that we will prevail! fleur-de-lisa Nov 2012 #59
I salute you and your efforts!! Hulk Nov 2012 #61
This site is full of hardcore nuts! I for one am thrilled to meet a red state progressive. There is busterbrown Nov 2012 #70
We all make a difference..... FrenchieCat Nov 2012 #72
I can understand your frustration... lexw Nov 2012 #73
Short-sided nonsense. Daemonaquila Nov 2012 #74
Oklahoma here OkieGranny Nov 2012 #75
I agree that every vote is important TroyD Nov 2012 #76
Sorry to hear some members are dumping on you. To them I offer this: Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #77
I love this map and use it often! ncgrits Nov 2012 #106
I haven't seen this. TwilightGardener Nov 2012 #78
I live in TX, a big red state vlyons Nov 2012 #79
Texas here, too. hamsterjill Nov 2012 #104
I would like to see our guys keep boots on the ground in Texas... RedCloud Nov 2012 #120
Mike Malloy used to have a regular caller from West Texas.... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #150
Took a beating in 1992 toepoker Nov 2012 #81
Welcome to DU, toepoker. myrna minx Nov 2012 #111
From deeply red Tennessee and old enough to remember when it wasn't quite so red, I can sympathize. Tennessee Gal Nov 2012 #83
Thanks. Well-Said. (nt) Paladin Nov 2012 #85
I am in a Red State, and nobody is gonna stop me from spreading this DU knowledge! kalli007 Nov 2012 #86
thanks mgcgulfcoast Nov 2012 #87
Every little bit helps. I live in a blue state justiceischeap Nov 2012 #88
Preach it, Lisa!!!! ncgrits Nov 2012 #91
Texas here. Amen, and pass the biscuits! thevoiceofreason Nov 2012 #95
and gravy! txdemsftw Nov 2012 #108
and CORN!! Heck, let's have a barbeque...we'll ask Kansas for some steaks LaydeeBug Nov 2012 #166
Go Lisa! jcgoldie Nov 2012 #96
The sanctimonious bullshit is obnoxious, elitist, patronizing, and stupid. jsr Nov 2012 #98
Progress is always worthwhile! Waiting For Everyman Nov 2012 #99
Virginia used to be a red state Andy Stanton Nov 2012 #101
THANK YOU! txdemsftw Nov 2012 #103
I hear ya. a la izquierda Nov 2012 #109
sometimes the frustration mstinamotorcity2 Nov 2012 #110
Sometimes local elections can go Blue in a Red State sellitman Nov 2012 #112
you've made great progress. barbtries Nov 2012 #114
When I moved to NC 15 years ago, it was a solid red state. wildeyed Nov 2012 #116
I for one... PoliticalBiker Nov 2012 #118
What you are doing is CRUCIAL and SO important. cui bono Nov 2012 #119
It is hard to be blue in a red state yellerpup Nov 2012 #121
Holy crap!! You said everything I've wanted to say!.... OldDem2012 Nov 2012 #122
not from the red states mil_5529dem Nov 2012 #123
I'm pissed off at the puppy-kicking contingent on DU. The Doctor. Nov 2012 #124
Voting for Obama in red states is very important SpankMe Nov 2012 #127
Thanks! Alleycat Nov 2012 #129
I have to laugh at myself- WCLinolVir Nov 2012 #130
Hallelujah . . . We may not have the results that ya'll do . . . But our efforts . . . inch by inch Liberal In Red State Nov 2012 #132
Bless you for helping to kick the Teabaggers down the road! Welcome to DU!!! japple Nov 2012 #146
I totally agree! kick! n/t southern_belle Nov 2012 #133
For those who have forgotten it is not only about Obama. Its also about getting democrats elected! Ford_Prefect Nov 2012 #134
States shift to blue one voter at a time. Beside the newly blue voter may convince others, too. Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2012 #135
I've been all but cyber stalked by a DUer with the sole purpose of discouraging support for Powell obxhead Nov 2012 #137
red stater here, and I hear you Skittles Nov 2012 #138
Virginians were dissed as Evil Confederates here in 2004-5 so I feel your pain carolinayellowdog Nov 2012 #139
You're right, I'm sorry you live in a red state, thank you for keeping on n/t condoleeza Nov 2012 #140
My Independent, right-leaning mother-in-law is scared to death of Romney and voting Obama. Systematic Chaos Nov 2012 #141
Once red states can go purple and even blue Zambero Nov 2012 #143
*FIST BUMP* !!! savebigbird Nov 2012 #144
Democrats in Red States are made of stronger stuff than me for sure abelenkpe Nov 2012 #147
KnR. You go, girl. Hekate Nov 2012 #149
Oh I KNOW what its like to live in a red state-believe me I DO! benld74 Nov 2012 #152
Thank YOU! zenandpeace Nov 2012 #153
I'll be helping vote John Lewis back into Congress Tuesday. klook Nov 2012 #154
a-FUCKING-men. They are nothing more than desperate, breathless bullies LaydeeBug Nov 2012 #155
Oh, and I am in a VERY blue state...but I engage the righties anyway, to keep it TRUE BLUE. nt LaydeeBug Nov 2012 #161
Kick n/t Shining Jack Nov 2012 #163
May the gods favor you! JNelson6563 Nov 2012 #164
Thanks for Fighting on dgraz007 Nov 2012 #168
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