Texans get a lot of crap here

[TxGuitar]

It would be good to remember that more than 5 million Texans voted for Biden in 2020. A total only surpassed by California. We Democrats suffer enough abuse in our own state and it is depressing that it happens here on a regular basis. And I am not talking about comments relating to political office holders. Earlier today there was a post wishing all Texans to drown.This apparently is not a safe place for Texas Democrats.

[dchill]

1. I do not have big love for the Texas. Never have.

That being said, I don't want all Texans to drown. But a whole lot of them need to get seriously wet.

[dalton99a]

2. Meh. No one can ignore the second-largest state by area and population

Keep in mind it was New York that gave us a Republican House in 2020

And of course, George Santos and Elise Stefanik and Donald Trump are not from Texas

[Wonder Why]

34. 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.

It's my state too that contributed to it.

[Ocelot II]

3. I'm sorry that happens; it shouldn't. We need to remember

that there are a lot of Democrats in red states and a lot of Republicans in the blue ones. My majority-Democratic state of Minnesota has produced odious right-wing creeps like Michele Bachmann as well as liberal heroes like Paul Wellstone. Texas' state government is horrible, but you know that better than anyone. Texas Democrats need all of our support to get rid of them, not broad-brush insults. Keep up the good fight!

[Mr.Bill]

51. So true.

Some of the worst republicans in Congress come from my state, California.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

104. Texas will turn blue

There are some interesting demographic trends that show that Texas is becoming more urban and less rural. The Texas GOP is scared of Texas turning blue and have doubled down on voter suppression. I am convinced that Texas will turn blue.

[Timeflyer]

4. Understand, but as a FL Dem I know that DUers ragging on Florida is not personal, it's frustration at MAGAts.

I'd move if I could, though pretty much a FL native. Can't move right now. Venting here keeps me motivated to fight the crazy. We truly feel for the people of TX (especially the women)!

[TxGuitar]

7. Hard to ignore

When someone on DU wants us all to drown.

[BComplex]

12. Someone is the key word here.

ONE isn't "DU" being an unfriendly place for texans. It's a good thing to ignore that post and move on. And on edit:
A great many of the Democratic US representatives in congress from Texas are the hardest on Texans. But everyone knows who they are talking about.

[NewHendoLib]

14. Alert those kinds of posts. They are out of bounds for this site

[TxGuitar]

19. I did

It is gone now.

[NewHendoLib]

25. Good. Thx

[JanMichael]

15. I missed that one and of course that's wrong

Now if it's Florida maybe it's okay

Edit that's just a joke

[Tommy Carcetti]

21. I have no desire to move from Florida.

Why should I be the one who has to move?

They're the ones who suck.

[JoseBalow]

42. Florida is literally a sinking ship

You all will be paddling away sooner or later

[Upthevibe]

72. Tommy Carcetti

Did you get that line from the movie, Office Space? Re: Michael Bolton?

[Tommy Carcetti]

76. ...............................

[egduj]

5. Wisconsin was very rude to them yesterday.

[TxGuitar]

11. But we beat up

Ohio. The Texans have been very enjoyable to watch this year with rookie coach and rookie quarterback.

[lonely bird]

39. Good point

That being said, living in deep red Portage County in Ohio does suck. The governor sucks, the legislature sucks.

[hlthe2b]

6. Look, I empathize & try to help Texas. In 1992, Colorado was known as the "HATE STATE" after passage

of Amendment 2 that prohibited enacting anti-discrimination measures and particularly targeted gays. Boycotts followed, as did years and years of RW extremists in the State Houses and Governor's seat. While I took a professional "hit" I did everything possible to move back and to fight back. In 2018, Colorado officially turned blue from its long transition from deep "red" to "swing state" to purple...

I've worked for decades on that campaign and know how tenuous change can be. I likewise have phone-banked for Texas in every Mid-term and Presidential year this past decade.

I am sorry for the callous post you mentioned which I (fortunately) missed. It was way out of line, the same as some comments toward Colorado wildfire victims near CO Springs in recent years "deserving" it because they house Focus on the Family and other far RW groups. And that is hate directed at a small red area of a very blue state.

Still, as a wise person told me years ago, take that disgruntlement and focus it back on change. Others will help if they see such efforts in play.

[Johnny2X2X]

8. Hear here!

Biden got 46.5% of the vote in Texas, nearly half of voters in Texas respect the Constitution and want the country to continue as a democracy.

Florida too. 47.9% of voters in Flordia love our country and voted for Biden.

Both of these states can turn Blue agqain if we don;t forget the many Democrats there.

[Jerry2144]

9. I view TX as a voter suppressed and voter repressed blue state

Many good people there who are actively discouraged or blocked from voting by the GOP. But it is moving blue as more people realize they don’t have to put up with fascism and overcome the voting hurdles

[JanMichael]

10. My first experience with a certain Texas thing was skiing

Back in around 1985 in Colorado.

Some jackass had a sweat shirt on that said "if you ain't texan you ain't shit". My friend and I were about ready to ski him off the slope but he wiped out anyway so we just laughed.

Then of course was The fellowship of Christian Athletes aholes that all wanted to go to Texas Christian University that I had to put up with in baseball.

Then of course the cowboys called themselves America's Team.

Blah blah blah blah blah.

But yes I do have sympathy for the lefties that are in Texas. Unless of course they like that sweatshirt or love them cow pokes. Then it's on.

[TxGuitar]

16. No problems with the Cowboys losing

Texans fans here. Generally don't care if the Cowboys win or lose. Now the TN Titans can lose every game and we would cheer.

[ArkansasDemocrat1]

109. I like to know who Dallas is playing so I can cheer for that team

[Emile]

13. I live in the red state of Indiana and I'll be damn

if I were to take it personally responsible for what these right wing idiots do.

[CrispyQ]

17. Land doesn't vote.

Those blue state/red state maps do a HUGE disservice to the entire country. They paint a totally inaccurate view of our political divide. This is the 2020 presidential election.

[Upthevibe]

86. CrispyQ...........

This is from the 2000 sElection

[paleotn]

18. Broad brush comments are human nature unfortunately. And we suffer from the same occasionally on DU

Been to Ft Worth numerous times on business. To the point where I knew DFW (the airport) like the back of my hand some years ago. Several close colleagues live there who once worked for my company or people I've worked closely with at one of our prime contractors. Good people and the food is to die for. I've jokingly asked those I'm close to if they'd like to move to my part of the world and the answer is always ..."naaa, I'd freeze to death up there"...ERCOT jokes aside. It's a shame the state government is such a mess but that's not reflective of every Texan and we need to remember that.

[BoomaofBandM]

20. From Wisconsin.

Lots of dislike over the years from others. Still happens sometimes. I roll with it, don't like Republicans up here. Lived in Texas when Ann Richards was in office. Was lucky to live in very blue Austin. Lived In Minnesota in the 90's. Pretty republican. Back to Wisconsin because of aging parents, and it had been taken over by republicans.

Lots to love and lots to hate about everywhere I have lived. Hopefully Texas will bounce back from the insanity. We are still working on it up here. Don't look at one poster ruin it for you. Lots of us live in red or purple areas.

[dalton99a]

22. Rednecks outside Madison are not much different from rednecks outside Austin

[ShazzieB]

82. I'm sure you're right.

Rednecks gonna redneck, no matter where they're from. Even my officially blue state (IL) has its share. We're just lucky to have big blue Chjcago on the Dem side of the balance sheet.

The farther south you go in this state, the redder (and the redneckier) it gets. Darren Bailey, the clown who ran for governor on the GOP ticket in 2022, was a prime example. Deep southern Illinois is a whole different world.

I'll admit I've done my share of dumping on Texas, as well as Florida, but I have never wished ill on individual Texans or Floridians. When I say F*** Texas (or Florida), I'm talking about those who run the government in that state.

I don't plan to quit criticizing either state government (or any other that enacts hateful laws), but I'll try to do a better job of clarifying where my scorn is aimed going forward.

[hatrack]

92. Smaller hats?

[ExWhoDoesntCare]

87. You considered it lucky to live in Austin?

It's the one large city in the state I can't stand. Unfortunately, my stepsister lives there, so I find myself forced to spend more time there than I'd ever want.

Much prefer San Antonio, with El Paso a close second, and Dallas a distant third. Houston would be higher up the list if it weren't for the traffic and the unbreathable air.

[BoomaofBandM]

93. It was the 80's and it was fun.

I have a music background and got to know some great people. I have fond memories, but no desire to go back. I was there in my 20's and am now retired and in my 60's. I am sorry there is so much bad going on there, as I know there are plenty of great people living there who don't deserve Abbott and company any more than we deserved Trump.

[Seinan Sensei]

100. OMG, I love Austin

Spent lots of time on Sixth Street
"Austin. You can almost see Texas from there."

[AllaN01Bear]

23. i live in ca , a mostly red district. but when obama was elected twice

and biden elected . there were huge swaths of blue in the political maps here . this area has been red since 1906.

[usonian]

24. Texas is one of six majority minority states as of July 2019

Need I add, GET OUT THE VOTE?

Hawaii, New Mexico, California, Texas, Nevada, and Maryland.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majority_minority_in_the_United_States
Majority minority in the United States


In the United States of America, majority-minority area or minority-majority area is a term describing a U.S. state or jurisdiction whose population is composed of less than 50% non-Hispanic whites. Racial data is derived from self-identification questions on the U.S. Census and on U.S. Census Bureau estimates. (See Race and ethnicity in the United States Census). The term is often used in voting rights law to designate voting districts that are designed under the Voting Rights Act to enable ethnic or language minorities "the opportunity to elect their candidate of choice." In that context, the term was first used by the Supreme Court in 1977. The Court had previously used the term in employment discrimination and labor relations cases.

[ExWhoDoesntCare]

88. The problem in Texas

Is that a significant percentage of that minority population making up the majority isn't old enough to vote. Texas is one of the states with one of the youngest populations, and it's v brown. But it's young as in under 18, so the impact hasn't hit yet. Once that kicks in hard enough, then Texas will start turning blue.

[Croney]

26. I'm from Louisiana. Haven't lived there in 50 years, and

would never live there again. Awful state. You all know why. If somebody here disses it, I pile on.

However... My family is there, and the pelicans and crawfish and zydeco and the French Quarter and Mardi Gras...

Bashing a state here on DU is assumed to be for the right reasons. Nobody is saying Texas can't make good BBQ. 🙂

[budkin]

27. I'm a Texan (not native) and openly despise this state

It's unbelievable the shit they pull here and it has to be stopped.

[Upthevibe]

95. budkin.......

I'm a native Texan but moved to CA in 1988. I love it here.

Are you in TX because of your job? I also know that it's sometimes not feasible financially to move.
I just imagine it would be horrible in live in a place you really dislike.

[ananda]

28. I'm a Texas Democrat.

This state used to be fairly decent until Karl Rove
and George W Bush went after Ann Richards.

It's only gotten worse and worse since.

I like living here in Austin, but I am very ashamed
of what this state has become and the way that
so many people are endangered and losing rights.

[ashredux]

38. You're exactly correct. I also live in Austin, and I'm working to turn Texas blue.

[ananda]

65. Thank you!

It looks like our Democratic ground game will be better
this year.

I like Allred for Senate.

[Paladin]

29. Appreciate your effort. (nt)

[atreides1]

30. We do remember that Biden got a lot of votes

But then we get reminded by situations like this:

https://www.yahoo.com/news/texas-physically-barred-border-patrol-164844190.html

Days after Texas Governor Greg Abbott complained that Texas can’t shoot migrants attempting to illegally cross the U.S.-Mexico border, three migrants — a woman and two children — drowned in the Rio Grande river while Texas National Guard “physically barred” U.S. Border Patrol from trying to rescue them.

[czarjak]

31. I'd like to apologize for my Congresspreson's endorsement of The Donald.

Again. Jodey Arrington is part of our problem. Fake Christian supporting a real sinner? Not unless they've changed the rules since I last attended a House of Worship.

[snowybirdie]

32. I certainly hope

Someone alerted on anyone asking for drowning of people. I would have if I'd see it. Real Democrats are better than that!

[sinkingfeeling]

33. Sorry that it happens. Other states like Florida, Mississippi, and Arkansas take a ton

of sly digs as well as Texas.

[sop]

53. Florida ("Floriduh") gets more than its share of crap.

I know, I know...all kinds of crazy shit happening here. We have Trump, DeSantis and a bunch of other lunatics. Tens of millions (legal and illegal) visitors every year, many refusing to go home. Hurricanes, rising sea levels, flooding, toxic red tide, traffic, crime, collapsing condos, Proud Boys, the Klan, mass shootings, religious zealots everywhere, insufferable heat and humidity. You name it, we got it.

Love it. Wouldn't live anywhere else.

[onecaliberal]

35. I've been accused tens of times of being antisemitic and loving Hamas and hating Israel.

This because I am against the killing of innocent people everywhere. I also don’t care what color their skin is, they still deserve to live in peace. Your security and human rights shouldn’t depend of where you’re born.

[Wonder Why]

36. Ehile living in NM for 20+ years, I found most of the Texans insufferable. Must have met only the bad ones.

[ashredux]

37. 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.

We came close a few years ago to getting a democratic governor. We have not given up. Yes, a lot of Texans are full of BS, but it is a great state that jas turned sour. I’m almost ashamed to admit, I am a Texan, but I am going to get it changed. we will get Abbott this time

[JoseBalow]

40. Could be worse... you could be in Florida

[Chainfire]

41. Democrats in Florida suffer from the same malady.

We are all the Republican "Florida Man." I have voted for over 50 years now, I have never missed a vote, and in all that time I voted for one Republican; a sheriff running against a known crook. However, I am damned as a Floridian as if I just haven done enough; I have gotten used to it.

[byronius]

43. I was born there and lived there at times --

— but I don’t understand anyone anywhere who supports the GOP in any form.

Plenty of good people in Texas. My very liberal aunts live in Houston, and my liberal uncle came from one of the oldest and wealthiest families in the state.

I tried to stay. But California called, and I had to go. Two kids later, I live in one of the most liberal towns in the state — Trump never broke ten percent here, not even close. My kids are well educated professionals — a math teacher and a lawyer — and this is my home.

Nonetheless — I still remember my time in Texas, and the good people I met there. Abbot belongs in prison before he gets to hell, but I understand the people who love the state and hate the GOP.

There are places like it all over the US.

[Paladin]

46. You'll catch some shit for that common-sense attitude.

Never doubt that it's appreciated.

[Bayard]

44. Its not personal against the people of TX or FL

We just hate your governors.

KY takes the same kind of flak. We do have about the worse senators, but we have a dandy governor.

[world wide wally]

45. First thing, dear Texans, stop playing the role of "victim" when people badmouth Texas.

You know damn well what they mean.
It is pretty hard to list the names of every Texan who voted Republican so many of us just say ,"Texas or Florida or Tennessee" or whatever the case might be.
Best thing you can do is work to make sure nobody can say it again after the next election.

[TxGuitar]

64. I don't play the victim

For anyone.

[world wide wally]

69. Good!

[Rebl2]

90. I live

in a red state and some here ding us once in awhile, but I don’t feel insulted by it. I know I have jerks for senators and congress people.

[Permanut]

47. Great post..

Good reminder about broad brushing Texas or any other state.

[Sugarcoated]

48. Many years ago a young woman from Texas asked me what state I was originally from

I told her New York State and she looked at her two friends and said, "Ewww, dirty ugly state". I don't hold that against anyone, that was her ugliness. The problem I have with Texas is it's leadership and gun culture. I have nothing but admiration for the Democrats and Liberals who are brave enough to stand up to the very aggressive conservatives down there.

[sanatanadharma]

49. People need to stop being personally insulted when it is the State that is insulted

People need to stop being personally insulted when it is the State that is insulted.

One can say I was born in "State".
One can say I live in "State", love "State", etc.
No problem.

It is a problem when people say "State" is me.
It is not true.
Such personal identity issues and conflating "I" with what(ever) is not-Me, not I, is the source of so many human problems, from confused teenagers to national identities engaged in the activity of eliminating other national identities.

I identify with the Democratic Party. I do not identify as the Democratic Party.
I may be admonished to be my brother's keeper, but no one says I should be my brother.
So insult him as you will; if you are right. I am not insulted. The truth is an antidote to insult.

[TxGuitar]

60. It is hard not to take it personally

When the post stated he wanted ALL Texans to drown. He could have said Abbott or whoever else. There are more Dems in Texas than probably 48 other states.

[mcar]

50. This Floridian appreciates you

and everything you and your fellow TX Democrats do.

[Tales_in_3Frames]

52. everything is big in Texas

including the black outs

[Voltaire2]

54. Texas gets a lot of crap.

The state of Texas is run by fascist shitheads. The people of Texas are a diverse bunch of people, most of them are not responsible, at least directly, for the crap fest that is Texas.

[FreeState]

68. This n/t

[Scruffy1]

55. I live in El Paso.

The people here are just wonderful. They are kind, polite and generous. Currently we are working to get Veronoca Carbajal elected to City Council as a pollution fighter and all around good person. Yesterday it was Low Riders For Veronica. It is the safest large city n the USA and it is currently 63 degrees and sunny. I'm gonna die here. What outsiders don't understand about Texas poltics is how the fracking billionaires have warped the whole system. That doesn't mean the people are bad. Besides, El Chuco is about 80% Democratic Party.

[ExWhoDoesntCare]

89. El Paso is my second favorite city in Texas

It's a super-fun town, with some crazy wonderful Mexican food. I always love being there. One of the most geologically interesting cities in the state as well.

[WhatTheFlux]

56. Blueberry in a bowl of tomato soup

The comments are directed toward the soup, not what floats in it.

[dlk]

57. There are millions of wonderful Texans

However, there are also some of the absolute worst Americans who live there as well, starting with the governor. Sometimes calling them out paints all Texans with too broad a brush.

Let's hope Beto and his funding from the Soros foundation make the difference going forward in their work to turn Texas blue. When enough Texans are sick and tired enough of minority rule, it will happen. The millions of passive, non-voters there are the biggest challenge.

[Fichefinder]

58. This is a fine time to remember

that we are one country, not 50. Our internal divisions are the intended result of our Electoral system, allowing the slave states to exert undue influence over us to Infinity and Beyond.
Without the electoral college, there would be no Us v Them in national politics. A single vote in Texas would actually have meaning, instead of being a protest vote.
Let's not let the slavers win again!

[AverageOldGuy]

59. As for all Texans drowning . . .

. . . could be a troll trying to stir up the place. Or could be a regular DUer with his head up his ass.

Regardless, just as all Texans are not Greg Abbott or Rafael Cruz, so not all DUers are honest brokers. Every group has its fringe.

I'll be bold enough to apologize for all DU.

[DBoon]

61. You only need 1/10 of voters to turn Texas

Don't forget that the Democratic bastion of Californium one inflicted both Nixon and Reagan on this country, along with some less than stellar representatives such as S.I. Hayakawa

[mahina]

62. I love you guys! Beto O'Rourke only missed by 2%. People forget. He tilled the field for Collin Allred to beat Ted Cruz

People I love live in Texas including the cutest sweetest smartest funniest yummiest little baby on the planet in my opinion.

Hearts are with you. Don't listen to haters of any stripe, ever. It's just ignorance.

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He ran for Congress to give more Texas kids a chance to achieve their dreams, and with the help of a broad coalition of Texans, he defeated a 22-year GOP incumbent. Now, he’s running to defeat Ted Cruz and, with a history of bipartisanship and overcoming tough odds, experts agree he’s got a real chance.

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[senseandsensibility]

63. I do feel badly for Texas Dems

I'm sure that Dems who live in blue states (like me) have no idea what you go through. We shouldn't make it harder for Ds by criticizing them.

[ancianita]

66. So do Floridians. 5,297,045 Florida Dems voted for Biden; 5,668,731 voted Trump -- 51% Trump, 48% Biden.

[ancianita]

67. I feel you. Alert those comments. Democrats mustmust support ALL Dems in red states.

[surfered]

70. Trump won Texas by 5 1/2 points.

Texas is slowly turning purple. If Hispanics quit voting against their own interests and vote Democratic, we would get there sooner. The main problem is the extreme MAGA base controls the Republican Party by the threat of being primaried.

[ExWhoDoesntCare]

91. It's not really Hispanics voting against their interests

It's that the fast-growing Hispanic population is so young--as in under 18.

Every year that passes, those young Hispanics come of age and become a bigger share of the adult pie, but it's not an overnight thing. One day, the right percent of those young Hispanics will be eligible to vote, will be into voting (past 25), and it will be like a switch flips. Texas will start getting hard purple, then blue.

Then it's over for the traitor thugs.

[Mariana]

108. Abbott won by 10 points in 2022.

[Elessar Zappa]

71. I saw that post.

It was shameful. Glad it was deleted.

[tom_kelly]

73. Don't take it personally. I'm in FL n/t

[Alvin the Terrible]

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.

[Skittles]

75. TEXAS gets a lot of crap because it deserves a lot of crap

killing people at the border ain't a great strategy

I have lived in Texas almost half a century.

[UTUSN]

79. Hah! - the only attacks i see are on tx *wingnuts,* not on "Texas Democrats"

[Mncrat]

77. Doing things right or doing the right thing

When Texans go to vote the largest group does things right they vote. But Democratic Texans do the right thing they vote equality and justice for Texans they vote for democrats. Now Democrats view Texas the night sky and all those bright stars they are Texan democrats,

[LetMyPeopleVote]

107. Welcome to DU

[SYFROYH]

78. The are some who get emotional and say stupid, hateful things.

Hit the alert as was done in the case you describe and let the jury handle it. I’m glad the stupid hateful comment was deleted.

Try not to retaliate, but somethings it’s worth a single hide to tell a deserving someone to perform biologically impressive acts upon themselves.

Fight the good fight in your state.

As a Georgian, I feel your pain.

[BeyondGeography]

80. I admire our red state Dems

You have to put up with a lot more shit than us blue staters. What’s easier than being a NY Dem like me? We outnumber the crazies and our elected officials for the most part aren’t constantly plotting to undermine democracy and catering to the worst in humanity.

Stick with it, guys. We need you if we are ever to restore some measure of stable sanity to this republic.

[walkingman]

81. Fellow Texas Democrat - it sucks but once we take back our state

with 38 electoral votes - the GOP will not win again. VOTE, VOTE, VOTE!!

[marble falls]

83. 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 ...

... the way I survive is to think I'm still an Ohioan.

This states thing is crazy, though. We Texans "doin' what we can." But those New Yorkers, though ......

[CCExile]

84. I'm a Texan. Just a fault of birth.

Last edited Mon Jan 15, 2024, 06:26 PM - Edit history (1)

I spent most of my life in Austin, obviously the most liberal city, and most of the rest in Houston, arguably the most diverse city in the nation. I have always voted Democratic. I supported the SDS. I met Obama before he was elected, and Beto before he was cool. I have been a delegate to the state Democratic convention and most recently with the LWV (altough as a male). Watch who you tar. Loose language is a big part of our modern problems.

[Yavin4]

85. I could be wrong but...Texas cities are far more Democratic than Florida's cities

Their big cities like Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, etc.

[onetexan]

97. Yup, and ppl need to remember it's the size of 5 states combined

We live just north of Dallas & i love all the major metro areas, which of course lean blue. Problem is the crazies control most of the state & local gov't. Hispanic voters need to stop voting against their own interests in the name of nutty religious beliefs or conservative values.

[Bettie]

94. I get it

but I live in Iowa, so at least they hate us for a short time every four years....well, we're also hated for living in a state that's mostly white, which isn't a choice most of us have made, it's how the demographics fall at this point.

Now, I'd like to see Abbott hauled up on murder charges, but Texas Democrats are doing what they can with what they've got, just like Democrats in other red states. You guys are actually doing better than a lot of places in that.

[Pacifist Patriot]

96. As a Floridian, this resonates.

I lost track of the "hope it sinks into the ocean" type sentiment a long time ago. Some here which is disappointing to say the least.

[Tree Lady]

98. One more reason to use popular vote

Not electoral votes. Let's see overall if republicans can win in USA.

My daughter lives in Texas. People are very nice there. She lives in San Antonio.

It would be very tough to live in a red state trying to go blue but just under. My city is same way 40-45% blue but republicans run it. I live in Oregon so at least have overall blue.

[ALBliberal]

99. I'm a native Texan living in NM

I love my home state. I’m appalled at their policies toward women and the “other”. It must be so difficult to live there and see it all on a day to day basis. I agree it’s not right to trash all the people of a state when we know there are those fighting the good fight that live there. Hang in there.

[raccoon]

101. As a South Carolinian, I totally understand.

[BlueMTexpat]

102. Please don't think

that way!

You have horrible political leadership in TX and too many eedjits there who think that they, and they alone, are entitled to speak for everyone! That is also true of my own birth state (MT) right now and even more so in other "red" states.

My maternal grandmother was born and raised in TX and I personally know many good people who have lived there and live there still. That is the same with MT. I am fortunate to be a citizen of a "blue" state (MD) right now and even more fortunate to be able to reside in Europe.

Much as I grieve for many statements I see here, specifically wrt the current situation in the MidEast, where I believe that too many are misinformed or biased and/or do not wish to educate themselves, I cannot condemn them globally if for no other reason than that they do not have the hands-on knowledge or experiences that I do. I also realize that they are good people with whom I have more in common than not.

Unfortunately, there are bad people of every ilk everywhere, just as there are people in power everywhere who should NOT be. These people tarnish the names of all who are unfortunate enough to be within their sway, whether by ethnicity or geographical location..

This is why the price of liberty is eternal vigilance - which has absolutely NOTHING to do with guns. That eternal vigilance has to do with PAYING ATTENTION to what is happening politically and speaking out against those people and policies who are doing everything they can to make our society a nightmare for humanity.

It is not right for ANY of us to condemn everyone of ANY color, religion, gender, ethnicity, geograpical location, or anything else simply because.there are individuals who belong to those groups who are absolutely deplorable, no matter how awful or strident those individuals may be.

JMO

[LetMyPeopleVote]

103. New George Soros-backed, Democratic PAC aims to turn Texas blue

This is encouraging. Texas is not a red state or a blue state but a non-voting state. If we can improve voter turnout, Texas will turn blue

Link to tweet

https://www.texastribune.org/2024/01/12/texas-majority-pac-george-soros-democrats-fundraising/

A new group, run by alums of Beto O’Rourke’s 2022 campaign and funded by Democratic megadonor George Soros, has emerged this election cycle to take on the age-old challenge of turning Texas blue.

Texas Majority PAC has kept a relatively low profile since forming over a year ago in the wake of the 2022 election. But it raised $2.25 million through last year, and campaign finance reports due Tuesday are expected to show how the group — and Soros — have been spreading their money around the state.

Working with the PAC, Soros made six-figure donations to three county parties — Dallas, Cameron, and Hidalgo — and a few other groups that have a regional focus, according to figures first shared with The Texas Tribune.

The contributions are intended to help the entities register, contact and turn out voters “on a scale never seen before, year after year, in the key regions of our state,” the PAC’s deputy executive director, Katherine Fischer, said in a statement.....

The PAC represents the latest in a long line of groups who have promised to mobilize more Democratic voters in Texas, a mission shared by the state Democratic Party. Both the PAC and party publicly say they welcome each other’s help, though there have been signs of tension privately as Democrats begin another critical election year.

[Torchlight]

105. I've been here since 1971.

It's a series of imaginary red and blue lines on map given criticism by people typing on the Internet within the red and blue lines of another imaginary subset. None of it changes the taste of mustard any more than wishing Texans drown sets in motion a 40-day flood.

[ArkansasDemocrat1]

110. Let me cue up some SRV

https://m.

&pp=ygUedGV4YXMgZmxvb2Qgc3RldmllIHJheSB2YXVnaGFu

[GreenWave]

106. Now just a minute, just a darn minute!

On the one hand, a poster paints all Texans with a broad brush, which is wrong. Then you paint all posters with another broad brush, which is???

[ArkansasDemocrat1]

111. This place uses more brushes than Bob Ross

"Let's try a bit of Terrorism Red and Sedition Orange here. Such a happy little tree."