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turbinetree

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48. I keep forgetting

Reply to marble falls (Reply #45)

Wed Feb 17, 2021, 06:37 PM

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Texas mayor tells residents to fend for themselves during power outage: 'Only the strong will surviv [View all] riversedge Feb 2021 OP

Just the kind of guy you want to be Mayor! dchill Feb 2021 #1

It is what the GOP believes. We were left to fend for ourselves regarding Covid. Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #2

Heckuva Job, Brownie. I see a pattern here... Evolve Dammit Feb 2021 #31

I swear I thought it was Borowitz underpants Feb 2021 #3

I thought it was for sure Borowitz! WA-03 Democrat Feb 2021 #32

The mayor seems to forget that HE was elected to serve the citizens. Lonestarblue Feb 2021 #4

I wonder what he thinks his job entails? Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #6

He's another Trump. christx30 Feb 2021 #37

Yep, exactly. Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #38

They are worried about no power for twenty four hours? Steelrolled Feb 2021 #5

Yes, it is. Here in north Georgia Glorfindel Feb 2021 #8

We went 6 weeks without power after hurricane Rita. The 1st week the high temps were over Dustlawyer Feb 2021 #15

We have been without power for about 40 hrs now, Sucha NastyWoman Feb 2021 #16

I disagree - It's NOT nothing TommyCelt Feb 2021 #20

Democracy would be nice, wouldn't it. rickyhall Feb 2021 #7

To my knowledge, there are no public services devoted to relief ... Laelth Feb 2021 #9

Laelth, have you considered the Dallas area? harumph Feb 2021 #12

Yes. I am sixty miles from Dallas. Laelth Feb 2021 #14

Gotta love that Texas pluck. louis-t Feb 2021 #10

He DENVERPOPS Feb 2021 #11

Taking lessons from Mayor Quimby are we? Initech Feb 2021 #13

That's the Texas Way. When in doubt, revert to cannibalism Nitram Feb 2021 #17

No one in Texas should be surprised by his statement. It is the official RepubliQan Party position usajumpedtheshark Feb 2021 #18

If you must fend for yourself, then you shouldn't have to pay the city taxes, eh???? Ziggysmom Feb 2021 #19

What is the mayo's salary? Whatever, he should be made to return it. No handouts! niyad Feb 2021 #42

His better wording unfortunately was "Just STFU." marble falls Feb 2021 #21

Ever notice that pricks like this mayor espousing this "Survival of the fittest" mentality... Crowman2009 Feb 2021 #22

Wow Traildogbob Feb 2021 #23

I think I have an idea of what the Jewish carpenter would want to do... Prof. Toru Tanaka Feb 2021 #58

Just shows you droidamus2 Feb 2021 #24

resigns during a blackout in frigid temperatures, yep! MadLinguist Feb 2021 #25

The nonapology apology ... (and yes, it's even worse) ... marble falls Feb 2021 #26

Guy doesn't deserve to be a public official. JudyM Feb 2021 #27

He deserves all the dump he's attracted. marble falls Feb 2021 #30

Yes, definitely. But he's complaining like it's unwarranted. JudyM Feb 2021 #39

I believe all undecided ought to be alligned Blue in the next few days. marble falls Feb 2021 #43

"Next few days?" JudyM Feb 2021 #65

Four more days of this will turn it from stories to tell the grandkids to revenge in the voting ... marble falls Feb 2021 #66

Yes and he has the effing nerve to whine and complain Prof. Toru Tanaka Feb 2021 #50

He should be demoted to gravedigger meadowlander Feb 2021 #52

Did this guy ever get past 1st grade English? HUAJIAO Feb 2021 #34

He more bulk than brains. He passed brawn years ago. marble falls Feb 2021 #44

The editor in me wants to slap him. The human being in me wants to make him work in a niyad Feb 2021 #47

Are you smarter than a fifth-grader? Prof. Toru Tanaka Feb 2021 #51

Line forms right behind me. I brought hot chocolate and cider. niyad Feb 2021 #55

Very thoughtful and my wife will bring a pot Prof. Toru Tanaka Feb 2021 #59

Ahhhhh, that will be perfect! niyad Feb 2021 #61

I hope to splash a big puddle over him when he breaks down at the side of the street in a storm. marble falls Feb 2021 #53

I hope you will be driving an 18 wheeler then! niyad Feb 2021 #56

That's a 10-4 good buddy. marble falls Feb 2021 #57

Your posts gave me one heck of a big laugh! Well done! Prof. Toru Tanaka Feb 2021 #60

Just don't put me into a full Nelson! marble falls Feb 2021 #62

lol, if you remember the nefarious Tanaka and Mr. Fuji from back in the day... Prof. Toru Tanaka Feb 2021 #67

I go all the way back to the Galagher Bros, Gorgeous George, Johnny Powers, Haystack McGee, ... marble falls Feb 2021 #68

Typical whinny hypocritical authoritarian MarcA Feb 2021 #28

Sign of things to come. reader1 Feb 2021 #29

Apparently, Boyd wasn't strong enough to survive... dlk Feb 2021 #33

Why haven't you cretins SECEDED yet, Boyd? Blue Hal Feb 2021 #35

All for one and one for all there mayor............. turbinetree Feb 2021 #36

You assume he reads? marble falls Feb 2021 #45

I keep forgetting turbinetree Feb 2021 #48

That's OK, its a sign you hope against experience he might in some way be improvable ... marble falls Feb 2021 #49

I guess Tim Boyd never understood what a mayor is elected to do. patphil Feb 2021 #40

Tell them to burn their Ayn Rand books for warmth. CaptYossarian Feb 2021 #41

You think he owns books? marble falls Feb 2021 #46

No, I was aiming right at irony. CaptYossarian Feb 2021 #69

Amused isn't the word most Texans who get the issues would use right now: the politest ... marble falls Feb 2021 #70

I have a greatdeal of empathy for the citizens of Texas. CaptYossarian Feb 2021 #71

They wanted less government, and I guess this is proof they succeeded? Brainfodder Feb 2021 #54

He's resigned Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 2021 #63

Cool! Let the law of the jungle rule the land. Kablooie Feb 2021 #64