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SemperEadem

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21. Um, weren't you the governor who was talking all shit about secession?

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Thu Apr 18, 2013, 07:15 PM

Apr 2013

Now you've got your hand out?

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Rick Perry asks Obama for a ‘quick turnaround’ on federal aid after explosion [View all] Cali_Democrat Apr 2013 OP

I thought the fertilizer plant was privately owned? amuse bouche Apr 2013 #1

What happened to them is horrible but redstatebluegirl Apr 2013 #2

residents of all 50 states posted KatyMan Apr 2013 #5

I was born in and live in Texas sadbear Apr 2013 #7

Post removed Post removed Apr 2013 #32

This is not a natural disaster. olddad56 Apr 2013 #52

This is a private corporation xxqqqzme Apr 2013 #124

TX kardonb Apr 2013 #12

HEY Skittles Apr 2013 #37

Mike Malloy had a regular caller from West Texas with a thick accent... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #44

3,294,440 Texans voted for Obama in 2012 pamela Apr 2013 #64

damn straight we are true blue!! Skittles Apr 2013 #69

But 57.2% of Texans voted for Romney... rexcat Apr 2013 #87

More prejudice & division? Would you like acid with that? Eleanors38 Apr 2013 #119

Yet, Republican Christie was blasted for asking Obama for aid HockeyMom Apr 2013 #3

Wait. Federal assistance for a privately owned company? Autumn Apr 2013 #4

This business KatyMan Apr 2013 #6

I don't know. I know I have insurance on my home. Autumn Apr 2013 #8

Your insurance won't pay right away OldHippieChick Apr 2013 #30

ever been through a disaster? Skittles Apr 2013 #39

No, and I understand that. I just wonder if the company's insurance Autumn Apr 2013 #41

alas Skittles Apr 2013 #43

I heard on the news that they have been fined several times. Autumn Apr 2013 #45

I totally agree with you. If this happened in a blue state, the Repugs would be screaming Booster Apr 2013 #47

I remember their attitude after Sandy and Joplin Autumn Apr 2013 #56

The people around the business should get all the help they need. Cali_Democrat Apr 2013 #9

EXACTLY. nt Raine1967 Apr 2013 #13

I think the problem in the Northeast is the Koch's wanting the property. justice1 Apr 2013 #16

I agree completely, I'm just curious if the company is ultimately Autumn Apr 2013 #26

To pay for damages is what one gets insurance for? Sunlei Apr 2013 #18

Icky Ricky - I like that one! Mr. Evil Apr 2013 #10

Let the "Free Market" take care of it. bvar22 Apr 2013 #23

I agree. The good people of this district voted for a Congressman adigal Apr 2013 #73

Damn, I know I left a government teat laying russspeakeasy Apr 2013 #11

Fucking Hypocrite. AzDar Apr 2013 #14

Sorry Goodhair, but we have a SPENDING problem. denverbill Apr 2013 #15

Federal disaster money isn't for this. eggplant Apr 2013 #17

+1000 !! Give people food, clothing, shelter while Dan Ken Apr 2013 #77

By your last statement alone, I can only surmise kentauros Apr 2013 #78

You surmise incorrectly. eggplant Apr 2013 #91

Well, the local municipality IS overwhelmed. kentauros Apr 2013 #93

Yes, so the problem falls to the state, which is clearly NOT overwhelmed. eggplant Apr 2013 #95

I don't have a problem with him asking. kentauros Apr 2013 #96

I have a problem with him asking because he doesn't NEED to ask. eggplant Apr 2013 #97

You're making one big assumption, though. kentauros Apr 2013 #98

Nope. eggplant Apr 2013 #111

Damn big government socialist magic59 Apr 2013 #19

No, but sometimes it takes a functioning Federal gummint! AAO Apr 2013 #22

So secession is off the table then, Ricky boy? maddogesq Apr 2013 #20

Um, weren't you the governor who was talking all shit about secession? SemperEadem Apr 2013 #21

Yeah, ain't that shit! AAO Apr 2013 #24

So, what does this part of your profile mean, exactly? kentauros Apr 2013 #79

It means AAO Apr 2013 #85

A little. kentauros Apr 2013 #86

Yes, I meant that too. AAO Apr 2013 #88

Then, you're contradicting yourself. kentauros Apr 2013 #90

Things coming out of TX rarely make sense to me. AAO Apr 2013 #92

No, you're not "sorry". kentauros Apr 2013 #94

I would ask you to kindly mind your own business. AAO Apr 2013 #99

It's difficult to do so kentauros Apr 2013 #102

Have fun in wonderful Texas! Good day! AAO Apr 2013 #103

I'm from Madison WI., lob away if it makes you feel better. AAO Apr 2013 #104

I have nothing against Wisconsin, or any region of the US. kentauros Apr 2013 #106

Why get worked up over an unknown person on the internet? AAO Apr 2013 #108

I get worked up about this kind of thing kentauros Apr 2013 #109

I don't hate any individual person AAO Apr 2013 #113

And yes, I truly am sorry you are living in TX. AAO Apr 2013 #100

I can only assume Gore1FL Apr 2013 #25

Ouch! Good point. Let's just watch what they do. Booster Apr 2013 #49

Doubtful n/t adigal Apr 2013 #74

That's my anti-federalist governor... awoke_in_2003 Apr 2013 #27

Excuse Me! markmyword Apr 2013 #28

More like "live in pieces." kentauros Apr 2013 #80

He thanked Obama in advance PDittie Apr 2013 #29

Here's my ass, Perry. Zoeisright Apr 2013 #31

I wouldn't give Rick Perry a dime kitt6 Apr 2013 #33

Will the libdude Apr 2013 #34

OC NY Thanks you! JoyBugaloo Apr 2013 #35

Bill them 100% of costs so they understand what deregulation really costs on point Apr 2013 #36

And where will most of the money go? DiverDave Apr 2013 #38

In my judgement the much better man is Obama, he called and spoke to Perry, a sign of a true Thinkingabout Apr 2013 #40

Thank you! kentauros Apr 2013 #81

wow. No shame. None whatsoever. ZRT2209 Apr 2013 #42

The aid should come with one condition PD Turk Apr 2013 #46

Send emergency help to Texas -- enough OSHA inspectors to curb criminal chemical manufacturers. nt SDjack Apr 2013 #48

Take a number, (P)Rick! The line stretches around the block! muntrv Apr 2013 #50

I hope the Congresscritters from areas devastated by Sandy Ilsa Apr 2013 #51

I agree. kentauros Apr 2013 #84

put away the marbles... and think chess oldhippydude Apr 2013 #53

Here Are the Republicans Who Voted ‘No’ on Hurricane Sandy Relief Funds cleduc Apr 2013 #54

Well, I'm sure they won't be hypocrites nobodyspecial Apr 2013 #61

that asshole is on a mission to illinois to take our jobs madrchsod Apr 2013 #55

His mission seems to be working! Heard this afternoon that IL lost 18,000 jobs last month DearHeart Apr 2013 #114

Rick who ?? from where ?? jaysunb Apr 2013 #57

Just Say No Rain Mcloud Apr 2013 #58

Put it up for a vote in Congress!! oldandhappy Apr 2013 #59

I remember the southern assholes voting against Sandy aid... bobclark86 Apr 2013 #60

Here's an idea, Rick... cactusfractal Apr 2013 #62

This aid will have to be offset Mnpaul Apr 2013 #63

His Pitch To California Employers, Come To Texas... TomCADem Apr 2013 #65

Private company Diremoon Apr 2013 #66

They seem to always gripe about spending until... sakabatou Apr 2013 #67

So this is a request for foreign aid then. Being Ricky thinks Texas is an independent nation. Monk06 Apr 2013 #68

All I can say is.. Cha Apr 2013 #70

Another red state... Brimley Apr 2013 #71

Wouldn't that be socialism or something like that? n/t davidwparker Apr 2013 #72

I'm against giving any money to a state that is the home of Rick Perry and Ted Cruz. auburngrad82 Apr 2013 #75

This is nowhere as big as Sandy was in NJ/NY and the cause was not nature, but a company karynnj Apr 2013 #76

they're hypocrites. barbtries Apr 2013 #82

"Fork over that sweet, sweet federal sponduli Arkana Apr 2013 #83

Federal Aid? Federal Aid? We Texans don't need no stinkin' Federal Aid! CanonRay Apr 2013 #89

What will this do for the deficit? We need to tighten our belts! TwilightGardener Apr 2013 #101

Is a quick turnaround like the runaround they gave New Jersey? Generic Other Apr 2013 #105

Federal Aid money should go directly to West, Texas to pay the direct bills. Sunlei Apr 2013 #107

Absolutely not. JNelson6563 Apr 2013 #110

Was FEMA one of the Federal agencies he wanted to shut down? KamaAina Apr 2013 #112

We can't be positive icnorth Apr 2013 #118

Sure. Give em the same "quick turnaround" the Jersey Shore got. name not needed Apr 2013 #115

We should help them, we should help victims of Sandy Marrah_G Apr 2013 #116

AssClown Award Nominee for the week of 4/20 BadGimp Apr 2013 #117

"Oops." n/t Orsino Apr 2013 #120

Was he able to name three federal agencies who could provide aid? yellowcanine Apr 2013 #121

Texas should pay. JEFF9K Apr 2013 #122

Privatize the gains, publicize the losses... Aquavit Apr 2013 #123

Gosh, corporations are people, my friend matt819 Apr 2013 #125