I’ve put off writing about the current situation in Texas, and Ted Cruz’ ignoble trip to Cancun to avoid the cold that his constituents were dying in, but Jeff has done a terrific job of covering the highlights. Thanks, Jeff!
Former Mayor of San Antonio and Barack Obama’s Secretary of HUD Julian Castro put it best on Chris Hayes’ show on MSNBC the other day: “We need to stop electing people who don’t believe in government, to political positions in the government.”
I wonder how the people of Texas are feeling about their elected GOP leaders these days. Millions are freezing their asses off, being told to boil water, standing in line for groceries and propane, and seeing their neighbors dying after being forced into unsafe acts to stay warm. Is this what they signed up for?
One would think that this might be the final straw. After decades of corporate hack GOP leadership and deregulation on steroids, the state now resembles a failed third-world dictatorship. What more will it take for Texas citizens to throw these idiots out of office and try something different?
They had a chance in…
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This Texan agrees 100%.
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Thanks, Larry! Good to see you … haven’t seen you around much. I hope you’re safe, warm, and have water to drink. Take care.
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Thank you. I was without electricity for a day and a half, and water for a couple of days, but it could’ve been worse, for sure.
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Yes, could have been much worse, but even a day with no heat … brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Our electricity hasn’t gone out, but I haven’t been able to get warm … I cannot imagine living with no heat, even for a day! Yes, I’m spoiled! Keep safe, my friend!
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You, too.
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🤘🤘
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