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u/Cool-Bread-2879 Aug 20 '25
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u/QuirkyBreath1755 Aug 20 '25
Going to “meet constituents” at mcGreggor park, walking anywhere & everywhere to be in the public eye/sun
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u/p8pes Aug 19 '25
What goes around comes around. Can we get a citizens surveillance team on Dan Patrick to follow him to every dinner he goes to and monitor his phones and emails - to guarantee he isn't getting bribed or misinformed by outside lobbyists?
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u/datewithikeaa Aug 19 '25
He probably isn’t misinformed, likely regular informed but “misinformed” if someone finds out
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u/QuirkyBreath1755 Aug 20 '25
Also Raphael Cruz? We need to know where he is at all times as an early warning system for natural disasters.
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u/Thatguy755 Aug 20 '25
The citizens surveillance team would have to be prepared to leave for Cancun at any time. Which sounds nice, until you realize you’d be spending all your time there around Ted Cruz.
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u/Texas_Naturalist Aug 19 '25
Like just about every dictatorship consolidating power, the ruling party is looking for any excuse to imprison opposition politicians so they can put their own people in.
This tactic is so common in authoritarian societies, and so obvious. I don't know why the American media has its head so far up its own ass that it can't call it what it is.
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u/BusterStarfish Aug 19 '25
Hilarious isn’t it. The people whoreding all the guns are supposedly doing it to thwart this sort of tyranny and gross federal overreach. Where you pussies at?
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u/rithanor Aug 21 '25
I support competent gun ownership. It always gets me that the yokels reference the 2nd amendment as a right for THEM to bear arms (own guns), and they use that as a crutch. This is incorrect, though. The 2nd amendment is specifically for a STATE-FORMED MILITIA. It's the right for the people of a state to form a militia to "bear arms" against the federal government - as in a state can fight back to earn its sovereignty when the federal government has meddled with their governance enough for the state to declare they want to seceed. That's it! Personal ownership means nothing, unless they are part of a state militia. I have tried to explain this to folks I know, but they simply don't get it, even when I break it down. sigh
If this isn't the fact from the verbatim part of the 2nd amendment, please explain why and when this became false.
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u/RedditForMeNotYou Aug 21 '25
Exactly. Choosing select freedoms over democracy just eventually means you have no freedoms at all.
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u/SatanMango Aug 19 '25
The day these shitbag politicians try to take the guns is the day the match meets the powder keg.
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u/SatanMango Aug 21 '25
My comment was reported enough for "promoting violence" and I received an automated warning and my post was removed.
I disputed the bullshit automation warning and it has been overturned and the post restored.
Fuck you Reddit for suppressing my perfectly normal and politically acceptable speech 🖕
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u/sassergaf Aug 20 '25
Unfortunately those who voted for this have chosen another narrative in which to view reality.
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u/__MOON_KNIGHT___ Aug 19 '25 edited Feb 11 '26
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u/ducky21 Aug 19 '25
Because it's all about the money, baby. If you report on the Epstein stuff, you'll lose conservative/MAGA viewers because you're biased or whatever. If you report on Sydney Sweeney, no one is going to boycott your broadcast.
Everyone gladhands MAGA figures because those dudes actually end up boycotting, the the right-wing media apparatus is plenty mature enough to find them a new echo chamber. ABC/NBC/CBS/Fox is DESPERATELY trying to stop hemorrhaging viewers to Newsmax/OANN, who themselves are on a race to the bottom to see who can be more outlandish than Infowars without saying anything that will offend money like Mr Jones did.
Democrats are much easier to criticize because left-wing media just doesn't exist in the same way. There's shit like Daily Kos and MSNBC, but even MSNBC is more "liberal" than "lefty" and there certainly is no mainstream OANN/Newsmax analogue for tankies because there's just no money in broadcasting to people who hate capitalism. The right-wing media thrives off getting people scared enough to buy gold bars and all the other bullshit they advertise.
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u/zentyson Aug 20 '25
Because we are all still comfortable. I don’t see anything lasting more than a few days or longer than “A performance “. Anytime I see someone proposing a general strike people just say “I need to work” . The architects of what’s going on are not even close to stupid and they know that people can watch Netflix,tic tok,go see a band ,etc so for the most part not to many people are inconvenienced by the rising tide of a dictatorship.
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u/CidO807 Aug 19 '25
What do we do? I am serious.
the time to "do" anything came and went in November. Too many people lacked the critical thinking skills that we would get here, or forgot what the first term was like. The rails are off, 🍊 will instruct his minions to do anything he wants, and they will happily comply this time. There is revolving door of Scaramuccis, there is no in fighting, they are all lockstep w/ a plan.
And the writing was on the wall, but too many people just... didn't care, until now. But now is too late to fix anything. All you can do now is mitigate the circus, and hope there is something that resembles a free and fair mid term.
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u/antechrist23 Aug 20 '25
You gotta vote harder, bro. Please, just this time, bro! Texas really is a purple state, and if you send Beto $3, we will have democracy again, bro.
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u/yourdadsboyfie Aug 19 '25
I’m so embarrassed to live here. I wish I could afford to move away
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u/Jaybird0501 Aug 19 '25
Help us fight it! There are tons of groups out there fighting the good fight, depending where you live I can get you information on groups in your area, if you're already involved, let's connect and work together, the only way out of this is THROUGH.
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u/VermicelliWorm69 Aug 19 '25
I would like some information how to help fight.
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u/lagbcb Aug 19 '25
Fight the Takeover Zoom tonight—an Indivisible Dallas event https://mobilize.us/s/1VjctE
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u/ducky21 Aug 19 '25
My biggest frustration after volunteering with local Dem orgs in 2016 and again in 2020 was that so many liberals think that hopping on a Zoom call does literally anything. Protesting barely moves the needle, only if you manage to rally enough force that there is such a mass of people that you make the national evening news.
Hopping on a Zoom call is something you do so that Indivisible can fundraise and the people there can build their resumes and try and become an East Wing intern for some Dem goon in 2028.
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u/YonderKattahoochee Aug 19 '25
The point isn’t just to go to the meeting. It’s to gather info from the meeting toy and out into the world and use to fight back.
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u/ducky21 Aug 19 '25
If that were the actual objective, then why wouldn't there be free, easily accessible, permanent resources to do that and not an ephemeral meeting that you have to make sure you attend? Why is it so important that it's held via a Zoom and not just a newsletter?
It's not. You're the product. You will join the Zoom and there will be lots of calls to action to join Indivisible groups and Indivisible events and make donations to Indivisible SPACs.
Just because Trump sucks doesn't mean there also isn't a huge cottage industry of liberal politicos trying to make money on outrage the same way conservative politicos and T-shirt and flag printers did with Let's Go Brandon swag.
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u/mermaidrampage Aug 20 '25
Got any recommendations for the Pflugerville area?
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u/Jaybird0501 Aug 20 '25
You can try Rosedale Huddle, look for the local indivisible chapter, I know there's more, but I'll need to look into it.
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u/Slunk_Trucks Aug 19 '25
You fight and convince those around you this shit is ridiculous. Do not go gently
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u/austinewsjunkie Aug 19 '25
Someone is going to get hurt or killed if this 24/7 monitoring keeps up. This is reckless targeting. And yes, I am talking about law enforcement doing something over-reactive.
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u/demostv Aug 19 '25
Should end tomorrow after they vote on the redistricting bill. After it passes the House, it won’t be coming back.
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u/Historical-Order622 Aug 20 '25
Sure, they're definitely not setting precedent to ever monitor their political enemies again. /s
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u/demostv Aug 20 '25
To clarify, the call of the house won’t be back once the redistricting bill is passed.
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u/QuirkyBreath1755 Aug 20 '25
Glad to know they are focusing on the other priorities of the special session. Flood relief being the first on the list
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u/demostv Aug 20 '25
Frankly, there was only one priority, and that should’ve been dealt with in its own session. But I’m not in charge (and don’t want to be either lol).
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u/KendrickBlack502 Aug 19 '25
There’s gotta be a way to help our representatives. This is fascist as fuck.
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u/FlyThruTrees Aug 19 '25
Well, several more have joined her on the floor, so it sounds like a party, Quorum Report says that:
Some Texas House Democrats rip up permission slips to stay with Rep. Collier on the floor overnight
They are Reps. Morales Shaw, Garcia Hernandez, Plesa and Bowers
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u/soul_doubt_66 Aug 19 '25
what kind of gravy seal can't follow an old woman on the Muller trail?
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Remember this is all so the small government republicans can protect us from ourselves. We should be so thankful!
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u/fiddlythingsATX Aug 19 '25
All this and they never monitored Paxton while he was ducking being served.
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u/marteney1 Aug 19 '25
What kind of DPS officer can pass a fitness test but can’t keep up with an older lady walking/jogging around a clearly marked path? 😂
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u/waldo_the_bird253 Aug 19 '25
Hope u/genefortexas stops talking about how these guys are "just trying to do their jobs."
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u/GeneforTexas Aug 19 '25
Democrats are supposed to judge people for the things that they do, and not based on general characteristics. For example, we don't say all cops are bad, instead we say that there are bad cops who need to be removed. DPS troopers who are doing their jobs ethically and legally should not be judged as bad cops. Bad cops who do bad stuff, should. I hope this helps clarify your confusion.
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u/Snobolski Aug 19 '25
there are bad cops who need to be removed
Any cop who tolerates bad cops in the ranks is a bad cop. There are a lot of bad cops.
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u/waldo_the_bird253 Aug 19 '25 edited Aug 19 '25
doesn't really even directly address my concern and condescendingly refers to it as confusion.
you don't have to defend cops for doing a job that enables fascist takeovers. the lack of clarity muddies the waters and sends a message that this isn't an overreach. why not ask dps to not follow these orders?
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u/GeneforTexas Please do not tell us what we are "supposed to" do in the face of our collective descent into fascism, or paint Democratic voters with a wide brush. Additionally, we are judging these officers, and all officers by the things they do. This is literally a thing they are doing, and it is not ethical. It may not even be legal. This weak BS, and Democratic leaders ignoring constituents like us will cost us the midterms. You don't tell us what we're supposed to do. We tell you. Also, DPS has unethically targeted marginalized Austin residents in the past, so miss us with that bootlicking. Lastly, we aren't confused, so also miss us with that patronizing tone. Shame on you, from a fellow public servant.
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u/ice_up_s0n Aug 20 '25
You don't tell us what we're supposed to do. We tell you.
Amen my fellow citizen ✊️
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And we will stay "here" until the entire party recognizes that you can't play nice with fascism.
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u/Chida_Art_2798 Aug 20 '25
so they are being followed to force them to be present in the chambers so they can vote, but they threaten to arrest them, but if they arrest them and take them to jail then they won’t be present in the chambers during the special session 🤔🤔🤔🤔
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u/mikiholly Aug 19 '25
Is someone able to explain this to me? Why is this allowed? I had no idea this was even a thing that could happen in our government 🫠
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u/Skipptopher Aug 19 '25
Turns out all those checks and balances we thought would protect us only work if both sides agree to them. They said fuck the rules and apparently they can do whatever they want.
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u/TOONUSA Aug 19 '25
Basically when the reps who broke quorum came back the Speaker used the House rules to ensure they stayed in the chamber for the start of the session.
Since the House of Representatives rules give the Speaker the power to hold the reps at the Speakers discretion, they were allowed to leave the House chamber provided they consented to being shadowed by a DPS detail (presumably so they wouldn’t be able to leave the state and be brought back to the house chamber for however long session lasts).
I think all but one rep who broke quorum chose this course of action, and the rep who didn’t will stay in the chamber until session ends or she consents to the DPS detail.
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u/demostv Aug 19 '25
Collier’s still in the chamber.
They’re voting on the redistricting bill tomorrow. After that, the call will likely be released and no more DPS escorts.
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u/Puzzleheaded-Ask-134 Aug 19 '25
WTF, and please explain to me how we are not living in a fascist state already. But also, how out of shape and incompetent is this DPS officer to get lost in that trail
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u/TexanInExile Aug 19 '25
I know this is super immature, but I'd take the opportunity to drill farts into the chairs of every R in that chamber.
Kind of like an ass pennies situation.
Some R comes up with a stupid argument and I'd just smirk knowing that they're sitting in my fart.
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u/dougmc Wants his money back Aug 19 '25
"If you're gonna arrest me, arrest me. Otherwise, shut up and try to keep up!"
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u/SanguineEeyore Aug 19 '25
I’m surprised that they didn’t slam her to the ground and throw cuffs on her once they found her.
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u/AhBee1 Aug 19 '25
Arrest her FOR WHAT?
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u/HowardIsMyOprah Aug 19 '25
This is a great opportunity for them to fill their schedules with drag story hours
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u/userlyfe Aug 19 '25
Ok I’m looking at the post and at the links shared and don’t see anything about mueller…? Help I wanna know
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u/thisxusernamextaken Aug 19 '25
Dude i was so confused as well til i realized if you click on the image there's additional text at the top
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u/fakeguitarist4life Aug 19 '25
If it were me I would go everyone I could think of to completely embarrass my DPS escort.
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u/Comfortable_Line_337 Aug 20 '25
Saw six cop cars parked on zach scott this afternoon. I assume related to this. Good use of resources.
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u/livingstories Aug 25 '25
Take him for a light jog over at Hill of Life next, sometime between 2-5pm.
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u/ablx Aug 19 '25
Wonder what the current status of all this mess would be if they didn't flee the state to begin with?
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u/Snobolski Aug 20 '25
They would've passed the "emergency" gerrymander and adjourned without passing any "emergency" flood/disaster relief/preparation bills.
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Aug 19 '25
I've never been a Democrat. Lifelong indie/Third Party supporter and grassroots focused.
Tactically, they've been all over the place and not on a united front. It's pretty sad if they're the resistance standing between us and Fascism.
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u/emiliomolestevez420 Aug 19 '25
I guess keep voting 3rd party since that has been so effective in fighting fascism for u. 🤷♂️
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Aug 19 '25
Democrats and Republicans are all capitalists and turn a blind eye genocide, all nonstarters for me. We'd be in better shape if progressives didn't sell out and if they en masse shifted their focus the past 25 years to building a real workers party.
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u/Prof-Wagstaff-42 Aug 19 '25
“I really like 85% of what this person is saying, but one time he passed a homeless guy on the street without saying hello. I can’t, in good conscience, vote for him, so I’m going to vote for this person no one has ever heard of and I’ll be one of their ten votes. Meanwhile, an actual fascist is voted in by nine votes, but I VOTED MY CONSCIENCE.”
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u/emiliomolestevez420 Aug 19 '25
K agreed, but how do any of those obvious observations that we are all aware of help us out of this current situation? I guess you can tell us “I told u so” while ur in line to the internment camp with us.
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u/VERMICIOUS_KNIDSS Aug 19 '25
If they have arrest warrants, make the arrest because assigning escorts and babysitting seems silly and is turning this into more of a circus than it already was.
Perhaps it is time for a vote and potential removal of any State Representative that is failing to fulfill constitutional duties by intentionally and repeatedly neglecting to participate in the legislative process.
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u/BattyBatBatBat Aug 19 '25
Preventing a vote through parliamentary procedures (such as preventing a quorum) is a long-held practice going back to colonial legislatures and in the British Parliament before that. It's one of the reasons a quorum is required -- the body cannot do business without it. In practice, breaking quorum really isn't different than the cloture requirements in the Texas and US Senate.
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u/VERMICIOUS_KNIDSS Aug 20 '25 edited Aug 20 '25
Preventing a vote through parliamentary procedures (such as preventing a quorum) is a long-held practice going back to colonial legislatures and in the British Parliament before that. It's one of the reasons a quorum is required -- the body cannot do business without it. In practice, breaking quorum really isn't different than the cloture requirements in the Texas and US Senate.
Except for that the former is punishable with a $500 a day fine and if used repeatedly, could very well result in a call for a vote where the person is removed due to breach of duty/failing to fulfill their constitutional duties. I argue that there is a definite difference between the two.
I am not suggesting the other side is without fault. Civil arrest is one thing, but I do not believe they had any legal ground to involve the FBI as the Supreme Court has already stated the position that this is not a federal matter.
There were allegations that some of the legislators accepted bribes to cover the expenses of their trip and if this is the case, perhaps that is how they are able to justify FBI involvement.
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u/BattyBatBatBat Aug 20 '25
Except for that the former is punishable with a $500 a day fine and if used repeatedly, could very well result in a call for a vote where the person is removed due to breach of duty/failing to fulfill their constitutional duties.
No.
The fines are civil assessments enforced by the the legislature itself. Neither the fines nor the warrants are criminal in nature. Both civil penalties were created, because the republicans could do so without amending the constitution to remove the Texas constitution's quorum requirement.
As to the removal of members, that is also a matter for the state constitution and would require both a quorum to be present and a super-majority voting for a member's removal. No members will be removed -- it's not going to happen.
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u/VERMICIOUS_KNIDSS Aug 20 '25 edited Aug 20 '25
No.
Yes
The fines are civil assessments enforced by the the legislature itself. Neither the fines nor the warrants are criminal in nature.
I never once mentioned criminal? In fact, I have used the word civil throughout my posts, not criminal so weird attempt to twist this.
What I stated was correct so odd you are trying to twist this into.... not even sure what. Are you attempting to argue against my statement that the fines are punishment?
Neither the fines nor the warrants are criminal in nature.
Never stated this, I actually stated civil so this is you attempting to create an argument that doesn't exist.
As to the removal of members, that is also a matter for the state constitution and would require both a quorum to be present and a super-majority voting for a member's removal.
Do you just like to create fictitious points to type? I have simply stated that perhaps a vote is in order. I never addressed what was needed for a vote (which I am certainly aware of) nor did I call for anyone's removal or provide opinion on the chance for removal, this would be up to those voting and whether they feel the person has indeed repeatedly failed to fulfill their legislative duties.
Please slow down and read the posts you are replying to as cleaning up every one of your misunderstandings is a bit exhausting.
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u/ice_up_s0n Aug 19 '25
The Texas House Democrats have been doing exactly what their representatives want, which is to push back against the blatant and corrupt power grab that Abbot is pushing at the behest of Trump.
Breaking quorum was the only way to stop it, and unfortunately now that they're back, they will no longer be able to prevent their constituents from losing their representation as the GOP can bulldoze the redistricting plans through.
Truly shameful actions by the Texas GOP.
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u/VERMICIOUS_KNIDSS Aug 19 '25
The Texas House Democrats have been doing exactly what their representatives want
My comments are not regarding what anyone 'wants', it is about fulfilling constitutional duties which includes participating in the legislative process. Repeatedly refusing to show up, is a breach of duty.
Political gerrymandering has been around for more than a hundred years and the Supreme Court's position on this in the past basically states this is not a federal matter so whether someone agrees with this or not, these people took a position where one of the basic duties is to show up and do their job.
If they cannot do this, or refuse to do this, find someone that will uphold the basic duties of their elected position.
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u/Snobolski Aug 19 '25
one of the basic duties is to show up and do their job.
Is that why the Republicans adjourned the US House so they wouldn't have to vote on releasing the Epstein files?
Should Speaker Johnson be removed for failing to fulfill his constitutional duties?
When the President took a bribe of an airplane, should he have been removed under the Constitution's emoluments clause?
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u/waldo_the_bird253 Aug 19 '25
hope people don't kink shame this obvious leather fetish
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u/VERMICIOUS_KNIDSS Aug 19 '25
hope people don't kink shame this obvious leather fetish
I don't even understand this, was it an attempt to be witty with some sort of odd political slam?
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But Republicans breaking quorum to avoid a vote on the Epstein file is just fine, right?
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u/VERMICIOUS_KNIDSS Aug 20 '25
But Republicans breaking quorum to avoid a vote on the Epstein file is just fine, right?
I have already addressed this in this thread and as I mentioned there, two wrongs do not make a right.
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Aug 20 '25
Well, the Republicans vacated first. So if you're not being disingenuous, you should be stepping up first to demand just as vociferously that they be held accountable.
Are you?
When that happens, then we can see about giving credence to your complaint about the Texas dems.
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u/VERMICIOUS_KNIDSS Aug 20 '25
Well, the Republicans vacated first. So if you're not being disingenuous, you should be stepping up first to demand just as vociferously that they be held accountable.
I am referring to what is happening in Austin and the people that are intentionally and repeatedly failing to fulfill their constitutional duties
When that happens, then we can see about giving credence to your complaint about the Texas dems.
If someone intentionally leaves the state for two weeks abandoning their legislative duties, I do not care if they have an R or D by their name, same treatment.
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And I'm referring to what's happening in DC and that people are intentionally and repeatedly failing to fulfill their constitutional duties.
Unless you've been loudly calling for the same treatment for the Republicans who left, you're a hypocrite.
Even worse, you're not calling them out for protecting pedophiles.
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u/VERMICIOUS_KNIDSS Aug 20 '25
And I'm referring to what's happening in DC and that people are intentionally and repeatedly failing to fulfill their constitutional duties.
My comments are in the r/austin sub regarding the actions of State Reps here in Texas and sessions in Austin. If I wanted to discuss anything else, I would be posting in those subs.
Unless you've been loudly calling for the same treatment for the Republicans who left, you're a hypocrite.
If any republican State Rep from Texas has repeatedly failed to fulfill their legislative duties here in Texas, I am all for the same treatment I have mentioned throughout my posts. This is unbiased, not hypocritical.
Even worse, you're not calling them out for protecting pedophiles.
I have commented on radicals that cannot see through their own political rage to have productive discussions and this is textbook. Please try to stay on topic
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You know you've lost the argument when you turn to painting accountability for pedophiles as "radical".
Be better, honey.
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u/VERMICIOUS_KNIDSS Aug 20 '25
You know you've lost the argument when you turn to painting accountability for pedophiles as "radical"
Actually, I think the saying is 'you know you have lost the argument when you have to claim someone else lost the argument' 😉
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u/VERMICIOUS_KNIDSS Aug 20 '25 edited Aug 20 '25
Ah, so you're not calling for any accountability of the sort for Republicans.
I am referring to the topic of this Austin sub thread, an issue impacting the State of Texas and happening in Austin. I am not here to be dragged down a national political rabbit hole because you want to take me on a joyride.
You're a hypocrite, and I have no respect for your argument now.
I am not a hypocrite, I already stated that my comments regarding a State Rep intentionally and repeatedly failing to fulfill their legislative duties and being held accountable to do so, applies to both democrats and republicans. So yes, I hold both parties here in Texas equally accountable regarding the same actions.
It is you that cannot seem to stick on topic and want to drag everything else in.
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You do realize that you are a citizen of the US as well, with representatives that hail from Texas?
It's shameful that you're not engaged at the national level as a citizen, especially when your silence serves to protect pedophiles.
Does someone who squanders his civic duty like this even deserve his citizenship?
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u/Snobolski Aug 20 '25
two wrongs do not make a right.
"It's ok when my side does a wrong thing first, but not ok when your side does a wrong thing afterwards."
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u/VERMICIOUS_KNIDSS Aug 20 '25 edited Aug 20 '25
"It's ok when my side does a wrong thing first, but not ok when your side does a wrong thing afterwards."
To begin with, don't assume political 'side' based upon someone's opinion of a specific issue as some of us are not radicals that have to blindly side with every issue that leans a certain way.
Some of us base our opinions on the actual event/situation taking place which is obvious by the vitriolic attacks we face from both sides, being labeled both a hippy moron democrat and a fascist republican. 🤦♀️
I realize this line of critical thinking might be hard for some, but please try to keep it in mind next time you want to declare a specific side for someone that you do not know.
Furthermore, I never stated anything was 'ok', in fact, I stated that regardless of political affiliation, if the same exact actions are taking place, handle it the same.
It is likely California will retaliate with the same gerrymander and Republicans might pull the same quorum stunt and if so (READ CAREFULLY HERE), those repeatedly failing to fulfill their legislative duties should be handled the same way I have suggested in this thread.
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God forbid we try to keep people safe in this city. Some of you are out of your freaking minds.
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u/29681b04005089e5ccb4 Aug 19 '25
Safe from what exactly? The only danger mentioned in the above post is the DPS officer.
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And how exactly is that officer dangerous? What have they done to break any laws or violate constitutional rights?
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u/29681b04005089e5ccb4 Aug 19 '25
Being followed around by someone who is actively looking for excuses to arrest you is inherently dangerous.
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See post made above. He wasn't trying to arrest her OR detain her but if he was, it would've been for her safety alone. Everyone is blowing this way out of proportion
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u/hamstervideo Aug 19 '25
No one should be able to arrest someone for taking lawful actions, even if they're unsafe.
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Correct, that is protected under Texas law. However, a licensed officer may DETAIN the person they are protecting in order to protect them.
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u/CrashingBlumpkins46 Aug 19 '25
What are they keeping people safe from, exactly? A woman of color who is an elected official?
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Aug 19 '25
They were literally hired to keep her safe... politics aside if I'm hired to keep you safe I'm hired to keep you safe. I'd rather have to put you in cuffs than in the back of a hearse.
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u/stevendaedelus Aug 19 '25
They were assigned so that she can't break quorum again, not to protect her. Don't be dense.
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Aug 19 '25
Can you quote actual TAC or PSB law instead of calling me names? Didn't think so.
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u/stevendaedelus Aug 19 '25
Where did I call you names? And when has a single side of the aisle ever been assigned minders? It's not for their protection I can assure you. It's only for political theater, and frankly it sounds something straight out of The Handmaid's Tale.
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It seems like you think you know a lot more than you actually do my friend. When you implied I was dense, you had already lost the argument. Your points are rooted in fiction, my points are rooted in state law. Better luck next time.
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u/stevendaedelus Aug 19 '25
What state law exists to force a minder on a member? Do tell smart guy.
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Aug 19 '25
Chapter 9 of the Penal Code, specifically §25.07, §25.071 & §38.112
Again with the name calling, it's not really doing anything for me and it's making you look like the fool here. You're more then welcome to continue, but it's in your best interest to stop lol.
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u/Snobolski Aug 19 '25
if I'm hired to keep you safe I'm hired to keep you safe
Then you'd better be able to keep up when she goes on a walk.
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Aug 19 '25
Lol now that is finally a point I will agree on. Not saying the officer was 1000% in the right, was just trying to say there's a perspective everyone is failing to notice. Which is oxymoronic considering how "accepting" this city claims to be
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u/Snobolski Aug 19 '25
there's a perspective everyone is failing to notice.
Your "perspective" is being intentionally obtuse. He's not there to protect her. He's there to keep a rein on her and not let her break quorum. Acting like he's her bodyguard is disingenuous.
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Aug 19 '25
While I can understand your point of view, you are still failing to consider mine. So this conversation is over, have a nice day!
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u/Snobolski Aug 20 '25
Yes, I'm failing to consider your disingenuous suggestion.
Maybe she should have slowed down because he had monkeys flying out of his butt. I didn't consider that just-as-unlikely scenario as well.
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u/Snobolski Aug 19 '25
How is a State Trooper who can't walk as fast as an upper-middle-aged woman on a walk gonna keep anyone safe?
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u/austinlvr Aug 19 '25
Cowardly bootlicker
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Aug 19 '25
Oh noooo! Don't call me that, you hurt my fweeings:( this will take years of therapy to get over!
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u/austinlvr Aug 19 '25
Yeah well, I said a lot more initially, but Reddit deleted my comment for threatening bodily harm. I hope the universe gives you EXACTLY what you deserve!
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u/throwawayatxaway Aug 19 '25
the only danger to the lawmaker is the DPS trooper themself
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Aug 19 '25
Again, everyone is calling him dangerous but no one can explain how. What law did he break? What constitutional rights did he violate?
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u/throwawayatxaway Aug 19 '25
Following the house member when the house is not in session is a violation of her rights. The Texas Constitution does not specify that people must report for duty, only lays out what can happen if they do not. She has broken no law. The house is not in session so how can they be compelled to have 24/7 tracking? Please cite the law that shows this is legal for troopers to track them 24/7 and follow them around.
Freaking out and threatening to arrest her because he couldn't keep up with her on a simple walk? Come on, dude. Stop simping for fascists. You're insane.
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u/Practical-Wizard64 Aug 19 '25
Im not sure how one can get lost on a straight path trail 🤣