On Monday, the Supreme Court lifted an injunction that had prevented the Border Patrol from cutting and removing concertina razor wire that the state of Texas had installed along a migrant crossing at the Rio Grande.
As a Texan I find this use of razor wire indefensible. My great grandfather crossed from Mexico to Texas and my family has ties on both sides of the border - we are all human beings.
And the Republican “wet foot dry foot” policy just highlights their absolute hypocrisy. Why are Cubans allowed asylum under certain circumstances (ie “dry foot”), but Venezuelans and Guatemalans are not?
As Jay wisely points out, just crossing the border is not considered “illegal” under international law, when one is seeking asylum from a repressive government. What one does AFTER crossing, obviously, makes a difference, but the crossing is not illegal and should NOT be a death penalty from the State of Texas.
Good god, they’re such an embarrassment to the entire concept that America was built upon. You know, that “bring me your poor, your huddled masses” thing....
Paxton and Abbott have their own views on "who is a human", and immigrants clearly don't make the cut. These two would have been ideal functionaries in the Third Reich, as they are well in tune with *untermenschen* ideology, and would be quite comfortable in overseeing the concentration camps housing "undesirables" awaiting the "final solution".
There was an article I recently read that detailed a Gitmo detainee's interaction with DeSantis when he was briefly stationed there, and, yeah, ol' Ron was totally down with, e.g., the "forced feeding" regimen...not pleasant reading, and regrettably I can't find the link to the report.
I agree. They are fascists. Paxton and Abbott are murdering criminals. They also subscribe to the Trumpian camps theory, so what you are saying is not even hypothetical. This is something they will do if they feel they can get away with it. We have to give them the feeling they cannot.
Abbott has made it clear that today's "conservatives" get off on women and children suffering and dying at the border and when facing a medical crisis, and the GOP has made it clear that they need the border to remain an issue to distract from their leader facing 91 criminal charges.
Jay, once again, thank you for bringing clarity and a laser-like focus to explaining this issue. And yikes! That Supreme Court ruling! Larry, your comment resonated with me and connecteed to Jay's article as I had just finished reading a chapter of Tim Alberta's book, "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory" about the state of the evangelical church and its unholy alliance with Trumpism. In one chapter, Alberta quotes Miroslav Volf, a theologian of renown, who makes this prescient observation: "I've come to believe...that the Christ of the gospel has become a moral stranger to us...If you read the gospels, the things that profoundly mattered to Christ, they marginally matter to most evangelical Christians. And the things that really profoundly matter to them, marginally mattered to Christ." As someone who long ago left the evangelical movement behind, I recognize that this sentiment directly applies to Abbott et. al. Whether you embrace christianity at all is not the point; the point is that evangelicals and nationalists like Abbot, aren't embracing it at all. No focus on the poor, the destitute, the homeless, the suffering, the different. Instead, in Texas, those power-thirsty politicians embrace "blood and soil." Sadly, some of these "believers" also are legal gatekeepers seeking to use this philosophy to justify their rulings at a federal level.
Today's "christian" right leaves me totally baffled. My atheism kicked in at around age 12, but what I see passing for "christian" in the current GOP is pretty much the antithesis of what I was taught Christ's teachings were all about, especially their wanton embrace of an amoral, hateful leader. My dad was a dedicated Republican and very conservative, but he was the most generous and loving man; he would not recognize his party today and would despise their hypocrisy.
Yes they do hate. Haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate! As Taylor Swift says, in her song Shake it Off. I don't even know the rest of the song, because those words resonate so strongly with me. I have a daughter who is a big Taylor Swift fan. Someone who as a strong independent woman, who stands as a symbol for the youth, has drawn the ire of MAGAs. These are hateful people and to support them makes one a hateful person too.
Not a fan of her music, but I am a huge fan of her ability, and willingness, to trigger the hate filled MAGAt right. Her potential influence on young women voters and their politics is enormous, and has the right terrified. That makes me happy.
9-0 slam dunk, no more time needed to arrive at the decision than it took for the justices to sign their names to the paper.
What it says about SCOTUS is deeply frightening -- that the highest court is just *this* close to ignoring the principle on which the notion of federal government is based, in service to an extremist ideology.
Sadly, we have already seen SCOTUS overturn settled law and longstanding precedent to satisfy their partisan goals. Now, apparently, they're very interested in going after the very underpinnings of our nation as well.
Jay, I sincerely mean it when I say that you are very generous with your free subscribers. Your content is timely and accurate. I also appreciate that free subscribers can like and comment which I just did on my restack. This is to say that as soon as I can see my way clear to pay for your valuable content, I shall. I am right now paying for several already. Just know that you are appreciated.
true even though he often posts on Facebook and you can comment there. But supporting him on Substack is worth every penny. (I can't give "tips" on FB because I read it on my PC.)
I do Facebook, but with a group of compatible and really SMART friends, who do post the idiocies of the people I'd block in an instant. They also post links to worthwhile news stories. We have fascinating conversations on books, current issues that ARE debatable, philosophical and scientific issues. It is very stimulating.
I've learned that you can control the ad parts of your feed by being careful about which ads you object to and which you like. For example, most of the ads on my iPad version are for new books. Also on their "Reels" I've got them feeding me nothing but dachshunds. That's just a matter of clicking nothing BUT dachshund videos.
My posts are private, but sometimes via comments on others' public posts I get the "you are so smart, won't you add me as a friend" shtick. I love to look at them. For some reasons they are all from deeply Christian high ranking military officers, all widowed, who have been on facebook maybe a week. Boy, do they have me pegged wrong.
Just in that, I find FB very entertaining and amusing.
I think I knew from the start, that Facebook, etc. would be a rabbit hole I wouldn’t be able to escape from. Plus, I’m Autistic, which complicates the friend business. Even when people want to be friendly, I’m never sure how to take it, or what to do with it. I’m all thumbs.
That's interesting. I have friends with autistic children and grandchildren, or at least on the Spectrum, but I've never thought to ask---I know they have trouble with "social signals" but does that apply to written communications as well as actual interactions in person? There are actually a lot of support groups for autism on FB, where you might find a community of folks who know EXACTLY what you go through.
I just went back to my settings and saw that I’m paying for 8! There are so many excellent writers here that it’s terribly hard to pick and choose which ones to go with. I’m retired so really appreciate the generosity of writers who selflessly share.
I'm starting a substack (mostly fiction) and Jay is my model. All free content for me, too, except paying members see novels in progress. Jay is one of the few I pay for. Money is tight for me right now, so I need to choose carefully. Honestly, I kind of feel that the more we see of a good writer like Jay, the more we want to pay. Whereas Puck (not sure if they're substack or another platform) doesn't let you read anything, really, without shelling out. So I just unsubscribed from them.
State troops occupying land and preventing federal officers from doing their job; that sounds familiar, where have I heard that before? Oh yeah, the Civil War in 1860 - Fort Sumter. Hyperbole you say? The GQP in Texas has already urged the governor to ignore the Supreme Court.
Also recall Orval Faubus, Arkansas governor, using National Guard troops in 1957 to prevent Black children from attending school, in defiance of SCOTUS's Brown v. Board of Education decision. Ultimately, Eisenhower had to federalize the Arkansas National Guard and send in the 101st Airborne to enforce school desegregation.
This is the same reasoning I used in my reply comment on today’s Hartmann Report. I gave the “Arkansas governor, using National Guard troops in 1957 to prevent Black children from attending school, in defiance of SCOTUS's Brown v. Board of Education decision” as an example why red state governors will not call up their National Guard units to put down violent civil unrest by MAGA white supremacists in the event of a tRump lose (big or small) or constitutional disqualification in November.
While I realize it would have made life even crueler for migrants, but a part of me wants Biden to say, “okay, here you go boys. It’s all up to the States now! Oh but there won’t be any federal money or help. You want it? You’ve got it,”
The Republicans remind me of dogs who run after and bark at every car, like big bad dogs, but if the car stops, they run away! These folks are using this issue like those dogs who chase cars, all sound and fury, but cowards if that car ever actually stops moving. Putting in their laps and saying YOU do it, would confuse and scare the hell out of them.
I realize this would completely undercut federal authority, but it would be great to see Abbots face when he’s told he is now personally, financially, ethically and legally responsible for immigration into his state, with one proviso….every one of those immigrants who cross that border MUST be allowed to live in Texas, and under massive financial penalty in the form of other federal grants if they attempt to move even one out of the state.
And that should include ALL federal help withdrawal. Meaning: hurricane? Sorry. Grid goes down? Nope. Record cold/record heat? Oh, bummer. But hey - you are in control now!
Exactly! Sometimes you need to give people precisely what they want! Obviously no Republican has ever read the book or seen the TV drama, “The Monkey’s Paw”.
As long as the states also get to set the rules for immigration. Imagine California being allowed to issue legal immigrant visas. It would dry up Abbot's favorite boogeyman campaign issue in no time.
Yes, never would we want humans to be exposed to the cruelty they'd bring. Unfortunately, because Republican states are so greedy & stingy, don't support their poorer citizens and such, they likely would have the funds to do things their way. I think they'd be thrilled at the prospect. Many state officials & citizens have suggested seceding and Texas is a likely first to make that step.
Nothing coming out of TX should be able to impact how other States operate. SCOTUS sent abortion policy "back to the States" and for a TX judge to try to remove access to the medication, a Fifth Circuit that is not representative of the interests of the population outside of their party, it's so wrong!
Texas keeps saying they want to secede. We should let them. This is inhumane. Cruelty is always the point with Republicans, whether they're voters, in Congress or on the courts. This doesn't even feel like my own country, anymore. It's heartbreaking.
If Texas seceded, they'd lose all their federal resources, including their military bases, and the place would become a failed state in a couple of years.
If Texas seceded, it would become yet another oil producing foreign country the U.S. could have a love/hate relationship with. Texas would see even more dollars flowing to them to purchase their oil and gas.
I’d better shut up. What started as a good idea I’ve favored for some time is beginning to have unintended consequences.
Texas is one of the few red states that at least some of the time pay more into the federal budget than they get back. Probably because of their oil revenue and a number of other strong policies. They should be able to survive. Not all that well, but survive.
Agree with your last line. The new Republic of Texas and the State of New Mexico would work out some type of water deal. Even Israel, Jordan, and the two occupied Palestinian areas had water deals, although most of that got tossed out on October 7.
The only reason I would not want Texas to secede is that would put my state (OK) in their position, and our leaders would be no better; in fact, probably worse.
Texas Gov. Abbott needs to be prosecuted for meddling in federal foreign affairs. If Texas wants to leave the United States, let them: It is a state of Grifters, economically subsidized by redundant, unnecessary military bases. We should pull out of those facilities and use the money more wisely. . . Take the CON out of so-called “conservatives” of the South.
There are actually a lot of good people and Democrats in Texas. Willie Nelson calls Texas home, after all. Texans are not the problem, the maga take over of the GOP is the problem. IMHO.
I had to look him up. I quit listening to country stations in the 90’s when all they would play was Garth, Reba, and Alabama. Over, and over, and over. Larry McMurtry’s kid! Excellent author!
Add Dan Rather. At age 90 he’s still posting Steady on SubStack. If you haven’t found him, he’s worth the read. Bright, logical, well written and documented.
Thank you for an excellent description of the evils that are happening. Abbott and Company are maniacal and quite good at this evil game they play with people lives.
I am sure he goes to
Mass every Sunday and take communion. Sick Bastard.
Once it clear that the razor wire is to be removed, the Border Patrol should removed it and return the wire to the State of Texas. After all the wire was paid for with Texas state funds. No federal funds were used, right? Then transport the wire to Austin and wrap it around the governor's mansion. And send the bill for its removal and transport to Abbott.
Call it a public art project on the dangers of razor wire.
What Abbot and Paxton are doing is criminal. What can be done to hold them responsible for these hideous human rights violations? And not like three years from now but in some sort of reasonably timely manner?
The law grants a great deal of protection to “lawmakers” and officials so not much can be done directly. But Paxton faces a federal trial on securities law violations very soon.
Biden’s meekness encouraged Texas’ bad behavior. As soon as the razor wire went up, the feds should have cut it down on the theory Texas had no authority to interfere in a federal issue. Then Texas would have had to sue first and there would have been no injunction for the feds to get lifted.
It’s admittedly confusing. But the feds did start to cut holes in the wire. That’s why Texas sued and obtained an injunction from the district court, upheld by the Fifth Circuit. This SCOTUS ruling lifted the injunction.
As a Texan I find this use of razor wire indefensible. My great grandfather crossed from Mexico to Texas and my family has ties on both sides of the border - we are all human beings.
And the Republican “wet foot dry foot” policy just highlights their absolute hypocrisy. Why are Cubans allowed asylum under certain circumstances (ie “dry foot”), but Venezuelans and Guatemalans are not?
As Jay wisely points out, just crossing the border is not considered “illegal” under international law, when one is seeking asylum from a repressive government. What one does AFTER crossing, obviously, makes a difference, but the crossing is not illegal and should NOT be a death penalty from the State of Texas.
Good god, they’re such an embarrassment to the entire concept that America was built upon. You know, that “bring me your poor, your huddled masses” thing....
💯 agree
Paxton and Abbott have their own views on "who is a human", and immigrants clearly don't make the cut. These two would have been ideal functionaries in the Third Reich, as they are well in tune with *untermenschen* ideology, and would be quite comfortable in overseeing the concentration camps housing "undesirables" awaiting the "final solution".
Women don't make their "human" cut, either.
Indeed, that would be right up Abbott's alley. He is one of the most cruel and sadistic creatures I have ever seen.
Right up there with DeSantis, who thought nothing of torture in his Navy days.
True...I'd forgotten that he was at Guantanamo as a legal advisor for Seal Team1. Maybe that is where he was made into a cyborg.
There was an article I recently read that detailed a Gitmo detainee's interaction with DeSantis when he was briefly stationed there, and, yeah, ol' Ron was totally down with, e.g., the "forced feeding" regimen...not pleasant reading, and regrettably I can't find the link to the report.
And what’s truly mind boggling, Lance, is how much of the Texas population is Latino, many for generations: 40.2%, per the last census!
Who do Abbott and Paxton think they’re representing? Seems stupid politically to me, and not just immoral.
Voting latinos in Texas tend to lean repub.
How unfortunate. Indication of a lack of good social sciences education in the state.
I agree. They are fascists. Paxton and Abbott are murdering criminals. They also subscribe to the Trumpian camps theory, so what you are saying is not even hypothetical. This is something they will do if they feel they can get away with it. We have to give them the feeling they cannot.
Abbott has made it clear that today's "conservatives" get off on women and children suffering and dying at the border and when facing a medical crisis, and the GOP has made it clear that they need the border to remain an issue to distract from their leader facing 91 criminal charges.
You just perfectly summed up the whole Texas trademark in one sentence: rogue, inhumane, and anti-American.
Jay, once again, thank you for bringing clarity and a laser-like focus to explaining this issue. And yikes! That Supreme Court ruling! Larry, your comment resonated with me and connecteed to Jay's article as I had just finished reading a chapter of Tim Alberta's book, "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory" about the state of the evangelical church and its unholy alliance with Trumpism. In one chapter, Alberta quotes Miroslav Volf, a theologian of renown, who makes this prescient observation: "I've come to believe...that the Christ of the gospel has become a moral stranger to us...If you read the gospels, the things that profoundly mattered to Christ, they marginally matter to most evangelical Christians. And the things that really profoundly matter to them, marginally mattered to Christ." As someone who long ago left the evangelical movement behind, I recognize that this sentiment directly applies to Abbott et. al. Whether you embrace christianity at all is not the point; the point is that evangelicals and nationalists like Abbot, aren't embracing it at all. No focus on the poor, the destitute, the homeless, the suffering, the different. Instead, in Texas, those power-thirsty politicians embrace "blood and soil." Sadly, some of these "believers" also are legal gatekeepers seeking to use this philosophy to justify their rulings at a federal level.
Today's "christian" right leaves me totally baffled. My atheism kicked in at around age 12, but what I see passing for "christian" in the current GOP is pretty much the antithesis of what I was taught Christ's teachings were all about, especially their wanton embrace of an amoral, hateful leader. My dad was a dedicated Republican and very conservative, but he was the most generous and loving man; he would not recognize his party today and would despise their hypocrisy.
Yes they do hate. Haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate! As Taylor Swift says, in her song Shake it Off. I don't even know the rest of the song, because those words resonate so strongly with me. I have a daughter who is a big Taylor Swift fan. Someone who as a strong independent woman, who stands as a symbol for the youth, has drawn the ire of MAGAs. These are hateful people and to support them makes one a hateful person too.
Not a fan of her music, but I am a huge fan of her ability, and willingness, to trigger the hate filled MAGAt right. Her potential influence on young women voters and their politics is enormous, and has the right terrified. That makes me happy.
What does it say about SCOTUS that it recognized the Supremacy Clause by a single vote?
This should've been 9-0.
9-0 slam dunk, no more time needed to arrive at the decision than it took for the justices to sign their names to the paper.
What it says about SCOTUS is deeply frightening -- that the highest court is just *this* close to ignoring the principle on which the notion of federal government is based, in service to an extremist ideology.
Sadly, we have already seen SCOTUS overturn settled law and longstanding precedent to satisfy their partisan goals. Now, apparently, they're very interested in going after the very underpinnings of our nation as well.
Jay, I sincerely mean it when I say that you are very generous with your free subscribers. Your content is timely and accurate. I also appreciate that free subscribers can like and comment which I just did on my restack. This is to say that as soon as I can see my way clear to pay for your valuable content, I shall. I am right now paying for several already. Just know that you are appreciated.
I think Jay is worth the money. I don’t have much, but he’s a keeper.
true even though he often posts on Facebook and you can comment there. But supporting him on Substack is worth every penny. (I can't give "tips" on FB because I read it on my PC.)
I am proud to say that I have never participated in Facebook or X(sh)itter.
I do Facebook, but with a group of compatible and really SMART friends, who do post the idiocies of the people I'd block in an instant. They also post links to worthwhile news stories. We have fascinating conversations on books, current issues that ARE debatable, philosophical and scientific issues. It is very stimulating.
I've learned that you can control the ad parts of your feed by being careful about which ads you object to and which you like. For example, most of the ads on my iPad version are for new books. Also on their "Reels" I've got them feeding me nothing but dachshunds. That's just a matter of clicking nothing BUT dachshund videos.
My posts are private, but sometimes via comments on others' public posts I get the "you are so smart, won't you add me as a friend" shtick. I love to look at them. For some reasons they are all from deeply Christian high ranking military officers, all widowed, who have been on facebook maybe a week. Boy, do they have me pegged wrong.
Just in that, I find FB very entertaining and amusing.
I think I knew from the start, that Facebook, etc. would be a rabbit hole I wouldn’t be able to escape from. Plus, I’m Autistic, which complicates the friend business. Even when people want to be friendly, I’m never sure how to take it, or what to do with it. I’m all thumbs.
That's interesting. I have friends with autistic children and grandchildren, or at least on the Spectrum, but I've never thought to ask---I know they have trouble with "social signals" but does that apply to written communications as well as actual interactions in person? There are actually a lot of support groups for autism on FB, where you might find a community of folks who know EXACTLY what you go through.
I agree. I am a paid subscriber and also a couple more but Jay is a must. Worth every cent-and generous that he shares his valuable content freely!
I just went back to my settings and saw that I’m paying for 8! There are so many excellent writers here that it’s terribly hard to pick and choose which ones to go with. I’m retired so really appreciate the generosity of writers who selflessly share.
That’s true! 👍🏻👍🏻
I'm starting a substack (mostly fiction) and Jay is my model. All free content for me, too, except paying members see novels in progress. Jay is one of the few I pay for. Money is tight for me right now, so I need to choose carefully. Honestly, I kind of feel that the more we see of a good writer like Jay, the more we want to pay. Whereas Puck (not sure if they're substack or another platform) doesn't let you read anything, really, without shelling out. So I just unsubscribed from them.
State troops occupying land and preventing federal officers from doing their job; that sounds familiar, where have I heard that before? Oh yeah, the Civil War in 1860 - Fort Sumter. Hyperbole you say? The GQP in Texas has already urged the governor to ignore the Supreme Court.
Also recall Orval Faubus, Arkansas governor, using National Guard troops in 1957 to prevent Black children from attending school, in defiance of SCOTUS's Brown v. Board of Education decision. Ultimately, Eisenhower had to federalize the Arkansas National Guard and send in the 101st Airborne to enforce school desegregation.
For starters: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orval_Faubus
This is the same reasoning I used in my reply comment on today’s Hartmann Report. I gave the “Arkansas governor, using National Guard troops in 1957 to prevent Black children from attending school, in defiance of SCOTUS's Brown v. Board of Education decision” as an example why red state governors will not call up their National Guard units to put down violent civil unrest by MAGA white supremacists in the event of a tRump lose (big or small) or constitutional disqualification in November.
While I realize it would have made life even crueler for migrants, but a part of me wants Biden to say, “okay, here you go boys. It’s all up to the States now! Oh but there won’t be any federal money or help. You want it? You’ve got it,”
The Republicans remind me of dogs who run after and bark at every car, like big bad dogs, but if the car stops, they run away! These folks are using this issue like those dogs who chase cars, all sound and fury, but cowards if that car ever actually stops moving. Putting in their laps and saying YOU do it, would confuse and scare the hell out of them.
I realize this would completely undercut federal authority, but it would be great to see Abbots face when he’s told he is now personally, financially, ethically and legally responsible for immigration into his state, with one proviso….every one of those immigrants who cross that border MUST be allowed to live in Texas, and under massive financial penalty in the form of other federal grants if they attempt to move even one out of the state.
And that should include ALL federal help withdrawal. Meaning: hurricane? Sorry. Grid goes down? Nope. Record cold/record heat? Oh, bummer. But hey - you are in control now!
Exactly! Sometimes you need to give people precisely what they want! Obviously no Republican has ever read the book or seen the TV drama, “The Monkey’s Paw”.
As long as the states also get to set the rules for immigration. Imagine California being allowed to issue legal immigrant visas. It would dry up Abbot's favorite boogeyman campaign issue in no time.
Yes, never would we want humans to be exposed to the cruelty they'd bring. Unfortunately, because Republican states are so greedy & stingy, don't support their poorer citizens and such, they likely would have the funds to do things their way. I think they'd be thrilled at the prospect. Many state officials & citizens have suggested seceding and Texas is a likely first to make that step.
Nothing coming out of TX should be able to impact how other States operate. SCOTUS sent abortion policy "back to the States" and for a TX judge to try to remove access to the medication, a Fifth Circuit that is not representative of the interests of the population outside of their party, it's so wrong!
Texas keeps saying they want to secede. We should let them. This is inhumane. Cruelty is always the point with Republicans, whether they're voters, in Congress or on the courts. This doesn't even feel like my own country, anymore. It's heartbreaking.
I want a wall between New Mexico and Texas. If God had meant Texans to ski, he would have made BS white.
If Texas seceded, they'd lose all their federal resources, including their military bases, and the place would become a failed state in a couple of years.
Yep. Im fine with that.They're already a failed state, though.
If Texas seceded, it would become yet another oil producing foreign country the U.S. could have a love/hate relationship with. Texas would see even more dollars flowing to them to purchase their oil and gas.
I’d better shut up. What started as a good idea I’ve favored for some time is beginning to have unintended consequences.
Texas is one of the few red states that at least some of the time pay more into the federal budget than they get back. Probably because of their oil revenue and a number of other strong policies. They should be able to survive. Not all that well, but survive.
This alone makes it an impossible scenario:
https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=397
Republicans are just stupid in their stupidity.
Agree with your last line. The new Republic of Texas and the State of New Mexico would work out some type of water deal. Even Israel, Jordan, and the two occupied Palestinian areas had water deals, although most of that got tossed out on October 7.
The only reason I would not want Texas to secede is that would put my state (OK) in their position, and our leaders would be no better; in fact, probably worse.
Apparently, we need to rid ourselves of Republican leaders. Maybe a little easier to to that than getting rid of entire states.
It would be. What would OK do about the US citizen refugees fleeing Texas?
Oklahoma would send the Texas Democrat refugees on to Colorado and then after some deliberations decide to join Texas, rivalry between damned.
Good question. The Red River Rivalry is a real thing. 😂
Quite a clear and concise statement of facts surrounding the immigration issue. The state of Texas should concentrate on state issues.
Only a 5-4 decision on what is indisputably a case of federal supremacy...what's next, TX seceding?
God riddance to a “welfare queen” to use the GQP terminology . .
Texas Gov. Abbott needs to be prosecuted for meddling in federal foreign affairs. If Texas wants to leave the United States, let them: It is a state of Grifters, economically subsidized by redundant, unnecessary military bases. We should pull out of those facilities and use the money more wisely. . . Take the CON out of so-called “conservatives” of the South.
There are actually a lot of good people and Democrats in Texas. Willie Nelson calls Texas home, after all. Texans are not the problem, the maga take over of the GOP is the problem. IMHO.
Willie Nelson, and Lyle Lovett are the only positives.
And James McMurtry!
I had to look him up. I quit listening to country stations in the 90’s when all they would play was Garth, Reba, and Alabama. Over, and over, and over. Larry McMurtry’s kid! Excellent author!
Right! One helluva songwriter... great writing must run in that family. :) Ive seen James twice in concert and he was marvelous!
Add Dan Rather. At age 90 he’s still posting Steady on SubStack. If you haven’t found him, he’s worth the read. Bright, logical, well written and documented.
I loved Dan Rather. He lives in Texas? I shall look.
Austin
I’ve had past business dealings with Texans, “grifters” is much too kind of a description. Expect not to be paid.
As well as for playing a part in the deaths . .
Thank you for an excellent description of the evils that are happening. Abbott and Company are maniacal and quite good at this evil game they play with people lives.
I am sure he goes to
Mass every Sunday and take communion. Sick Bastard.
Surprised the church doesn’t spontaneously combust.
Once it clear that the razor wire is to be removed, the Border Patrol should removed it and return the wire to the State of Texas. After all the wire was paid for with Texas state funds. No federal funds were used, right? Then transport the wire to Austin and wrap it around the governor's mansion. And send the bill for its removal and transport to Abbott.
Call it a public art project on the dangers of razor wire.
Lord, I hate living next door to Texas. They have installed some of their razor wire on New Mexico territory. Not sure if that’s been resolved yet.
WTF! If you had any articles to link about this it would be appreciated.
https://abcnews.go.com/US/texas-installing-concertina-wire-new-mexico-border/story?id=104056805
Serves a double purpose! Forces those little sluts to stay inside Texass and pop out 8 or 9 white babies.
What Abbot and Paxton are doing is criminal. What can be done to hold them responsible for these hideous human rights violations? And not like three years from now but in some sort of reasonably timely manner?
The law grants a great deal of protection to “lawmakers” and officials so not much can be done directly. But Paxton faces a federal trial on securities law violations very soon.
Biden’s meekness encouraged Texas’ bad behavior. As soon as the razor wire went up, the feds should have cut it down on the theory Texas had no authority to interfere in a federal issue. Then Texas would have had to sue first and there would have been no injunction for the feds to get lifted.
It’s admittedly confusing. But the feds did start to cut holes in the wire. That’s why Texas sued and obtained an injunction from the district court, upheld by the Fifth Circuit. This SCOTUS ruling lifted the injunction.
Looks like I got that wrong. Thanks for the clarification.
Absolutely. Like sending the National Guard to Little Rock. There's a time for boldness, not litigation.