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DallasNE

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31. Unstated

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Fri Apr 14, 2023, 06:49 PM

Apr 2023

But just below the surface is the role the enablers like Trump and Abbott have played in creating these monsters. Both are very complicit, along with all of the other corrupt enablers. Why don't accessory laws come into play here?

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"Masterful. The judge waited to release these texts until AFTER Greg Abbott called for the pardon." [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2023 OP

Locker room talk. Just a Patriot tourist. Only standing his ground when felt threatened. Freethinker65 Apr 2023 #1

The guy that Perry shot was white, 28, male and an Air Force Veteran. lees1975 Apr 2023 #26

The shooter probably didn't know... appmanga Apr 2023 #27

Smooth move as usual, Abbott. Paladin Apr 2023 #2

Texas power grid is a living monument for changing to a public utility Alexander Of Assyria Apr 2023 #4

I sense a change in The Force, Luke! The Jurists Strike Back! Alexander Of Assyria Apr 2023 #3

Abbott may find it even more reason to pardon. StClone Apr 2023 #5

I don't think he cares what we think Dios Mio Apr 2023 #6

I can't believe JustAnotherGen Apr 2023 #7

Because a very large swath are Americans are concerned about losing their Majority RegulatedCapitalistD Apr 2023 #12

"...are WHITE Americans...." yonder Apr 2023 #20

Exactly...THAT group! RegulatedCapitalistD Apr 2023 #21

Yep indeed. Welcome! Evolve Dammit Apr 2023 #32

You are exactly right. Dios Mio Apr 2023 #14

That depended on what color you were. LudwigPastorius Apr 2023 #18

That goes for all of romanticized America. NullTuples Apr 2023 #23

At least their votes were counted housecat Apr 2023 #30

he won't care, he will still pardon him..... getagrip_already Apr 2023 #8

Abbott can have the empowering opportunity Zilli Apr 2023 #13

If I'm not mistaken, from the time I lived in Texas, I believe the governor must have lees1975 Apr 2023 #25

The presidential pardon has traditionally been louis-t Apr 2023 #29

You'd have to be fucking stupid not to realize the dipshit was racist even before this Major Nikon Apr 2023 #9

Go read the article! Loads to unpack. Three quips from it below. Oh, and he is Jewish. flying_wahini Apr 2023 #10

🧐seems RefuKKKchickens have reached an inflection point bringthePaine Apr 2023 #11

Is being a self-proclaimed racist in Texas a negative? Chainfire Apr 2023 #15

Among hundreds of thousands of decent Texans, it sure as hell is a negative. (nt) Paladin Apr 2023 #24

Did Daniel Perry violate the civil rights of Mr. Foster? Thunderbeast Apr 2023 #16

Abbott is a racist. All of his actions proclaim him so. N/t bronxiteforever Apr 2023 #17

Smeg Abbott can go fuck himself. LudwigPastorius Apr 2023 #19

That's A Bonus Deep State Witch Apr 2023 #22

Twitter replies: Rhiannon12866 Apr 2023 #28

Unstated DallasNE Apr 2023 #31

Kick TY! Cha Apr 2023 #33

Greg is going to regret this stunt LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2023 #34