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This true. Been in software for 30 years and have never heard a single slur. That being said, I work in the warehouse/transportation software space. In the 90’s, I was at an old facility in VA that was purchased by my customer’s company from the federal government. I was walking a really old and unused office area of the warehouse with a supervisor. He’s black which became really uncomfortable when the following happened. I’m rummaging around the metal government desks and boxes of files that have 30 years of dust on them. He walks to the back of the office and comes back with a sign that says “whites only water fountain”. He’s f’in enraged. It’s 1995, but it’s 1950 in that relic of an office. I’m a white guy. I was speechless. Tinge of white guilt. Warehouses are big. It was a long silent walk out of there with him back to the future (1995 office).

2 Corinthians. Both of ‘em.

9th grade Oklahoma state history didn’t even mention the Cherokee tribe suing the US in the SCOTUS, winning the case, and Andrew Jackson sending the US military to force the Cherokees to the trail. I have hopes that this story will someday be set to film like Amistad. From an educational standpoint, this dovetails really well with 8th grade civics and the three branches of federal government. Specifically, how what Jackson did was illegal. There’s lessons that can be applied to modern day executive reach. But, I have no idea what’s taught in Oklahoma (if anything) these days. It pisses me off now but there was no mention of this my OK state history. The thing they taught that pisses me off is the “five civilized tribes.” Oh, you mean the five subjugated tribes - Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, Seminole. I can still remember them 40 years later. I guess the grooming worked.

As someone that is a product of Oklahoma public education, I wonder how the Oklahoma schools will differentiate the trail of tears from slavery when (not if) this takes hold in Oklahoma.

“You can get it for prices. Because that’s what I do”. - Mike Lindell Helluva salesperson there. Prices.

I’m interested to know the prevailing attitude of medical professionals. I suspect there’s concern about their ability to practice without threat of violating the law inadvertently. Treating miscarriages would be a big concern. Moving to a different state and practicing there might not be an option for many. But, some may consider early retirement, and new doctors may be reluctant to start their career in red states. This might cause a significant problem 10 years or so down the road.

I live in a diverse neighborhood. In fact, it was listed in the top ten neighborhoods in TX. Diversity was one of the criteria used in the ranking. When I walk my dog, magas prominently displayed their maga flags in their yards and flags hanging from their house. One maga displayed his trump flag until spring 2021. He replaced it with a black flag to show he was radicalized and ready for violence. The flag is now down likely because he doesn’t want to be identified if something bad goes down.

Tune into FoxNews to find out!

Yeah. I’m familiar with Cuban’s cost plus online pharmacy. Insulin isn’t on it yet. Insulin has the complexity that it must be refrigerated. There’s lots of food products that require refrigeration to ship. I don’t expect it to be an un-solvable problem but it’s not solved yet. I’ve made suggestions to the R and D state candidates running in my district to allow for people to order from FDA approved international online providers. I’ve gotten positive feedback for the idea. I wouldn’t be surprised if it ended up in their platforms.

Admittedly, I know very little about WY or MT political demographics but my extensive one minute internet based research shows it’s 2 to 1 gop to dem representation. If you’re moving due to politics, why would MT or WY be better than TX?

Within the last year - Foo Fighters at zoo amphitheater in OKC Wallflowers at billy bob’s in ft worth Airborne Toxic Event at HOB in dallas John Moreland at the kessler theater in dallas 10,000 Maniacs also at the kessler theater Offspring at south side ballroom in dallas Stick Figure at the bomb factory in dallas Black Joe Lewis at dan’s silverleaf in denton upcoming Pearl Jam in OKC Flaming Lips at south side ballroom Band of horses & black keys at starplex in dallas Rage against the machine in el paso I bought the pearl jam and RATM tix in 2020. Both shows have been pushed back again and again.

I was told the free market is best thanks for the info. Hopefully, the other dirty communist liberal states follow suit.

I failed to mention a couple other considerations in my longcat Maine post. Cons - Maine winters are a concern. I’m a type 1 diabetic and insulin costs are untenable without the discount club card that we call health insurance. Canada is reasonably close. Might investigate the feasibility of procuring several months worth of contraband (insulin) at a reasonable price a few times a year.

In Aug 2016, we were in Berlin and Germany on vacation. Taxi driver in Berlin asked me about Trump. At the time, republicans (cruz, graham) were outspoken about what a shitbag Trump is. I confidently told the driver that even if Trump is elected, the republicans in congress won’t support him. I’ve never been more wrong. One of my more humiliating moments. And, in front of my family as well. I want to go back and apologize to the driver for being such a dumbass.

I’ve lived in Dallas nearly 30 years. My wife is a Dallas native. We’ve traveled the world pretty extensively, and we’re ready to leave Texas due to: 1. Politics. It’s always been hypocritical; Wright amendment was always a talking point. Now it’s full blown toxic. I’m just pissed off when I’m around other people and I don’t want to be like that. 2. Heat. It was 108 in my backyard yesterday. In June. It’s becoming uninhabitable. Global warming will continue. Outlook is bleak. 3. Cost of living isn’t low anymore. Yeah, there’s no state income tax but my real estate tax is north of 10k per year. Trump tax laws eliminated any protections of at least being able to write off the total real estate, sales tax. House has doubled in value since our purchase 14 yrs ago so real estate tax is substantial. 4. No outdoor things to do. No mountains. Ugly man made lakes. We’re leaning to moving to Maine. We both work remote so job restrictions are not a factor. Pros - Nice summers, mountains, coastline, we love seafood, world class oysters, fall foliage, snowy christmas, ski resorts (expectations are tempered), acadia national park and other wilderness areas, Cons- real estate in Maine is surprisingly high. We’d like a bit of land. Redfin searches concern me. No texas bbq I will miss the bands that come to Dallas. I will have to make trips to Boston and that’s not as convenient. Grocery stores - within 3 miles, I have arguably the best grocery options of anywhere in the world. HEB is building one as well. It’ll add to the mix. When it’s open. Action plan - we’re gonna get an airbnb in Maine for Aug. we want to find the area we like. My understanding is the culture (politics) on the coast is very different than inland Maine.