Cruz vs Beto

[Chad Fuck 18,135]

Interesting. I’m up in Dallas today and seeing a lot of Beto signs in the Park Cities.

 

I’ve seen zero Cruz signs.

I saw one there other day and I noted that it was the first (and only) I’d seen.

 

Ordered a new one yesterday for my yard as the storms this week turned the original into a soggy lump. Went ahead and ordered one for the ‘rents as well as they’re onboard and in a rural area where it is probably more effective.

[Larry T. Spider 1,747]

It’s always been ok to be a Democrat in Austin and certain parts of the other Texas cities. But, in many suburbs and smaller towns, you couldn’t admit voting for a Democrat without being a social outcast. It’s prevented any real organization, fundraising, or even campaigning in those areas. Until Beto. This is the first time that we see people in these dark red areas openly putting signs in yards. Is it a fad or the beginning of the end for solid republican rule? Time will tell I guess.

[Austin Orange 98]

LGBQTIA? Does the A stand for animals? 

 

[Larry T. Spider 1,747]

No it’s assholes, even you are included. See you at the next parade.

[Message Board User 12,405]

20 minutes ago, Larry T. Spider said:

It’s always been ok to be a Democrat in Austin and certain parts of the other Texas cities. But, in many suburbs and smaller towns, you couldn’t admit voting for a Democrat without being a social outcast. It’s prevented any real organization, fundraising, or even campaigning in those areas. Until Beto. This is the first time that we see people in these dark red areas openly putting signs in yards. Is it a fad or the beginning of the end for solid republican rule? Time will tell I guess.

It all depends if the Dems can field decent candidates.  Need more Betos and MJ Hegars, less Wendy Davises and Lupe Valdez.

 

[David Dennison 19,538]

6 minutes ago, Message Board User said:

It all depends if the Dems can field decent candidates.  Need more Betos and MJ Hegars, less Wendy Davises and Lupe Valdez.

 

Meanwhile, Republicans in this state will vote for anyone with a pulse.

See: Dan Patrick.

[Chrispy 132]

1 hour ago, Austin Orange said:

LGBQTIA? Does the A stand for animals? 

 

I’m confused as well, it certainly seems to have grown by a couple letters. 

[deter 316]

Asexual 

[Chuckie Finster 23,071]

LGBQTIA? Does the A stand for animals? 

Austin Orange

[Neonmoon 38,130]

Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Intersex Asexual 

They really need to work on a better name 

Why not just Rainbow or Pride?

[Chrispy 132]

27 minutes ago, deter said:

Asexual 

Interesting, thanks.

[Austin Orange 98]

Shaggy told me the slippery slope argument was not an issue. The ever expanding initials seems to counter that. 

[Chuckie Finster 23,071]

Shaggy told me the slippery slope argument was not an issue. The ever expanding initials seems to counter that. 

Sorry man, I don’t think you’ll ever be able to marry animals. Fingers crossed for you, though, maybe one day.

[David Dennison 19,538]

2 minutes ago, Austin Orange said:

Shaggy told me the slippery slope argument was not an issue. The ever expanding initials seems to counter that. 

Slippery slope towards what? Acceptance?

We can't have that.

[Zepol87 9,341]

It’s always been ok to be a Democrat in Austin and certain parts of the other Texas cities. But, in many suburbs and smaller towns, you couldn’t admit voting for a Democrat without being a social outcast. It’s prevented any real organization, fundraising, or even campaigning in those areas. Until Beto. This is the first time that we see people in these dark red areas openly putting signs in yards. Is it a fad or the beginning of the end for solid republican rule? Time will tell I guess.

My parents live in Decatur and they might be the only Democrats in Wise county.

[Horn Dog 10,158]

21 minutes ago, Neonmoon said:

Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Intersex Asexual 

They really need to work on a better name 

Why not just Rainbow or Pride?

Lesbian Intersex Bisexual Transgender Asexual queeR Dragqueen

LIBTARD

[Celery Man 21,098]

I'm curious if the polling for Beto will skew the same way that it did for Trump - are there people who Beto has "reached" in the small towns who won't speak up about voting for Beto but will?  I doubt it's quite that, but I'll be let down if it is just a standard republican landslide.

 

There were some "Texas Freedom Front" or some such NRA hat wearing visibly anti people there yesterday.  I have a lot of respect for Beto, he took two questions from them (actually above when he's responding in spanish, it was from a question from that group posed to him in Spanish) and answered another about gun rights/gun control (obviously pro tighter gun controls, says he doesn't want to take away anyone's assault rifle if they have it and are using it responsibly etc).  Some people shouted at them (one of the dudes going on about protecting American children) and Beto told them to quiet down and be respectful.  The dude with the flag (not pictured) went up and shook his hand afterwards.

Of course there was a guy in strap sandals and tube socks with a "my rights don't end where your feelings begin" open carrying with two mags on his belt.

[Celery Man 21,098]

[Chrispy 132]

Limousine liberal, not bad Ted, not bad at all. 

[safe sex 12,007]

Before any more concerned slippery slope types chimes in, I just want to remind y'all that there is no one single agreed upon ~official~ acronym for the queer people of the world, and there's plenty of debate about whether or not asexual should be included in queer identities, for a number of reasons (get back to me when legislatures try to curtail your right to exist as a person without sexual attraction, aces).

 

 

[David Dennison 19,538]

4 minutes ago, Chrispy said:

Limousine liberal, not bad Ted, not bad at all. 

Wait. Are people under the impression that there would be no more rich people if we embraced more socialist programs in this country?

[Gatorubet 30,714]

38 minutes ago, Austin Orange said:

Shaggy told me the slippery slope argument was not an issue. The ever expanding initials seems to counter that. 

Epi??

[Chrispy 132]

5 minutes ago, David Dennison said:

Wait. Are people under the impression that there would be no more rich people if we embraced more socialist programs in this country?

No more rich people? Naw, just a bloated government. Anyway, hopefully Cruz pulls this thing out. 

[David Dennison 19,538]

1 minute ago, Chrispy said:

No more rich people? Naw, just a bloated government. Anyway, hopefully Cruz pulls this thing out. 

Republicans love bloated government. 

[Chrispy 132]

4 minutes ago, David Dennison said:

Republicans love bloated government. 

Not this Republican. 

[bolverk 30,323]

14 hours ago, Brisketexan said:

Our sign and t shirts were here waiting for us when we got back to the house after vacation. We’re in.

My two signs and t-shirt were on the doorstep when I got home yesterday after being gone for a week. I'll start volunteering at the end of August.

[Celery Man 21,098]

I think fiancee and I are going to try and do the deputy registrar thing.  I like that idea as a civic service - I'd be happy to register librul fruitcakes and MAGA rednecks alike.

[Mojo Hand 4,580]

1 hour ago, Chrispy said:

Not this Republican. 

On this board, you are what you post, and fewer than a handful of Republicans have consistently spoken out against the Trump administration's bloated spending and spending proposals.   You aren't one of them. 

[Chrispy 132]

8 minutes ago, Mojo Hand said:

On this board, you are what you post, and fewer than a handful of Republicans have consistently spoken out against the Trump administration's bloated spending and spending proposals.   You aren't one of them. 

I’m not quite sure that you require my posting history to ascertain my position. I stated rather unequivocally, in the post that you quoted, that I disliked a bloated government. 

[Brisketexan 106,890]

1 minute ago, Chrispy said:

I’m not quite sure that you require my posting history to ascertain my position. I stated rather unequivocally, in the post that you quoted, that I disliked a bloated government. 

"I dislike fire," said the poster who supports the "Burn baby, burn" party.

I dislike bloated government, too.  Thus, I think it's important to punish the party that has spent the better part of 50 years lying about being against bloated government.  Because to do otherwise is to reward lies.  And all that does is get you more lies, and the lying liars who tell such lies.  But, you know, keep fucking that chicken. I'm sure that TOMORROW is the day they're going to decide "man, we probably need to change our ways."

[Mojo Hand 4,580]

1 minute ago, Chrispy said:

I’m not quite sure that you require my posting history to ascertain my position. I stated rather unequivocally, in the post that you quoted, that I disliked a bloated government. 

Stating a supposed position and demonstrating that it is really your position are two different things. 

[burntorangebongos 10,826]

1 hour ago, Celery Man said:

I think fiancee and I are going to try and do the deputy registrar thing.  I like that idea as a civic service - I'd be happy to register librul fruitcakes and MAGA rednecks alike.

That would be cool. I got signed up on my way into ACL one year. You guys should work at an event like that or maybe several.

[Bozo_Casanova 26,850]

Not this Republican. 

Yes you do. You support it in the only way that matters, trick.

[Chrispy 132]

20 minutes ago, Brisketexan said:

"I dislike fire," said the poster who supports the "Burn baby, burn" party.

I dislike bloated government, too.  Thus, I think it's important to punish the party that has spent the better part of 50 years lying about being against bloated government.  Because to do otherwise is to reward lies.  And all that does is get you more lies, and the lying liars who tell such lies.  But, you know, keep fucking that chicken. I'm sure that TOMORROW is the day they're going to decide "man, we probably need to change our ways."

You view it as punishing the party, I simply view it as cutting off my nose to spite my face. As much as I dislike the spending, there are other aspects of the Republican Party that align with my personal beliefs. 

[Chrispy 132]

36 minutes ago, Mojo Hand said:

Stating a supposed position and demonstrating that it is really your position are two different things. 

I stated my position, whether you view that as properly demonstrated means very little to me. 

[JimmyJames 12,271]

44 minutes ago, Brisketexan said:

"I dislike fire," said the poster who supports the "Burn baby, burn" party.

I dislike bloated government, too.  Thus, I think it's important to punish the party that has spent the better part of 50 years lying about being against bloated government.  Because to do otherwise is to reward lies.  And all that does is get you more lies, and the lying liars who tell such lies.  But, you know, keep fucking that chicken. I'm sure that TOMORROW is the day they're going to decide "man, we probably need to change our ways."

He’s a troll jake. It’s just Chinatown. 

[Chrispy 132]

23 minutes ago, Bozo_Casanova said:

Yes you do. You support it in the only way that matters, trick.

I’m not following. 

[Bozo_Casanova 26,850]

You view it as punishing the party, I simply view it as cutting off my nose to spite my face. As much as I dislike the spending, there are other aspects of the Republican Party that align with my personal beliefs. 

Lolz. What are these things? Since they are more important to you than fiscal and economic policy, they are worth listing.

[JimmyJames 12,271]

5 minutes ago, Chrispy said:

I stated my position, whether you view that as properly demonstrated means very little to me. 

There is no way you’re American. You talk way too rigid and properly, especially considering you’re posing as a trump supporter. Tell your boss you should not be given a raise in my opinion for those reasons. 

[Celery Man 21,098]

6 minutes ago, Bozo_Casanova said:

Lolz. What are these things? Since they are more important to you than fiscal and economic policy, they are worth listing.

the things they say

[Chrispy 132]

1 minute ago, Bozo_Casanova said:

Lolz. What are these things? Since they are more important to you than fiscal and economic policy, they are worth listing.

Well, I never said they were more important, that’s a misrepresentation on your part. I prefer strict border enforcement, a party friendly to the 2nd amendment, and I’m ecstatic that the SC is trending conservative. 

[Mojo Hand 4,580]

13 minutes ago, Chrispy said:

I stated my position, whether you view that as properly demonstrated means very little to me. 

That's fine.   Likewise, the meaning of my post was that your supposed position means very little to most of us. 

[Mojo Hand 4,580]

15 minutes ago, Chrispy said:

I stated my position, whether you view that as properly demonstrated means very little to me. 

nm. 

Edited July 15, 2018 by Mojo Hand

[Bozo_Casanova 26,850]

Well, I never said they were more important, that’s a misrepresentation on your part. I prefer strict border enforcement, a party friendly to the 2nd amendment, and I’m ecstatic that the SC is trending conservative. 

No, they are more important to you, otherwise you wouldn’t vote for incumbents who are structurally expanding the debt and the deficit because of these other things. That’s what “more important” means.

 

You put the vague ideological orientation of future hypothetical rulings about unknown conjectural topics ahead of known real life spending and inflationary policy, and whatever you imagine “strict border enforcement” to mean ahead of the debt.

 

That’s what is important to you, do t lie to yourself.

[Chrispy 132]

10 minutes ago, JimmyJames said:

There is no way you’re American. You talk way too rigid and properly, especially considering you’re posing as a trump supporter. Tell your boss you should not be given a raise in my opinion for those reasons. 

I’m not posing as a Trump supporter, I’m merely explaining my conservative views. I find the hostility to said views amusing, albeit confusing.

[Bozo_Casanova 26,850]

I’m not posing as a Trump supporter, I’m merely explaining my conservative views. I find the hostility to said views amusing, albeit confusing.

You aren’t posing, you’re the real thing in the only way that matters: you voted for him and will vote for the people who enable his actions. Basically to get better odds on unknown future prop bets and the occasional embarrassing foray into kidnapping, despite the negative impact on our economic future.

[JimmyJames 12,271]

Just now, Chrispy said:

I’m not posing as a Trump supporter, I’m merely explaining my conservative views. I find the hostility to said views amusing, albeit confusing.

Well my word you do seem like a reasonable chap if I do say so myself. Perhaps you will join us for some tea sometime? If not, Cheerio. 

[atomheartbevo 90,645]

2 hours ago, Chrispy said:

Not this Republican. 

I used to play that game   Tell myself that I’m not that kind of Republican   Then I would turn around and help send exactly that kind of Republican to Austin or Washington.

The GOP has embraced big, intrusive, and bloated government at state and national.  Arguably, it’s one of the largest parts of the GOP’s identity these days.

If you truly don’t support that, then I expect you will be voting against Cruz, Danica Patrick, etc. come November.

Otherwise, you are a part of the problem and you don’t get to pretend that you’re not that kind of Republican.

 

[The People’s Elbow 707]

33 minutes ago, Bozo_Casanova said:

Lolz. What are these things? Since they are more important to you than fiscal and economic policy, they are worth listing.

Libtears. 

[Chrispy 132]

4 minutes ago, Bozo_Casanova said:

No, they are more important to you, otherwise you wouldn’t vote for incumbents who are structurally expanding the debt and the deficit because of these other things. That’s what “more important” means.

 

You put the vague ideological orientation of future hypothetical rulings about unknown conjectural topics ahead of known real life spending and inflationary policy, and whatever you imagine “strict border enforcement” to mean ahead of the debt.

 

That’s what is important to you, do t lie to yourself.

You’re placing my beliefs in an imaginary hierarchical structure that has been completely fabricated inside your head. Asking me to elucidate my reasoning for voting Republican was the extent of the exercise, I believe. Your difficultly digesting the answers doesn’t require my participation.