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JohnnyRingo

(20,266 posts)
34. "Remove Democrats". That's exactly what gerrymandering will do anyway.
Mon Aug 4, 2025, 04:33 PM
Aug 2025

Typical schoolyard bully.
If you don't let me punch you in the face, I'll punch you in the face.

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Does Greg Abbott also intend to change the number for a quorum? no_hypocrisy Aug 2025 #1
Yes, GQP main goal is to have one party system.................. Lovie777 Aug 2025 #2
As a precinct chair in Texas, we do have something called "abandonment of office". LeftInTX Aug 2025 #29
Nothing fascist about this. Either you allow us to rig the system or we arrest you. Such a choice. Karasu Aug 2025 #3
Criminals LOVE getting away with sh*t! SupportSanity Aug 2025 #11
I guess Republicans aren't real Texas liberalgunwilltravel Aug 2025 #4
How does the executive branch police the legislative branch in TX?9 niyad Aug 2025 #5
Fuck you where you breathe, Hot Wheels. (nt) Paladin Aug 2025 #6
Time for the Blue States to do they same Chasstev365 Aug 2025 #7
I expect every state to be heavily gerrymandered by 2026 cadoman Aug 2025 #23
LOL...Abbott in panic mode because he's not able to please his Fuhrer Bengus81 Aug 2025 #8
Hot Wheels, please proceed. Brainfodder Aug 2025 #9
Abbott threatens to try to expel Democrats who fled Texas, escalating tensions LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2025 #10
Alex, I'll take "What is Propaganda?" for $500. SupportSanity Aug 2025 #14
Even if they had "special elections" BumRushDaShow Aug 2025 #15
Except they aren't abandoning it they are simply taking vacations and they are going to be returning. cstanleytech Aug 2025 #16
I have little confidence in the Texas state courts. TomSlick Aug 2025 #36
Uhhh ... what Constitution allows him to do that? FakeNoose Aug 2025 #12
The state constitution does DavidDvorkin Aug 2025 #17
Politico article explains how: LeftInTX Aug 2025 #33
Dems respond simply to Abbott's threat to remove them from office if they don't return by tomorrow afternoon: LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2025 #13
A scheme that's also at the direction of the sitting President with the goal of assisting him which might be a no-no. cstanleytech Aug 2025 #18
Background: LudwigPastorius Aug 2025 #19
Looks like the Dems removed themselves. Sneederbunk Aug 2025 #20
This was the so-called (nonsensical) Paxton "opinion" BumRushDaShow Aug 2025 #21
I'd rather just expel Greg Abbott. Nothing of value would be lost there! Initech Aug 2025 #22
Not sure he can legally do that Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2025 #24
"Expel"? What, are they just a bunch of recalcitrant middle schoolers or what? Texin Aug 2025 #25
Gov. Greg Abbott's options to force a redistricting vote are more limited than they appear LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2025 #26
Pretty sure that can't happen on Abbott's whims. 634-5789 Aug 2025 #27
By what legal process can a governor "expel" members of the opposition party on the Legislature? Martin68 Aug 2025 #28
They're nuckin futs for sure. twodogsbarking Aug 2025 #30
(From the OP) "Abbott said in his statement: 'these legislators may also have committed felonies.'" red dog 1 Aug 2025 #31
"The felony" would be misuse of campaign funds. But they've been careful about it. LeftInTX Aug 2025 #32
"Remove Democrats". That's exactly what gerrymandering will do anyway. JohnnyRingo Aug 2025 #34
Greg Abbott YoshidaYui Aug 2025 #35
Opposition... Godot51 Aug 2025 #37
"Real Texans do not run from a fight." OldBaldy1701E Aug 2025 #38
Paxton to seek judicial orders declaring Democrat quorum-busters seats vacant if they are not back by Friday LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2025 #39
Legal experts say it would be difficult to argue that engaging in a quorum break qualifies as abandonment of office. Ge LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2025 #40
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