Dan Patrick is not lying to the public and obstructing the people's business. Dade Phelan is.HammerHeadAg said:
Pretty hypocritical of Patrick to complain about this when he takes tons of cash from Wilks and Dunn. He's not better than Phelan.
Dan Patrick is not lying to the public and obstructing the people's business. Dade Phelan is.HammerHeadAg said:
Pretty hypocritical of Patrick to complain about this when he takes tons of cash from Wilks and Dunn. He's not better than Phelan.
The System said:
"It doesn't matter what your constituents want! You have to be lock step 100% of the time with Tea Party religious extremist Dan Patrick or you are not a true republican and must be kicked out of the party."
- F16
The System said:Twice an Aggie said:
Nope - you follow the rules you voted to adopt and agreed to follow. You don't get to court Democrats when you don't like the results or to prevent the expected results. Now, if you wish to not have to follow a set of caucas rules, you can always choose not to caucus with Republicans. Either way, direct violation of rules has consequences - not removal from office, but it can have consequences for being in a party. All major parties do these types of things around the world. Taking the title, money and support from a party means agreeing to follow their rules. Not a Patrick thing or an Abbott thing...it is a simple thing. I bet you would think differently if this happened in DC...and a small number of Republicans took the gavel by making deals with the Democrats (or vice versa if that is your viewing lens).
I find the strategy Dade and other GOP members are employing to be refreshing. It's a FAFO moment for the cartel GOP who went and primaried the ones who stood by their constituents against the voucher scam. Some of those that lost, supported Abbot and the party 99.9% of the time, but because they didn't align with school choice, they were primaried. Furthermore, their opponents didn't even run on school choice in the primary. Instead, they used outside money and influence to paint the picture that their opponents were pro-trans, soft on the border, democrats. It was all lies. Now Abbot and Patrick are acting like they have some school choice mandate. When you are dishonest and dirty, expect to be repaid with similar tactics.
Teslag said:The System said:Twice an Aggie said:
Nope - you follow the rules you voted to adopt and agreed to follow. You don't get to court Democrats when you don't like the results or to prevent the expected results. Now, if you wish to not have to follow a set of caucas rules, you can always choose not to caucus with Republicans. Either way, direct violation of rules has consequences - not removal from office, but it can have consequences for being in a party. All major parties do these types of things around the world. Taking the title, money and support from a party means agreeing to follow their rules. Not a Patrick thing or an Abbott thing...it is a simple thing. I bet you would think differently if this happened in DC...and a small number of Republicans took the gavel by making deals with the Democrats (or vice versa if that is your viewing lens).
I find the strategy Dade and other GOP members are employing to be refreshing. It's a FAFO moment for the cartel GOP who went and primaried the ones who stood by their constituents against the voucher scam. Some of those that lost, supported Abbot and the party 99.9% of the time, but because they didn't align with school choice, they were primaried. Furthermore, their opponents didn't even run on school choice in the primary. Instead, they used outside money and influence to paint the picture that their opponents were pro-trans, soft on the border, democrats. It was all lies. Now Abbot and Patrick are acting like they have some school choice mandate. When you are dishonest and dirty, expect to be repaid with similar tactics.
If they want to do that, that's fine. Just be honest and either run as an independent or a democrat. But they didn't. They wanted to capitlizae as being Republicans on the ballot and secure GOP funding.
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So you read my post about how dishonest and disingenuous Abbott and Patrick were during the primary , and your response is Dade and others just need to be honest and run as an independent. Laughable!
The System said:Teslag said:The System said:Twice an Aggie said:
Nope - you follow the rules you voted to adopt and agreed to follow. You don't get to court Democrats when you don't like the results or to prevent the expected results. Now, if you wish to not have to follow a set of caucas rules, you can always choose not to caucus with Republicans. Either way, direct violation of rules has consequences - not removal from office, but it can have consequences for being in a party. All major parties do these types of things around the world. Taking the title, money and support from a party means agreeing to follow their rules. Not a Patrick thing or an Abbott thing...it is a simple thing. I bet you would think differently if this happened in DC...and a small number of Republicans took the gavel by making deals with the Democrats (or vice versa if that is your viewing lens).
I find the strategy Dade and other GOP members are employing to be refreshing. It's a FAFO moment for the cartel GOP who went and primaried the ones who stood by their constituents against the voucher scam. Some of those that lost, supported Abbot and the party 99.9% of the time, but because they didn't align with school choice, they were primaried. Furthermore, their opponents didn't even run on school choice in the primary. Instead, they used outside money and influence to paint the picture that their opponents were pro-trans, soft on the border, democrats. It was all lies. Now Abbot and Patrick are acting like they have some school choice mandate. When you are dishonest and dirty, expect to be repaid with similar tactics.
If they want to do that, that's fine. Just be honest and either run as an independent or a democrat. But they didn't. They wanted to capitlizae as being Republicans on the ballot and secure GOP funding.
So you read my post about how dishonest and disingenuous Abbott and Patrick were during the primary , and your response is Dade and others just need to be honest and run as an independent. Laughable!
LMAO.The System said:Twice an Aggie said:
Nope - you follow the rules you voted to adopt and agreed to follow. You don't get to court Democrats when you don't like the results or to prevent the expected results. Now, if you wish to not have to follow a set of caucas rules, you can always choose not to caucus with Republicans. Either way, direct violation of rules has consequences - not removal from office, but it can have consequences for being in a party. All major parties do these types of things around the world. Taking the title, money and support from a party means agreeing to follow their rules. Not a Patrick thing or an Abbott thing...it is a simple thing. I bet you would think differently if this happened in DC...and a small number of Republicans took the gavel by making deals with the Democrats (or vice versa if that is your viewing lens).
I find the strategy Dade and other GOP members are employing to be refreshing. It's a FAFO moment for the cartel GOP who went and primaried the ones who stood by their constituents against the voucher scam. Some of those that lost, supported Abbot and the party 99.9% of the time, but because they didn't align with school choice, they were primaried. Furthermore, their opponents didn't even run on school choice in the primary. Instead, they used outside money and influence to paint the picture that their opponents were pro-trans, soft on the border, democrats. It was all lies. Now Abbot and Patrick are acting like they have some school choice mandate. When you are dishonest and dirty, expect to be repaid with similar tactics.
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House District 121 has long been held by Republicans, but this will be LaHood's first time representing the district. He defeated current State Rep. Steve Allison in the Republican primary after receiving Gov. Greg Abbott's endorsement.
LaHood said his top priorities in the next legislative session will be securing the border and private school choice.
"I was never bashful. School choice, education are probably my number one priority, number two, tied with the border," said LaHood at an election night watch party at The Angry Elephant.
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chool Choice
School Choice is of paramount importance in the realm of education as it empowers parents and students to make informed decisions about their personal learning journey.
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Safeguarding Our Children: Championing the future of our youngest citizens, focusing on their safety, well-being, and access to quality education is of utmost importance. Joanne will put an end to the sexualization of children through indoctrination in schools and strongarm big-tech and other predators from preying on innocent children. Joanne strongly believes that parents should have the right to send their kids to the school of their choice using their own taxpayer dollars. Joanne is 100% pro-life.
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Dallas, TX The American Federation for Children is pleased to announce the official launch of AFC Victory Fund, a national Super PAC that will take AFC's work of championing school choice and empowering parents to the next level.
During the 2024 election cycle, AFCVF will be a powerful force in state legislative races nationwide, devoting at least $10 million in support of school choice champions and against opponents.
And there it is. A one issue voter who will back anyone who is against school choice. All other topics, irrelevant.Quote:
It's a FAFO moment for the cartel GOP who went and primaried the ones who stood by their constituents against the voucher scam.
What is hilarious is the fact thatCDUB98 said:And there it is. A one issue voter who will back anyone who is against school choice. All other topics, irrelevant.Quote:
It's a FAFO moment for the cartel GOP who went and primaried the ones who stood by their constituents against the voucher scam.
Science Denier said:What is hilarious is the fact thatCDUB98 said:And there it is. A one issue voter who will back anyone who is against school choice. All other topics, irrelevant.Quote:
It's a FAFO moment for the cartel GOP who went and primaried the ones who stood by their constituents against the voucher scam.
1. These candidates were very vocal on their stance on vouchers
2. The stance on vouchers was in many cases the ONLY differential between the winning candidate and the one primaried
3. The incumbent is so powerful, it takes alot of effort on the challenging candidate as well as a very strong will of the people who actually vote
Yet, this guy says these losing incumbents "stood by their constituents against the voter scam".
It's extremely clear that in every case, the constituents supported the vouchers and voted in the candidate that actually stood by them.
Again - not a conspiracy. Go look at EVERY bank. I think the biggest conspiracy is that Blackrock, Vanguard, State Street are the largest shareholders in almost every bank. Just picked a few of the "peers" of Third Coast:jrdaustin said:
Ask yourself why Third Coast Bank, with Reps. Bonnen, Bonnen, Burrows, Harris & Phelan, have as the two largest shareholders in a "small town bank" the investment companies BlackRock and Vanguard?
The very same BlackRock & Vanguard that have strongly supported AND FUNDED left wing racist and globalist agendas such as DEI, ESG & carbon capture.
Larry Fink who is the Chairman and CEO of Blackrock also sits on the boards of the Council on Foreign Relations and the World Economic Forum aka the W.E.F.
- The Patriot Lyricist, via X
And here, coincidentally, the cabal that has run the Texas legislature for almost 10 years is deep in bed with these two companies.
And here I thought a small town bank was normally owned by locals who are impacting their community.
The more you know....
Never said it was a conspiracy.cgh1999 said:Again - not a conspiracy. Go look at EVERY bank. I think the biggest conspiracy is that Blackrock, Vanguard, State Street are the largest shareholders in almost every bank. Just picked a few of the "peers" of Third Coast:jrdaustin said:
Ask yourself why Third Coast Bank, with Reps. Bonnen, Bonnen, Burrows, Harris & Phelan, have as the two largest shareholders in a "small town bank" the investment companies BlackRock and Vanguard?
The very same BlackRock & Vanguard that have strongly supported AND FUNDED left wing racist and globalist agendas such as DEI, ESG & carbon capture.
Larry Fink who is the Chairman and CEO of Blackrock also sits on the boards of the Council on Foreign Relations and the World Economic Forum aka the W.E.F.
- The Patriot Lyricist, via X
And here, coincidentally, the cabal that has run the Texas legislature for almost 10 years is deep in bed with these two companies.
And here I thought a small town bank was normally owned by locals who are impacting their community.
The more you know....
- Comerica
Blackrock 1st - 13.5%
Vanguard 2nd - 7.0%
- Frost
Blackrock 3rd - 8.3%
Vanguard 1st - 9.8%
- Guaranty
Blackrock 3rd - 4.9%
Vanguard 4th - 4.0%
- Hilltop (Plains Capital)
Blackrock 2nd - 10.7%
Vanguard 3rd - 8.2%
- Stellar
Blackrock 1st - 13.5%
Vanguard 2nd - 7.0%
- Texas Capital
Blackrock 1st - 11.0%
Vanguard 2nd - 10.1%
- Third Coast
Blackrock 1st - 5.7%
Vanguard 2nd - 4.6%
- Veritex
Blackrock 1st - 13.5%
Vanguard 2nd - 7%
- Zions
Blackrock 2nd - 8.3%
Vanguard 1st - 12.7%
Oh, I get that and I'm not concerned about Phelan's control over the bank.cgh1999 said:
I think we should all have a problem with blackrock, vanguard, state street, etc. There are definitely community banks that don't have those companies with significant ownership…but they're not publicly traded and are harder and harder to find.
My point is there are a lot of things to have issue with Dade Phelan about, but other than investing in a bank that his brother founded (and is no longer affiliated with) he has no control over the bank.
Noon.sethags said:
Anybody know what time this vote is going down today?
I'm seeing video no longer available. Is it my work filter, or has the video been taken down?aTmAg said:
Who is this *****? It looks like the turn coats are trying the liberal "billionaires trying to buy our state" lie.
https://www.reddit.com/r/texas/comments/1i12vrh/texas_representative_pleads_with_the_texas_people/
That is Texas democrat James Talerico, one of Dade's Democrat co-conspirators. Just another garden-variety liar.aTmAg said:
Who is this *****? It looks like the turn coats are trying the liberal "billionaires trying to buy our state" lie.
https://www.reddit.com/r/texas/comments/1i12vrh/texas_representative_pleads_with_the_texas_people/
Still works for meScience Denier said:I'm seeing video no longer available. Is it my work filter, or has the video been taken down?aTmAg said:
Who is this *****? It looks like the turn coats are trying the liberal "billionaires trying to buy our state" lie.
https://www.reddit.com/r/texas/comments/1i12vrh/texas_representative_pleads_with_the_texas_people/
Its a democrat saying he and Dade and Co. are trying to protect Texas from a couple of rich west Texas billionaires.Science Denier said:I'm seeing video no longer available. Is it my work filter, or has the video been taken down?aTmAg said:
Who is this *****? It looks like the turn coats are trying the liberal "billionaires trying to buy our state" lie.
https://www.reddit.com/r/texas/comments/1i12vrh/texas_representative_pleads_with_the_texas_people/
He's a Democrat from Round Rock. Went to t.u.aTmAg said:
Who is this *****? It looks like the turn coats are trying the liberal "billionaires trying to buy our state" lie.
https://www.reddit.com/r/texas/comments/1i12vrh/texas_representative_pleads_with_the_texas_people/
So who's bigger and who has more money to spend?Ellis Wyatt said:That is Texas democrat James Talerico, one of Dade's Democrat co-conspirators. Just another garden-variety liar.aTmAg said:
Who is this *****? It looks like the turn coats are trying the liberal "billionaires trying to buy our state" lie.
https://www.reddit.com/r/texas/comments/1i12vrh/texas_representative_pleads_with_the_texas_people/
They're taking Texans for fools.
As there should be. If that happens then it would be a travesty. Do you agree?The System said:
There will be a lot of tears in here after lunch today, when Cook realizes he doesn't have the votes and Burrows is named SOH.
The System always wins.
The System said:
There will be a lot of tears in here after lunch today, when Cook realizes he doesn't have the votes and Burrows is named SOH.
The System always wins.
Yes, and more importantly, follow through with the sanction of prohibiting them from running in future Republican primaries. If they want to vote for the Democrat-endorsed speaker they are cutting short their own political careers.Noctilucent said:
EMOUGH! Primary every "Republican" who has sided with the Demonrats. Kick those lying, cheating, ***holes out! They are democrats in "Republican" cloths. That's it! End of story.
Until the next primary censure their *****. Maybe some can be recalled. I'm so sick of the weasels in the legislature, and those who support them with their lies.