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State Chapters => Texas => Topic started by: mystery-ak on July 26, 2021, 02:45:33 pm
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Dems Who Fled Texas Now Begging For ‘Care Packages’ Like They’re Deployed Troops
Brianna Lyman
Reporter
July 26, 2021 10:24 AM ET
The group of Democratic Texas legislators who fled the state for Washington, D.C., to block Republicans from proceeding on an election integrity bill is now requesting “care packages.”
“Our Dems in DC said they’d appreciate care packages from home. Before 5pm Tues, we’re collecting Dr. Pepper, salsa, hard candy, hairspray, travel toiletries, hand sanitizers, sewing kits, first aid, and/ or $ to pay shipping. TY!” the account for the Dallas County Democratic Party tweeted.
https://twitter.com/dallasdemocrats/status/1419034820718604294
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https://dailycaller.com/2021/07/26/texas-democrats-request-care-packages/
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These same Democrats are collecting a $200 per diem from the State of Texas while someone else is paying their luxury hotel bills. In other words, they are actually making money sitting in Washington doing nothing. On top of their regular salaries, the per diem kicks in an additional $6,000 per month, tax free.
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These same Democrats are collecting a $200 per diem from the State of Texas while someone else is paying their luxury hotel bills. In other words, they are actually making money sitting in Washington doing nothing. On top of their regular salaries, the per diem kicks in an additional $6,000 per month, tax free.
I was wondering how they could afford this..no wonder they aren't in a hurry to get back..
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Basically a thinly veiled request asking $$$ donors for cash
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No Miller Lite?
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These same Democrats are collecting a $200 per diem from the State of Texas while someone else is paying their luxury hotel bills. In other words, they are actually making money sitting in Washington doing nothing. On top of their regular salaries, the per diem kicks in an additional $6,000 per month, tax free.
Are we certain they get the per diem?
Am thinking that is only available if on official state business. Since the only business in the legislature is in the special session currently underway, how can that be supported?
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Won't be long now...
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Grifters got to grift.
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What to Know About How Those ‘Fugitive’ Texas Democrats Will Pay for Stay in DC
https://twitter.com/TMFtx/status/1414752059505709063
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https://www.dailysignal.com/2021/07/25/what-to-know-about-how-those-fugitive-texas-democrats-paid-for-stay-in-dc?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=tds-tw
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Beto O'Rourke, Willie Nelson financially back Texas Democrats in elections bill fight
ARIS FOLLEY - 07/14/21 06:49 PM EDT
Texas Democratic lawmakers who left the state earlier this week in an effort to block passage of a GOP elections bill are getting financial assistance from Willie Nelson and former Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-Texas) as they advocate for voting rights in the nation’s capital.
According to the Dallas Morning News, O'Rourke, whose national profile soared in 2018 as he campaigned to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), has helped raise more than $525,000 to cover the Texas Democratic legislators' expenses during their stay in Washington, D.C.
Nelson has also donated $5,000 to the cause, the paper reports, while encouraging others to donate.
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/563088-texas-dems-who-fled-state-to-block-gop-backed-elections-bill-get-funding
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The legislators also get $221 per diem while the legislature is in session.
Under the Texas Constitution, lawmakers earn a salary of $600 per month, as well as a per diem for every day they are in session that is currently established at $221 per day. On Wednesday, House Speaker Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) asked the quorum-breaking Democrats to return the per diem “immediately upon receipt.”
https://sanantonioreport.org/texas-democrats-washington-expenses/
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Texas Democrats Who Fled the State Scorched for Asking for Care Packages
Legal Insurrection by Mary Chastain Monday, July 26, 2021
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/07/texas-democrats-who-fled-the-state-scorched-for-asking-for-care-packages/ (https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/07/texas-democrats-who-fled-the-state-scorched-for-asking-for-care-packages/)
“How about instead we donate these things to people who are actually in need — anyone know a good charity in Dallas?”
The Texas Democrats who flew on a private plane without masks to Washington, D.C., and hopped on chartered buses to avoid their responsibility are begging for care packages.
You know, because they’re equivalent to the troops or people in actual need of food and basic needs.
So tone-deaf.
These people have been schmoozing with Senate leaders and Vice President Kamala Harris instead of tackling two bills regarding voting requirements. House Bill 3 would make it harder to cheat, but it cannot leave the house because the chamber does not have the two-thirds quorum it needs to vote on it.
Democrat Texas State Rep. Armando Walle said the Democrats in D.C. will cost around $1.5 million. The private planes alone cost $100,000.
They claim no one has used taxpayer money, but how did the House Democratic Caucus and other Democratic caucuses get that money?
From the taxpayer in some form! So, yes, they are using taxpayer money to fund their stunt.
Also, six of them tested positive for COVID-19.
Now they want you to send them free stuff.
Dan Crenshaw
@DanCrenshawTX
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I couldn’t have come up with a better parody if I tried, but indeed, this is real.
The Texas Democrats actually think they are in Afghanistan.
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Dallas Democrats
@dallasdemocrats
· Jul 24
💙 Our Dems in DC said they’d appreciate care packages from home. Before 5pm Tues, we're collecting Dr. Pepper, salsa, hard candy, hairspray, travel toiletries, hand sanitizers, sewing kits, first aid, and/ or $ to pay shipping. TY!
📍 9am-5pm, M-F 1414 N. Washington Ave, Dallas
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Are there no Texans that have any consideration for these poor homesick democrats? C'mon man! Have a heart and send these poor bastards what they need, start a movement to collect and send them authentic Texas cow pies so they can feel at home even when far afield in DC. Do this for them and I guarantee that good deed will in turn bring a smile to your face and be your happy thought.
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Texas Democrats Who Fled the State Scorched for Asking for Care Packages
Legal Insurrection by Mary Chastain Monday, July 26, 2021
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/07/texas-democrats-who-fled-the-state-scorched-for-asking-for-care-packages/ (https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/07/texas-democrats-who-fled-the-state-scorched-for-asking-for-care-packages/)
If they think they are in Afghanistan, send them MREs (no heaters).
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I don't recall the Democrats giving these guys any 'CARE packages'.
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These people look like kooks. So go to Walmart. If you are quarantined, hire someone to go to Walmart. Or the best option...call Beto!