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Here’s Why Texas Governor Greg Abbott is Tanking.
National Pulse, Jan 28, 2022, Gavin Wax
Once a favorite and a “rising star” in the national Republican Party, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has fallen from grace. Recent polling shows he has lost his lead in the Texas GOP gubernatorial primary, dropping nearly 20 points in just three months.
Abbott’s collapse was not brought about by dishonest attacks from the corporate media. On the contrary, his inauthenticity has become too much for conservative Texas voters to bear. In the era of Trump’s Republican Party, the conventional wisdom of Republican in Name Only (RINO) hacks simply won’t cut it, and it is clear to all that Abbott’s inner circle is chock full of them.
In a previous article, I noted that Mitchell Carney, Abbott’s political director, has a history of Never Trumpism and that he turned on the President at a personally opportune time after January 6th. Carney is far from a lone wolf. In fact, his presence in the Abbott sphere of influence is a product of low-grade nepotism. There is far more to the Carney story that merits examination.
Mitchell’s father, Dave Carney, serves as a senior adviser to Abbott, and has been a swamp dweller for decades. Carney previously served as the White House political director for George H.W. Bush. Like most political operatives, he functions as a parasite, popping up every election cycle to siphon as much donor money off as possible.
Dave Carney’s tweets are as ill-advised as those of his son. He peddled left-wing talking points throughout 2016 in an attempt to sabotage President Trump:
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More: https://thenationalpulse.com/2022/01/28/wax-heres-why-texas-governor-greg-abbott-is-tanking/
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Disclaimer: I don't know about what's going on in Texas, just keep reading rumors of Abbott's political demise. I report, you decide. happy77
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Here's another reason, the 2021 Winter Storm that Abbott caused to be more severe to the state than it should have been due to his political patronage appointments in the PUC and his promotion of unreliable wind power.
Single biggest catastrophe in Texas history made worse by his own mismanagement.
Here is a detailed analysis by technical people who describe what happened and the need to have achieved a better reliability of the Texas grid with the inhibition of reliance on a variable electricity dispatch like wind or solar and more reliance on natural gas, coal or nuclear.
Somebody from this group of people who authored this report should have been involved in making decisions to our power grid reliability instead of a bunch of lawyers.
https://www.texasce.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Reliability-Resilience-in-the-Balance-Executive-Summary.pdf
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I support Abbott because of what he DOES... not who his friends are or where he stands on Trump (I'l vote for Trump if he's nominated, but I'd like to see someone younger like DeSantis, Noehm or, yes, Abbott.)
Abbott brought our National Guard folks home from DC on his own authority before the swamp guys released them.
Abbott is finishing the border wall and doing his best to close it.
Abbott signed the new Texas gun law authorizing "Constitutional Carry" and stipulations about things like silencers which make us a "sanctuary" for the 2d Amendment.
Abbott has banned the racist Critical Race Theory teachings from our schools.
Abbott has saved us from the COVID TYRANNY which is so terribly enslaving citizens in blue states.
Gasoline is still less than $3 here. As Captain of the ship, Abbott is responsible for everything that does or does not happen on the ship. I thank him for the price of gas here.
Abbott may have friends I don't like, but that is his right. He keeps my family safe and free... and that is all that matters to me.
I moved to Texas almost 5 years ago from California. That's kind of like moving from medievil Russia to modern America. So maybe my judgement is a little skewed. But I like Abbott a LOT.
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I always thought Abbott was working hard and doing a good job @AARguy Thanks for the list of accomplishments --- don't forget the abortion law. happy77
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I support Abbott because of what he DOES... not who his friends are or where he stands on Trump (I'l vote for Trump if he's nominated, but I'd like to see someone younger like DeSantis, Noehm or, yes, Abbott.)
Abbott brought our National Guard folks home from DC on his own authority before the swamp guys released them.
Abbott is finishing the border wall and doing his best to close it.
Abbott signed the new Texas gun law authorizing "Constitutional Carry" and stipulations about things like silencers which make us a "sanctuary" for the 2d Amendment.
Abbott has banned the racist Critical Race Theory teachings from our schools.
Abbott has saved us from the COVID TYRANNY which is so terribly enslaving citizens in blue states.
Gasoline is still less than $3 here. As Captain of the ship, Abbott is responsible for everything that does or does not happen on the ship. I thank him for the price of gas here.
Abbott may have friends I don't like, but that is his right. He keeps my family safe and free... and that is all that matters to me.
I moved to Texas almost 5 years ago from California. That's kind of like moving from medievil Russia to modern America. So maybe my judgement is a little skewed. But I like Abbott a LOT.
I'd say Abbott is on par with Rick Perry and better than any Democrat governor in the nation.
Having said that, he acts more like a politician than a leader of Texans, as exemplified by his handling of the power crisis, his ineptitude during Covid lockdowns, or his delayed reaction to handling the border mess.
We can do better. Just look toward a leader like DeSantis if you want a clearer picture.
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I support Abbott because of what he DOES... not who his friends are or where he stands on Trump (I'l vote for Trump if he's nominated, but I'd like to see someone younger like DeSantis, Noehm or, yes, Abbott.) ...
Abbott is finishing the border wall and doing his best to close it. ...
This is where I've seen the most criticism of Abbott, alleging he's done nothing about border security. :shrug:
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I think Abbott has done fine with the China Virus. He saved us the Tyranny of the mandates while keeping us around 35th in the nation in deaths per 100,000 population. He leans on the side of freedom... so do I.
I've lived in Texas for five years now... I've seen it snow once. That snow that clobbered us lasted less than three days here before it disappeared. I also have a GENERAC... I am into personal responsibility... not just a daddy to provide FOR me.
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I don't have a problem with Gov Abbott. I've been receiving a lot of political calls/mailings from Mr. Huffines. So far I have seen nothing he is promising that isn't already being done. I did receive a robocall from Rand Paul endorsing him. I'm curious as to why.
Nothing yet from Mr. West.
I'll wait until a little closer to time to really analyze the pros and cons.
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I always though that Abbott is doing a really good job in TX given the cards that he's been dealt and the lack of support from the FEDS.
I'm waiting for all the Briefers from TX to voice their opinions.
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I also support Gov. Abbott for what he DOES. His many accomplishments have already been listed on this thread. Just my two cents .... Gov. Abbott is doing an excellent job. I NEVER liked Rick Perry!! :cool:
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I also support Gov. Abbott for what he DOES. His many accomplishments have already been listed on this thread. Just my two cents .... Gov. Abbott is doing an excellent job. I NEVER liked Rick Perry!! :cool:
I'm not from TX but I've done a bit of research on Rick Perry. No I'm not a fan either.
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BTW ... Trump has already endorsed Abbott.
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I'll be voting for Don Huffines for governor in the March 1st Republican Primary.
Abbott has surrounded himself with half assed at best republicans and it shows!
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I'll be voting for Don Huffines for governor in the March 1st Republican Primary.
Abbott has surrounded himself with half assed at best republicans and it shows!
OH BROTHER! *****rollingeyes***** *****rollingeyes***** *****rollingeyes*****
Yeah Huffines is someone I could get excited about....NOT!
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I'll be voting for Don Huffines for governor in the March 1st Republican Primary.
Abbott has surrounded himself with half assed at best republicans and it shows!
I agree. Abbott is a political animal and not a reliable conservative. All you have to do is to look at who he put on the PUC. Lawyers in patronage positions who knew nothing about how to supervise an electric grid competently. And he had to fire them all after Texas' worst disaster in history when they set up this state for grid failure. And what else was he doing to keep our electric grid reliable? He was the week before receiving an award from the Wind Industry as its super salesman. In spite of wind being the least reliable of any electric generator.
Just read the report non-politicians generated. https://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php/topic,460409.msg2574130.html#msg2574130
And the worst part is that Abbott never took responsibility for any of the problems we had even though he made these appointments.
Both Huffines and West are superior conservatives.
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OH BROTHER! *****rollingeyes***** *****rollingeyes***** *****rollingeyes*****
Yeah Huffines is someone I could get excited about....NOT!
What do YOU know about him? Other than what the media pukes are telling you I mean?
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Disclaimer: I don't know about what's going on in Texas, just keep reading rumors of Abbott's political demise. I report, you decide. happy77
Abbott suffered some political damage after the early '20 Freeze, and the left wing big newspapers in Austin, Houston, and Dallas seized upon the moment, and exploited it.
Abbott also will be facing some pretty stiff competition from Col. West in the primaires. I have a lot of respect for West, but in this case IMO he is no better than a Carpet Bagger.
And Beto? After saying he's damn right, he's coming for our guns? You think he has a chance in Texas? :silly:
Trump came out and said tonight he endorses Abbott. That ought to be enough to put him over the top. I am not worried,
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I'm not from TX but I've done a bit of research on Rick Perry. No I'm not a fan either.
He did 3 good thngs for Texas, but I could only think of 2 of them,
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What do YOU know about him? Other than what the media pukes are telling you I mean?
You are one of my best buds here, but I got to differ a tad on this matter. Even though Huffines might have a slight edge on Abbott on the conservative ideological side, his lack of name recognition might back fire on us against Beto the Bozo. And I for one, am not one for taking any chances on this race.
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You are one of my best buds here, but I got to differ a tad on this matter. Even though Huffines might have a slight edge on Abbott on the conservative ideological side, his lack of name recognition might back fire on us against Beto the Bozo. And I for one, am not one for taking any chances on this race.
There is going to be a runoff and who the next governor of Texas will be is going to be decided at that point. If Huffines doesn't make the runoff, I'll vote for the most conservative guy who does be that West or Abbott.
"Hell yes we are going to take your AR15" Orourke is never going to be governor.
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There is going to be a runoff and who the next governor of Texas will be is going to be decided at that point. If Huffines doesn't make the runoff, I'll vote for the most conservative guy who does be that West or Abbott.
"Hell yes we are going to take your AR15" Orourke is never going to be governor.
100% agree. :beer:
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I'm not from TX but I've done a bit of research on Rick Perry. No I'm not a fan either.
Actually Perry wasn't a bad guy. My brother was on his staff, years ago. From what I hear from insiders, Abbott isn't bad either. Believe me there are MUCH worse candidates out there. I'd rather vote for who I know rather than someone I know zilch about.
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Actually Perry wasn't a bad guy. My brother was on his staff, years ago. From what I hear from insiders, Abbott isn't bad either. Believe me there are MUCH worse candidates out there. I'd rather vote for who I know rather than someone I know zilch about.
I am for Abbott because I think he'll fare better against Beto than either West or Huffines. West is a Carpet Bagger (IMO), and Huffines lacks name recognition.
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This is where I've seen the most criticism of Abbott, alleging he's done nothing about border security. :shrug:
Here's some more.
Texas GOP Governor Faces Backlash Over Problems With National Guard Deployment at Border
Gov. Greg Abbott faces challenges from fellow Republicans and Democrats over pay problems and poor morale among National Guardsmen
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is being blamed by GOP opponents and Democrats for bungling the deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to the border under his signature program Operation Lone Star after a recent spate of suicides among the troops.
The deployment was hasty, Guardsmen say. Some stationed on the border say they have little to do, which is leading to low morale. As well, the state has been slow to pay them, Guardsmen say.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/texas-gop-governor-faces-backlash-over-problems-with-national-guard-deployment-at-border-11643461204
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"Hell yes we are going to take your AR15" Orourke is never going to be governor.
I hope you are right. :patriot:
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I hope you are right. :patriot:
If some big fluke happens and he does win, I think we might be able to predict what happens afterwards
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I am for Abbott because I think he'll fare better against Beto than either West or Huffines. West is a Carpet Bagger (IMO), and Huffines lacks name recognition.
Yep, West is a carpet bagger just like Davey Crockett and Jim Bowie were.
Oh and they were from Tennessee as well.
Abbott had eight years to make things better, I don't think he needs another 4. Time to move on.
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Yep, West is a carpet bagger just like Davey Crockett and Jim Bowie were.
Oh and they were from Tennessee as well.
Abbott had eight years to make things better, I don't think he needs another 4. Time to move on.
Equating Col. West to Crockett and Bowie? That's pretty damned funny, I don't care who you are.
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We are getting close to the primaries. I wait to decide because it's interesting to see how the people campaign.
Robocalls (all endorsed by Huffines campaign)
Rand Paul- I emailed him to ask what his endorsement supports. I was very polite and very sincere. I do have a lot of respect for the guy.
Answer: A preformulated email telling me to contact my state representitive for any problems I might have.
Katrina Pierson (former spokesperson for DJT)-Abbott and his unnamed supporters support the impeachment of DJT. Can you impeach an ex-president? Would DJT endorse Abbott if it were true?
Both numbers associated with this call lead back to the Huffines campaign. But there were no answers. So I emailed his Tyler office. No response.
Today...I am not impressed.
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We are mired in our morass because of the stench of politics; yet what are posters debating???
Why their politician is far better than someone else's politician!!!!
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We are mired in our morass because of the stench of politics; yet what are posters debating???
Why their politician is far better than someone else's politician!!!!
@Absalom
For someone of your intellect, you say the most pointless and unsubstantial things......
You spout philosophies of people millenniums ago, while sharing zero around the issues of solutions and problem solving. You are nothing but glorified note taker, not a visionary.
With that, I think you have a pretty good idea where I think you can stick your insult concerning some of us posters here debating candidate preferences in a state probably over a 1000 miles from your location.
Have a good day. happy77
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@Absalom
For someone of your intellect, you say the most pointless and unsubstantial things......
That has not been proven to date.
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That has not been proven to date.
True dat!!! He may just be a brain rotted Trump hater with a good Thesaurus.
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Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is being blamed by GOP opponents and Democrats for bungling the deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to the border under his signature program Operation Lone Star after a recent spate of suicides among the troops.
Governors are now responsible for the suicides of NG troops?
Gee,who knew they had that kind of power?
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@ Absalom
For someone of your intellect, you say the most pointless and unsubstantial things......
You spout philosophies of people millenniums ago, while sharing zero around the issues of solutions and problem solving. You are nothing but glorified note taker, not a visionary.
With that, I think you have a pretty good idea where I think you can stick your insult concerning some of us posters here debating candidate preferences in a state probably over 1000 miles from your location.
Have a good day. happy77
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Suggest you dismount your pretentious high-horse and attempt getting real for say 10 minutes!
Politics is neurotic crapola, beloved of those desperate for attention like Trumpty Dumpty and his Disciples.
It is the solution to absolutely nothing, as it forever kicks the can down the road, labeling it compromise.
The visionaries of history grasped that betterment was anchored in Principle while our Carny-Barker Politicos
understand that their only lifeline is inside a microphone, never a thought.
Enjoy your company!
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Suggest you dismount your pretentious high-horse and attempt getting real for say 10 minutes!
Politics is neurotic crapola, beloved of those desperate for attention like Trumpty Dumpty and his Disciples.
It is the solution to absolutely nothing, as it forever kicks the can down the road, labeling it compromise.
The visionaries of history grasped that betterment was anchored in Principle while our Carny-Barker Politicos
understand that their only lifeline is inside a microphone, never a thought.
Enjoy your company!
@Absalom
You are calling me pretentious? That's pretty rich coming from you.
Secondly, only in your deflective one track delusional mind would Trump be added to this discussion... Focus Man.... Focus. The discussion at hand was the election of a Governor of Texas. This had nothng to do with Trump, and he doesn't even live there.
And as far as your silly philosophical microphone metaphor, you seem to use it ad nausem blasting Trump, while little of no mention of democrats who are hell bent on turning this country into a socialist dystopia. What's up with that? Are you one of them?
Credibility is a hell of thing to lose. You really need to blend some balance in your posts so you don't seem to continue to appear parrot the Trump hating narrative of the Left. Because that seems to be all we hear from you.
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I'll leave unto Texas what belongs to Texas.
Don't believe the media and their "polls". They think if we hear something enough times, we'll believe it.
If someone is not willing to put their name and reputation behind something, don't give it any credence. Who are "sources", "they", "them", "unamed officials", "anonymous source" that the media parrots? What is sold as "news" is really gossip.
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@Absalom
You are calling me pretentious? That's pretty rich coming from you.
Secondly, only in your deflective one track delusional mind would Trump be added to this discussion... Focus Man.... Focus. The discussion at hand was the election of a Governor of Texas. This had nothng to do with Trump, and he doesn't even live there.
And as far as your silly philosophical microphone metaphor, you seem to use it ad nausem blasting Trump, while little of no mention of democrats who are hell bent on turning this country into a socialist dystopia. What's up with that? Are you one of them?
Credibility is a hell of thing to lose. You really need to blend some balance in your posts so you don't seem to continue to appear parrot the Trump hating narrative of the Left. Because that seems to be all we hear from you.
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Fair enough, as we're exchanging personal opinions.
Anyway, nothing further as the door is now closed!
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Equating Col. West to Crockett and Bowie? That's pretty damned funny, I don't care who you are.
He who laughs last...
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He who laughs last...
Don't get me wrong... I like Col. West...... I just don't like Carpetbaggers.
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Don't get me wrong... I like Col. West...... I just don't like Carpetbaggers.
@catfish1957
Yeah,I can understand that. "Carpetbaggers" is just another way of spelling "Opportunists",and we already have enough of THOSE SOB's causing trouble that we don't need anymore.
BTW,I am an admirer of Col West,also. Not as much now that I have found out he is a carpetbagger,though. He just lost major political standing with me.
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catfish wrote:
"With that, I think you have a pretty good idea where I think you can stick your insult concerning some of us posters here debating candidate preferences in a state probably over a 1000 miles from your location."
I put that guy on ignore a long time ago.
'Nuff said 'bout that.
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catfish wrote:
"With that, I think you have a pretty good idea where I think you can stick your insult concerning some of us posters here debating candidate preferences in a state probably over a 1000 miles from your location."
I put that guy on ignore a long time ago.
'Nuff said 'bout that.
Me too, if I want to hear a bunch of crap and insults I already have a wife and children :silly:
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Don't get me wrong... I like Col. West...... I just don't like Carpetbaggers.
We need people who have spent a good portion of their lives living in Texas. Best if attended school here so they were taught Texas history.
Jeb Bush's son is a stealth carpetbagger as well as he proved his inability to comprehend Texas history as Land Commissioner by attempting to do a wholesale redo of our bastion of state liberty, the Alamo. Now he runs to dismantle the Texas legal system as AG? Hell No.
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We need people who have spent a good portion of their lives living in Texas. Best if attended school here so they were taught Texas history.
Jeb Bush's son is a stealth carpetbagger as well as he proved his inability to comprehend Texas history as Land Commissioner by attempting to do a wholesale redo of our bastion of state liberty, the Alamo. Now he runs to dismantle the Texas legal system as AG? Hell No.
:amen: and :amen:
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We need people who have spent a good portion of their lives living in Texas. Best if attended school here so they were taught Texas history.
Jeb Bush's son is a stealth carpetbagger as well as he proved his inability to comprehend Texas history as Land Commissioner by attempting to do a wholesale redo of our bastion of state liberty, the Alamo. Now he runs to dismantle the Texas legal system as AG? Hell No.
@IsailedawayfromFR
Nobody from Texas named Bush should be nominated for anything other than hanging.
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@IsailedawayfromFR
Nobody from Texas named Bush should be nominated for anything other than hanging.
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Who is Abbott anyway?
VIDEO: Abbott Dodges Twice When Asked To Disavow Klaus Schwab, WEF
http://twitter.com/Ccampbellbased/status/1508455328333058063?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1508455328333058063%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fvaliantnews.com%2F2022%2F03%2Fvideo-abbott-dodges-twice-when-asked-to-disavow-klaus-schwab-wef%2F
https://valiantnews.com/2022/03/video-abbott-dodges-twice-when-asked-to-disavow-klaus-schwab-wef/
Abbott at the WEF.
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The border is exploding while our Governor is supposed to be protecting us from invasion.
And what is Abbott instead doing? Pushing the Green Agenda
Gov. Abbott Announces $1.7 Billion Biofuel Plant to be Built in East Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on February 15 that a $1.7 billion biofuel plant is coming to Bon Wier in East Texas’ Newton County. The facility will produce green energy solutions by processing wood pulp waste into fuel. Arizona-based USA BioEnergy, through its subsidiary company, Texas Renewable Funds, will build the plant. The project is expected to finish in 2025, but no groundbreaking date has yet been set.
The plant will generate up to 34 million gallons of transportation fuel from the waste of 1 million tons of wood products. The facility will produce sustainable aviation fuel, biodiesel, and renewable naphtha, which is frequently used in camping stoves, cigarette lighters, and the production of plastic.
https://dallasexpress.com/gov-abbott-announces-1-7-billion-biofuel-plant-to-be-built-in-east-texas/
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Funding: Texas Governor Greg Abbott (seated, centre) supports Scottsdale, Arizona-based USA BioEnergy's plans to build a renewable fuels plant in East Texas
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The border is exploding while our Governor is supposed to be protecting us from invasion.
And what is Abbott instead doing? Pushing the Green Agenda
Gov. Abbott Announces $1.7 Billion Biofuel Plant to be Built in East Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on February 15 that a $1.7 billion biofuel plant is coming to Bon Wier in East Texas’ Newton County. The facility will produce green energy solutions by processing wood pulp waste into fuel. Arizona-based USA BioEnergy, through its subsidiary company, Texas Renewable Funds, will build the plant. The project is expected to finish in 2025, but no groundbreaking date has yet been set.
The plant will generate up to 34 million gallons of transportation fuel from the waste of 1 million tons of wood products. The facility will produce sustainable aviation fuel, biodiesel, and renewable naphtha, which is frequently used in camping stoves, cigarette lighters, and the production of plastic.
https://dallasexpress.com/gov-abbott-announces-1-7-billion-biofuel-plant-to-be-built-in-east-texas/
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Funding: Texas Governor Greg Abbott (seated, centre) supports Scottsdale, Arizona-based USA BioEnergy's plans to build a renewable fuels plant in East Texas
*****rollingeyes*****
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Guess it is time to way in from Fort Bend County:
Criticism about Abbott is fair.
I thought he jumped into the COVID lockdown a bit heavy in the beginning. His metric was the positivity rates, which didn't account for hospitalizations and fatalities, but he figured it out eventually. Maybe not as fast as some governors, but faster than most.
I thought he was a bit heavy handed in the beginning. Got the nickname "Governor Grab-it" for that.
The border is a bit more difficult to judge. It is the FedGov's responsibility to secure it. Do you recall when Arizona tried to pass a state law to strengthen their border security? The courts shot it down, citing that it is a Federal issue. Having said that, I am surprised that some of the measures he has taken to date have not been struck down by a federal court. If he goes too far, they might, but so far, they've let him send the Guard, build a few more miles of wall, etc.
I like the latest thing where he wants to bus them to D.C. My criticism there is that he should have been doing that a while ago, along with the other measures. That may get the courts attention, unfortunately.
The Grid failing was a disaster, no doubt. Lesson learned, and measures have been taken now. I guess we will know soon enough if they will work or not.
Several issue with that, not all of them the state governments fault, but they do share the blame. Might take a whole other post to spell that all out.
He is not as conservative as Huffiness and West, but a damn sight more than Beto will ever be.
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We need people who have spent a good portion of their lives living in Texas. Best if attended school here so they were taught Texas history.
Jeb Bush's son is a stealth carpetbagger as well as he proved his inability to comprehend Texas history as Land Commissioner by attempting to do a wholesale redo of our bastion of state liberty, the Alamo. Now he runs to dismantle the Texas legal system as AG? Hell No.
Ageed
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Guess it is time to way in from Fort Bend County:
Criticism about Abbott is fair.
I thought he jumped into the COVID lockdown a bit heavy in the beginning. His metric was the positivity rates, which didn't account for hospitalizations and fatalities, but he figured it out eventually. Maybe not as fast as some governors, but faster than most.
I thought he was a bit heavy handed in the beginning. Got the nickname "Governor Grab-it" for that.
The border is a bit more difficult to judge. It is the FedGov's responsibility to secure it. Do you recall when Arizona tried to pass a state law to strengthen their border security? The courts shot it down, citing that it is a Federal issue. Having said that, I am surprised that some of the measures he has taken to date have not been struck down by a federal court. If he goes too far, they might, but so far, they've let him send the Guard, build a few more miles of wall, etc.
I like the latest thing where he wants to bus them to D.C. My criticism there is that he should have been doing that a while ago, along with the other measures. That may get the courts attention, unfortunately.
The Grid failing was a disaster, no doubt. Lesson learned, and measures have been taken now. I guess we will know soon enough if they will work or not.
Several issue with that, not all of them the state governments fault, but they do share the blame. Might take a whole other post to spell that all out.
He is not as conservative as Huffiness and West, but a damn sight more than Beto will ever be.
Oh hell yes! Only an idiot would even consider voting for Robert Francis in November.
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@IsailedawayfromFR
Nobody from Texas named Bush should be nominated for anything other than hanging.
@sneakypete
When I first heard you say things like that, 6 years ago or so when I got here, I'd think that was a bit over the top.
I'd think, "The Bushes weren't that awful."
Now, after I'd done some research and learned more, I have to admit, hat's off to you.
You were way ahead of me on that curve.
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@sneakypete
When I first heard you say things like that, 6 years ago or so when I got here, I'd think that was a bit over the top.
I'd think, "The Bushes weren't that awful."
Now, after I'd done some research and learned more, I have to admit, hat's off to you.
You were way ahead of me on that curve.
@GrouchoTex
Sometimes it helps to have a bit of distance in order to see things more clearly.
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Guess it is time to way in from Fort Bend County:
The border is a bit more difficult to judge. It is the FedGov's responsibility to secure it. Do you recall when Arizona tried to pass a state law to strengthen their border security? The courts shot it down, citing that it is a Federal issue. Having said that, I am surprised that some of the measures he has taken to date have not been struck down by a federal court. If he goes too far, they might, but so far, they've let him send the Guard, build a few more miles of wall, etc.
He absolutely has the authority and the responsibility to stop an invasion by illegals into our state, with or without cooperation of the federal government.
Constitution Art I Sec 8
The Congress shall have Power
To provide for calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions;
Art I Sec 10
No State shall, without the Consent of Congress, lay any Duty of Tonnage, keep Troops, or Ships of War in time of Peace, enter into any Agreement or Compact with another State, or with a foreign Power, or engage in War, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent Danger as will not admit of delay.
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He absolutely has the authority and the responsibility to stop an invasion by illegals into our state, with or without cooperation of the federal government.
Constitution Art I Sec 8
The Congress shall have Power
To provide for calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions;
Art I Sec 10
No State shall, without the Consent of Congress, lay any Duty of Tonnage, keep Troops, or Ships of War in time of Peace, enter into any Agreement or Compact with another State, or with a foreign Power, or engage in War, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent Danger as will not admit of delay.
Semantics
De we see this as an invasion?
Of course.
Does the Federal government, or will the court see it that way?
Probably not.
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Semantics
De we see this as an invasion?
Of course.
Does the Federal government, or will the court see it that way?
Probably not.
Which do you believe that Texans care for? Their state or for the federal government?
And it absolutely is an invasion. What do you call people crossing into the state illegally? A Jan 6 tour of the Capital?
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Which do you believe that Texans care for? Their state or for the federal government?
And it absolutely is an invasion. What do you call people crossing into the state illegally? A Jan 6 tour of the Capital?
I am not disagreeing with you.
I understand, trust me, I am on your side of this.
I am merely pointing out the FedGov and Federal courts may not....
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I am not disagreeing with you.
I understand, trust me, I am on your side of this.
I am merely pointing out the FedGov and Federal courts may not....
I also agree the feds may decide against it, but there is nothing the feds could do if Texas executed its legal rights under the constitution.
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Abbott damn well not be another Bush '43. We are still living with the messes that W created.
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Abbott damn well not be another Bush '43. We are still living with the messes that W created.
Abbott took a bad body political blow after the bungling of the '20 freeze here. I think that pretty much killed any upward mobiity on his behalf.
I am pretty stoked about his actually sending illegals to DC though. Need to send many thousands more.
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Abbott took a bad body political blow after the bungling of the '20 freeze here. I think that pretty much killed any upward mobiity on his behalf.
I am pretty stoked about his actually sending illegals to DC though. Need to send many thousands more.
@catfish1957
Why? The end result would be the denizens in power in DC would register them all to vote Dim,and then use public money to build new housing for them and provide them with an income.
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@catfish1957
Why? The end result would be the denizens in power in DC would register them all to vote Dim,and then use public money to build new housing for them and provide them with an income.
10,000 illegals simuteaneously rumaging outside the White House? The optics alone on this will drive the dim's polls down 3-5 addtional percent. Sometimes you got to spend some politcal capital to gain a lot.
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First bus of illegals arrived in D.C. today.
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First bus of illegals arrived in D.C. today.
@GrouchoTex
Any idea who is actually paying for the bus charters?
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@catfish1957
Why? The end result would be the denizens in power in DC would register them all to vote Dim,and then use public money to build new housing for them and provide them with an income.
That will happen no matter where they end up.
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@GrouchoTex
Any idea who is actually paying for the bus charters?
Abbott should send a bill to Joe.
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@GrouchoTex
Any idea who is actually paying for the bus charters?
I don't f'n care!!!! I'll chip in if I have to.
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I don't f'n care!!!! I'll chip in if I have to.
#MeToo!!
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I'd be happy to pitch in as well.
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@GrouchoTex
Any idea who is actually paying for the bus charters?
@sneakypete
No, I don't know, but I would assume us, the Texas taxpayers.
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@sneakypete
No, I don't know, but I would assume us, the Texas taxpayers.
Covid relief money from the Biden Admin IIRC.
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@sneakypete
No, I don't know, but I would assume us, the Texas taxpayers.
@GrouchoTex
You are probably right,but it would be refreshing to learn that some of the business organizations operating in Texas were kicking in a few bucks,too.
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@catfish1957
Why? The end result would be the denizens in power in DC would register them all to vote Dim,and then use public money to build new housing for them and provide them with an income.
Better they do it there in socialist DC than add to the democrat voter base in Texas, no?
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Better they do it there in socialist DC than add to the democrat voter base in Texas, no?
@GtHawk
True,but we know the blacks in DC don't want any competition for the welfare housing and dollars,so there is no way in hell they are going to be allowed to stay in DC.
If push comes to shove,the feral government will pay to ship them somewhere.
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@GtHawk
True,but we know the blacks in DC don't want any competition for the welfare housing and dollars,so there is no way in hell they are going to be allowed to stay in DC.
If push comes to shove,the feral government will pay to ship them somewhere.
Perhaps, but what state is going to want them? Maybe liberal CA or NY, NJ? Ship them where there liberal vote isn't going to matter.
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Perhaps, but what state is going to want them? Maybe liberal CA or NY, NJ? Ship them where there liberal vote isn't going to matter.
@libertybele
Well,pretty much any of the northern states will welcome them with open arms. Especially when you consider the dollar value of all the federal grant money that will flow their way in order to provide new housing,schools,hospitals,etc,etc,etc.
On top of that,I really don't think we have lived in an era where the states can say "No,NOT gonna happen!" to the feral goobermint since 1861.
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@libertybele
Well,pretty much any of the northern states will welcome them with open arms. Especially when you consider the dollar value of all the federal grant money that will flow their way in order to provide new housing,schools,hospitals,etc,etc,etc.
On top of that,I really don't think we have lived in an era where the states can say "No,NOT gonna happen!" to the feral goobermint since 1861.
Well, it's time that he states say "NO" and it's time that the people say "ENOUGH"!