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And I would bet almost anything that Beto actually will respond to the guy. Multiple times even.
They got back to me very quickly. They are efficient and hard working. I was surprised how few people he had to make so much happen- very dyi campaign- 1
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Long post reporting from the hinterlands.
I have family in the area, so I attended the Beto Town Halls in Port Lavaca and Edna yesterday. The question and answer section felt like real democracy and was very inspiring. The crowds were pretty diverse mix of old democrats, younger people, plant workers, a few trump voters, and independents. So incredibly civil, honest, and respectful. Watching the Question and Answer portions of his town halls online is worth it. I had a lot of great conversations with small town folks, and that really humanized small town residents that I often pre-judge as trump rubes. I feel Beto's strategy will work. People feel ignored and forgotten. And they are sick of the negativity in politics. There are a lot of votes there. As one of the local Democrat chairs told me: "there are plenty of registered voters here, they just haven't voted in 20 years." And for good reason, there hasn't been a realistic chance of a dem winning in a long time.
One plant worker stood up and explained how he lost his job at Alcoa when it closed the plant due to China's policies on aluminum. He admitted, with a tinge of embarrassment, that he and many of his friend took a chance on Trump because he promised to go after China. The guy just wants his job back, and he's angry that China took it. That simple. I think this is the case all over the state. And I can't blame him. Never mind that Alcoa poisoned the entire bay with Mercury, or that its a Superfund site, or that the huge bauxite piles spew red dust over everyone's houses. Good riddance to some of these companies. I know those jobs are likely never coming back. But i feel for him. Beto was empathetic, explained that we need to engage China with the help of our allies in Europe, Canada and Mexico for it work. And we need to so carefully so we don't hurt others in the community like farmers. That goes a long way in communities like Port Lavaca. And word gets around.
Two 18 year old, first time voters drove down from Houston. A couple parents pulled there kids from school to attend. A couple progressive local millennials trying to find how they can reach their single issue voter peers.
Another guy had a question about tax credit exemptions for homeschooling. Beto heard his point, and admitted he had not consider that angle to the issue, and wanted to think about it more and reach out to the guy later via email.
He is the Antithesis of Trump or Cruz. Humble, honest, civil, funny, relatable, empathetic, genuine, and smooth without appearing slick. On a question about ending our perpetual wars, he intimated that there is no sexy or happy answer and that it needs to be up to congress to use all resources and experiences to craft a strategy. He asks the people what they care about and want, and learns from these town halls to improve as a candidate and representative. That's how it is supposed to work. He hasn't taken PAC money in several years and zero on this campaign. He is on the VA Committee in the House because its important and he cares about vets, while his peers rush to committee positions that will bring in that flood of PAC money from the Energy and Big Pharma sector. And he said he would come back to the community as senator and be held accountable. No pre-screening of questions, no hiding in safe spaces with only his supporters. No negativity towards Cruz or Trump. He goes into the Reddest areas of the state because they are still Texans and shouldn't be ignored.
Last bit, I went to ask him a question after the Edna Town Halls about Harvey relief, a staffer knocked over her Whataburger iced tea, and spilled it on the floor. He paused, like he was hosting a party in his own kitchen, grabbed napkins and helped her clean it up. Then he apologized for the interruption and finished answering the question. It was the most natural and real thing. His staffer emailed me more information later that night in case I needed better defined talking points.
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On the website, they appear to be going hard on the Manafort stuff, and ignoring Cohen. Good strategy, since they can claim the Manafort stuff had nothing to do with Trump.
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Palomar and FG are my go-to knots. I've always heard the saying though, "better to tie a decent knot great than to tie a great knot decently." Practice in the garage until it becomes second nature so you can do it on a rocking boat or in bad light.
Same for inshore, except double Palomar with braid. Regular Palomar will pull through.
Lurch also test your knots by pulling on them right up to near breaking strength until you get dialed in. -
Do you even know what a conservative is?
Moaaar Guns/ No Abortion.
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All I know is Chronicle's reporting said they spent $90 million in 2016-2017:
Weekly services accounted for 35% of their spending
TV ministry accounted for 28%
Mission and outreach accounted for.... 1.3%. They spent almost 12x that on fundraising.
They made $78 million in contributions. $2.8 million in product sales. $1.75 million in touring events.
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4489169-2017-Financial-Statements-for-Lakewood-Church.html
1.3% of revenue in outreach and mission work.
That’s fucked. Maybe have a total charity/ outreach fund meet a decent percentage of total budget or face the tax hammer.
My church releases financials each week. And mission work is way higher than 1.3%.
Who gives these fuckers money.
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*checks guitar stand for multiple telecasters and gretsches*
*checks itunes library for Old 97s*
no, fuck you.
Ha ha! No Depression for life!
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Wait....is that grown-ass man shooting a 20 ga?
That’s the doughy 20 gauge guy who can’t handle a 12 but can’t hit shit and rallies behind: “it being more sporting with a 20.” Whilst winging 3 birds per hunt and maybe bagging two. He always has a fuckload of gear too. -
I hope Beto takes the higher ground. Don’t roll in the mud with this pig.
But respond with clever counter-messaging. “As a Texan, I’m not going to tell you to vote straight party. You know your community, you’re informed, and you’ll vote for the best candidate regardless of party”
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Does anyone know of a reputable organization that helps people get photo IDs so they can vote in Texas? Is there even such a thing? I'd like to volunteer for something like this in the months heading into the election. I don't have a ton of bandwidth right now and I feel like this is an area where my time would be most valuable. Or if anyone has better ideas I'd love to hear them (keeping in mind that I already volunteer with Beto's campaign).
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Don’t need one:
http://www.votetexas.gov/mobile/id-faqs.htm
Here is a list of the supporting forms of ID that can be presented if the voter does not possess one of the forms of acceptable photo ID and cannot reasonably obtain one:
copy or original of a government document that shows the voter’s name and an address, including the voter’s voter registration certificate;
copy of or original current utility bill;
copy of or original bank statement;
copy of or original government check;
copy of or original paycheck; or
copy of or original of (a) a certified domestic (from a U.S. state or territory) birth certificate or (b) a document confirming birth admissible in a court of law which establishes the voter’s identity (which may include a foreign birth document).
After presenting one of the forms of supporting ID listed above, the voter must execute a Reasonable Impediment Declaration. -
Beto Phone Bank #2 of 7 at la casa last night. Lots of positivity and energy and excitement. No references to Whataburger. Looking forward to #s 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
Oh yeah and noticed the first "Cruz" sign in the 'hood, at the big house on the hill on the corner of Valburn and Ladera Norte. For the last couple of month's he's had a John Galt sign up - changed it to Ted in the last few days. Fuck that guy.
There are a quite a few Cruz signs in that neighborhood, but I’m seeing Beto signs all over Austin. The enthusiasm is building. -
Lagging indicators + I don't think we as a society are strong enough to pull together through a crisis.
I think if we had our power grid shut down for 72 hours it would be Lord of the Flies by the time we saw the second sunrise.
Agreed on both points.
And what country has breached our electrical grid and poked around? Our friends in Russia! -
Puffing out his chest while sucking in the potbelly. Truly his fathers son
Sadly I rock this move, but old buddy has got some big ol man titties he can’t hide
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Trump doesn’t give a shit about the post office or Amazon. This is an attack on the free press.
plain and simple.
No besos from Bezos. Sad! -
Slorched!
Why do y’all engage him. It’s never useful, informative or even entertaining. Just the same generic, bone- headed takes.- 4
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You know...that truth is actually one of the things that gives me some hope.
They’re fucking pathetic.
Except Joe Soybeanfarmer will be the guy with access to explosives when he loses the farm due to current policy. Which talking point actually resonates- Trade Wars or the Evil Browns or Deep State/ Swamp only decides who the target is, not if there is a target. -
Ha well I guess my patient lied to me today
Event tonight was a fundraiser. Not a speaking event. Big turnout and a lot of fun. -
Thinking of going to Beto’s rally at Radio in Austin this evening
Headed there now. Gonna be hot as balls -
When your POTUS and his entire staff couldn't pass an eighth-grade U.S. history class, how can they be trusted to accurately lead given the nuances of worldwide 21st-century geopolitical developments?
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"Butina", in Russian, means "Butterface"
Perfect look for her marks. Mildly sexy, but wholesome looking enough to convince fat dorks it’s not a charade and guns!!!!- 1
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They're not even really trying.
I think it just comes natural to them
They walked into a complicated factory and are flipping all the levers the opposite direction blindly to see what happens.- 3
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You know who is running or will be in the very near future all the "legal" grow operation in California?
The cartels, they've gone from growing on public land to buying property and setting up shop. I'm not against legalization but its not going to dent the cartels ability to profit from drugs
That’s because it’s all cash still because of the federal govt. That part of state only legality is super fucked. Thanks Jeff.
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I’m not saying we shouldn’t have a guest worker program, as I have been supportive of that idea before. Im saying the Mexican government needs to declare war on the cartels and get rid of them once and for all. It won’t ever happen, but it should.
They have, and the politicians who did declare war are dead or soon will be. We are complicit for all the shit in our hemisphere. Business, government, bananas, booger sugar. We are guilty. -
Or letting brown people cross the border
Don’t shut down dialogue. This man is offering compromise in a real way, and I rarely agree with his takes. Fuck
Cruz vs Beto
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It’s inclusive every time. I like it. Everyone is welcome; Texas leads on issues-what’s your idea.