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pyrohornIII

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  1. I know y'all are smart mother fuckers, so I will probably catch a lot of shit for posting this, but I'd rather err on the side of caution. Since there is a good chance there will be MAGA types infiltratiing the crowd and trying to instigate shit, just sit down where you are, probably on your hands is best. Also remember streets are not sidewalks, except in cross walk situations. either go in group of three, or find one to join in once you get there. exchange emergency contact info with the other two in case you get picked up. Large groups have more trouble keeping up with each other. If you can afford a burner phone, that's a lot better play than taking your regular one. If you still have an old digital camera, consider using that to record pics and vids with. Use SD cards for storage. Know the route if it's a march, or the boundaries of the public space that the permit was written for, and when the event is scheduled to end. Once that time is reached start looking for a way out to your car or a rendezvous point. Don't get taken in by any last moment swells of enthusiasm to go beyond the permitted time. There should be organizer reps who have this event info, probably wearing something that identifies them, like traffic vests. Here's a good list from AI: Attending a No Kings protest in Texas (or any protest challenging authoritarianism or government overreach) requires a blend of preparedness, caution, and strategy — especially in a state where law enforcement and counterprotesters may be more aggressive. Here’s a smart, safety-first guide: ✅ What to Do Before the Protest Know the Law Texas allows peaceful protest on public property (sidewalks, parks). You can film police — from a safe distance — and they cannot demand you delete footage. Be aware of anti-mask laws (e.g., in Austin, face coverings might draw attention). Tell Someone Let a trusted friend or family member know your plans, location, and expected return time. Share your emergency contact info. Write Down Key Info On your arm or in your pocket: lawyer’s number, bail fund, emergency contact. Your phone might get taken or shut off. 🎒 What to Bring Item Why It Matters Water bottle Stay hydrated, esp. in Texas heat. Snacks / protein bar Long days, few breaks. Goggles / swim glasses Tear gas protection (if needed). Bandana or mask To reduce ID risk, dust, gas — but check local laws. ID (optional) Up to you — carrying may help in arrest, but also makes you easier to ID. Cash In case cards/phones don’t work or are confiscated. Mini first aid kit Blisters, minor cuts, pepper spray recovery. Portable charger Keep your phone alive. Notepad & pen Record badge numbers or events if phones are off. Earplugs Sirens, LRADs (less likely, but good to have). 👕 What to Wear Wear Avoid Comfortable dark clothing Logos, political branding (can make you a target) Sturdy, closed-toe shoes Sandals, flip-flops Layers, if weather shifts Jewelry, loose straps Hat + sunscreen Anything ID’ing your group or location (unless strategic) Tip: Dress to blend in, not stand out. Dark neutral colors help with anonymity if needed. ⚠️ Precautions & Protest Etiquette Stick with a buddy or group Use the "3-person rule" — don’t go alone, and make a communication plan. Document safely Film police and abuse, but not other protestors’ faces unless they consent. Keep moving Standing in one place too long can lead to kettling or being boxed in. Don’t engage with counterprotesters Walk away. De-escalation is better than argument — they may be baiting you. Know the exit routes Before things get tense, have a few escape routes planned. Stay sober and aware Being under the influence makes you vulnerable — stay sharp. 🚨 If Arrested Do not resist, even if unlawful. Ask: “Am I being detained?” If not, walk away. Say: “I want to remain silent. I want a lawyer.” Don’t sign anything or explain without representation. 🛡️ Extra Smart Tips Turn off Face/Touch ID on your phone (use a passcode instead). Disable location tracking and Bluetooth before arriving. Use encrypted messaging (e.g., Signal) for planning and check-ins. Download offline maps of the area. I am so enthused to see so many here standing up to throw down. There are going to be more battles after this, so please be safe! I'll be at the one in Denton, all things go as planned. Here's a link to find one near you. https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/
  2. https://www.chron.com/politics/article/talarico-texas-senate-cornyn-20364506.php Texas progressive hints he may take on Cornyn in Texas Senate showdown The Austin democrat is known for his outspoken advocacy for public education and his deep Christian faith. By Faith Bugenhagen,Trending News ReporterJune 6, 2025 I'd go with him over Beto or Allred with no doubts. That still leaves the Abbott race, since JT had originally been thinking of the governorship. There is always so much talk about 3 time losers, etc. But what is never taken into account is the uneven playing field gerrymandering gives these Dem candidates to begin with. Granted that doesn't come into play on statewide races, but there's a whole lot of people who don't understand that.
  3. I know they felt they had to even things out somehow, but there is no way that Mihyia Davis is better than Kayden when you consider fielding, hitting and base running. The only thing she might can measure equal to is the competitive fire in her belly. That she had in abundance, but I doubt anymore that KH did.
  4. While there are some who are behind another Allred run, I say the majority are gunshy of it at this point. He burned a lot of bridges trying to play the bi-partisan game. Beto has been rattling his sabre some. We shall see. I'd personally like to see Crockett take a swing at it.
  5. I'd put this guy up against any of them! Also probably should do one for sportscasters and journalists
  6. Reminds me of how Baylor was allowed into the Big 12. Different political players, different bagmen.
  7. I think he was comparing her to Sinema and Manchin, not the new DNC Chair Martin.
  8. Maybe he lost the 6th one in action?
  9. So I was talking the Kendall Scudder, the new state chair for Texas Dems. You might have seen some vids of him sprinkled about the CR. I asked him if he would be willing to sit for a Zoom type meeting for the Surlyites who would be interested in attending. He's on board. I figure this is your chance to hear what the state party is trying to do to rebuild and win, as well as put your own two cents in, directly to the man himself. While Texas is not a huge player on the national scene, we are going to be. He explains all that much better than I can. And I am glad he is looking to engage with people outside our regular blue bubbles of activists and wonks. I can host the Zoom and you folks can attend anonymously, but I think in all fairness we should use our screennames here as our identifiers there, so I can monitor for trolls and boot them. If there's enough interest, we'll drop a poll as to best time and make it happen. It won't be until mid July though, I imagine, due to his schedule is really packed, and he and his wife are expecting their first child in early July. So for the months of July and August he'll be doing a lot of virtual meetings.
  10. Don't forget John Kelso on all things Austin.
  11. How long before they start using DNA to test a person's Aryan ties? How many marriages would that fuck up with paternity tests? this guy's need to take even correct words like right and blow them up into superwords or invent new definitions for words he has co-opted. Bigly and rightful are just two examples. There's no need to debug it. Trump or someone is going to tell them what they want to hear anyway. tree-fiddy, and not a dime less!
  12. Maybe needs a thread of it's own, but Trump starting a collegiate athletics committee using Saban as leader seems pretty bad. I can't understand Saban working with Trump after he supported the BLM movement, and he seems like a pretty good judge of character, take Sark for example. The billionaire oil guy from Tech I get, he and Tuberville seem to be great examples of Trump lackeys, but Saban just doesn't fit. Maybe he's so worried about his legacy he will do anything to kill off NIL and the portal to make sure all the schools in the future play can't eclipse his records? https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/breaking-news/article/sources-president-trump-creating-commission-on-college-sports-to-address-issues-ailing-industry-led-by-nick-saban-180732653.html Be interesting to see how Abbott accomodates this, or if he just starts working to overturn NIL
  13. Quite the transition from "speak softly and carry a big stick."
  14. Probably less suckage of the DNC, but a switch on her part as Russian asset to the new power in the white house. Good chance she might have done some sabotage work while at DNC too.
  15. But isn't part of the LNG issues here the development of terminals that are economically sound, environmentally neutral and community safe? Aren't there two scheduled for near Boca Chica where Elmo keeps dropping rockets out of the sky? There's a pretty good podcast on how that's a monumental catastrophe in the making down there. Progress Texas podcast on SpaceX and the RGV
  16. Happened in Corpus about a month ago, too. Mother was asked status, she was afraid she would get turned away if she didn't answer. She had the baby in the morning, by afternoon she was gone. Baby was left behind.
  17. There are a lot of people waiting for someone else to rescue America. By the time they realize they need to actually do something, contribute, run, vote, it will be too late. Surprised you haven't been invited to join one of your local Mega Churches. They think Trump was sent by God, so they wave that shit because who can argue with God? They are trying to save their platforms?
  18. I see it like they don't want brown people to come here to vote. They don't mind educating them as long as they don't try for citizenship. They don't necessarily want white people getting educated to the point where they start critically thinking. They want the people who can vote be part of their hive mind cult, easier to maintain. Educated brown people can do all the high tech stuff, and they don't have to pay them much when they can threaten them with deportation. The best of both worlds for the corporations that mean to rule the world.
  19. I really like Kendall. If you see he is nearby, go meet him. He's the new direction our group needed. Must watch for every Texan, IMO.
  20. I've thought about that a lot too. The thing I keep coming back to is the US was always the bastion of democracy, the leader of the free world. How long will it take for the other democracies to fall and the whole world turn into regions split up amongst the oligarchs, like mob gangs and turf wars? As uphill as it seems, staying and trying to right the ship, reinforce it with better protection from internal threats is probably quicker back to democracy than letting the whole world fall into fascism. It could take us 2 to 3 generations to recover, but the other way, I just don't see any recovery, considering how the morons want to burn through our resources at breakneck speed which just drives us faster to climate change disaster.
  21. If (When) they pass something like HB3938 that will be the death knell to so many rural schools. Especially if they accept home schooling as a viable alternative to public ed. That's the bill that gives the kids a "scholarship" for alternative education sources besides public schools. And when presented that a child is enrolled in an accepted alternative, then their parents get a property tax refund not to exceed the allotment. So not only would the ISD lose the allotment from the state, they lose the local tax stream for that child as well. It's a whole movement, and I assume it's the next step down the destruction path for our public schools. They won't be happy until all the poors are in homeschooling pods that harken back to Little House on the Prairie days. https://www.texaspolicy.com/property-taxes-in-texas-must-go/
  22. you get extra for also teaching them a trade!
  23. Could we have another housing bubble blow up and end up with the schools holding a lot of properties? And even then, in that depressed market i would assume those with huge money would swoop in and buy those properties dirt cheap on the courthouse steps? Just seems tailor made to push more wealth into the oilgarch's accounts.
  24. Now they are pushing hard on property tax rebates for those who choose to pull out of public ed and send their kids to private. This could be even more devastating to the small rural schools due to how many they stand to lose to home schooling. Especially in the elementary years. Then after jr high, they want to send them back to the public system for a variety of reasons. A public ISD that will be damaged by the loss of those tax rebates in the lower grades.
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