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It seems that California's Democratic Party Chairman John Burton has heard of Texas Governor Rick Perry's ponderings about moving to the Golden State. And, he has written the Governor a (friendly) letter. In it, Mr. Burton has invited Mr. Perry to the Pride Parade. He says that Governor Perry should know what he is getting into before making the move.
The letter follows:
The Associated Press has reported that for all of your incessant California-bashing, you may be considering a move to the Golden State after your term as Governor of Texas ends.
We dont blame you.
California has a lot to offer. From some of the best coastline in the world, national parks like Yosemite and Joshua Tree, from Hollywood to Silicon Valley, from San Diego to the crown jewel of San Francisco, this is simply the place to be.
That said, you really ought to know what youre signing up for here. It may not be your scene.
Here in California we dont stick our heads in the sand or twiddle our thumbs when it comes to Global Warming. We know its real, and our Governor Jerry Brown is leading the way to combat the threat we all face. California signed the Climate Change Pact together with the Governors of Oregon, Washington State and British Columbia. Were building the nations first high speed rail system and we passed the Global Warming Solutions Act close to ten years ago.
Then theres the matter of you equating homosexuality with alcoholism. Rick, it will take more than marching in this months San Francisco Pride Parade for you to begin to walk those comments back, but if youre planning to make the move, it couldnt hurt to start there.
This is California, the home of Harvey Milk. Were a national leader in the fight for equal rights and marriage equality. Our Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom threw the gauntlet down way back in 2004 when, as mayor of San Francisco, he decided enough was enough and fought to give gay and lesbian couples the right to get married (and divorced for that matter) just like everyone else.
You should also know our minimum wage is set to go up to $10 an hour here thanks to our Democratic legislators and Governor Jerry Brown.
We understand even our states harshest critics would love to call California home, and apparently youre no different. Were just saying it wouldnt hurt to do a little research before you load up the U-Haul and head west.
Peace and friendship,
John Burton
Chairman
California Democratic Party
More at http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/06/19/1308210/-CA-Dem-Chair-To-Rick-Perry-It-California-May-Not-Be-Your-Scene-Invites-Him-To-SF-Pride-Parade?detail=facebook .
[font color=green]The staff (double entendre intended) at the Governor's Mansion refused to accept the letter since it mailed in an envelope with a Harvey Milk stamp.[/font]
Tikki
(14,560 posts)..and he can't live closer than 30 yards to any sane Californian.
Tikki
JDPriestly
(57,936 posts)prejudice and arrogance. We are a very positive society. We live in harmony, all races, all sexual preferences, and we are proud of it.
TexasTowelie
(112,568 posts)However, I don't believe that there is a law regarding discrimination against dipshits since they are not a protected class.
DamnYankeeInHouston
(1,365 posts)Rstrstx
(1,399 posts)W. could clear the brush while Rick shoots the coyotes.