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ret5hd

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6. Sounds like some TX second-in-commands...
Wed Jul 8, 2020, 04:57 PM
Jul 2020

said “Hey, the bosses are too scared to show up, why do we gotta take the fall?”

“Let’s call the mayor and see if we can get this called off!”

“Good idea, Joe Bob! Hey everyone, call the mayor and bitch about this! Let’s get it shut down!”

Could this hurt us in Texas? RandySF Jul 2020 #1
Yes, less dead Republicans who will now be able to vote in 2020 dem4decades Jul 2020 #2
how many dead repugs dweller Jul 2020 #3
Oh those tricky Dead Republicans!! leftieNanner Jul 2020 #5
Or it shows that Democrats care more for your safety than Republicans who just want the money. Lonestarblue Jul 2020 #4
Can't confirm but cannabis_flower Jul 2020 #26
Trouble is--there is no counterbalance DFW Jul 2020 #27
Well......... BigOleDummy Jul 2020 #7
Well said. This is a case where you do the right thing. Politics don't matter. cos dem Jul 2020 #15
Sure. LisaL Jul 2020 #16
Howdy Texas. How long since we've had a good Democratic governor? . . . ashling Jul 2020 #21
Sounds like some TX second-in-commands... ret5hd Jul 2020 #6
lol BigOleDummy Jul 2020 #8
Oh, I entirely think it is true. ret5hd Jul 2020 #11
Sounds about right. C Moon Jul 2020 #13
I thought the GOP convention has relocated to Jacksonville, FL? Tarc Jul 2020 #9
This is a local, state convention LeftInTX Jul 2020 #10
This message was self-deleted by its author onetexan Jul 2020 #19
Smart move by Mayor Turner. Paladin Jul 2020 #12
Especially in Houson, where many hospitals are at capacity. LisaL Jul 2020 #17
The big-wigs not wanting to show in person verifies legitimacy of a virtual meeting. keithbvadu2 Jul 2020 #14
Yes, too dangerous for them to go, but totally safe for our kids to go to school flibbitygiblets Jul 2020 #18
Safety for the big-wigs and important people. keithbvadu2 Jul 2020 #24
Heavenly days, does this mean there is a grain of common sense in Texas? Karadeniz Jul 2020 #20
Self-preservation kicks in. nt Wednesdays Jul 2020 #22
Good grizzyboy Jul 2020 #23
They can have it in Greg Abbot's back yard. Plenty of space if they scrunch together. nt Xipe Totec Jul 2020 #25
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