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  • Newman
    Behind the Iron Curtain
    • Friday, November 1, 2013
    • 25814
    #1

    Not the SacBee

    Comedians fell on hard times during the pandemic. Maybe some of them became lawyers.

    Texas Dems who fled state sue Gov. Abbott for trying to bring them back: 'Discomfort and embarrassment'
    Nearly two dozen Texas House Democrats who fled the state last month have sued Gov. Greg Abbott and other Republican officials, alleging that GOP efforts to bring them back to the state Capitol for a special legislative session infringed on their constitutional rights.

    The 22 plaintiffs have been "deprived of liberty for substantial periods of time, suffered much anxiety and distress over separation from their families, and much discomfort and embarrassment," the complaint filed late Friday alleges.

    Abbott, House Speaker Dade Phelan and State Rep. James White are all named as defendants in the case.

    The lawsuit alleges that the three Republicans have "by public statements and otherwise, to attempt to deny, coerce, threaten, intimidate, and prevent" the Democrats and constituents from voting in elections, speaking publicly about their constitutional rights, and their right to not being arrested without probable cause. . . .
    It's hard to improve on this farce. I wonder if the Democrats vacationing in Portugal are feeling "deprived of liberty."

    Perhaps some constituents could sue the runaways for false representation, and for being embarrassed to have voted for them. "I had no idea how profoundly stupid they are. I thought they had personal valets because they were important, but it turns out they can't dress themselves without supervision. . . ."

    Strange days.
    Last edited by Newman; Saturday, August 7, 2021, 9:24 AM.
    • "I'm a hell of a lot smarter than most of you guys." — Joe Biden, at Jesse Jackson's funeral, March 2026.​
    • "That's all I do in my life. I make deals. I'm really good at it." — President Donald Trump, Oct. 13, 2025.
    • “Inside every progressive is a totalitarian screaming to get out,” — David Horowitz.
    • "We [Democrats] are all willing to work with anyone who is serious about doing the work of censoring the American people, and advancing progress."​ — Ayanna Pressley, explaining progressives.
    • ​​"Florida is where Woke goes to die." — Ron DeSantis.
    • "No one is above the law, and everyone has the right to a trial to prove innocence." — Nancy Pelosi, explaining Lawfare.
    • “Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety”​— Ben Franklin, who got it right.
    • "The way I see it, there's always, c'mon, there's always money. It's there." — Elizabeth Warren, explaining socialism.
    • "The interesting thing about the Green New Deal is it wasn't originally a climate thing at all.... We really think of it as a how-do-you-change-the-entire-economy thing." — Saikat Chakrabarti, then AOC's Chief of Staff.
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    • scott
      Go-to Guru
      • Tuesday, October 1, 2013
      • 15799
      #2
      This is beyond insane.

      Politics at the extremes have gone over the edge.
      "Faith is nothing but a firm assent of the mind : which, if it be regulated, as is our duty, cannot be afforded to anything but upon good reason, and so cannot be opposite to it."
      -John Locke

      "It's all been melded together into one giant, authoritarian, leftist scream."
      -Newman

      "Grievance groups are playing King of the Hill."
      -Newman

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        • Celeste Chalfonte
          apostate
          • Saturday, October 5, 2013
          • 27897
          #3
          Just a point of order: the Sacramento Bee is a real newspaper. The Babylon Bee is the parody site.
          "Since the historic ruling, the Lovings have become icons for equality. Mildred released a statement on the 40th anniversary of the ruling in 2007: 'I am proud that Richard’s and my name is on a court case that can help reinforce the love, the commitment, the fairness, and the family that so many people, Black or white, young or old, gay or straight, seek in life. I support the freedom to marry for all. That’s what Loving, and loving, are all about.'." - Mildred Loving (Loving v. Virginia)

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            • Newman
              Behind the Iron Curtain
              • Friday, November 1, 2013
              • 25814
              #4
              Originally posted by Celeste Chalfonte View Post
              Just a point of order: the Sacramento Bee is a real newspaper. The Babylon Bee is the parody site.
              Clearly the remedy is another glass of wine.
              • "I'm a hell of a lot smarter than most of you guys." — Joe Biden, at Jesse Jackson's funeral, March 2026.​
              • "That's all I do in my life. I make deals. I'm really good at it." — President Donald Trump, Oct. 13, 2025.
              • “Inside every progressive is a totalitarian screaming to get out,” — David Horowitz.
              • "We [Democrats] are all willing to work with anyone who is serious about doing the work of censoring the American people, and advancing progress."​ — Ayanna Pressley, explaining progressives.
              • ​​"Florida is where Woke goes to die." — Ron DeSantis.
              • "No one is above the law, and everyone has the right to a trial to prove innocence." — Nancy Pelosi, explaining Lawfare.
              • “Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety”​— Ben Franklin, who got it right.
              • "The way I see it, there's always, c'mon, there's always money. It's there." — Elizabeth Warren, explaining socialism.
              • "The interesting thing about the Green New Deal is it wasn't originally a climate thing at all.... We really think of it as a how-do-you-change-the-entire-economy thing." — Saikat Chakrabarti, then AOC's Chief of Staff.

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                • Lady Marva
                  Senior Member
                  • Wednesday, June 17, 2015
                  • 13321
                  #5
                  Not the first time Texas democrats have run away.............

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