Moderate Texan

I lean left more now than ever before and am a solid blue voter. Republicans have moved so far to the right, it’s tough to feel politically moderate anymore. I feel moderate in a personal sense more than anything. Fiscally, I feel like we probably all think government spending is out of control!

You and me both

Unfortunately, this is also true. We’re definitely also a non-voting state. My opinion though is gerrymandering still has a lot to do with that as it simply contributes to Texans feeling their votes don’t matter. They don’t seem to remember gerrymandering doesn’t affect statewide elections.

We’re not all savages down here. We thankfully have Voodoo Donuts in the very blue city of Houston. They’re THE BEST!

I mean, our government is being run by people who have basically no experience to do it, so apparently anything goes now.

Donald Trump needs to be removed from office immediately.

I’m former GOP too and wouldn’t go back. You have to show us some grace. Many of us have learned a lot since leaving GOP. Idk anyone who can see even a tentative path back now, thank God. We’ve seen the light and are grateful to be here. We’re in it with the left to win it now.

We are gerrymandered to death in Texas. I live in central Houston, a very blue, huge, multicultural city, yet my district includes rural voters that live 2 hours away, so my reps are always MAGA. It’s infuriating and important other states realize we are being held hostage in this way. We are trying

Maybe it’s just me, but I don’t see much on the left that’s well-funded or organized right now. It would be great if Miller could go ahead and point the way to that group, because I’d like to join.

They all look unbelievably inbred to me.

My aunt has a special needs adult daughter that lives with her, and she’s so die-hard MAGA the rest of the family has given up even trying to have a relationship with her. They already have limited income. I have absolutely no clue what they’ll do if her beloved MAGA cuts her daughter’s benefits.

Right?? That seat still being open is such MAGA motivated BS. Unbelievable. I’m curious who you think should fill the seat.

Be careful what you wish for though. My rep is Wesley Hunt, and I’d much rather his position be vacant!

I live centrally in the very blue and amazingly diverse city of Houston, yet because my district includes rural voters 2 hours away, my reps are always MAGA. It’s infuriating.

This is the right answer! 🇺🇸

I’d also add
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I’ve been plant-based almost 7 years. I cheat occasionally if I’m out with a little bit of fish,shellfish, or egg (but never dairy). I initially gave up “anything with a face or mother” on a dare, then I felt too good to stop. Now I also care about the animals and the positive impact on our earth.

Rotting onion

I’ve stopped speaking to more than half the people I’ve known my whole life bc of this. It’s been terrible, but I can’t take hearing the same BS anymore: “I haven’t heard about that,” or “he didn’t mean that the way he said it,” or “there’s no way he actually posts those things on truth social.”

Great list!!!

Same. All day long. Same.

This is true and should be a life rule unless you live near and HEB and then at least the Qtips and foil are top notch. Idk if they have HEB brand command strips but do know I’ve also failed at buying dupes before, and I’ll never do that again

I’ve been one of those anti-doodle people for years but have been forced to spend time around a couple of them lately, and oh boy, they really are precious.

**disclaimer: take this with a grain of salt. I love all animals so am a sucker

I’m former GOP and am to the point I want them to know I think they’re stupid and petty in addition to many other worse things, and I also want them to know I’m really, really, really angry. We can want all of those things at the same time, and, frankly, I think we’re to that point.

To be fair, she’s solidly holding firm on releasing the Epstein files so far, and while I dislike almost everything else she’s ever said, I do think holding this line can’t be easy for her. Also, Ted Cruz is a waste of oxygen. Even “supporters” near him in Houston actually discuss how to avoid him.

Excellent point!

😂😂😂

My parents are in Kingwood and were life-long GOP until Trump (now they might be more blue than me!). I’ll pass this on to them.

I’m Christian and couldn’t agree more.

Oh for the love of sweet baby Jesus

Stop. This is clearly a photo from ChatGPT with the command to create a photo of candles melting but make them look like MAGA people.