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Gov. Rick Perry indicted for abuse of power for carrying out threat [W:613/629]

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Don't know if anyone mentioned this:


US Rep. Joaquin Castro (who called for Perry to step down) is twin brother of former San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro (new US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development due to be sworn in Monday) who is a possible running mate for Hillary Clinton and they're mom a Chicana political activist who helped establish the Chicano political party La Raza Unida.

I don't doubt that the supporters of Abortion Barbie, Wendy Davis (Dem for TX governor) are also involved.

What a wicked web is being woven.
 
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Raven1 said:
You mean I live in one of the fastest growing cities, population-wise and economically? Oh, it really pains me to live in this liberal mecca. Highly educated and beautiful city that it is, I can't bear the pain it causes me to keep Austin weird. :roll:

You think it is because of Rick Perry that our state does so well? While you proclaim that low taxes are your answer, have you seen what Texas Republicans have done to property taxes? Oh, and have you been to the local DPS office lately? How's that working out for you? How did you like it when Rick Perry refused federal funding for healthcare, in a state that ranks at the bottom for people covered by healthcare? How do you like the changes in education books that Texas Republicans put forth under Rick Perry's direction to further stupefy our state as a whole, and with it many other states?
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Look don't get me wrong, I love the Hill Country and in particular the city of Austin. I love most of TX except for the Rio Grande Valley but most importantly I love the reality that this is a conservative state and one that promotes personal not govt. responsibility. It is a state where individuals still can be successful and it is a great state to raise a family.

Yes, I have seen what the Republicans have done but traveling around the country I have seen what liberalism has done to some very great areas as well. I can pick and choose where I live so I control my property taxes. I don't believe it is the Federal Taxpayers responsibility to fund mine or your health care. Healthcare is a personal responsibility and is best handled in the state. This state has dozens of options and of the uninsured more than half qualify for a state program but never sign up.

I believe local communities should control the education and live in an area that does that. The best move I ever made was to TX in 1992. Unfortunately many Texans and apparently you are one of them don't really realize what you have here. Suggest you travel more, live in other areas of a while and see how "bad" you have it here.
 
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Houston and Austin are liberal cesspools. The thought of living in either one of those cities makes me cringe.
 
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WCH said:
The prosecutor said jail time of up to 99 years fro the first offense. 20 on the second. Lehmberg spent 14 DAYS
in jail.
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Now I wonder why any responsible govt. would want to withhold taxpayer dollars from a department under this kind of leadership? Wonder how many liberals would like to see Lehmberg in control of any of their taxdollars?
 
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Kobie said:
John Chait of New York magazine, who is pretty left but also pretty sharp, gives us a good rundown of exactly why this indictment is complete BS:

Rick Perry Indictment Is Unbelievably Ridiculous -- NYMag

This is scummy Texas Democrats going after a scummy Texas Republican. Pretty much naked political gamesmanship.
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Seems to be pretty much business as usual in the great State of Texas.
 
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Jaaaman said:
Houston and Austin are liberal cesspools. The thought of living in either one of those cities makes me cringe.
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I live in the Houston area, my community is about 80% Conservative and Houston in the last election was 50-50 in the Presidential election. It does have a Lesbian Mayor who is very conservative on economic issues and I would even consider voting for her but am not eligible because I don't live in the city. Austin is close to being a Californian city and one that has a lot of Californians who fled their state but now want to change it into a California socialist republic which is called the "Land of Fruits and Nuts"

Urban Dictionary: Land of Fruits and Nuts
 
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michael-mccrum-www.businessinsider.com/liberals-criticize-rick-perry-indictment-2014-8
 
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Conservative said:
It does have a Lesbian Mayor who is very conservative on economic issues and I would even consider voting for her but am not eligible because I don't live in the city.
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Many Houstonites voted for that idiot Sheila Jackson Lee... she is voted into office time and time again despite being the atrocious representative that she is. I couldn't stomach living in her district if I tried.

I am sorry that I lumped your area as part of a 'liberal cesspool'.
 
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Jaaaman said:
Houston and Austin are liberal cesspools. The thought of living in either one of those cities makes me cringe.
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The thought of living in any "city" makes me cringe.
 
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Jaaaman said:
Many Houstonites voted for idiot Sheila Jackson Lee... she is voted into office time and time again despite being the terrible representative that she is. I couldn't stomach living in her district if I tried.

I am sorry that I lumped your area as part of a 'liberal cesspool'.
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Its her district, which thanks to gentrification is actually starting to change a bit.

Yes, she's an embarrassment.
 
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Jaaaman said:
Many Houstonites voted for that idiot Sheila Jackson Lee... she is voted into office time and time again despite being the terrible representative that she is. I couldn't stomach living in her district if I tried.

I am sorry that I lumped your area as part of a 'liberal cesspool'.
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Sheila Jackson Lee who believes we put a man on Mars represents a very poor African American Community. She got about 80,000 votes out of a city so she doesn't represent the majority in this city.
 
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Conservative said:
Sheila Jackson Lee who believes we put a man on Mars represents a very poor African American Community. She got about 80,000 votes out of a city so she doesn't represent the majority in this city.
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Thank you for the clarification. There is hope for Houston after all. Austin, OTOH... not so much.
 
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Conservative said:
Look don't get me wrong, I love the Hill Country and in particular the city of Austin. I love most of TX except for the Rio Grande Valley but most importantly I love the reality that this is a conservative state and one that promotes personal not govt. responsibility. It is a state where individuals still can be successful and it is a great state to raise a family.

Yes, I have seen what the Republicans have done but traveling around the country I have seen what liberalism has done to some very great areas as well. I can pick and choose where I live so I control my property taxes. I don't believe it is the Federal Taxpayers responsibility to fund mine or your health care. Healthcare is a personal responsibility and is best handled in the state. This state has dozens of options and of the uninsured more than half qualify for a state program but never sign up.

I believe local communities should control the education and live in an area that does that. The best move I ever made was to TX in 1992. Unfortunately many Texans and apparently you are one of them don't really realize what you have here. Suggest you travel more, live in other areas of a while and see how "bad" you have it here.
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I have lived in other states, and I never said I had it "bad" here. I like Austin just fine, though I don't go into Williamson County with it's backward Republican corruption. I didn't just move here though. I was born here, and my heritage goes back generations here in Austin, all the way back to the creation of the state of Texas. I know this state very well, and I love it deeply. I just don't agree with what Republicans are doing to my beloved state, or for that matter, the nation as a whole.
 
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sangha said:
Can a Governor veto a bill so he can receive a bribe?
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A governor can veto a bill for any reason he wants. If it is proven that he took a bribe then he would be prosecuted for taking the bribe, not the veto. what bribe did Perry take?

Now I answered your question, when will you answer mine. What did the Republicans do to hurt you and your family that has led to this extreme hatred and disdain for anyone with a "R" After their name?
 
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Raven1 said:
I have lived in other states, and I never said I had it "bad" here. I like Austin just fine, though I don't go into Williamson County with it's backward Republican corruption. I didn't just move here though. I was born here, and my heritage goes back generations here in Austin, all the way back to the creation of the state of Texas. I know this state very well, and I love it deeply. I just don't agree with what Republicans are doing to my beloved state, or for that matter, the nation as a whole.
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Results matter compared to feelings. The results of TX are exceptional and don't support your claims. You seem to like the progressive ideology so much why stay in TX, move to California. Have you paid any attention to what the Progressives have done to that state?
 
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Raven1 said:
I have lived in other states, and I never said I had it "bad" here. I like Austin just fine, though I don't go into Williamson County with it's backward Republican corruption. I didn't just move here though. I was born here, and my heritage goes back generations here in Austin, all the way back to the creation of the state of Texas. I know this state very well, and I love it deeply. I just don't agree with what Republicans are doing to my beloved state, or for that matter, the nation as a whole.
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I live in Williamson county and here's one of the reasons why. Robber baron Leftist elitist like this.

 
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sangha said:
Can a Governor veto a bill so he can receive a bribe?

It's a yes or no question
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Where is the bribe?
 
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Conservative said:
Now I wonder why any responsible govt. would want to withhold taxpayer dollars from a department under this kind of leadership? Wonder how many liberals would like to see Lehmberg in control of any of their taxdollars?
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If you have a 'D' by your name, Austin will stand behind you.
 
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sangha said:
Can a Governor veto a bill so he can receive a bribe?

It's a yes or no question
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I guess the answer is yes, he can and then be prosecuted for taking the bribe. The Legislature will override the veto if that is the case. Now answer my question, what are you afraid of?
 
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WCH said:
If you have a 'D' by your name, Austin will stand behind you.
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That is true but you don't see many from Austin moving to the Socialist Republic of California, wonder why?
 
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Conservative said:
I guess the answer is yes, he can and then be prosecuted for taking the bribe. The Legislature will override the veto if that is the case. Now answer my question, what are you afraid of?
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So you admit that a Governor can be committing a crime by vetoing a bill.

Now you know why Perry has been indicted.
 
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