Has there been a generational sea change in the philosophical grounding of Texas Republicans? Or is it just raw power politics? We report, you decide. Hint: The Death Star.
The GOP-led states / Democratic-led cities dichotomy exists around the country, including in Florida. So it's part of the GOP / ALEC plan. DeSantis is adding the ideological war on private businesses, like Disney, to the menu.
I don't know if we will. Much of the relationship between state and local governments was predicated on a kind of Gentleman's Agreement, broadly accepted but not reduced to law. The problem arises when the gentlemen disappear from the Lege …
Thanks for your comment! Abbott believes his path forward lies in convincing Americans he can be as big a d*ck as DeSantis. But he's a pale imitation.
Patrick, on the other hand, wants to absolutely run the state and all its institutions. So far, that's worked out well for the business community. But I have no doubt Patrick would, for instance, like to ban private businesses from have nondiscrimination policies, or paying for their employees' abortions, or the like.
In 1901 that state passed a new constitution (the minutes of the meetings overtly declared maintaining white supremacy) that consolidated political power in the Legislature — and away from city and county governments where Black majorities might decide their own affairs. This disenfranchised the black vote and installed Jim crow for a long time. I'm surprised that no one has made that connection with this Texas legislation. Although your points are definitely the most obvious & visible, controlling voting hours and locations is certainly on their agenda.
If he signs, wait... who am I kidding?...when he signs the Death to Local (Democratic) Control, we better see a shit ton of suits from everywhere.
Similar legislation is passing in Florida, too. It’s a mess everywhere it seems.
The GOP-led states / Democratic-led cities dichotomy exists around the country, including in Florida. So it's part of the GOP / ALEC plan. DeSantis is adding the ideological war on private businesses, like Disney, to the menu.
I don't know if we will. Much of the relationship between state and local governments was predicated on a kind of Gentleman's Agreement, broadly accepted but not reduced to law. The problem arises when the gentlemen disappear from the Lege …
Well done my my friend, right on point!
Abbott can not tolerate local laws, interfering with his total control.
I agree with the previous comment, let the lawsuits commence!
Thanks for your comment! Abbott believes his path forward lies in convincing Americans he can be as big a d*ck as DeSantis. But he's a pale imitation.
Patrick, on the other hand, wants to absolutely run the state and all its institutions. So far, that's worked out well for the business community. But I have no doubt Patrick would, for instance, like to ban private businesses from have nondiscrimination policies, or paying for their employees' abortions, or the like.
Thanks for highlighting this evil bill. Recently I was reading the first article in a series on AL.com that was awarded the Pulitzer Prize about how the lost cause of the confederacy continues to affect African-Americans in Alabama. https://www.al.com/news/2022/01/alabamas-capitol-is-a-crime-scene-the-cover-up-has-lasted-120-years.html
In 1901 that state passed a new constitution (the minutes of the meetings overtly declared maintaining white supremacy) that consolidated political power in the Legislature — and away from city and county governments where Black majorities might decide their own affairs. This disenfranchised the black vote and installed Jim crow for a long time. I'm surprised that no one has made that connection with this Texas legislation. Although your points are definitely the most obvious & visible, controlling voting hours and locations is certainly on their agenda.