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You Non-Texans are clueless!!
« on: June 14, 2011, 10:10:18 PM »
On Facebook, there's this thing about wanting Rick Perry for President. He is a RINO in every way. He only recently started even addressing the illegal alien situation, which is almost as bad as Arizona's illegal problems. Texas has become a Tax & Spend state. Property taxes are through the roof. Home values keep getting assessed at exorbitant values. Toll roads all over the place. Sales tax is 8.25% or better in many places. The people running Texas are draining it dry. Perry also authorized the use of the "Rainy Day fund" for superfluous reasons. I'm telling y;all, Rick Perry is NOT a viable candidate for the GOP!!  Heed my warning folks!!
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Re: You Non-Texans are clueless!!
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2011, 10:14:27 PM »
I am not clueless, Thor. I have no use for the piece of shit.
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Re: You Non-Texans are clueless!!
« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2011, 10:22:52 PM »
There are a couple of CC members that think he should run for President. I won't mention any names....... Then there's the rest of the Nation's Conservatives.
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Re: You Non-Texans are clueless!!
« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2011, 10:28:08 PM »
I'm not for Rick Perry running, but also did not know this information.  Thanks for posting it.

Candidates of choice in our household is Bachmann and Cain.
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Re: You Non-Texans are clueless!!
« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2011, 11:32:35 PM »
Quote from: Evil_Conservative on June 14, 2011, 10:28:08 PM
Candidates of choice in our household is Bachmann and Cain.

Unless DeMint or West jumps in, Cain and Bachmann are it for me.  S. Ron Palin and Rick Vicente Perry can open a bridal shop.  Neither is conservative.
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Re: You Non-Texans are clueless!!
« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2011, 11:58:47 PM »
Quote from: pissant on June 14, 2011, 11:32:35 PM
Unless DeMint or West jumps in, Cain and Bachmann are it for me.  S. Ron Palin and Rick Vicente Perry can open a bridal shop.  Neither is conservative.

So now I now what happened to you after FR.
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Re: You Non-Texans are clueless!!
« Reply #6 on: June 15, 2011, 07:50:28 AM »
Thor, I have a few questions and I figure since you live there that you could answer them.

I heard on the Beck show that 48% of all new jobs created since 2009 have been created in Texas. Is this true? If so, why would all these businesses be going there?

I live in Ohio and businesses can't shut down quick enough here. I know nothing about Perry, except what I heard on Beck and what you've posted. I like the jobs stat, but don't like the stats you've posted. I am still not sure who I will vote for but I am leaning towards Cain because of his sense of business. Where I live, jobs are pretty much the biggest concern so when I heard the Perry stat, my ears perked up.

If you could help enlighten me more about his job creation, I would appreciate it. I figure I can trust people here a heck of a lot more than any news station. Thanks.
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Re: You Non-Texans are clueless!!
« Reply #7 on: June 15, 2011, 08:13:40 AM »
Quote from: Thor on June 14, 2011, 10:22:52 PM
There are a couple of CC members that think he should run for President. I won't mention any names....... Then there's the rest of the Nation's Conservatives.

I high fived you for your OP and will come back in an hour and give you another. 
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Re: You Non-Texans are clueless!!
« Reply #8 on: June 15, 2011, 08:18:59 AM »
Quote from: unbiased on June 15, 2011, 07:50:28 AM
Thor, I have a few questions and I figure since you live there that you could answer them.

I heard on the Beck show that 48% of all new jobs created since 2009 have been created in Texas. Is this true? If so, why would all these businesses be going there?

I live in Ohio and businesses can't shut down quick enough here. I know nothing about Perry, except what I heard on Beck and what you've posted. I like the jobs stat, but don't like the stats you've posted. I am still not sure who I will vote for but I am leaning towards Cain because of his sense of business. Where I live, jobs are pretty much the biggest concern so when I heard the Perry stat, my ears perked up.

If you could help enlighten me more about his job creation, I would appreciate it. I figure I can trust people here a heck of a lot more than any news station. Thanks.

That doesn't have as much to do with our governor, than it does with the fact that Texas is still cheaper comparatively speaking than most other states.  We also are "Corporation friendly."  And, we are a RTW state, so that appeals to many corporations.  Many corporations find that Texas is a good oppty, and while that is true, there are many other issues going on that need to be addressed, like Thor said. 
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Re: You Non-Texans are clueless!!
« Reply #9 on: June 15, 2011, 10:05:26 AM »
Quote from: WinOne4TheGipper on June 14, 2011, 11:58:47 PM
So now I now what happened to you after FR.

You still over there as well, or are you a fellow exile?
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Re: You Non-Texans are clueless!!
« Reply #10 on: June 15, 2011, 10:07:29 AM »
Quote from: pissant on June 15, 2011, 10:05:26 AM
You still over there as well, or are you a fellow exile?

I'm there.
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Re: You Non-Texans are clueless!!
« Reply #11 on: June 15, 2011, 10:41:44 AM »
Quote from: WinOne4TheGipper on June 15, 2011, 10:07:29 AM
I'm there.

Cool.  It really is a good site - great setup and all.  Alas, the Palindroids rule the roost right now.  Be interesting to see what happens when she doesn't run.
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Re: You Non-Texans are clueless!!
« Reply #12 on: June 15, 2011, 11:06:38 AM »
Yeah, Thor--try not to put words into the mouths of all of us outside Texas.  I saw what he did with the HPV vaccine deal, his budgetary "solutions", etc., and that's all I really need to know.

Kinda like watching CNN go all agog over Huntsman getting into the race.  Me, not so much.  We've already got ONE Romney/Obama-lite in the race.
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Re: You Non-Texans are clueless!!
« Reply #13 on: June 15, 2011, 12:26:36 PM »
Quote from: pissant on June 15, 2011, 10:41:44 AM
Cool.  It really is a good site - great setup and all.  Alas, the Palindroids rule the roost right now.  Be interesting to see what happens when she doesn't run.

I've never seen anybody place their lips on someone's ass from so far away!
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Re: You Non-Texans are clueless!!
« Reply #14 on: June 15, 2011, 12:49:22 PM »
Quote from: Thor on June 14, 2011, 10:10:18 PM
On Facebook, there's this thing about wanting Rick Perry for President. He is a RINO in every way. He only recently started even addressing the illegal alien situation, which is almost as bad as Arizona's illegal problems. Texas has become a Tax & Spend state. Property taxes are through the roof. Home values keep getting assessed at exorbitant values. Toll roads all over the place. Sales tax is 8.25% or better in many places. The people running Texas are draining it dry. Perry also authorized the use of the "Rainy Day fund" for superfluous reasons. I'm telling y;all, Rick Perry is NOT a viable candidate for the GOP!!  Heed my warning folks!!

Thanks for posting this Thor......I've been looking at Perry like many others, particularly since the present field of candidates appears rather lackluster.

As you and I have discussed, we're also looking at Texas for a retirement home........unfortunately, everytime I run the numbers, even though Texas has no income tax, I can't find the financial benefit over where we are here in Missouri........MO has a reasonably low income tax, and compared to Texas it has...

........Half the property taxes for the same assessed value.

........Considerably lower sales tax (5.25% outside of the metro areas)

........Fuel taxes that are among the lowest in the US

........Tobacco and liquor taxes that are so low that all the bootleggers are buying for export here

........Zero toll roads

........Virtually no estate taxes

The only negative is that we have a "personal property tax" that we have to pay every year on cars, boats, aircraft, RV's, etc (farm machinery is exempt).

Texas has a lot to offer, but the numbers have to work.

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Re: You Non-Texans are clueless!!
« Reply #15 on: June 15, 2011, 01:35:27 PM »
My candidate, if she gets in is Palin. I'd love to see West as her VP! Michelle Bachmann had been my next choice but her hiring of establishment poo flinger Ed Rollins makes me question her judgement. He has WAY too many connections to the RINO end of the party. Was there no one else competent more in tune with her (supposed) values? At the very least you'd think she'd find someone who was tired of "politics as usual". She should know better. The first thing he did was go out and insult Sarah Palin with a misogynistic, pissy little comment about since they're both beautiful why not pick the smart one. Had Palin announced her candidacy (IF she even does) criticism is to be expected. However, I'd expect it to be around policy, not a smarmy comment about how stupid she is (given the recent release of her emails, she's definitely NOT stupid).

Whether she runs or not, Sarah is a kingmaker. And she campaigned hard for Michelle. Bachmann is not stupid and considering the blow back from Rollin's comments (many on Bachmann's facebook page) she could easily have said something to blunt his comment. Evidently she agrees with him. If she's willing to let her staff stab someone she calls a "friend" in the back, how much can she be trusted?

I just get the feeling she's positioning herself to be Romney's VP. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that.

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Re: You Non-Texans are clueless!!
« Reply #16 on: June 16, 2011, 06:52:29 PM »
Quote from: Thor on June 14, 2011, 10:10:18 PM
On Facebook, there's this thing about wanting Rick Perry for President. He is a RINO in every way. He only recently started even addressing the illegal alien situation, which is almost as bad as Arizona's illegal problems. Texas has become a Tax & Spend state. Property taxes are through the roof. Home values keep getting assessed at exorbitant values. Toll roads all over the place. Sales tax is 8.25% or better in many places. The people running Texas are draining it dry. Perry also authorized the use of the "Rainy Day fund" for superfluous reasons. I'm telling y;all, Rick Perry is NOT a viable candidate for the GOP!!  Heed my warning folks!!

I disagree with the last statement, Rick Perry is NOT a viable candidate for the GOP, considering McCain was the last pick of the GOP he is totally viable as far as the GOP is concerned, he may not be viable to conservatives though.
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Re: You Non-Texans are clueless!!
« Reply #17 on: June 16, 2011, 11:44:40 PM »
Quote from: Thor on June 14, 2011, 10:10:18 PM
On Facebook, there's this thing about wanting Rick Perry for President. He is a RINO in every way. He only recently started even addressing the illegal alien situation, which is almost as bad as Arizona's illegal problems. Texas has become a Tax & Spend state. Property taxes are through the roof. Home values keep getting assessed at exorbitant values. Toll roads all over the place. Sales tax is 8.25% or better in many places. The people running Texas are draining it dry. Perry also authorized the use of the "Rainy Day fund" for superfluous reasons. I'm telling y;all, Rick Perry is NOT a viable candidate for the GOP!!  Heed my warning folks!!

I do not know that much about Perry but he seems pretty popular in TX having won a 3rd term as Governor. He whipped K.B. Hutchinson. He has a much better record on the economy than any other Governor and the state has created a bunch of jobs. Compared to Romney he is a conservative.  
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Re: You Non-Texans are clueless!!
« Reply #18 on: June 17, 2011, 08:33:43 AM »
Quote from: Lacarnut on June 16, 2011, 11:44:40 PM
I do not know that much about Perry but he seems pretty popular in TX having won a 3rd term as Governor. He whipped K.B. Hutchinson. He has a much better record on the economy than any other Governor and the state has created a bunch of jobs. Compared to Romney he is a conservative.  

He was voted in again, due to that "lesser of two evils" thing again. 

This article is old, but it will give you an idea.

http://www.patriotactionnetwork.com/group/lonestarpatriots/forum/topics/rick-perry-rino-i-report-you

From Wiki, because it is easiest, but this can be found elsewhere. 

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If that isn't enough, you can check out his record on Gardisil, and the Trans-Texas Corridor. 
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Re: You Non-Texans are clueless!!
« Reply #19 on: June 17, 2011, 10:22:20 AM »
Quote from: IassaFTots on June 15, 2011, 08:18:59 AM
That doesn't have as much to do with our governor, than it does with the fact that Texas is still cheaper comparatively speaking than most other states.  We also are "Corporation friendly."  And, we are a RTW state, so that appeals to many corporations.  Many corporations find that Texas is a good oppty, and while that is true, there are many other issues going on that need to be addressed, like Thor said.  

In that aspect, Nikki Haley is the best damn governor in the nation. She's actually approaching businesses and inviting them to come to SC. She updates her FB page on a daily basis to include the number of jobs (generally in the thousands) that are coming.

If Nikki Haley runs in 9 years, I WILL be voting for her.
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Re: You Non-Texans are clueless!!
« Reply #20 on: June 17, 2011, 11:14:30 AM »
Quote from: IassaFTots on June 17, 2011, 08:33:43 AM
He was voted in again, due to that "lesser of two evils" thing again. 
This article is old, but it will give you an idea.
http://www.patriotactionnetwork.com/group/lonestarpatriots/forum/topics/rick-perry-rino-i-report-you
From Wiki, because it is easiest, but this can be found elsewhere. 
If that isn't enough, you can check out his record on Gardisil, and the Trans-Texas Corridor. 

The Trans Texas corridor plan was scrapped so what does that have to do with anything. I damn sure wish a private concern would take over the lousy roads in Louisiana. Roads in TX are damn good.
A Kiplinger article had 5 TX cities out of 10 as the best in the nation for business climate.

I don't know that much about Perry. His support of Gore if true is troubling. He has to deal with a bunch of liberals in Austin but I don't see how he is so bad because getting elected thrice is no small accomplishment.
   
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Re: You Non-Texans are clueless!!
« Reply #21 on: June 17, 2011, 12:28:23 PM »
Quote from: Lacarnut on June 17, 2011, 11:14:30 AM
The Trans Texas corridor plan was scrapped so what does that have to do with anything. I damn sure wish a private concern would take over the lousy roads in Louisiana. Roads in TX are damn good.
A Kiplinger article had 5 TX cities out of 10 as the best in the nation for business climate.

I don't know that much about Perry. His support of Gore if true is troubling. He has to deal with a bunch of liberals in Austin but I don't see how he is so bad because getting elected thrice is no small accomplishment.
   


It's not scrapped, it just has another name.  HB 3789.  And it is currently in committee. 

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2695333/posts
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Re: You Non-Texans are clueless!!
« Reply #22 on: June 17, 2011, 12:39:51 PM »
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It's not scrapped, it just has another name.  HB 3789.  And it is currently in committee. 

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2695333/posts


It has been in committee for almost (3) months so it looks like it is going nowhere.
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Re: You Non-Texans are clueless!!
« Reply #23 on: June 17, 2011, 12:56:35 PM »
I have lived in Texas for ten years now and they have been a good ten years but I don't trust Rick Perry and only voted for him as the lesser of two evils.   Our property taxes are out of control and in fact, we just refinanced our house so we had a professional appraisal done.   My husband was just at the assessors office this week fighting because they raised our taxes.   

Do you know why our taxes are so high?  Because we are paying to educate the children of illegal aliens.   Not only that, we provide them every damn meal they need plus medical care.   They cannot build schools fast enough to educate the little mexicans and who pays?  WE DO!!!! 

However with that being said, if he's the nominee we will have no choice but to vote for him.  Anyone but Obama, which is a pretty sad situation for us conservatives to be in.   I'm liking Michele Bachmann myself right now but I'm very suspicious how the media is all of the sudden praising her.   They picked our nominee in 2008 and we cannot let them do it in 2012.   
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Re: You Non-Texans are clueless!!
« Reply #24 on: June 17, 2011, 04:39:25 PM »
Quote from: Lacarnut on June 16, 2011, 11:44:40 PM
I do not know that much about Perry but he seems pretty popular in TX having won a 3rd term as Governor. He whipped K.B. Hutchinson. He has a much better record on the economy than any other Governor and the state has created a bunch of jobs. Compared to Romney he is a conservative.  

Well now, Lacarnut supports a RINO.   Isn't that something.


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