Note: I am, like, the worst DK diarist ever. I think the last one I wrote was in 2008. But I'm getting pissed, and must make my thoughts heard in something bigger than the 140 characters allotted on Twitter. Tangentially, as a Yankee born and bred, I never ever thought I'd be defending anything about Texas.
So, we're hearing a lot now about some Texan nutjobs wanting to secede. Yeah, they've hit 20,000 on their petition. There are 25 million+ Texans. I'm sure your home state, be it blue or red, has an equal number of idiots. Mine, Pennsylvania, certainly does.
Some folks have suggested that Austin can stay, but we should let the rest of Texas go. I know it's in jest, but it reflects a wider attitude.
In the meantime, Texas Dems are doing some AMAZING things.
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