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Dr_Diskette 6/26/2022 2:30 AM
More than 200 people gathered in front of a federal courthouse in Houston, Texas on Friday, to voice their anger after the Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, eliminating the U.S. constitutional right to an abortion.
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This guide takes a look at the legal rights and restrictions when it comes to attending or organizing a protest in Texas.
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This is very important information for any texans
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Dr_Diskette 6/26/2022 4:42 PM
Stand up for your rights and support Denton City Councilor Alison Maguire’s proposal to decriminalize abortion in Denton. A few guest speakers will lead us through speeches and chants. Then, at 6:30 we’ll enter City Hall to show support for Councilor Maguire’s proposal. Bring signs, sound amplifiers, and your friends. Can’t make it in person? Call (940) 349-7800 starting at 6pm, up until the individual item gets called (which could be as late as 7, 8, or 9pm). Tell them you’re “calling to speak to Council in support of the resolution in Individual Item F. ID 22-1275,” and they’ll let you know when it’s your turn to speak. Here’s the link the watch the council meeting live: https://www.cityofdenton.com/633/Denton-Television Abortion Decrim Resolution FAQs: https://drive.google.com/…/1F9-J…/view… Organizer:OUTreach Denton and Young Democrats of Denton County Event Website:https://www.facebook.com/events/1184855385679703/ Date of Event:Tuesday, 28 June, 2022 Time of Event:6:00 PM Address:215 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76201-4229 City:Denton, TX
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Stand up for your rights and support Denton City Councilor Alison Maguire’s proposal to decriminalize abortion in Denton. A few guest speakers will lead us through speeches and chants. Then, at 6:30...
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how many texans we got here
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Joined today
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yooo
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austinwiltshire 6/28/2022 7:45 PM
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though I may not be for long. We're looking to move due to roe
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thats understandable. though staying could help, keep at least some blue voters
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austinwiltshire 6/28/2022 7:50 PM
i agree. i think i would have but we have a new daughter and i switched from "i'll just send money back to the resistance from a blue state" mode 😂
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Helloooooo
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I am poor and disabled and angry so uhhhh, this feels more constructive than shitposting on twitter.
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Alex011011011 6/29/2022 10:34 AM
hey y’all, new member here. been IF ideologically for years and am active in organizing protests/protest security in Austin. Looking for help & to organize with other Texans from the Front.
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Skullmaggot 6/29/2022 11:38 PM
@WattAGame Hello, would you mind introducing yourself in the introductions channel? Could you include your skills? (edited)
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@Alex011011011 Hello. Have you met other older Iron Front members? Currently on the discord are @Braakinthesaddle in Arizona and @WojtektheBear in Massachusetts.
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Braakinthesaddle 6/30/2022 3:38 AM
Hey 👋
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Spent a lot of time in Texas growing up. Born and bred Okie.
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Alex011011011 6/30/2022 8:23 AM
hiya!
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i’ve met one of the two now 😄
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@Braakinthesaddle are you in TX now?
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Braakinthesaddle 6/30/2022 12:34 PM
Nah I got stationed in AZ while in the Army. Liked it so much I decided to stay. Live in Phoenix now.
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Alex011011011
hey y’all, new member here. been IF ideologically for years and am active in organizing protests/protest security in Austin. Looking for help & to organize with other Texans from the Front.
WojtektheBear 6/30/2022 4:58 PM
Austin’s 2020 BLM scene was way wilder than I’d have expected
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I still keep Garrett Foster’s name on my lips
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Army Sgt. Daniel Perry shot and killed Foster, who was legally armed, after an altercation during a protest against police brutality last summer, police said. Perry argues it was in self defense.
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Rest in Power
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Alex011011011 6/30/2022 5:39 PM
I was there for that. Too far away to return fire. Sad shit.
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austinwiltshire 6/30/2022 7:57 PM
So fucked up
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Alex011011011 6/30/2022 9:53 PM
definitely.
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i started a group (@aaantifascists on insta) that acts as armed protectors for Austin protestors. hoping to find like minded and able folks to join. we’ve got three so far.
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austinwiltshire 6/30/2022 10:07 PM
Do you open or conceal carry?
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Does the Texas chapter need it's own discord? I am currently running a server and have a lot of experience to build and maintain one. Lemme know. (edited)
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austinwiltshire
Do you open or conceal carry?
Alex011011011 6/30/2022 11:06 PM
Conceal carry, of course. We aren’t there to be bullet magnets, we’re there to end the threat when it presents itself. Its self funded, I’ve bought ballistic armor (and a uniform) for all participants. Its BYOGun tho. (edited)
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Does the Texas chapter need it's own discord? I am currently running a server and have a lot of experience to build and maintain one. Lemme know. (edited)
Alex011011011 6/30/2022 11:08 PM
thats a good suggestion, but maybe once this grows more? idk how many folks we have here
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austinwiltshire 6/30/2022 11:17 PM
Nice
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I’d absolutely support a Texas server but I like the iron front server as a requirement for admission solely for the shared goal.
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WattAGame
I’d absolutely support a Texas server but I like the iron front server as a requirement for admission solely for the shared goal.
I would agree.
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WattAGame
I’d absolutely support a Texas server but I like the iron front server as a requirement for admission solely for the shared goal.
Braakinthesaddle 7/1/2022 2:15 AM
Hey everyone, just popping into mention that there will be an open forum-style meet and greet tomorrow at 8 pm CT. As of now, the plan is to formalize ourself as an org and go over the group structure. It might be good to raise the question of a possible separate DC for TX.
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I won’t be present for this first meeting but I hope it’s a great time and hope to be there for the next
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Anyone else in the Sulphur Springs/Hopkins County area?
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Texas needs it's own sub-channels lol
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Texas is too damn big!
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birb
Texas is too damn big!
use threads!
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It's a temporary solution, but I am hoping to get working on a more concrete one once I fix role select when I get back
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I'm not complaining. I love the work you folks are doing
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hey nw - I never even considered it a complaint - I just want people to know the tools they have as far as the DC goes :)
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AmateurContendr 7/2/2022 1:55 PM
Hey, y'all.
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I'm new here, but it seems like a cool server so far.
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I'm from San Antonio (northwest side) and I'm trying to see if there are any groups near me. If not I'm looking into starting one myself.
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It's a work in progress as this group is rapidly expanding. I would suggest going to #networking for ideas.
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AmateurContendr 7/2/2022 2:00 PM
Oh cool, thanks! Sorry there's a lot to catch up on here.
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No problemo. I'm excited we are getting more Texans in here.
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AmateurContendr 7/2/2022 2:03 PM
Oh I can imagine.
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Volunteer to be a VDR to assist people with registering to vote in Texas. https://www.sos.texas.gov/elections/laws/advisory2019-04.shtml
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Dr_Diskette 7/3/2022 2:37 PM
For Moscow's right-wingers, payback means teaming up with a band of Texas secessionists.
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It's a quarterly event to hear idiots talk about secession, then fucking off back into their backwood trailers.
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That would destroy their economy and put them at the mercy of the two entities between them
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It would also cause a war with the Union.
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austinwiltshire 7/3/2022 6:21 PM
Woah woah woah let's not be hasty here
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Texas is managing to destroy its economy all by itself here
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Agreed, but Texas leaders are absolutely bat shit and unpredictable. The Texas AG has a federal indictment that he has been escaping for years. A senator that has abandoned his state during a crisis and allowed a competing politician to bash on his wife, then turned around and licked the same politicians boots. A governor that is wealthy after receiving compensation (which he is still receiving in payments) from an injury lawsuit, then turned around and passed laws that cap how much someone can receive from an injury lawsuit, pretty much screwing over folks who receive life changing injuries.
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Politicians that told parents to pray when their kids got shot in the face instead of promising change...
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Plz go blue Texas. Plz
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austinwiltshire 7/4/2022 1:21 PM
I don't know how much effort I'll be able to put in week to week, but I will try and flag things I see and collate them here for now (until there's some other content management system that's preferred) https://www.notion.so/Iron-Front-Notes-8528aa7574da4bfd836afea12c476b59
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austinwiltshire 7/4/2022 10:19 PM
Two Christian extremists were just prevented from disrupting the protest in Dallas this evening by some local activists.
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Literal larping. I love it.
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Members associated with the extremist group have been spotted at protests wearing facemasks emblazoned with the lovable buck-toothed beaver.
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Dallas area, here comes the violence :/ https://i.redd.it/koiddb3w2s991.jpg
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Alex011011011
I was there for that. Too far away to return fire. Sad shit.
WojtektheBear 7/5/2022 4:08 PM
Jesus good on you for being there but I’m glad you’re safe
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Dallas area, here comes the violence :/ https://i.redd.it/koiddb3w2s991.jpg
Will they start with members from the First Baptist Church?
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austinwiltshire 7/5/2022 4:43 PM
That's the church that used to protest my church growing up. We hosted planned parenthood. They'd come every sunday with their horrible pictures and picket the church.
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Terrifying, I’m just glad there are a decent chunk of armed leftists in Texas. Shit’s getting real fascist real quick
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Dallas area, here comes the violence :/ https://i.redd.it/koiddb3w2s991.jpg
Oh what? In the city of hate? Noooooooo
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HoustonInHouston 7/6/2022 3:14 PM
Houston in Houston checking in. I’m new to this but I’m here for it.
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Howdy neighbor
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Houston here
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HoustonInHouston 7/7/2022 12:35 PM
Likeminded group in Houston:
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Also an opportunity to stand against Christo-fascism in Houston Sunday, July 10:
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I’m not affiliated with above group, but I happened across it in my searches for local demonstrations.
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Skullmaggot 7/7/2022 2:35 PM
@Braakinthesaddle Are you guys affiliated with the above group at all (Screwston Anti-Fascist Committee)? They also look like they have a pretty decent design direction. (edited)
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austinwiltshire 7/7/2022 3:46 PM
very resourceful thinking
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HoustonInHouston 7/7/2022 4:37 PM
Above event just got posted onto r/Houston (not by me), so it should be gaining traction/visibility
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Skullmaggot
@Braakinthesaddle Are you guys affiliated with the above group at all (Screwston Anti-Fascist Committee)? They also look like they have a pretty decent design direction. (edited)
Braakinthesaddle 7/7/2022 4:37 PM
Not familiar with them. We haven't had much of a presence in TX until this Discord popped up, and none (to my knowledge) in Houston. If anybody on here is in the Houston area and wants to connect with that group in the post, DM me and we can talk about best practices.
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Skullmaggot 7/7/2022 4:41 PM
@here ^^^^^^
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Multiple bomb threats across several Texas colleges today
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birb
Multiple bomb threats across several Texas colleges today
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Several Texas colleges and universities evacuated campuses after receiving bomb threats — which officials quickly determined to be hoaxes. Officials evacuated...
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Also happened in Louisiana
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Six Louisiana colleges and one Texas college faced evacuations today after bomb threats were called in, though all cases ended so far with officials finding no evidence of explosives.
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WojtektheBear 7/8/2022 2:07 PM
Listen to this episode from It Could Happen Here on Spotify. Robert sits down with representatives from the Dallas-based Elm Fork John Brown Gun Club to talk about their recent defensive actions to oppose right wing attacks on the local LGBT community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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I know there are people who are into CD here and I want to be clear that we absolutely support it
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I recommend reaching out to these folks, it would be fucking rad to have an AIF TX crew doing this type of work
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HoustonInHouston
Likeminded group in Houston:
WojtektheBear 7/8/2022 2:09 PM
While we are getting ourselves organized in TX as AIF I want to encourage cross membership and participation in mass orgs too. You don’t have to pitch people on AIF or anything off the bat, this about building networks of community and solidarity locally
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This is what I'm talking about. Thanks!
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austinwiltshire 7/8/2022 2:56 PM
Partnerships partnerships partnerships
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Both the governor and AG bout to be indicted? We love to see a kleptocracy exposed. ☠
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saw this posted in r/Antifascistsofreddit and thought y'all might be interested
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HoustonInHouston 7/9/2022 8:00 PM
San Antonio amigos:
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The Jewish Federation of San Antonio said the FBI explained there was no longer a "known imminent threat," but recommends staying vigilant.
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saw this posted in r/Antifascistsofreddit and thought y'all might be interested
Doctor Eval 7/10/2022 2:03 AM
Also came to post this
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HoustonInHouston 7/10/2022 1:57 PM
Drove past Hamburger Mary’z at noon. Big group of defenders present; weak showing of fascism (though it was early).
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HoustonInHouston
Drove past Hamburger Mary’z at noon. Big group of defenders present; weak showing of fascism (though it was early).
WojtektheBear 7/10/2022 4:19 PM
Next time if you’re able to snap a few pics it would be useful for intelligence but also to mock the shit out of them on Twitter
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Next time if you’re able to snap a few pics it would be useful for intelligence but also to mock the shit out of them on Twitter
HoustonInHouston 7/10/2022 5:10 PM
Totally! Unfortunately it was a quick flyby on the way to the theater. Fascists need to get on my calendar weeks ahead of time. There were photographers on the defenders side in position, but we only saw one of the opposition with a sign behind erected barricades across the street. (edited)
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HoustonInHouston 7/10/2022 7:10 PM
Pretty good Twitter threads with bare faces, identifying tattoos, and overall Fascist fail:
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The scene in downtown Houston where @screwstonafc is protecting a family drag show against anti-LGBTQ disrupters led by Kelly Neidert. Neidert and her group are nowhere to be found. Demonstration is set to start at noon Background: https://t.co/ayXQUasnho via @MurneyMichael
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Lets Go Screwston!!!!
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curcale
saw this posted in r/Antifascistsofreddit and thought y'all might be interested
thechromatograph3r 7/11/2022 1:40 PM
Gotta be careful with antifa types. A lot of them are communists
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samlovespossums 7/11/2022 1:40 PM
hell yeah
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thechromatograph3r
Gotta be careful with antifa types. A lot of them are communists
WojtektheBear 7/11/2022 1:49 PM
Lmao that’s not a problem for us unless they’re Stalinsts and even then just posting about a common success isn’t anything to be “careful” about
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It’s a reddit post
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WojtektheBear
Lmao that’s not a problem for us unless they’re Stalinsts and even then just posting about a common success isn’t anything to be “careful” about
Lots of the Antifa “communists” are anarcho-communists that don’t really like the whole Stalinist idea, though there will always be tankies to watch out for.
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Rx.Gonzo
Lots of the Antifa “communists” are anarcho-communists that don’t really like the whole Stalinist idea, though there will always be tankies to watch out for.
WojtektheBear 7/11/2022 1:51 PM
For sure, fuck tankies. But I love my An-Com comrades
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WojtektheBear
For sure, fuck tankies. But I love my An-Com comrades
Amen, I may not agree with everything they have to say, but they do still have good ideas to contribute
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Rx.Gonzo
Lots of the Antifa “communists” are anarcho-communists that don’t really like the whole Stalinist idea, though there will always be tankies to watch out for.
thechromatograph3r 7/11/2022 1:55 PM
I’m sorry, but, to me, the arrow against communism represents all communism.
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thechromatograph3r
I’m sorry, but, to me, the arrow against communism represents all communism.
WojtektheBear 7/11/2022 1:57 PM
Yeah if that’s a serious problem for you, don’t be here
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thechromatograph3r
I’m sorry, but, to me, the arrow against communism represents all communism.
Then you’re ignoring the anti-authoritarian history of the An-coms who opposed the reds on most ideas and occasions. The Ukrainian black army fought both the whites and the reds, before eventually being executed by the reds at an ambush disguised as a peace talk.
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WojtektheBear 7/11/2022 1:58 PM
Unironically, the people who show up in bloc and have been ahead of the rest of the country have been Anarchists, you’re free to think how you’d like but if you’re gonna stir up sectarian strife in a big tent environment this isn’t the place for you
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WojtektheBear
Unironically, the people who show up in bloc and have been ahead of the rest of the country have been Anarchists, you’re free to think how you’d like but if you’re gonna stir up sectarian strife in a big tent environment this isn’t the place for you
Amen, anarchism has many variants most of which are completely valid ideologies striving to uplift people in varying ways.
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WojtektheBear 7/11/2022 2:01 PM
You post in the intro channel yet friend? Just making sure
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WojtektheBear 7/11/2022 2:02 PM
Helps with collaboration and figuring out where you might fit in, no need to do an extensive bio
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#introductions
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WojtektheBear 7/11/2022 2:04 PM
Ah you were the guy who the mods took down this morning, I saw the notification but they’d taken it down
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NordicThor_ 7/11/2022 2:04 PM
@Doctor Eval might be interested. Not sure if it would help them but just in case
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WojtektheBear 7/11/2022 2:05 PM
Feel free to post in #researchers I’ve done telegram monitoring. Shits important but hurts your soul.
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WojtektheBear
Yeah if that’s a serious problem for you, don’t be here
thechromatograph3r 7/11/2022 2:05 PM
Fascism is the bigger and more imminent threat. I’ll fight alongside communists and socialists to defeat fascism, so long as people here will fight alongside me, a nordic capitalist, to make that happen.
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thechromatograph3r
Fascism is the bigger and more imminent threat. I’ll fight alongside communists and socialists to defeat fascism, so long as people here will fight alongside me, a nordic capitalist, to make that happen.
NordicThor_ 7/11/2022 2:06 PM
Nobody here is going to agree on everything. Glad you’re willing to fight the good fight anyway!
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Rx.Gonzo
Then you’re ignoring the anti-authoritarian history of the An-coms who opposed the reds on most ideas and occasions. The Ukrainian black army fought both the whites and the reds, before eventually being executed by the reds at an ambush disguised as a peace talk.
thechromatograph3r 7/11/2022 2:06 PM
I was never educated on the matter. I guess I have some reading to do.
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thechromatograph3r
I was never educated on the matter. I guess I have some reading to do.
No worries at all, hope I didn’t come off as harsh, Nestor Makhno and the Black army are a really great topic to explore. Behind the Bastards has a whole “hero” special on him. Another good one to look into would be revolutionary Catalonia during the Spanish civil war, and the various anarchist ideologies that United to try and beat back the nationalists.
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Agree that fighting amongst ourselves is not productive, we don’t have to agree on everything to oppose fascism’s encroachment. 👍
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I feel your pain friend
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Agree that fighting amongst ourselves is not productive, we don’t have to agree on everything to oppose fascism’s encroachment. 👍
WojtektheBear 7/11/2022 2:31 PM
Just curious did you post in #introductions ? I keep seeing new people lol
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WojtektheBear
Just curious did you post in #introductions ? I keep seeing new people lol
I didn’t. I guess I’ll go do that, thanks!
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WojtektheBear 7/11/2022 3:54 PM
Dallas folks: CPAC is happening next month snd Viktor Orbán will be there, any disruptions and counters that can be organized there should happen
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will speak at CPAC, in yet another sign of the Republican Party’s anti-democratic aspirations.
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WojtektheBear 7/11/2022 9:44 PM
Folks just wanted you all to check the #wall-of-shame channel, we kicked J Butcher because we found his answers quite suspicious and frankly were disturbed by his whole group’s vibe. We would recommend not working with him if he reaches out
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thechromatograph3r 7/12/2022 3:22 PM
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I know a lot of folks don't like Beto. I've had the chance to sit and talk with him at my fire station a long time ago. He was genuinely authentic and overall just a very nice simple man.
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I wish folks could actually see that about him.
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I know a lot of folks don't like Beto. I've had the chance to sit and talk with him at my fire station a long time ago. He was genuinely authentic and overall just a very nice simple man.
I like Beto and I plan to block walk for him.
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thechromatograph3r 7/12/2022 7:56 PM
I feel sorry that y’all have to choose between actual autocrat Greg Abbott and Robert Francis “Hell yes we’re coming for your guns” O’Rourke
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thechromatograph3r
I feel sorry that y’all have to choose between actual autocrat Greg Abbott and Robert Francis “Hell yes we’re coming for your guns” O’Rourke
HoustonInHouston 7/12/2022 8:14 PM
I used to refuse to vote for the lesser bad, but here we are. I’ll do my part to avoid the worst result from now on regardless of party or lack of perfection. I guess I’m voting against things now, rather than for something. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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HoustonInHouston
I used to refuse to vote for the lesser bad, but here we are. I’ll do my part to avoid the worst result from now on regardless of party or lack of perfection. I guess I’m voting against things now, rather than for something. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
thechromatograph3r 7/12/2022 8:18 PM
Yeap…
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thechromatograph3r
I feel sorry that y’all have to choose between actual autocrat Greg Abbott and Robert Francis “Hell yes we’re coming for your guns” O’Rourke
Is that all you have on Beto?
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Remember who was actually doing something when this state was freezing.
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I'd give back my AR if in return we have good leadership that protects my children and my future. (edited)
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O'Rourke, who unsuccessfully challenged Cruz in the Texas 2018 Senate race, ran a virtual phone bank to contact senior citizens in Texas, to connect them with resources during the disaster. "BIG THANKS to the volunteers who made over 784,000 phone calls to senior citizens in Texas today," he tweeted. "You helped to connect them with water, food, transportation, and shelter. And you made sure that they knew we were thinking about them and that they matter to us."
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Sorry that you feel sorry about this guy...
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birb
Is that all you have on Beto?
thechromatograph3r 7/13/2022 7:47 AM
Admittedly, yes. (edited)
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birb
I'd give back my AR if in return we have good leadership that protects my children and my future. (edited)
thechromatograph3r 7/13/2022 7:48 AM
I wouldn’t, but that’s just me.
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thechromatograph3r
I wouldn’t, but that’s just me.
You wouldn't trade a single piece of crafted metal if it meant you and your family's future is protected? (edited)
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Not all guns, just AR's...
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birb
You wouldn't trade a single piece of crafted metal if it meant you and your family's future is protected? (edited)
thechromatograph3r 7/13/2022 7:55 AM
I’m not having this conservatives for the umpteenth time. Please.
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Right...
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Prepare for rolling blackouts
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Dr_Diskette 7/13/2022 3:51 PM
o7 stay safe
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HoustonInHouston 7/13/2022 3:59 PM
Telegram links incoming:
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Thanks for this information
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Also, beware of your electric bill today
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@ADMIN can we have the fascist info pinned to this channel?
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Porfavor please
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WojtektheBear 7/13/2022 4:11 PM
Gotcha bb
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samlovespossums 7/13/2022 5:06 PM
the free market, folks
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Prepare for rolling blackouts
Capitalism!
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HoustonInHouston 7/14/2022 11:34 AM
More bad guy faces from the Houston/Hamburger Mary’z demonstration:
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Pussies
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thechromatograph3r 7/14/2022 1:49 PM
Make their lives a living hell
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These are the people who consider themselves the "Supreme race"? What a joke
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thechromatograph3r 7/14/2022 4:42 PM
PrEP drugs "encourage and facilitate homosexual behavior," says Texas abortion law author Jonathan Mitchell in a federal lawsuit targeting the antiviral medications.
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The entire Republican brand is hating sex and anyone who likes sex smh
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Question. If these assholes talk so much shit about California and the people that reside there, why do they enjoy the tech and applications that come out of Cali?
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You'd think they would chuck their iphones in a swamp and fuck off away from Facebook
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You'd think they would chuck their iphones in a swamp and fuck off away from Facebook
thechromatograph3r 7/15/2022 8:43 AM
I mean, I ask the same question of people who say they blanket hate capitalism
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What exactly about capitalism has made our lives easier?
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Unless you have a specific set of skills, a college education, or at the right place at the right time, it is very difficult to move up and get out of poverty in a capitalist society.
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thechromatograph3r 7/15/2022 10:41 AM
Capitalism brought us out of feudalism. Unfortunately, it’s remained largely unregulated for decades now, so we’re right back to another Gilded Age.
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Capitalism brought us electrification, automobiles, phones, computers…granted, at the cost of many people’s livelihoods, but it’s not some evil boogeyman like socialists make it out to be. Conversely, socialism has some agreeable aspects that I would like to see implemented. You can have a mixed market.
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You make a good point.
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So our issue is with regulation of capitalism?
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So our issue is with regulation of capitalism?
thechromatograph3r 7/15/2022 1:23 PM
The way I see it, yes. There aren't enough protections in place for the consumer or for the employee.
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A Republican state legislator's proposal would allow prosecutors from around the state to step in when local DAs refuse to press charges over abortion, as at least five Texas prosecutors have vowed.
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You fuckers still believe we will end this peacefully?
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Dr_Diskette 7/15/2022 2:03 PM
no sadly
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You fuckers still believe we will end this peacefully?
thechromatograph3r 7/15/2022 2:05 PM
I haven't believed that since 2020
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We need to defend those that are going to be persecuted for acting on their free rights
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This is tyranny
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thechromatograph3r 7/15/2022 3:05 PM
The issue becomes finding enough people locally who are "brave" enough to march with us
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The issue becomes finding enough people locally who are "brave" enough to march with us
Exactly
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The Texas GOP platform. Fucking despicable.
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CaulPartBallMop 7/16/2022 11:14 PM
Checking in from Houston
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Howdy neighbor
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thechromatograph3r 7/17/2022 11:00 AM
Texas Republicans are a special brand of vile
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Blows my mind we have a trifecta here with cruz, abbott, and paxton.
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Makes Rick Perry and G dub looks great.
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Let's not forget lt gov dan fuckboy patrick (edited)
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CaulPartBallMop 7/17/2022 2:52 PM
Bro I remember when Rick Perry was running for president and it being hilarious and I long for that time once again. It's just not funny anymore
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Now you got fuck face Cruz running again
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Which might actually be amusing to see him talk shit to desantis then lick his boots later like he did with trump. Fucking loser.
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CaulPartBallMop 7/18/2022 9:59 AM
I don't see how anyone who called me a bitch in highschool for driving an S10 because "smol truck bad" can withstand the torrent of little bitch energy Cruz radiates Not that that's a viable way to judge candidates just pointing out the blatant hypocrisy
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Skullmaggot 7/19/2022 1:44 AM
Hello! I am with the Human Resources Team. We are looking to find those interested in working with the AIF to do open source intelligence (OSINT). If you are interested, please reply to this message.
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Hello! I am with the Human Resources Team. We are looking to find those interested in working with the AIF to do open source intelligence (OSINT). If you are interested, please reply to this message.
I'm interested.
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I'm interested.
Skullmaggot 7/19/2022 2:01 AM
Okay, noting you down.
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CaulPartBallMop 7/19/2022 12:41 PM
Is this for finding pictures to make up that ai dataset? If so then yes I'm interested
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Is this for finding pictures to make up that ai dataset? If so then yes I'm interested
Skullmaggot 7/19/2022 2:03 PM
No, this is separate. The OSINT ingestion pipeline is probably what you’re looking for in #researchers with Doctor Eval. Would you like to help him out?
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CaulPartBallMop 7/19/2022 2:29 PM
I would but am currently finalizing a move and all my computer stuff is packed away. When I get set up I'll hop on board on that thread
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Not all guns, just AR's...
austinwiltshire 7/19/2022 9:19 PM
So IWI Tavors are still good?
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The issue becomes finding enough people locally who are "brave" enough to march with us
austinwiltshire 7/20/2022 9:05 PM
The book "influence" talks a lot about social proof. It works like a snowball. If a few (3-4) people are willing to do it, just seeing people do it will bring out others, and then that larger group will inspire others, and so on.
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Landlords in Texas don’t have to accept renters who receive federal housing assistance, but a Denton County community is taking it a big step further: making most of the town off limits to Section 8 tenants.
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Braakinthesaddle 7/23/2022 4:25 PM
Any of y'all familiar with this group? https://twitter.com/EFJBGC?t=Z-HFOIcLdQcQarIk8nAoGQ&s=09
Promoting and assisting marginalized communities in organizing community defense against white supremacists / fascism. Not a militia. efjbgc @ protonmail
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They seem to be pretty active
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Example
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Example
WojtektheBear 7/24/2022 1:48 PM
I posted a link from an ICHH episode where they were interviewed
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Good ol Houston tx
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Braakinthesaddle 7/26/2022 3:40 PM
This new commercial from Mothers Against Greg Abbott is one of the best political ads I’ve ever seen.
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WojtektheBear 7/26/2022 6:15 PM
Honestly how many people have gotten killed or harmed so far as a direct result of that legislation must be astounding
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thechromatograph3r 7/26/2022 7:00 PM
M(others) A(gainst) G(reg) A(bbott). Amazing
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Honestly how many people have gotten killed or harmed so far as a direct result of that legislation must be astounding
thechromatograph3r 7/26/2022 7:01 PM
Or will have been killed (edited)
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AmateurContendr 7/26/2022 10:43 PM
Damn I was looking for a left wing gun club in Texas and shockingly none seem to exist.
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Well, at least the ones that did exist seem to be well dead.
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Well, at least the ones that did exist seem to be well dead.
What part of Texas are you in?
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Have you tried the SRA?
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They are pretty active in the large cities
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Well, at least the ones that did exist seem to be well dead.
joe hill’s revenge 7/26/2022 11:53 PM
Elm fork John brown gc
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AmateurContendr 7/26/2022 11:57 PM
San Antonio. Our SRA chapter has gone dark for the last two years.
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And John Brown Gun Club doesn't seem to have any presence in this part of Texas
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I even went as far as to check The Liberal GC and they don't seem to have any trace online.
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I even went as far as to check The Liberal GC and they don't seem to have any trace online.
I feel your pain, I’m in west Texas and there’s not much of anything out here
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I miss you, El Paso
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I feel your pain, I’m in west Texas and there’s not much of anything out here
Braakinthesaddle 7/29/2022 4:50 PM
Windmills. Windmills and oil rigs as far as the eye can see...
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Windmills. Windmills and oil rigs as far as the eye can see...
Oh yeah, that and dirt, there aren’t even that many trees out here 😅
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Oh yeah, that and dirt, there aren’t even that many trees out here 😅
Braakinthesaddle 7/29/2022 6:05 PM
Oh yea. I've made the drive across west TX multiple times, both the northern and southern route, and it's flat as a table starting east of El Paso.
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Oh definitely, New Mexico has some nice mountains though!
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Braakinthesaddle 7/29/2022 10:09 PM
From Albuquerque west, yes. East of Albuquerque is just as flat as the TX panhandle lol
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From Albuquerque west, yes. East of Albuquerque is just as flat as the TX panhandle lol
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Braakinthesaddle 7/29/2022 10:16 PM
That too
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I grew up in Mesa valley. The area from Hatch to Alamogordo to Ruidoso is just amazing. You can drive an hour and go from desert, white sands to beautiful forest. The Gila wilderness is also underrated. New Mexico in my opinion is one of the most beautiful states that has so much geographical diversity.
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I feel your pain, I’m in west Texas and there’s not much of anything out here
AmateurContendr 7/30/2022 12:03 AM
I emailed my chapter and it seems they're still active! Their social media presence is just dead after COVID they said. I'd recommend reaching out to some if they have an email publicly available.
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AmateurContendr 7/30/2022 12:55 PM
Oh I was specifically talking about my local SRA chapter that I referenced earlier!
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But I would love to try to get some of those people in this eventually server if it seems appropriate. Idk what any of them are like yet.
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Hi texas! Im changing planes here in dallas to get to baltimore
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Hi texas! Im changing planes here in dallas to get to baltimore
AmateurContendr 7/30/2022 11:16 PM
Hey! Are you from Baltimore or Texas? If you were just stopping by for the transfer, it was nice to have you while we had you lol.
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im from DC. and yes i was just stopping by for transfer
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im from DC. and yes i was just stopping by for transfer
Get some whataburger while you are here. It is available at DFW airport lol
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Get some whataburger while you are here. It is available at DFW airport lol
Braakinthesaddle 7/31/2022 12:53 PM
In-N-Out is better 😋
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In-N-Out is better 😋
I will fight you
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heinz_ketchup 7/31/2022 11:10 PM
any folks in southeast texas? I know Houston has people but Beaumont/Orange/Port Arthur/Vidor is just getting started.
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any folks in southeast texas? I know Houston has people but Beaumont/Orange/Port Arthur/Vidor is just getting started.
The Orange/Vidor area has been a hot pile of racist shit for a hot minute now
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The Orange/Vidor area has been a hot pile of racist shit for a hot minute now
heinz_ketchup 8/1/2022 12:21 PM
yeah, we're trying to confront it. there is a lot of community support now that we are out and visible.
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PM me if you need more help
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"There are great men of God who are products of rape," the gun-toting self-proclaimed minister declared at Beto's Texas town hall.
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austinwiltshire 8/3/2022 5:02 PM
So I feel kinda burned by the SRA -- seemed to be mostly ML types insisting on calling everyone comrade and cosplaying. I've been told there are democratic socialist leaning chapters and anarchist leaning chapters that may be less tankie. I'd like to hear others experiences if that's true.
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I'm not an anarchist myself but best understand where they're coming from, and am not worried about them lining me up against a wall and shooting me.
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heinz_ketchup 8/3/2022 7:20 PM
that's not great. not a big fan of tankies either.
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So I feel kinda burned by the SRA -- seemed to be mostly ML types insisting on calling everyone comrade and cosplaying. I've been told there are democratic socialist leaning chapters and anarchist leaning chapters that may be less tankie. I'd like to hear others experiences if that's true.
Braakinthesaddle 8/4/2022 4:43 PM
Yea the SRA can be very much a mixed bag. Sad to hear your chapter is tankie...
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thechromatograph3r 8/5/2022 10:49 AM
Texas has gone so far off the deep end that they're willing to ostracize fellow Americans now?
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Braakinthesaddle 8/16/2022 5:32 AM
Our children are not soldiers, regardless of what the extreme right thinks. Whether you’re a Democrat, Republican, or neither, it’s time to come together and demand gun safety now. #FirstDayOfSchool https://t.co/Dkryr4Gz4v
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thechromatograph3r 8/22/2022 1:02 PM
Several states have passed similar laws requiring the display of the motto in recent years.
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I promise, it's not what you think
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ive been going around and posting PF telegram posts to the relevant channels, so when they post content in your state, i'll do my best to post it here
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Dallas living up to the “city of hate” descriptor
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Dallas living up to the “city of hate” descriptor
thechromatograph3r 9/20/2022 7:54 PM
Anyone wearing Nazi memorabilia should be allowed to be shot on sight.
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Anyone wearing Nazi memorabilia should be allowed to be shot on sight.
Amen, it makes me sick to see shit like this
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this is tmwr apparently
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hello fellow texans!
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hello fellow texans!
Skullmaggot 9/24/2022 11:50 PM
Hiya! What part of Texas? I'm not actually in Texas, but I can help direct you to people, projects, and resources.
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I'm in south texas, a couple hours south of san antonio
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I'm in south texas, a couple hours south of san antonio
Skullmaggot 9/25/2022 2:52 AM
So, I'd be sending people over to @heinz_ketchup over there!
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@heinz_ketchup Also, was there any update from Screwston AFC?
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What jokes they are
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I did this this last weekend
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Highly recommend
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I learned a lot
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The trainer advertised on /r/liberalgunowners and is a great person. History teacher at a public high school, and trying to teach kids about social and emotional learning (which florida is trying to ban because apparently they like high suicide rates)
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Was an army sniper
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joe hill’s revenge 10/13/2022 11:01 AM
That dog didn’t ask for this
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lmao rip doggo
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CaulPartBallMop 10/16/2022 11:58 PM
Do we know anything about the 88 tactical being built in Montgomery county?
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As far as the municipal process and whether or not we can voice concerns to the city involving the approval for the build
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CaulPartBallMop 10/17/2022 12:09 AM
They have a lot of news and updates info with connected parties that I can gather info on during work tomorrow, see if I can find any connections with the people they hire and hate groups to bring up to the city and such
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They are also apparently building in Austin and Dallas as well.
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PF posting some old news
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PF posting some old news
joe hill’s revenge 10/19/2022 11:03 PM
Did u notice how they didn’t bother to mention anything about grooming or kids? They hate gay people full stop, no chaser
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Anyone else in central Texas? I'm in San Marcos specifically. I want to find a group to go shooting with. The Austin JBGC seems to have just started and there isn't one in San Antonio as far as I can tell. (edited)
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Anyone else in central Texas? I'm in San Marcos specifically. I want to find a group to go shooting with. The Austin JBGC seems to have just started and there isn't one in San Antonio as far as I can tell. (edited)
Unfortunately I’m out in west Texas, I feel your pain. It’s really hard to find leftist groups in this state
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Dallas seems to be popping off well. Elm Fork JBGC seems strong
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Oh yeah, I miss living in the Dallas area, so many more leftists
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American Nationalist Initiative (PF wannabes) will be in dallas, make sure they don't go unchallenged
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Makes me Fuckin sick to see these pricks marching around.
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Anyone know where it will be?
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I think the Elm Fork JBGC is doing some counter work against them.
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If you're in the area contact EFJBGC
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I hope so, they are a fantastic disciplined group. I’m unfortunately in bumfuck west Texas
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yeah I'm too south. it's like 4 hours away from me
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yeah I'm too south. it's like 4 hours away from me
I feel your pain, I haven’t been able to find anything near me
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The last protest in my city was a “pro-life” March
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I am in Dallas so that’s why I ask
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Someone out of Corpus here, how many people are in STX here?
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If you’re in SATX and interested in discussing community defense against the fascists looking to intimidate another drag show, email BashBackSA at gmail dot com for a Zoom meeting today at 5 pm.
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15 Posts, 56 Following, 134 Followers · Promoting and assisting marginalized communities in organizing community defense against white supremacists / fascism. Not a militia. https://linktr.ee/austinjbgc
8 Posts, 20 Following, 21 Followers · A John Brown Gun Club chapter of the so-called RGV. Devoted to mutual aid and defense of our local communities. Hablamos español también. Not a militia.
0 Posts, 1 Following, 16 Followers · North DFW area JGBC. Not a militia.
1.16K Posts, 46 Following, 3.45K Followers · Promoting and assisting marginalized communities in organizing community defense against white supremacy / fascism. Not a militia.
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joe hill’s revenge 12/3/2022 1:04 AM
The fascist ANI will have a fake pro worker protest tomorrow in Dallas
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LGBTQ supporters are organizing a counterprotest in response to a frequently armed group's plan to demonstrate at the Aztec Theatre.
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Drag show TONIGHT 12/13 at 8 PM in San Antonio
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They are asking for people to show up to support
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BryanRegister 12/13/2022 5:10 PM
If anyone does show up to support, come say "Hi!" I'll probably be wearing a grey hoodie with the three arrows labeled as souther, anti-fascist, and anti-Confederate. Short hair, beard, sandals.
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BryanRegister 12/15/2022 2:26 AM
Who's in or near Austin?
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Hello fellow Texans. New here, came from the Anarchist Rifle Association discord. In San Antonio
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Anyone else in central Texas? I'm in San Marcos specifically. I want to find a group to go shooting with. The Austin JBGC seems to have just started and there isn't one in San Antonio as far as I can tell. (edited)
I’m in San Antonio but there isn’t much going on here
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Someone out of Corpus here, how many people are in STX here?
CaulPartBallMop 2/28/2023 11:00 AM
North Houston count? (edited)
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CaulPartBallMop 4/11/2023 12:48 PM
https://mctxgop.org/mcnews/report-from-precinct-chair-betty-anderson-on-closing-of-republican-party-headquarters Fun read. Sounds like shady people doing shady things lol I sincerely hope the corruption inherent in this party will eventually dissolve it.
After decades of local Republican campaigns, Party history, and recent Get-Out-the-Vote efforts, Chairman Bryan Christ has closed down the local Republican Party Headquarters in Conroe.
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Soupchucker [HOU, TX] 4/19/2023 11:03 PM
Howdy fellow Texans! Just joined the server from following the reddit for a while, Houston area
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Welcome!
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Soupchucker [HOU, TX] 4/22/2023 1:48 AM
Have y'all heard of HB20 being tossed around in the Texas house?
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CW: genocide, murdered bodies in thread Texas is threatening, with House Speaker support, to pass a bill called HB20. This would create a paramilitary vigilante group to attack (“repel and arrest”) immigrants, despite no legal jurisdiction. This action has a long precedent.
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I thought the caption was a little hyperbolic at first but nope, basically from text of the bill
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basically gov appoints this guy, then he has the authority to appoint deputy chiefs/assistant chiefs then deputise basically any US citizen that doesn't have a felony on the condition that they don't have arresting authority, but they can still be out there with a rifle or driving trucks or some shit. Sec. 411.0055. BORDER PROTECTION UNIT CHIEF. (a) The governor shall appoint a citizen of the United States as border protection unit chief. The unit chief serves until removed by the governor. Under Sec. 411.534 Composition: (b) the unit chief may employ law-abiding citizens without a felony conviction to participate in unit operations and functions, but such persons may not have arresting authority unless trained and specifically authorized by the governor. (c) The unit shall acquire equipment and facilities, and conduct training necessary to fulfill the operational, intelligence, communication, logistics, and administrative duties set forth by the unit chief to include land, air, and maritime responsibilities. (d) The commission shall transfer existing personnel, equipment, and facilities to the unit from within the Department of Public Safety as necessary at the discretion of the commission while maintaining accountability and adequate support for all officers and activities within the commission's responsibility.
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Soupchucker [HOU, TX]
Have y'all heard of HB20 being tossed around in the Texas house?
So many bills so little time, hard to keep track. 😦
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Friend mentioned ya'll...well existing. Checked out the subreddit, seemed cool, decided to join. Fuck fascists. Not enough people get behind that apparently. So hi. I'm in the Houston area btw (edited)
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Hello friends. What's good in Texas?
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joe hill’s revenge 5/9/2023 12:56 PM
Not the people
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They are down bad
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Yeah. Yeah they are.
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Blahaj Blaster 5/18/2023 1:31 PM
I'm finally in 🙌
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Hey welcome to the party Blahaj. You made it.
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Blahaj Blaster 6/14/2023 10:27 AM
Is it just me or is this section of the discord too quiet?
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CaulPartBallMop 6/14/2023 1:29 PM
It is... I'm only on here infrequently to check on this part cause most of the discord seems based out of the northeast. Good to see new folks here though. I'm in North Houston boonies area
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Does anybody know about that 88 fitness place that was projected to be built somewhere in Montgomery? I remember it coming up but not much was known about it as far as location goes
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basically gov appoints this guy, then he has the authority to appoint deputy chiefs/assistant chiefs then deputise basically any US citizen that doesn't have a felony on the condition that they don't have arresting authority, but they can still be out there with a rifle or driving trucks or some shit. Sec. 411.0055. BORDER PROTECTION UNIT CHIEF. (a) The governor shall appoint a citizen of the United States as border protection unit chief. The unit chief serves until removed by the governor. Under Sec. 411.534 Composition: (b) the unit chief may employ law-abiding citizens without a felony conviction to participate in unit operations and functions, but such persons may not have arresting authority unless trained and specifically authorized by the governor. (c) The unit shall acquire equipment and facilities, and conduct training necessary to fulfill the operational, intelligence, communication, logistics, and administrative duties set forth by the unit chief to include land, air, and maritime responsibilities. (d) The commission shall transfer existing personnel, equipment, and facilities to the unit from within the Department of Public Safety as necessary at the discretion of the commission while maintaining accountability and adequate support for all officers and activities within the commission's responsibility.
CaulPartBallMop 6/14/2023 1:31 PM
This doesn't sound unlikely to pass because there's centuries old legal precedent for stuff like this, wonder when we'll know about the ruling (edited)
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This doesn't sound unlikely to pass because there's centuries old legal precedent for stuff like this, wonder when we'll know about the ruling (edited)
Soupchucker [HOU, TX] 6/14/2023 4:51 PM
So little update on this - a dem rep from Dallas put in a point of order for this bill, and it's been returned to committee since 09 May since the point of order was sustained
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Here's what the rep said:
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Representative Anchía raised a point of order against further consideration of CSHB20 under Rule 8, Sections 1 and 3, of the House Rules. The speaker sustained the point of order, announcing his decision to the house as follows: Mr. Anchía raises a point of order against further consideration of CSHB20 under Rule 8, Sections 1 and 3, on the grounds that the caption does not give reasonable notice of the bill’s contents and the bill has more than one subject. The bill contains a finding that, "This state is ’in such imminent [d]anger as will not admit of delay’ and declares authority under Section 10, Article 1, United States Constitution." The bill also authorizes the governor to invoke the same constitutional provision and issue a unilateral declaration "that a state of invasion or imminent danger under Section 10, Article 1, United States Constitution, exists" and then direct the proposed border protection unit to use force to deter and repel certain persons entering Texas. Mr. Schaefer argues that the invocation and authorization are merely general statements of an existing right of self-defense. Under Section 10, Article 1, United States Constitution, "[n]o State shall, without the Consent of Congress, . . . engage in War, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent Danger as will not admit of delay." The bill's invocation of this authority is an express declaration of war under the long-dormant war power reserved to the states. The bill likewise authorizes the governor to issue a declaration of war if he finds the either condition authorized by the U.S. Constitution exists and then deploy state resources to prosecute that war. The plain meaning of the term "war" includes more than self-defense activity. Mr. Schaefer does not offer any contrary authority to support his interpretation. Declarations of war under an obscure provision of the Federal Constitution are precisely the subject matter that must be stated in the caption of a bill ostensibly concerned only with law enforcement activity in the state ’s border region. And because domestic law enforcement is not the same kind, degree, or type of activity as that of war, the caption does not give reasonable notice of the bill’s content and the bill also impermissibly contains two subjects. Accordingly, the point of order is well-taken and sustained. CSHB 20 was returned to the Committee on State Affairs. (edited)
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CaulPartBallMop 6/14/2023 5:46 PM
So the state would essentially have to declare war on Mexico in order for the basis of this bill to be within possibility? Since the whole of southern immigrants aren't an organized force in and of themselves?
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So the state would essentially have to declare war on Mexico in order for the basis of this bill to be within possibility? Since the whole of southern immigrants aren't an organized force in and of themselves?
Soupchucker [HOU, TX] 6/14/2023 7:42 PM
Yeah basically, for context the argument here to send it back to committee is the wording of the caption of the bill. The caption of HB20 is: "Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty."
7:44 PM
The Rule that he's citing is the rule on how reps need to properly submit bills, and he's basically saying "Hey the justification you (the bill's authors, he mentions Schaefer who's one of them) need to make this happen requires us to either start a war or be in one already, which makes the caption of the bill inaccurate and misleading, and also this bill deals with more than one subject which makes it not eligible to continue the process." This is the text of the rule: Rule 8 Sec. 1. Contents of Bills. (a) Proposed laws or changes in laws must be incorporated in bills, which shall consist of: (1) a title or caption, beginning with the words “A Bill to be Entitled An Act” and a brief statement that gives the legislature and the public reasonable notice of the subject of the proposed measure; (2) an enacting clause, “Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Texas”; and (3) the bill proper. (I'm assuming the subsection is 1C because 1B deals with taxes and 1D deals with licensing) (c) A house bill that would create a criminal offense, increase the punishment for an existing criminal offense or category of offenses, or change the eligibility of a person for community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision must include a short statement at the end of its title or caption indicating the general effect of the bill on the offense, punishment, or eligibility, such as “creating a criminal offense,” “increasing a criminal penalty,” or “changing the eligibility for community supervision (or parole or mandatory supervision).” (edited)
7:45 PM
And this is Rule 8 section 3: Sec. 3. Limiting a Bill to a Single Subject. Each bill (except a general appropriations bill, which may embrace the various subjects and accounts for which money is appropriated or a revision adopted under Article III, Section 43, of the Texas Constitution) shall contain only one subject.
7:50 PM
Sorry for the text wall - legislation gets wordy, but tldr it's basically just another example of rightoid virtue signalling - proposing wild shit that appeals to their base that they know won't even make it past procedural steps but will make their base think they're a badass because they're easily swayed by propaganda - however even the possibility of something like this being suggested by elected representatives should be a red flag, but I'll get off my soapbox - we're all aware of the nature of the enemy. (edited)
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CaulPartBallMop 6/14/2023 8:37 PM
Don't be sorry at all lol I figured anything dealing with bill semantics was gonna get very technical lol Good to know this is on the bark end of the spectrum as opposed to the biting that Florida laws have been doing lately
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Don't be sorry at all lol I figured anything dealing with bill semantics was gonna get very technical lol Good to know this is on the bark end of the spectrum as opposed to the biting that Florida laws have been doing lately
Soupchucker [HOU, TX] 6/14/2023 9:26 PM
for sure lol, take your W's when you can
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Blahaj Blaster 6/15/2023 9:41 PM
Anyone participating at any pride events? The ones around me have been really small, but this is one of the hotter times of the year, so I guess that explains why people have mostly chosen to target target with their nice indoor air conditioning
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Remember to keep hydrated
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Anyone participating at any pride events? The ones around me have been really small, but this is one of the hotter times of the year, so I guess that explains why people have mostly chosen to target target with their nice indoor air conditioning
CaulPartBallMop 6/17/2023 12:00 PM
I hadnt factored that I to why target was getting shit on but that's probably why
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I hadnt factored that I to why target was getting shit on but that's probably why
Blahaj Blaster 6/17/2023 4:43 PM
More than likely, and why places in the north are getting pride events targeted since the weather isn't hot enough to fry an egg over there
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Blahaj Blaster 6/21/2023 5:41 PM
Anyone here involved with jbgc at all?
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Blahaj Blaster 6/23/2023 7:14 PM
Yall hear about this?
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Lucy Cordelia 7/8/2023 8:08 PM
Patriot Front tried to make their presence known in downtown Austin today.
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Patriot Front tried to make their presence known in downtown Austin today.
joe hill’s revenge 7/8/2023 8:08 PM
What happened?
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Lucy Cordelia 7/8/2023 8:09 PM
Not much, from what I gathered on reddit and another Discord server they just drove around in masks waving their flag.
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They felt safe to wave their flag.
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I have a problem with that.
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Lucy Cordelia 7/8/2023 9:55 PM
NOW: Members of the neo-fascist white nationalist group Patriot Front, whose leader is based in Texas, are marching in Austin today. 📸 via @SomewhereinATX.
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I have a problem with that.
Blahaj Blaster 7/10/2023 12:06 PM
I've got some stickers to put up, was going to put them around waco but I can hit up Austin instead. Was that congress Ave?
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I've got some stickers to put up, was going to put them around waco but I can hit up Austin instead. Was that congress Ave?
Lucy Cordelia 7/10/2023 12:38 PM
It looks like it, I think I stood near there for the pride parade last year.
12:39 PM
https://old.reddit.com/r/Austin/comments/14ucogh/rally/jr6uush/ Says they went north down Congress. (edited)
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Also, that's fucking awesome, gotta say.
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LouisiAnarchist 7/13/2023 8:52 PM
I just saw them put up their stickers from this, surprising they got this close to the actual time
8:53 PM
Anyone Near Bedford, Or know anyone there?
8:53 PM
Thats where these are
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LouisiAnarchist 7/13/2023 8:58 PM
Some of their own dogshit pics, especially the first one makes them look like Minions lol (edited)
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I've got some stickers to put up, was going to put them around waco but I can hit up Austin instead. Was that congress Ave?
LouisiAnarchist 7/13/2023 9:01 PM
If bedford is nearby check these out
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Lucy Cordelia 7/14/2023 5:21 PM
Since Ted Cruz is more focused on attacking Barbie than doing his job, we’re launching a new collection of Barbies inspired by his (lack of) work! Introducing the Ted Cruz Barbie doll collection!
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Houston Independent School District will be eliminating librarian positions at 28 schools this upcoming year and utilizing some of the libraries as ‘Team Centers” where kids with behavioral issues will be sent, the district announced.
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Can't ban books if there ARE no books 🧠
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CaulPartBallMop 7/28/2023 9:53 AM
Was just about to post this here
9:54 AM
Is this just affecting public schools or will nonprofits have to comply with this as well
9:54 AM
I just can't understand the thought process of "There's too many fuckin books at these schools let's get rid of them"
11:21 AM
As a former child with behavioral issues that’s dark
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CaulPartBallMop
Is this just affecting public schools or will nonprofits have to comply with this as well
Public it seems.
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Public it seems.
CaulPartBallMop 7/28/2023 1:25 PM
Well at least there's still charter schools but fuck man this is gonna royally fuck a whole generation of kids that was already at risk to begin with
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Lucy Cordelia 7/29/2023 1:00 AM
I don't have all the info, but noise is being made that Georgetown and Cedar Park Public Libraries have some fascists showing up tomorrow morning about banning books.
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Organized by Marcia Watson.
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Lucy Cordelia
I don't have all the info, but noise is being made that Georgetown and Cedar Park Public Libraries have some fascists showing up tomorrow morning about banning books.
Blahaj Blaster 8/9/2023 6:27 PM
Do you know if they did anything?
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Lucy Cordelia 8/9/2023 6:28 PM
Word I got is they were there last Saturday as part of some nationwide effort to get books banned.
6:29 PM
There was a counterprotest of sorts, LGBTQ reading in a different area of the library on the first weekend, 7/29. (edited)
6:29 PM
I think 8/5 was the big right-wing anti-book day.
6:32 PM
Yeah, there we go PFLAG went 7/29.
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Event in Georgetown, TX by PFLAG Georgetown on Saturday, July 29 2023
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Lucy Cordelia 8/10/2023 12:51 AM
https://www.texasobserver.org/brave-books-texas-library-free-speech/ Here's the same event in Taylor, Texas. Coordinated nationwide effort.
The Brave Books campaign, backed by Citizens Defending Freedom, promoted their own publications under the guise of protecting free speech.
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DeepSouth [ATL, GA] 8/21/2023 2:11 PM
Hondo
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Denton
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DeepSouth [ATL, GA] 8/22/2023 10:52 PM
Texas state university
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Texas state university
Blahaj Blaster 8/23/2023 6:39 PM
Well, time to put up some aif stickers I suppose
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joe hill’s revenge 8/28/2023 3:55 PM
patriot front flyering in in fort worth texas
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