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Postby The Scientific States » Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:23 pm

Soldati senza confini wrote:
Timsvill wrote:Not counting that! But friday night football, BBQ , rodeos, the state fair, college football, NFL football! All of that! Makes texas a great state in my book! Not including the god damn heat!


Everything is okay with the state fair, except the new abominations of stuff just dumped into a deep fry and then selling it and us scratching our heads in wonder at what are the blobs of fried stuff put in front of us and marked as "edible".


Well, things like that are offered at every state fair.
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Postby Russian Socialist Soviet States » Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:25 pm

Will he be arrested?
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Postby Timsvill » Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:25 pm

The Scientific States wrote:
Timsvill wrote:Not counting that! But friday night football, BBQ , rodeos, the state fair, college football, NFL football! All of that! Makes texas a great state in my book! Not including the god damn heat!


If Texas becomes a blue state, they'll still be able to hold onto such cultural things that define the state.

Texas people don't want it to be a blue state. We rather be a red state! We like the color red! If it becomes blue, then guns will probably become tighter to get and we will probably only to get pistoles and we will get high taxes. And we like our guns and don't like high taxes.
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Russian Socialist Soviet States wrote:Will he be arrested?


Well, he got two felony charges...
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Postby Russian Socialist Soviet States » Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:26 pm

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Russian Socialist Soviet States wrote:Will he be arrested?


Well, he got two felony charges...

I assume he will be acquitted.
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Postby The Scientific States » Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:26 pm

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The Scientific States wrote:
If Texas becomes a blue state, they'll still be able to hold onto such cultural things that define the state.

Texas people don't want it to be a blue state. We rather be a red state! We like the color red! If it becomes blue, then guns will probably become tighter to get and we will probably only to get pistoles and we will get high taxes. And we like our guns and don't like high taxes.


If Texas votes blue, then they've decided to become a blue state. Your opinion on how Texas should lean politically isn't the same as Texas' opinion. And, your misconceptions about blue states are contrary to the truth.
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Postby Geilinor » Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:27 pm

Timsvill wrote:
The Scientific States wrote:
If Texas becomes a blue state, they'll still be able to hold onto such cultural things that define the state.

Texas people don't want it to be a blue state. We rather be a red state! We like the color red! If it becomes blue, then guns will probably become tighter to get and we will probably only to get pistoles and we will get high taxes. And we like our guns and don't like high taxes.

Being a blue state doesn't mean unnecessary tax increases. It doesn't have to, at least.
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Postby Neutraligon » Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:27 pm

Timsvill wrote:
The Scientific States wrote:
If Texas becomes a blue state, they'll still be able to hold onto such cultural things that define the state.

Texas people don't want it to be a blue state. We rather be a red state! We like the color red! If it becomes blue, then guns will probably become tighter to get and we will probably only to get pistoles and we will get high taxes. And we like our guns and don't like high taxes.


Considering that in order to become a blue state, people need to elect politicians who are democrats, and in order to do that those politicians need to get a majority of the vote, if Texas does become a blue state it is because the majority of voters wanted it to become a blue state.
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Postby Soldati Senza Confini » Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:29 pm

Timsvill wrote:
The Scientific States wrote:
If Texas becomes a blue state, they'll still be able to hold onto such cultural things that define the state.

Texas people don't want it to be a blue state. We rather be a red state! We like the color red! If it becomes blue, then guns will probably become tighter to get and we will probably only to get pistoles and we will get high taxes. And we like our guns and don't like high taxes.


Texas is pretty pro-gun; so I think that even if such a thing was to get proposed people would rebel. We have enough with CCW I think, and it's an implementation that is both discreet and elegant given we don't feel intimidated and it provides an adequate amount of protection.

As for high taxes, I can speak when I say I'd be the first one to say no to that :p
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Postby Timsvill » Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:29 pm

The Scientific States wrote:
Timsvill wrote:Texas people don't want it to be a blue state. We rather be a red state! We like the color red! If it becomes blue, then guns will probably become tighter to get and we will probably only to get pistoles and we will get high taxes. And we like our guns and don't like high taxes.


If Texas votes blue, then they've decided to become a blue state. Your opinion on how Texas should lean politically isn't the same as Texas' opinion. And, your misconceptions about blue states are contrary to the truth.

Look at obama taxing the pants off the rich! Look at new york and them being a blue state! Do the citizens have shot guns? No! They can't be sold! The police only have shot guns! The mag amount is low to where you can only have a crappy pistole and can't go hunt! We don't want that in texas!
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Postby Soldati Senza Confini » Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:30 pm

Russian Socialist Soviet States wrote:
The Scientific States wrote:
Well, he got two felony charges...

I assume he will be acquitted.


It's still a pretty big taint to be indicted, even if he's not impeached.
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Postby Neutraligon » Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:30 pm

Timsvill wrote:
The Scientific States wrote:
If Texas votes blue, then they've decided to become a blue state. Your opinion on how Texas should lean politically isn't the same as Texas' opinion. And, your misconceptions about blue states are contrary to the truth.

Look at obama taxing the pants off the rich! Look at new york and them being a blue state! Do the citizens have shot guns? No! They can't be sold! The police only have shot guns! The mag amount is low to where you can only have a crappy pistole and can't go hunt! We don't want that in texas!


Obama taxing the pants of the rich, source that right now. What about New York? What the hell are you talking about? It is illegal to preent the sale of all guns, so you are spouting BS right now. I am sure you can't hunt in places like NYC, since NYC is very, very crowded. But then New York is a big state, so I am sure there are places you can hunt.
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Postby Timsvill » Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:31 pm

Neutraligon wrote:
Timsvill wrote:Texas people don't want it to be a blue state. We rather be a red state! We like the color red! If it becomes blue, then guns will probably become tighter to get and we will probably only to get pistoles and we will get high taxes. And we like our guns and don't like high taxes.


Considering that in order to become a blue state, people need to elect politicians who are democrats, and in order to do that those politicians need to get a majority of the vote, if Texas does become a blue state it is because the majority of voters wanted it to become a blue state.

Most people in texas are republicans. We'll vote for the republican and just shake our heads and say "What's new with perry?".
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Postby Kelinfort » Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:31 pm

Timsvill wrote:
The Scientific States wrote:
If Texas votes blue, then they've decided to become a blue state. Your opinion on how Texas should lean politically isn't the same as Texas' opinion. And, your misconceptions about blue states are contrary to the truth.

Look at obama taxing the pants off the rich! Look at new york and them being a blue state! Do the citizens have shot guns? No! They can't be sold! The police only have shot guns! The mag amount is low to where you can only have a crappy pistole and can't go hunt! We don't want that in texas!

Oh yes, 39.6% is so awful if you make over $250,000. Why, you might just have to go homeless!

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Postby Soldati Senza Confini » Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:31 pm

Timsvill wrote:
The Scientific States wrote:
If Texas votes blue, then they've decided to become a blue state. Your opinion on how Texas should lean politically isn't the same as Texas' opinion. And, your misconceptions about blue states are contrary to the truth.

Look at obama taxing the pants off the rich! Look at new york and them being a blue state! Do the citizens have shot guns? No! They can't be sold! The police only have shot guns! The mag amount is low to where you can only have a crappy pistole and can't go hunt! We don't want that in texas!


New York and Texas have been very different in terms of culture, so I am not surprised guns are more legislated against in there than down here if this is true.

Heck, Dallas is a blue county and we don't have major city restrictions.
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Postby The Scientific States » Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:31 pm

Timsvill wrote:
The Scientific States wrote:
If Texas votes blue, then they've decided to become a blue state. Your opinion on how Texas should lean politically isn't the same as Texas' opinion. And, your misconceptions about blue states are contrary to the truth.

Look at obama taxing the pants off the rich! Look at new york and them being a blue state! Do the citizens have shot guns? No! They can't be sold! The police only have shot guns! The mag amount is low to where you can only have a crappy pistole and can't go hunt! We don't want that in texas!


Taxing the pants off the rich? A 40% top income tax bracket isn't bad. He also extended the bush tax cuts, but republicans ignored that.

And, do you want to source all of that bs about New York?
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Postby Geilinor » Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:31 pm

Timsvill wrote:
The Scientific States wrote:
If Texas votes blue, then they've decided to become a blue state. Your opinion on how Texas should lean politically isn't the same as Texas' opinion. And, your misconceptions about blue states are contrary to the truth.

Look at obama taxing the pants off the rich!

Haha. Obama has cut taxes numerous times. http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2012/sep/07/barack-obama/barack-obama-said-hes-cut-taxes-middle-class-famil/
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Postby Neutraligon » Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:32 pm

Timsvill wrote:
Neutraligon wrote:
Considering that in order to become a blue state, people need to elect politicians who are democrats, and in order to do that those politicians need to get a majority of the vote, if Texas does become a blue state it is because the majority of voters wanted it to become a blue state.

Most people in texas are republicans. We'll vote for the republican and just shake our heads and say "What's new with perry?".


Again if it becomes a blue state then most people have voted Democrat This isn't that hard.
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Postby Ashmoria » Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:32 pm

Russian Socialist Soviet States wrote:Will he be arrested?

they are arranging a time for him to be arraigned.
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Postby Soldati Senza Confini » Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:33 pm

The Scientific States wrote:
Timsvill wrote:Look at obama taxing the pants off the rich! Look at new york and them being a blue state! Do the citizens have shot guns? No! They can't be sold! The police only have shot guns! The mag amount is low to where you can only have a crappy pistole and can't go hunt! We don't want that in texas!


Taxing the pants off the rich? A 40% top income tax bracket isn't bad. He also extended the bush tax cuts, but republicans ignored that.

And, do you want to source all of that bs about New York?


Also not considering it is 40 cents on every dollar beyond 250,000 I think?
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Postby Russian Socialist Soviet States » Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:34 pm

Ashmoria wrote:
Russian Socialist Soviet States wrote:Will he be arrested?

they are arranging a time for him to be arraigned.

Will he be booked into jail though?
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Postby Geilinor » Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:34 pm

Kelinfort wrote:
Timsvill wrote:Look at obama taxing the pants off the rich! Look at new york and them being a blue state! Do the citizens have shot guns? No! They can't be sold! The police only have shot guns! The mag amount is low to where you can only have a crappy pistole and can't go hunt! We don't want that in texas!

Oh yes, 39.6% is so awful if you make over $250,000. Why, you might just have to go homeless!

Not $250,000. $400,000. http://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2013/10/31/irs-announces-2014-tax-brackets-standard-deduction-amounts-and-more/
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Postby Timsvill » Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:35 pm

Neutraligon wrote:
Timsvill wrote:Look at obama taxing the pants off the rich! Look at new york and them being a blue state! Do the citizens have shot guns? No! They can't be sold! The police only have shot guns! The mag amount is low to where you can only have a crappy pistole and can't go hunt! We don't want that in texas!


Obama taxing the pants of the rich, source that right now. What about New York? What the hell are you talking about? It is illegal to preent the sale of all guns, so you are spouting BS right now. I am sure you can't hunt in places like NYC, since NYC is very, very crowded. But then New York is a big state, so I am sure there are places you can hunt.

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Postby Neutraligon » Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:35 pm

Soldati senza confini wrote:
The Scientific States wrote:
Taxing the pants off the rich? A 40% top income tax bracket isn't bad. He also extended the bush tax cuts, but republicans ignored that.

And, do you want to source all of that bs about New York?


Also not considering it is 40 cents on every dollar beyond 250,000 I think?


Yes. Say a person makes $250,001 a year and the cutoff is 250,000. The first 250,000 would be taxed at the lower rate, while the $1 would be taxed at the higher rate.
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Postby Corvus Metallum » Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:36 pm

Well, I'm kinda shocked at this. I'm surprised my aunt didn't post about this on Facebook, considering she works for him... :meh:

Timsvill wrote:
Neutraligon wrote:
Considering that in order to become a blue state, people need to elect politicians who are democrats, and in order to do that those politicians need to get a majority of the vote, if Texas does become a blue state it is because the majority of voters wanted it to become a blue state.

Most people in texas are republicans. We'll vote for the republican and just shake our heads and say "What's new with perry?".


Mhmmm.... Sorry to disappoint you, but I'm not voting Republican when I turn 18...

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