Texas, our Texas!

[struggle4progress]

They'll secede just as they learn to build an electric grid. Until then, Joe oughta help em so they can run him outta the state again

[MagickMuffin]

1. Thank you so much for your support. I'm sitting here freezing with no electricity

It has been out most of the day and it isn't a laughing matter.

I love my state and it's good to know you want us to freeze.

And shame on you

[NutmegYankee]

2. Do you have an estimated time of restoration?

[LeftInTX]

3. They can't get power restored

They had rolling blackouts, but now the power stays on for only a minute and then it dies again.

My house did not have a rolling blackout, but homes less than a mile away, have had this issue all day. Same with other areas.

[MagickMuffin]

4. No, unfortunately we are literally in the dark

1st hit around 2am, came back 15 minutes later.

2nd also was a short duration

3rd down at 8, turned on 5pm

4th down at 7 and still waiting

[NutmegYankee]

5. Do you have a natural gas stove?

[MagickMuffin]

8. Why yes we do, electric starters so can't start oven, but burners work

I'm hunkering down in bed with multiple blankets, cats

I have 4 thermal tops, over shirt, sweater, 2 pairs of fleeced lined pants, and I now donned my fur cap.

And it's still cold.

I'm really worried about other people affected as well.

This really ISN'T a laughing matter.

[NutmegYankee]

9. I've been there.

I've lost the furnace twice due to parts and lost power for days after heavy wet snows.

I didn't have it for 2 days in this Snow Storm

[fleur-de-lisa]

14. It's not the least bit funny.

People are suffering.

I’m so sorry this is happening to you. I wish I could do something to help.

[MagickMuffin]

18. Thank you, this is all because of the rethuglican party here

As usual no concerns for the people, just how they can make a profit.

Meanwhile they'll distract us with bullshit legislation on transgender issue s.

[roamer65]

6. Is your car full of gas?

Use it to stay warm WITH proper ventilation for its exhaust.

[MagickMuffin]

13. That really isn't an option

We don't have a full tank. Plus it's parked on the street.

[struggle4progress]

10. I grew up there. I go back several times a year to visit family and friends.

I know they don't ever get enough practice with cold weather to be ready for it. I've done my share of time walking streets there after ice storms, listening to the cars in the distance speeding home on the frozen streets and knowing from the sound which ones were going to crash. I just got off the phone with an elderly relative who's worried her plumbing will crack

I'm sorry you're cold

The state is controlled by rightwing morons: it's the main reason I left and don't move back

[MagickMuffin]

12. Thanks for the info, I've lived here for various reasons stay here

Family, friends, and a lot of good people. So, while I'm here I will continue to work to make Texas Blue.


On one very important note, Tarrant County turned blue this year, which made me extremely happy. Especially after working 2016 as the Alternate Judge and having to help first time voters cast their ballot for him. Old people finally voting for the Insurrectionist in Chief for their very first time. And after DU went down I knew we were in dire straits. And it told me the kind of people he attracts!

[Upthevibe]

15. MagickMuffin...

I am soooo sorry you guys are going through this! I was born and raised in Corpus. I moved to California when I was 30 y.o. so I've been here most of my adult life.

I still have close friends and close family who've lived in Texas their whole lives. My nephew works for a new non-profit called The Blue Squad (in Austin). Their goal is to turn as many seats blue as possible. I believe TX will be blue at some point in the next few cycles.

There are some absolutely WONDERFUL progressives in Texas! Texas gave the world Molly Ivans, Dan Rather, Jim Hightower, Ann Richards, Willie Nelson, Stevie Ray Vaugh, and many, many other talented and devoted people who are committed to progressive goals.

I just received a text from one of my childhood friends (and I'm so proud to say a "New Democrat" who voted for Joe & Kamala). She told me that voting for trump in 2016 was literally the biggest mistake she's made in her entire life. My friend has never paid attention to politics and grew up Republican. In 2016, all she knew about trump was that he was (or so she thought) a successful businessman and thought why not see what someone who hasn't been a political lifer can do. She's very much an outdoors person who likes to hike, birdwatch, go on long bike rides, etc. so she's never been one to stay indoors watching political shows and going to political websites.

But over the course of these four years she's been horrified. She simply didn't know what kind of man trump was. I think this may be the case in more situations than we realize. At least I hope so.

She just texted me that she hasn't had power since 4 a.m. this morning but had a generator ready to go (in case of hurricanes).

I'm sending good vibes and thoughts your way, MagickMuffin...And hope that things turn around soon....

[sarcasmo]

17. Check this article out, leave if you don't want a high bill, WTF?

https://www.dallasnews.com/business/energy/2021/02/16/electricity-retailer-griddys-unusual-plea-to-texas-customers-leave-now-before-you-get-a-big-bill/

[Laurelin]

19. I hope

Your power will be restored soon! Stay bundled up.

[Skittles]

22. meh

I am suffering the same fate and Texas deserves the blowback

[The Jungle 1]

7. Hurricane Sandy

When hurricane Sandy smashed Pa and NJ Texas and many republican states did not want to help us. We remember.

[3Hotdogs]

11. They should only be allowed to secede if they take Mississippi with 'em.

[sarcasmo]

16. No power, President Biden, HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

https://www.dallasnews.com/business/energy/2021/02/16/electricity-retailer-griddys-unusual-plea-to-texas-customers-leave-now-before-you-get-a-big-bill/

[electric_blue68]

20. Hoping you all get through this ok. Got liberal Texas friends.

[justbergum]

21. Geebus, I used to live in Texas!

How can I help?

[Skittles]

23. you know it

do "rollouts" last nine hours? (mine was off nine hours, back for 30 mins, then off for 6 hours)... I think not.....fact is, Texas couldn't handle two days of cold