Beto dropping the F bomb. I'm not mad about it.

[demmiblue]

Link to tweet

[Blue Dawn]

1. Just makes me like him even more.

[LizBeth]

2. I cuss, lots. My people allow me to, also. I do it in joke or anger or story telling. But, Beto is

doing it too much and needs to reel it back. But... Yea Beto stepping in there day one to help Texans, save lives and clearly showing the difference of Democratic leadership and Republican leadership, or lack of.

Mild criticism because I love the guy and want him in our goverenment.

[NurseJackie]

15. "But, Beto is doing it too much and needs to reel it back."

But, Beto is doing it too much and needs to reel it back.

Yes! It reminds me of a youngster who JUST NOW learned that he could get adults to react by saying "fuck" in their presence. Many children THRIVE on negative attention.

I do not think it's unreasonable to have HIGHER standards of etiquette and HIGHER expectations from our elected representatives, our former elected reps, and ANY Democrat in the public eye.

Anything else is just tacky and classless. He needs to grow up and get control of his emotions and his vocabulary. Shit like that is so fucking unnecessary!

See? I can do that, because I'm not in the public-eye as he is. All I'm trying to say is that WE DESERVE BETTER!!

[LizBeth]

26. Lol, I see what you did. I do think he is grown up and doing an amazing job. And I think he needs to

cut back on the cussing. He feels a lot like me in cussing yet I am well able to not use fuck in certain social environments. Work would be one of the places.

[moreland01]

40. Choices

If I had to choose between a candidate who says Fuck too much and one who is a genuine fucker, I'll take the former.

[NurseJackie]

41. Not everyone sees someone's lack of internal filters as something to be admired.

I guess I just have higher standards when it comes to what I expect (and what I'm willing to accept) from those who represent our party.

[LizBeth]

51. I am not throwing in higher standards, I guess that is where I am disagreeing with you. Because,

My sons and I have had a lot of conversation about my lack of filter, lol and they love me anyway. They see the good in it.

I understand and can easily hear Beto because he is so much like me in that respect. I do not think it even comes close to disrespecting someone for this because there is an honesty and passion and truth in Beto's voice. Throw in smart and effective, I really love what we have in Beto. I love him riding the skateboard in whataburger. My son campaigned for him in Texas, in college and I have a huge fondness for the man. A lot of respect. And there are appropriate times, but... mellow out the cussing. I certainly do not see that he does not have high standards, I guess. I would like to see him as Gov of Texas, and I would hold him in very high standards and appreciation. I have a woman Gov in a blue state. It feels good.

[LizBeth]

50. That really has nothing to do with what I said. I stand on what I am saying. Implying it is a choice

of who to vote for clearly tells me something weird happened in our conversation.

[Atticus]

65. I agree. Have I used such language? Oh, yeah, but as you mention, I am not in the public eye.

In my view, this boils down to: Might this offend some GOOD folks---people who post here and, like me, occasionally use language---in private---that peels paint and stuns guppies? Are there people in our communities who are considering voting Democratic but are looking for a reason not to?

I think the answer to both of those is "yes".

Maybe we should bring back that "WWJD?"---What Would Joe Do? (And, yes, I do remember "This is a big fuckin' deal!", but that was not intended for public consumption)

I'm with you, NJ.

[48656c6c6f20]

45. Reel it back?

No effing way. It's Fucking Ted Cruz.

[LizBeth]

52. And I fuckin' disagree, ;) .

[Bluethroughu]

3. What is the problem in Texas, elect Beto!

The F×cker, shouldn't hold office in the US ever again!

[jimfields33]

4. As with everybody's Right to either like or dislike something,

Some will be offended by it and some with brush it off. It’s an individual choice.

[blm]

5. I agree

[onecaliberal]

6. I love it!

[jcgoldie]

7. Beto speaks with sincerity and passion

It isn't a gimmick and if it makes people clutch their pearls... well fuck em.

[Mr. Evil]

11. I like the way you think.

They're just words that help express a point. Fuck 'em!

[FakeNoose]

8. I think the Texans can hear him loud and clear

[Docreed2003]

9. Beto being Beto

Personally, I love it...and he's speaking truth. The fact that this fucker (Cruz) could continue to hold office or even consider seeking higher office after stoking an insurrection on Jan 6th is disgusting and appalling.

[mr_lebowski]

10. I totally disapprove

Seriously, fuck that shit!

KIDDING

[NurseJackie]

12. I really and TRULY dislike that about him... and I swear and use four language a LOT!!

In a primary, his inability to refrain from swearing and dropping the F-bomb would make me vote for someone ELSE.

I think we should expect more from elected representatives, our former elected representatives, and any Democrat in the public eye. We should hold them to a higher standard. He's LOWERING standards of public officials by his inability to refrain from using gutter talk.

[ChubbyStar]

21. Gutter talk?

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha.

[NurseJackie]

22. Yes... we should expect more from anyone who represents or speaks for Democrats...

... and Democratic (liberal or progressive) causes and concerns. Whether elected, formerly elected, or just high-profile private citizens. We DESERVE better.

We should BE better (in all ways) than the classless GOP... wouldn't you agree?

[ChubbyStar]

24. Blah blah blah

Of course we should be better than the GOP, always but Beto dropping the F bomb is quite mild compared to their lies.

[NurseJackie]

42. I guess I just have higher standards. He can do better... and he should.

[ChubbyStar]

47. Ahh how sweet

I say let the fuck bombs fly as long as we rid our government of GOP cowards and traitors.

[Lucinda]

34. It is just a word. The context of how it is used gives it meaning. n/t

[NurseJackie]

35. I know what it meant in that context.

But Beto is a smart fellow. He could make better use of his vocabulary. He's not in college and the listeners are not his college buddies. He should be professional and respectful. He should speak as though he were talking to his grandmother... or mother... or Michelle Obama.

I think less of him because of it. I'm sure I'm not the only one.

All the ones who are cheering-on his tasteless behavior are the same ones who support him no matter what. For the folks he's trying to convince or persuade... this isn't the way to go about doing it.

[Kali]

36. I would vote on merits, and saying fuck in public isn't one.

[Kali]

55. LOL

[Voltaire2]

49. Also get these kids off my lawn.

[msfiddlestix]

13. Who was that guy on the panel shaking his head while Beto made pertinent points wrt CanConCruize?

I guess a Trump and Cruz supporter, but wondering if just a pundit or a party official/per flak?

[mockmonkey]

23. Those are the three brothers that...

founded MeidasTouch. I think that is Brett Meiselas? Hard to know what he is responding to. You might be reading too much into his head shakes. Might be different delays in sound depending on where he is.

[msfiddlestix]

29. I gotcha, he might have been shaking his head sympathetic to Beto's charges of shame..

in a manner of speaking.. I could see that. thanks for info on who they were.

[dutch777]

14. Is there a process in TX to mount a recall election for Cruz? If done, does it just allow Gov to

...just name a replacement rather than totally run an election with new candidates? If the former, probably not worth it. Of course one maybe could recall the Gov too given the lack of preparedness for the storm, poor response in the aftermath and the less than stellar response to Covid. Some serious challenges like these to sitting Repubs in flippable states would be a big kick in the butt to Repubs who think do nothing and then blaming others when things break bad is a path to success. Until people revolt (peacefully please) against these tactics of governance, there will be no progress.

[drray23]

32. you cant recall united state senators anywhere.

no mechanism for it.

[Beartracks]

17. But where was he when he said that? Oh, that's right: in TEXAS!! Not Cancun.

[Vinca]

18. If I had a dime for every time I've dropped the F bomb talking about Cruz, I'd be rich.

Good for Beto. That fucker Cruz deserves it.

[Pepsidog]

19. An effective use the the F word.

[patphil]

44. I agree, it was both casually said, and in proper context.

Absolutely the right f**king thing to say, given the situation.
Cruz is a dildo; that is to say, a mindless f**ker.

[question everything]

20. Obviously, the opinions of DUers do not matter

What do the voters in Texas say?

[broiles]

25. I am a Texas voter and it doesn't bother me a bit.

As Rachel says, "watch what they do, not what they say."

[question everything]

33. Of course you don't. Your support is granted. What about R's and Independents?

[ancianita]

53. All the ones I've read on FB say they hate him and that he only won by 5.5%. And they'll

remember all this in 2024.

[ananda]

27. I'm fine with it too.

I like Beto always.

[Brainfodder]

28. Too many crooks....

Way way way too many, until that is fixed and Republicans aren't a cult taking advantage, Americans be on near empty on actual services?

Worse medical care in the world cost wise on Earth?

Architect Mitch....

DUH!

[liskddksil]

30. Keep on keeping on Beto! nt

[PurgedVoter]

31. The double standard here is pretty poor.

In Texas, Republican leaders may dress up as cowboys and cuss. They are allowed to make bald faced lies. They can fake rage till it turns real about things that don't matter one bit to them. Wear a flag or beat a police man to death with it, fine, but don't let someone take a knee.
Democrats and people who care, have to apologize after they point out an obvious lie or say something that might be taken wrong by children.

Patriotism is love for a place and the inhabitants. AOC and Beto are both Texas patriots. AOC, not from Texas, but with more right to the title Patriot than any Republican who has not faced enemy fire in another country. Beto should keep cussing. He has righteous reasons for his anger and speech. The moment Republicans all turn on and reject Trump and all their other representatives for gross behavior and speech, I will want Beto to stop cussing. Till then, when I hear dog whistles, and in Texas, every tenth sentence from a white is expected to have a dog whistle, I will ignore any cussing.

[Mr. Ected]

37. Sometimes our safe words are also too mild, passive and ineffectual to encompass the scope

of the degeneration of our politics.

Now is not the time to be timid. Now is not the time to mince words, to pull punches, or to mask our indignance.

The truth is plain to see. It's also hiding in plain sight. Time to call it what it is. It's Ted Cruz. And he's a fucker.

[FailureToCommunicate]

39. I heard that word on the TV during the 2nd impeachment trial, when they played clips of storming

the Capitol. It was the first time I can ever recall those words NOT be bleeped out on TV.

Personally, I am not a fan of using "anglo saxon" words when others suffice. But I realize that outlook is losing favor these days, especially among young folks. Those words are tossed in to casual conversation all the time now, but they still make me wince.

(My father was a preacher, and though he never actually washed my mouth out with soap, using "anglo saxon" words would land you in big trouble.)

[Boomerproud]

46. Swearing seems to be so normal these days it's lost its power.

My God at work the 20-30somthings drop the bomb every sentence. I yawn.

[MustLoveBeagles]

58. I remember only one other time

On 9/11 they played raw footage with a disclaimer that there would swearing.

[FailureToCommunicate]

62. I lost two friends that day. I was using those words a lot for days afterward.

[MustLoveBeagles]

63. I'm sorry

[FlyingPiggy]

43. I love him even more now and I didn't think I could live him anymore than I did

[SergeStorms]

48. Big deal, he let an "f-bomb" fly.

That's what people do when they're totally irritated by a punk like Ted Cruz. There's no way, or reason, you should sugar coat your reaction to a total jackass like Cruz after the crap he's pulled in the past two months.

[NurseJackie]

56. It's his schtick... It wasn't accidental.

It wasn't the first time. It was intentional. Tacky.

[ReadItnWeep]

64. Beto has class.

His schtick? I have only seen one other time where Beto cussed on tv and that was after the elPaso mass shooting. In that moment, it was absolutely ok to be that angry and express it. The f-bomb in this clip is during a discussion for a podcast/vlodcast with MediasTouch. Very informal setting. Not an interview on MSM or an official statement, or a setting that would would require a bit of a filter.
I think Beto is simply speaking. I think he also has enough sense and class to filter himself when required. Let me just say, if Beto went to meet the queen of England, I think he would embarrass us a lot less than the last president did.

[Polybius]

67. Not just "an f-bomb"

He does it all the time.

[Celerity]

54. I posit that the ones who are getting so vexed over a podcast use of 'fucker' to the point where

they are saying it offends them so much they would might not vote for Beto if there was another choice would go positively BONKERS over another Texan, LBJ. He cursed as much as Trump lies. He also often spoke with Cabinet members while sitting on the loo with the door open.

[DEbluedude]

57. Profanity, at times...

...provides relief where prayer does’t.

[demtenjeep]

59. BETO for Gov of Texas

that would be awesome

[roamer65]

60. Calling Carnival Cruz a fucker is entirely appropriate.

[Poiuyt]

61. I don't like him saying that either

As someone who was in the public eye, I was very careful about my language and behavior. You never know when it might offend someone who is or might be a client or donor. It's very easy to get your point across without resorting to that sort of thing. Yes, most people are not going to be bothered, but a politician in a purple state cannot afford to disturb anyone.

[txwhitedove]

66. Mm, hi. As a Texan for almost 40 yrs, Texans cuss. I've worked in OK, CO, MS, but

first time In ever heard cussing in a work place/office was Texas, beautiful Texas. My Oklahoma MIL got mad when I called boots "shit kickers". Here, if it's not real then it's Bullshit, yeah with a capital B. Move on. Beto is awesome.