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Shell_Seas's JournalTroy Nehls Goes On Racist Tirade Against Black Congresswoman
A Texas congressman who represents a minority-majority district proudly used racist tropes when talking about his Black colleague.
https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/troy-nehls-goes-on-racist-tirade
Wisconsin-native Congressman Troy Nehls has stuck his foot in his mouth yet again.
It was announced yesterday that the Progressive Democrat from Saint Louis, Cori Bush, was under the Department of Justice’s investigation for alleged misuse of funds. Specifically, the allegations surround her campaign’s spending on security services.
Bush says she retained her now-husband as part of her security team and claims he can provide services at or below market rate. Congressional ethics rules for members of the House of Representatives permit family members to be paid from campaign funds for “bona fide services” so long as payments do not exceed “fair market value.” Bush says she is fully cooperating.
With this news breaking, it allowed loudmouth Congressman Nehls to bark racist stereotypes and tropes about Cori Bush to CNN. Check it out:
Texas Border Crisis: Rhetoric, Revolution, and Russia
The Texas border saga continues as rhetoric heats up and Russia throws its hat in the ring.
https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/texas-border-crisis-rhetoric-revolution
Last week, President Biden told Texas that they had until Friday to stand down from their stupid border stunt. Although, Biden never told Abbott the consequences of not standing down.
On Friday, Biden temporarily paused all “Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) Export Terminals” until the climate threat of methane gas is thoroughly evaluated.
Republicans (including Abbott) are saying that this move by Biden is “retribution” for the GOP’s border stunt. Here is what Biden had to say:
Climate and environmental justice activists celebrate a huge win that could affect November’s presidential election.
According to the Sierra Club, the surprise move puts the brakes on 12 proposed LNG facilities, including Calcasieu Pass LNG, an enormous, 1000-acre project proposed for the Calcasieu Ship Channel in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. The CP2 project has been vehemently opposed by climate activists and residents of the frontline community, who are already suffering the effects of several other terminals and refineries in the heavily industrialized area.
Has Greg Abbott Gone Mad With Power?
Greg Abbott's fact-challenged statement echoes cries of the past as his political theater has overstepped the law and the Supreme Court.
https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/has-greg-abbott-gone-mad-with-power
Yesterday, Greg Abbott issued an alarming statement. It was full of mistruths, and the language used came directly from South Carolina’s 1860 declaration of secession.
Let’s fact-check this.
The “broken the compact between the United States and the States” is similar to the words in South Carolina’s 1860 declaration of secession.
There are no immigration laws in the book that Biden refuses to follow. In fact, he’s following the same laws we’ve had in place for 44 years under the Refugee Act of 1980 and the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965.
If an asylum seeker wants to ask for asylum, they have to do it on American soil. So, crossing the Rio Grande and asking border patrol for asylum is perfectly legal.
In November, the Cato Institute published a study which found that migrants were more likely to be released by Trump than Biden.
Is Greg Abbott Intentionally Trying To Trigger Right-Wing Violence In Texas?
Abbott has now defied the Supreme Court decision, as politicians and Maga-nuts call for violence and a Civil War.
https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/is-greg-abbott-intentionally-trying
The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) that allows migrants to request asylum once physically present on US soil originated from the Refugee Act of 1980. It was signed into law by President Jimmy Carter on March 17th, 1980, and it amended the INA to establish the US asylum system as it exists today.
The Refugee Act of 1980 incorporated into US law many of the principles outlined in the United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees and provided the legal framework for the admission of refugees and the granting of asylum. This law clarified the criteria for granting asylum. It established the right of individuals to seek asylum if they are physically present in the United States, regardless of their immigration status or method of entry.
This has been the law for 44 years.
But according to Republicans, asylum seekers are now “illegal.” In fact, because of their dehumanizing language, they don’t even refer to migrants as asylum seekers or refugees. Instead, they call them “illegals.”
Last week, Governor Abbott ordered the Texas National Guard to block Federal Border Patrol Agents from doing their jobs.
An Honorable Duel: Rep. Glenn Rogers (R) vs. Ag Commissioner Sid Miller (R)
It's Republican Primary season, folks. That means we all get a front seat to the biggest clown show on Earth.
https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/an-honorable-duel-rep-glenn-rogers
Few will disagree; Sid Miller is one of the most ridiculous politicians Texas has ever seen. When Sid Miller isn’t spreading racism and conspiracy theories on social media, he’s out there threatening his rivals with Wild West showdowns.
Greg Abbott fantasizes about shooting asylum seekers at the border, and Sid Miller fantasizes about shooting people he disagrees with ideologically. Surely, Miller meant it more in a tongue-in-cheek way, but implied violence should never be a part of any political campaign.
But you can’t get more pro-life than shooting those who disagree with you.
Political Standoff: The Tug-of-War Over Border Policy
It's time for Democrats to counter the GOP's rhetoric and pivot the narrative toward constructive policy change.
https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/political-standoff-the-tug-of-war
Last weekend, the Department of Homeland Security sent a cease-and-desist letter to the state of Texas regarding Republican’s latest border stunt. And Ken Paxton responded in true Ken Paxton fashion:
As I predicted earlier this week, Greg Abbott is not backing down and has no plans to. In fact, Abbott has stepped it up a notch.
Chris Olivarez, a lieutenant with the Department of Public Safety, posted on social media Wednesday evening that Texas DPS troopers are arresting refugees at the border and charging them with criminal trespassing.
This act is essentially Greg Abbott giving the middle finger to Joe Biden.
Two Texas Democratic Debates Are Being Livestreamed Tonight
Make sure to tune-in tonight to the US Senate and the TX32 debate! 🍿
https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/two-texas-democratic-debates-are
Last night was a forum hosted by Bayou Blue Democrats for the Democratic primary race for Senate District 15 in Harris County. The forum included Karthik Soora, Jarvis Johnson, Beto Cardenas, Todd Litton, and Molly Cook. You can see the playback here. I plan on giving a full breakdown of this forum and the two debates tonight this weekend.
Two more Democratic Primary debates are being livestreamed tonight.
The 134 PAC US Senate Debate on Rural Issues.
Joaquin Castro Calls On President Biden To Federalize The Texas National Guard
The unfolding legal battle over border control looms as Governor Abbott raises the stakes in the standoff.
https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/joaquin-castro-calls-on-president
Thaw yet? As most of Texas’ attention has been on the weather and electric grid, the situation at the border between Greg Abbott and Joe Biden continues to unfold. In an unprecedented step, Abbott has instructed the Texas National Guard to block Federal Border Patrol agents from the border. The purpose is to stop Border Patrol from processing migrants seeking asylum. Over the weekend, a woman and two children drowned as the Texas National Guard allegedly blocked Border Patrol from saving them.
Right-wing media has latched on to the story, spinning it, claiming it didn’t happen or the migrants drowned on the Mexican side of the border. One outlet claimed the Border Patrol didn’t show up until after the migrants were already drowned. Surprising no one, Governor Abbott embraced these narratives because he can deflect blame again.
It’s a lie. Personnel on the ground confirmed Abbott was lying. The reporting from Texas Public Radio on the border, particularly from Pablo De La Rosa, has been accurate and verified by multiple major national networks. Some have already accused Abbott of brewing up another “Uvalde-like” coverup.
On Sunday, the Department of Homeland Security sent Ken Paxton and the State of Texas a cease-and-desist
Governor Abbott's Border Gambit: Politics Over People
As we stand at the intersection of immigration policy and moral responsibility, Governor Abbott's border policies come at a high price.
https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/governor-abbotts-border-gambit-politics
As reported by Texas Public Radio (TPR) today, “Three migrants drowned in the Rio Grande after Texas blocked Border Patrol from rescue.” The victims of this drowning were a woman and two children. TPR confirmed that “agents prevented the US Border Patrol from deploying lifesaving efforts with Operation Lone Star.”
This comes on the heels of Abbott’s latest political stunt. Early yesterday morning, Abbott signed an order for the Texas National Guard to seize Shelby Park and 2.5 miles along the border in Eagle Pass. The city of Eagle Pass did not authorize them to take the land, and the community members were furious. Only one day before that, Abbott said on the Dana Loesch Show that the only thing stopping Texas from shooting and murdering migrants at the border was legal ramifications from the Biden Administration.
Here is a detailed account of what happened today from a press release by Congressman Henry Cullear (D):
Greg Abbott Orders Texas National Guard to Block Federal Border Patrol Operations
Abbott is spending billions of taxpayer dollars to weaken border security and cause chaos.
https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/greg-abbott-orders-texas-national
In a move causing widespread alarm and outrage, Governor Greg Abbott’s directive led the Texas National Guard to seize Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, igniting a fiery conflict with the federal government. This aggressive action, which Abbott claims is to manage border crossings and immigration, represents a sharp escalation in the state’s already contentious relationship with the US Border Patrol and the federal administration.
Shelby Park was used in recent months by the Border Patrol as a staging area to process the overflow of migrants. Under federal law, Border Patrol has a legal responsibility to process migrants on US soil and determine whether to detain them, transfer them to another agency, deport them, or release them into the country, pending a court hearing.
The Texas National Guard has barricaded a crucial 2.5-mile stretch along the Rio Grande, including Shelby Park. Abbott has ordered the armed National Guard to deny Border Patrol entry. This brazen action is not just a mere interference in federal operations; it’s a blatant disregard for the rule of law and established federal jurisdiction.
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