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ananda

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8. From what I've read and the video I've seen:

Tue Jan 12, 2021, 03:03 PM

Jan 2021

It's also the opening day of the TX lege. Dade Whelan was just sworn in as Speaker of the House.

Trump supporters have been demanding unfettered entrance. The TX house does require a Covid test to enter.

Video shows people mostly just standing around the grounds. There are also a couple of speakers at the mike.

CREW reminds us that: Texas AG Ken Paxton also spoke at the protest that later turned into a mob storming the capitol. He's been taking unprecedented action to subvert the election all year...

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Armed pro-Trump protestors are at the Texas state capitol in Austin. [View all] Mrs. Overall Jan 2021 OP

I think it's time that Abbott and Patrick reap the whirlwind. Horse with no Name Jan 2021 #1

Abbott and Patrick Pantagruel Jan 2021 #5

Well, they aren't in Alamo TX, sucking off the prez. Paladin Jan 2021 #10

They are there today LeftInTX Jan 2021 #14

I hate the violence, protests are one thing StClone Jan 2021 #6

Is Alex Jones involved in this? Initech Jan 2021 #2

Amazing When Texas ban guns anywhere in the state-Crazy! StClone Jan 2021 #3

Protest ends when you bring weapons. NightWatcher Jan 2021 #4

Let the Texas cops shoot it out with the Texas fuggers. LizBeth Jan 2021 #7

From what I've read and the video I've seen: ananda Jan 2021 #8

I assume they are outside then LeftInTX Jan 2021 #15

I wouldn't be surprised. ananda Jan 2021 #16

My 10 year old daughter rownesheck Jan 2021 #18

Of course he has. His very freedom depends on Trump. Caliman73 Jan 2021 #19

Scene I'd like to see: DFW Jan 2021 #9

Isn't Trump going to the Alamo today? Baitball Blogger Jan 2021 #11

Alamo TX not the Alamo in San Antonio. yellowcanine Jan 2021 #12

This may actually become the turning point in gun control lindysalsagal Jan 2021 #13

Security is really tight! LeftInTX Jan 2021 #17