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BillE

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37. I agree, it's a stupid bet

Thu Mar 4, 2021, 11:45 AM

Mar 2021

but some republicans aren't known for being smart. Just watch once the infections and death increase in republican states that opened up, they'll declare President Biden a failure in stopping the virus. They are also screwing up the distribution of vaccine. Though I think distraction is the main reason.

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Why are some Governors removing COVID-19 precautions? [View all] MineralMan Mar 2021 OP

Being concerned for the health and welfare of the community Ohiogal Mar 2021 #1

I think Abbott may be doing it to distract from his incompetent handling of the ice storm. panader0 Mar 2021 #2

Yes, I mentioned that in the last paragraph of my post. MineralMan Mar 2021 #4

Next week is spring break doncha know??? Gotta open those bars and businesses and get the cash Comfortably_Numb Mar 2021 #39

Indeed. I think it was MSNBC's Brian Williams yesterday evening calimary Mar 2021 #43

They're really not above that at all, are they? movingviolation Mar 2021 #54

We are bdamomma Mar 2021 #63

Because they are trying to kill more people of color and other likely Dem voters. lagomorph777 Mar 2021 #3

That is in my original post, as well. MineralMan Mar 2021 #6

Yup. I think it's the #1 motivation for the entire GQP pandemicide. lagomorph777 Mar 2021 #7

That is never, and will never be, mentioned. MineralMan Mar 2021 #10

Jared mentioned it. lagomorph777 Mar 2021 #13

That, AND they're trying to create a new Covid crisis - to give themselves something to blame Biden sandensea Mar 2021 #57

Sleazy donor/pro-business $$$ NCDem47 Mar 2021 #5

"Texas Governor Announces State's Morgues Now Allowed To Operate At 100% Capacity" -- The Onion. Hoyt Mar 2021 #8

Perfect! MineralMan Mar 2021 #11

MineralMan... Upthevibe Mar 2021 #9

Could be. MineralMan Mar 2021 #12

The governors are in "Spring Break" destination states. JustABozoOnThisBus Mar 2021 #14

I think that's too subtle and too narrow a reason, frankly. MineralMan Mar 2021 #15

South Padre shut down mid-spring break in '20 and won't issue permits for SB this year. TwilightZone Mar 2021 #29

An additional reason could be BillE Mar 2021 #16

That's a very risky move. MineralMan Mar 2021 #19

I agree, it's a stupid bet BillE Mar 2021 #37

They'll simply lie about the case numbers and deaths Mr.Bill Mar 2021 #38

+1, kGOP has a message / feedback infrastructure that allows them to do this uponit7771 Mar 2021 #62

Putting public health in the culture war In It to Win It Mar 2021 #17

Yes, but it's a very risky move. MineralMan Mar 2021 #20

Race to the death. lindysalsagal Mar 2021 #18

Well, Texas is in the toilet in several ways. MineralMan Mar 2021 #21

Chaos + Abbott is already telling people how they will get covid now even though it's a lie luckone Mar 2021 #22

As opposition to Biden malaise Mar 2021 #23

You're absolutely right. They don't care one bit. MineralMan Mar 2021 #24

EXACTLY!! bluestarone Mar 2021 #27

Pandering to his base, but he also knows a lot of people won't/don't listen to him. TwilightZone Mar 2021 #25

Succinct rdply: Ilsa Mar 2021 #26

Very good! MineralMan Mar 2021 #30

They're afraid of being primaried by a even trumpier opponent. Piratedog Mar 2021 #28

Yes, indeed! MineralMan Mar 2021 #31

Yep. The ultimate voter suppression.... Sogo Mar 2021 #32

I believe this is having a ripple effect gab13by13 Mar 2021 #33

There will always be stupid people. MineralMan Mar 2021 #35

I think it's for a more malevolent reason. Politicub Mar 2021 #34

Yes. Among Republicans, there is also a constant stream of selfishness. MineralMan Mar 2021 #36

Quick, list the GOP leaders that don't have wanton disregard for people's welfare. movingviolation Mar 2021 #56

their real goal isn't herd immunity, cynical_idealist Mar 2021 #40

He did, remember "herd mentality?" gab13by13 Mar 2021 #47

It is a war on twodogsbarking Mar 2021 #41

Vaccine Access JustAnotherGen Mar 2021 #42

Because they're stupid Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Mar 2021 #44

Sociopaths. GeorgeGist Mar 2021 #45

Somehow I find it hard to believe that the Governors are really PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2021 #46

Don't underestimate their evil, gab13by13 Mar 2021 #48

Why is that hard to believe. We had Trump as President. MineralMan Mar 2021 #50

There's a huge distance between indifference to human life PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2021 #60

Agreed. TwilightZone Mar 2021 #51

In Texas Greg Abbott is worried about a primary from Allyn West LetMyPeopleVote Mar 2021 #49

I don't think Allen West has any chance in 2022. TwilightZone Mar 2021 #53

I just love being held hostage by stupid. movingviolation Mar 2021 #52

Yes. Repub Governors have zero concern that aligns with Big Corps's zero concern. ancianita Mar 2021 #55

To blunt Joe Biden's successful vaccine turnout. They have no souls. marble falls Mar 2021 #58

IMO it is their application of the Chaos-is-our-ally plan that Trump has used so effectively. Ford_Prefect Mar 2021 #59

Ohio certainly does not samplegirl Mar 2021 #61