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10. Translation

Tue Nov 30, 2021, 02:51 PM

Nov 2021

I told the rich power company execs to make sure they keep the lights on until after the election and then they can go back to business as usual.

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Gov. Abbott says he can 'guarantee the lights will stay on' this winter in Texas [View all] LetMyPeopleVote Nov 2021 OP

I hope for the sake of the people in Texas JustAnotherGen Nov 2021 #1

It'll be Beto's fault when it happens again. hamsterjill Nov 2021 #2

I'm doubtful. Abbott lies more than he doesn't. MontanaMama Nov 2021 #3

Translation from the original GOP double speak to plain English: bluesbassman Nov 2021 #4

"I can guarantee you anything you want" gratuitous Nov 2021 #6

He just forgot to say Bettie Nov 2021 #7

The Oklahoma utilities are requesting rate increases redstatebluegirl Nov 2021 #8

Translation qazplm135 Nov 2021 #10

I do not trust Greg and have contracted for a generator at my house LetMyPeopleVote Nov 2021 #11

Passing laws doesn't fix anything. Phoenix61 Nov 2021 #12

I guarantee Beto will rock your world. oasis Nov 2021 #13

Well they DID pass a resolution about fixing the power grid Mad_Machine76 Nov 2021 #14

Republicans. Doing all they can C_U_L8R Nov 2021 #15

provided you have an extension cord that reaches Cancun Johonny Nov 2021 #16

ROFLMAO Trailrider1951 Nov 2021 #20

. Carlitos Brigante Nov 2021 #23

Exactly. tanyev Nov 2021 #24

Bullshit. Oh such bullshit. Paladin Nov 2021 #18

I sent my daughter in San Antonio Tree Lady Nov 2021 #21

TBH, politicians should NEVER make precise promises. WarGamer Nov 2021 #22

Will this be Abbott's "read my lips, no new taxes" moment? rogue emissary Nov 2021 #27

Maybe he meant to say "for the one percent. Too bad for the rest of you!" n/t CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2021 #28

Sure, because Texas is going to have a La Nina winter. blogslug Nov 2021 #29