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Ishoutandscream2

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13. Wow, no kidding! A TEXAN IN LONDON??

Sat May 14, 2022, 06:20 PM

May 2022

OMG! First, I’m surprised a Texan could even find London! And second, he supports Trump? Well, no surprise, am I right?

Does he own oil wells? Have a big ranch? Rides a horse to work?

Jesus H Christ…

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So I met a Texan in London yesterday and oh my days... [View all] Soph0571 May 2022 OP

Not all Texans are idiots. Liberal In Texas May 2022 #1

"I do have the email of his boss though" sakabatou May 2022 #2

Mailing them Monday Soph0571 May 2022 #4

While I agree with your sentiment NotTodayPutin May 2022 #10

Really? Tommymac May 2022 #14

So Soph didn't broach the political topic NotTodayPutin May 2022 #15

Yes. He would. And yes, I know: You're just asking questions. Any more? Scrivener7 May 2022 #23

I have plenty of questions. NotTodayPutin May 2022 #25

Lol. Scrivener7 May 2022 #22

Well, I've broached the subject a few times.... paleotn May 2022 #34

Just with TFG types in perpetual victimhood NotTodayPutin May 2022 #35

They usually hang themselves. paleotn May 2022 #38

I'm really referring NotTodayPutin May 2022 #40

My boss would say good on you Soph0571 May 2022 #54

It's good to have a supportive boss. NotTodayPutin May 2022 #56

Did you email his boss? NotTodayPutin May 2022 #59

Kick Ass! HAB911 May 2022 #20

Everyone in America wishes Trump was president right now?? Diamond_Dog May 2022 #3

Funny how 30% (if that) becomes "everyone" NotTodayPutin May 2022 #11

Wow, my dear Soph, you really handled that superbly! CaliforniaPeggy May 2022 #5

Yep, you can't judge a jerk by their surroundings. tanyev May 2022 #6

Do not make that assumption about the Dallas area either. Things have changed there. efhmc May 2022 #26

Oh, I know. That's what I generally expect, but am happy to be proven wrong. tanyev May 2022 #28

Their beliefs are an entitlement to them lunatica May 2022 #47

as a sort-of Austinite, I can assure you that man does not accurately represent the majority here anarch May 2022 #7

My Response Would Be DanieRains May 2022 #8

Would love to mock TX but I live in Iowa and up to my chin in Repubican BS here. VOTE BLUE IA8IT May 2022 #9

I live in the Hill Country very close to Austin and I have to tell you of my experience.. walkingman May 2022 #12

Funny thing is.... paleotn May 2022 #37

I've had the same thought comparison myself. I think Trump was more disruptive to our walkingman May 2022 #41

Wow, no kidding! A TEXAN IN LONDON?? Ishoutandscream2 May 2022 #13

An old wise man said "gentlemen never discuss sex, politics or religion". KY_EnviroGuy May 2022 #16

Emily Post made politics and religion taboo subjects in polite conversation. Warpy May 2022 #36

... Wednesdays May 2022 #50

I live in Austin and most assuredly would reject this man's claims and attitude. Lonestarblue May 2022 #17

And Austin is the liberal part of Texas. SergeStorms May 2022 #18

I am a Texas expat, a former Austin resident Hangingon May 2022 #19

What complete and utter bollocks n/t Soph0571 May 2022 #57

Just after George Bush was elected, my wife and I went to England Hangingon May 2022 #58

Austin is the frontline of the culture war in Texas...a small isle of enlightenment in a sea of red pecosbob May 2022 #21

Yeah, your expat status is clearly showing. Paladin May 2022 #51

A Texan Trumper in London?!? FailureToCommunicate May 2022 #24

I was thinking "Lawyers Guns & Money" RainCaster May 2022 #31

Yes! Of course! FailureToCommunicate May 2022 #42

Sorry for sharing our human garbage with you. paleotn May 2022 #27

So you introduced politics into a professional setting Sympthsical May 2022 #29

Definitely some classic AITA material . . . Journeyman May 2022 #39

I mentioned that upthread NotTodayPutin May 2022 #43

I saw that and I'm sorry some felt such a need to attack you . . . Journeyman May 2022 #46

Thanks! NotTodayPutin May 2022 #48

Thanks for making me feel not crazy Sympthsical May 2022 #44

Precisely . . . Journeyman May 2022 #45

I do the "oh, you're from Texas?" dance here all the time. DFW May 2022 #30

Thanks for the much-needed comments. (nt) Paladin May 2022 #52

Usually, the Europeans appreciate it, but not always. DFW May 2022 #53

Great post Soph! K & R bronxiteforever May 2022 #32

Well, now you know. Avoid Texas on that US vacation Warpy May 2022 #33

This has the potential to be one heck of a Reddit ATA post. herding cats May 2022 #49

You deserve a pity party. ananda May 2022 #55