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MagickMuffin

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3. Yes, Javaman, Texas republicans have ruined our great state

Reply to Javaman (Original post)

Wed Jun 4, 2025, 01:05 PM

Jun 2025

Ever since Turdblossom Rove started his politics of destruction Texas has never been the same. Bush, Perry, and Abbott have been responsible for the destruction and hatred of the Democratic Party, although they have help from very wealthy benefactors.

I’m 5th Gen Texan, and have been considering other states to move to. Texas is becoming too authoritarian and dangerous for my lifestyle.

I’m glad you have pup. I’m sure he gives you reassurances that you can feel all those emotions bottled up and he’s there to help wipe up the mess that erupts from it.

Hold on to pup. He is your lifeline for emotional support. Animals are great at that.

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Every morning, I walk my little pup at 5:30 am [View all] Javaman Jun 2025 OP

I understand more than you know. My girlie just turned 14 and we walk pre-dawn every day--meeting hlthe2b Jun 2025 #1

Love your post. I feel the same about my four geriatric cats. They came to me AnotherMother4Peace Jun 2025 #2

I'm with you Mother4Peace... slightlv Jun 2025 #10

Your post made me laugh/cry - just like our pets do. My son still blames himself for "not doing enough" AnotherMother4Peace Jun 2025 #20

A year ago now my cow cat, Spike, was nearly 14 & unknown to me he just had 2 months to live. elocs Jun 2025 #22

Oh, elocs... I know of what you speak and feel! slightlv Jun 2025 #32

This is what happens when you get old...pets die, people die--not just parents and relatives, elocs Jun 2025 #34

Yes, Javaman, Texas republicans have ruined our great state MagickMuffin Jun 2025 #3

Our officials kept getting worse since Bush was governor... ananda Jun 2025 #4

My wife's Hispanic family has been in New Spain...err,,, Texas...since 1718 IrishBubbaLiberal Jun 2025 #7

When I lived in Texas, it was under Democratic governors slightlv Jun 2025 #12

Hey MM DENVERPOPS Jun 2025 #18

Love this! JustAnotherGen Jun 2025 #5

I have a friend BaronChocula Jun 2025 #6

Texas, once home to Ann Richards, LBJ, Molly Ivins. Could happen again, but not in my lifetime... Hekate Jun 2025 #8

Its so strange how Texas politicians keep inventing more draconian laws to pass and Texans Demovictory9 Jun 2025 #9

I graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio... slightlv Jun 2025 #13

Thanks for this, Javaman. elleng Jun 2025 #11

I so enjoyed reading this Jkanad Jun 2025 #14

Java Man, you do not live alone with your fears. 1WorldHope Jun 2025 #15

❤️ littlemissmartypants Jun 2025 #16

Good walk. Figarosmom Jun 2025 #17

To garden requires hope Easterncedar Jun 2025 #31

When people walk by and Figarosmom Jun 2025 #33

Thanks for such a wonderful post Javaman. JMCKUSICK Jun 2025 #19

A thoughtful and mindful post. Fla Dem Jun 2025 #21

What a touching piece. May you have many more years with the snuggling pup. Vinca Jun 2025 #23

My tiny dog would kiss me and kiss me BigmanPigman Jun 2025 #24

I run a cat sanctuary in Texas, and I am in my sixties. hamsterjill Jun 2025 #25

Totally understand..... Karadeniz Jun 2025 #26

Keep walking that pup Javaman. And take deep breaths. Clouds Passing Jun 2025 #27

We walk our 16 year old doxie SARose Jun 2025 #28

Pets 💙 IcyPeas Jun 2025 #29

Thoughtful and beautiful Easterncedar Jun 2025 #30

Nice post malaise Jun 2025 #35

Lovely post. mountain grammy Jun 2025 #36

We're all in this together Alice Kramden Jun 2025 #37

I started responding yesterday, but got interrupted and never did post so I'm back this morning to say KPN Jun 2025 #38