Y'all are all correct; Texas sucks (at the present time).

and I need a hug...

Invoke my name two more times. ;)

There are well over 100 major corporations headquartered in Texas…
and these corporations have investors and customers from all the States It would be a pity if something were to happen to these many corporations that call Texas home. Boycotts. Coordinated internet visits just say “hi.” Basically, Things That Disrupt Cash Flow.. Make Texas stink like a giant, fresh cow pie.

If the top 2% cares enough, they will do the right thing. Some may even feel good about it.

And why can’t women sue the politicians who voted for this for violating their Roe vs. Wade’s precedent? Yes, I know that there is precedent that prevents citizens from suing politicians for damages resulting from their carrying out the functions of their jobs, but isn’t this entire law about saying precedents no longer matter in our legal systems?

In my darkest moments, I wonder if all those 'rescued' fetuses are really meant to become little more than target practice for aggrieved white males.

Man, that's just brutal. Powerful.

Do you mind if I use it myself? Imitation being the highest form of flattery, amirite?

Women are going to be on top of this and find out right away if they're pregnant and take what action they feel is necessary within the new time period prescribed.

Shocking. Positively shocking.

I do like the idea of deputizing citizens to sue gun owners, and would include suing retailers and private sellers. You'd think that 'pro-life' would include protecting actual children from being shot after birth, but it doesn't seem to. FWIW, I grew up in a place where game hunting was the norm, but so was careful firearm safety.

In my darkest moments, I wonder if all those 'rescued' fetuses are really meant to become little more than target practice for aggrieved white males.

So Elizabeth. Do you like any of these talking points?

I swear. I don't seem to get much feedback for my pronouncements. I'm looking for someone to point out the flaws in my thinking. Which improves me with the added bonus of a little kumbaya vibe. Heal our Nation and stuff.

Where I won't go is being obnoxious in order to get attention. Michale, need I say more? He was more clever than monotonous Deathodon what's his name,so he was more annoying. I remember a 400+ comment thread sparked by one of his outrages. Yeah, The Artist of Snark known as Kick along with the usual suspected gave it right back good, my God! What a waste of our time over the poor bastard.

Anyways, I'm a relative newbie here but here's a shout out to all of of you who are kindred spirits.

Namaste

and I need a hug...

Nope. I looked it up.

...Caller lines are open...

Alright alright! All together now,

Sooomebody -- stop me!

- THE MASK

I really enjoyed these ideas!

Especially the spamming of the Texas judicial system. High grades for payback, a lesson to these people and... snarkiness -- woot!

Yep, we're definitely evolving as a planet.

In Texas the virus has reproduction rights but the women do not.

Religion is a fine thing -- in moderation.

I believe that's a Democratic talking point going back to the Clinton administration.

The Christofacists (aka the American Taliban) never bought into it.

This reminds me of a quote from Mark Twain,

Religion is a good thing -- in moderation.

I never hear Democrats talk about that last bit.

That's what I thought. The Democrats need a new message around the issue of abortion rights.

A truly brave Democrat might point out,

I get it that you don't think anyone should be able to get an abortion. But the Republicans are playing you.

"You can boss women's uteruses
And we'll boss the money."

Along with the actual anti-abortion content of this law, this novel idea of deputizing citizens to enforce the laws must be nipped in the bud. It can only be done if conservatives quickly see that it is inherently self-defeating.

One would think, but the GOP is no longer Conservative. It is a cult of personality period, full stop.

It has no principles beyond staying in power no matter what.

Freedom of religion is meaningless without freedom from other people's religion.

Besides that, abortion is not mentioned in any Christian Scripture -- to quote the poet,"Jesus ain't say that."

Another fun response would be for some large-pocketed Democrats to authorize random $10,000 lawsuits against Texas legislators, private anti-abortion citizens, and the like, claiming they have abetted abortions, whether they have or not - with the goal of flooding the Texas courts with thousands of lawsuits that must be heard and dismissed.

Along with the actual anti-abortion content of this law, this novel idea of deputizing citizens to enforce the laws must be nipped in the bud. It can only be done if conservatives quickly see that it is inherently self-defeating.