Texas

[LOSTandCRAZY 0]

Everyone by now knows well my honest feelings about this "state".

Here's the latest reason:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28036793

"Texas lambasted over care of mentally disabled
Justice Department accuses state of violating patients’ constitutional rights"

"DENTON, Texas - For more than a century, thousands of mentally disabled Americans were isolated from society, sometimes for life, by being confined to huge public hospitals.

In at least one place, they still are.

Investigators found that dozens of patients died in the last year from preventable conditions, and officials declared that the number of injuries was “disturbingly high.”

In addition, hundreds of documents reviewed by The Associated Press show that some patients have been neglected, beaten, sexually abused or even killed by caretakers. Inspection reports also describe filthy rooms and unsanitary kitchens.
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Go figure. I will never GO to Texas, I will avoid all possibilities of spending one DIME in Texas, and drive around it whenever I can, (unless I have to pee), and refuse to fly if my itenerary includes a connection there.

And people wonder "why".

Same reason I don't shop at Wal-Mart.

Principles.

By the way, "Wreaths Across America" Dec. 13th! We're escorting the trucks to Arlington National Cemetary, DC.

Respect a vet and place a wreath on the 13th for a fallen soldier.

"Get these balls!"

[Beerlight 0]

Don't believe everything you read...... It's "people" that may be responsible.....don't blame an entire state.

[sharimcm 0]

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Don't believe everything you read...... It's "people" that may be responsible.....don't blame an entire state.

Amen! I love living in Texas. Some of the people are fucking idiots, but the state is not responsible for their behavior.

"I had a dude tip his black cowboy hat to me after I provided him with a condom outside my hotel room at 3-something in the morning." -myself

[JohnDeere 0]

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Go figure. I will never GO to Texas,

I didnt know you were invited..

Nothing opens like a Deere!

You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers!

[JohnRich 4]

Since you're the type of person who blames an entire state of 25 million people for the actions of just a few, then we would just as soon you stay away. So we're in agreement with your decision. Thank you for your consideration.

And of course, your home state of Virginia isn't exactly perfect in this regard either:

"Often there are warning signs, but no one pays attention. That was the case with Seung-Hui Cho, who in April 2007 killed 32 students and professors and wounded many others at Virginia Tech University, before killing himself. Cho had a long history of mental instability and was known to health care and university officials. But no one took steps to do something about his threats until it was too late.

"Virginia, like most states, changed its laws in the 1960s to prevent the forced commitment and treatment of the mentally ill. Essentially, someone has to be considered a threat to him- or herself or others to be involuntarily committed. That law contributed to reluctance on the part of Virginia Tech officials to act with regard to Cho. After the shootings, a state-convened panel said Virginia Tech's mental health services had failed miserably and that officials had incorrectly interpreted privacy laws. It also said Virginia's mental health laws were 'flawed' and its mental health services 'inadequate.'"

Source: http://www.miller-mccune.com/article/774

So, when are you going to honor your expressed principles here and move out of the state of Virginia?

[popsjumper 2]

Dude! You ARE the state!

YOU are the ones who put a poor chump in prison for twenty years for possession of two joints.

YOU gave us not one but TWO Bush bozos.

We won't mention LBJ.

AND that damn hurricane magnet called Galveston.


But then OTOH, you give us...uh...ummm...well, give me a minute, I'm thinking....

Oooo, Ooooo, I know! Janis!

My reality and yours are quite different.
I think we're all Bozos on this bus.
Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239

[maxmadmax 8]

Add Willie Nelson to your list.

Don't go away mad....just go away!

[maxmadmax 8]

And of course you gave us Ronald Clyde Crosby from Oneonta, New York.

He gave that name up and adopted his stage name "Jerry Jeff Walker" in 1966.

Don't go away mad....just go away!

[JohnRich 4]

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Dude! You ARE the state!
YOU are the ones who put a poor chump in prison for twenty years for possession of two joints. YOU gave us not one but TWO Bush bozos. We won't mention LBJ. AND that damn hurricane magnet called Galveston. But then OTOH, you give us...uh...ummm...well, give me a minute, I'm thinking.... Oooo, Ooooo, I know! Janis!

Of course, no one in your home state of Georgia goes to prison for pot.

Headline: "Georgia Quadriplegic Faces Up To 10 Years In Prison For Possession Of Marijuana."
Source: http://marijuananews.com/blog/medical-marijuana/georgia-quadriplegic-sentenced-to-7-year-prison-sentence-now-faces-up-to-10-more-years-in-prison-after-indictment-for-possession-of-36-grams-of-marijuana/

Georgia marijuana laws: "Distribution or possession within 1,000 feet of any school, park, playground, recreational center or drug free commercial zone is punishable by up to 20 years in prison..."
Source: http://norml.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=4531

Regarding presidents from Texas: you forgot Dwight Eisenhower. Oh, and the Bush's weren't born in Texas, so I'm not sure they really count. But according to your tally and historical records, there have been four Texas presidents. As for presidents from your state of Georgia, you have only one: Jimmy Carter. Yeah, that's a big improvement and a record of which to be proud.

When it comes to hurricanes, the people of Texas do not control the forces of nature. And we share a hurricane problem with Florida, and in fact, the whole eastern and gulf seashores. So there's nothing unique about Texas there. There are over a dozen states that have hurricane problems.

So you see, people who pick on because of a few bad things that happen there, are really foolish. Because you can find bad things happening in every state in the country. Take your pick.

When someone picks on Texas, or any other state, in an illogical manner like that, they're really just exhibiting an irrational bigotry (not referring to you) that doesn't reflect well upon their character.

[CyniQ 0]

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YOU gave us not one but TWO Bush bozos.

Uh... H.W. Bush is from Massachusetts and W is from Connecticut.

In the words of the venerable Ray Wylie Hubbard, "Screw you, [I'm] from Texas!"

Tout est pour le mieux dans le meilleur des mondes possibles.

[efs4ever 3]

You GO John!!!

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[mx757 4]

been living here in texas for 13 years now still don't care much for living here... when I retire from my job I'll move...

[LyraM45 0]

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Go figure. I will never GO to Texas, I will avoid all possibilities of spending one DIME in Texas, and drive around it whenever I can, (unless I have to pee), and refuse to fly if my itenerary includes a connection there.

And people wonder "why".

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I moved to Houston from FL a year ago and I HATE THIS F'N PLACE!!! I've hated this place ever since I was little, but then again I grew up in Jersey and we're brought up to make fun of people wearing cowboy hats who like country. Don't get me wrong, there are some awfully nice people I've come across in TX and I hate to make a gross stereotype, but there are enough of the gun loving, bible thumping, red elephant backing, red neck like who drive trucks that are big enough to compensate for their other short comings...... and they don't even know how to drive or park said truck, that I am allowed to bring up that stereotype. ::deep breath:: pphheheeewwww.... I'm glad I got all that out!

Like I said... there are lots of nice people here I'm sure, but the stereotypical texan ones I can't stand!

Apologies for the spelling (and grammar).... I got a B.S, not a B.A. :)

[mnealtx 0]

Well, looks like you got all the typical liberal stereotypes out of the way... feel free to leave if it bothers you that much and go back home with all the bluenoses.

Mike
I love you, Shannon and Jim.
POPS 9708 , SCR 14706

[Squeak 17]

Im going to be in in Texas next month and I'm looking forward to it.I hope it's as stereotypical as possible, in fact, help me out here, where would you NOT go because of it and i'll visit there

You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky)
My Life ROCKS!
How's yours doing?

[billeisele 130]

sure am glad there is nothing going wrong in South Carolina

Give one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws.

[cocheese 0]

They're gonna hog tie your ass to a truck. Better keep your mouth shut there bro.

[Caitlin89 0]

+1

Also from NJ, and let's just say you'll never catch me in Houston

[miked10270 0]

Texas does have a strong stereotype, so is an easy vehicle for what real English speakers call "piss-taking humour.

But realistically, the people of Texas are really no different from anywhere else. You'll find them generally kind, pleasant and honest, but with some idiots, some criminals, some lazy gits, etc...

Mental Health Care will always be an issue EVERYWHERE because it can attract folk looking for a soft option where the "customer" can't complain effectively. If such a culture gets established, it can be difficult to eradicate, but I KNOW that Texas is nowhere near alone in this problem - EVERY country has faced it at some point, and continues to face it every day.

So please lay off the Texan stereotype unless it's in jest. Just because they all have webbed fingers,.. That may be evolution rather than inbreeding.

Mike.

Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable.

Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode.

[kallend 2,027]

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So please lay off the Texan stereotype unless it's in jest. Just because they all have webbed fingers,.. That may be evolution rather than inbreeding.

Mike.

Texas too? I thought it was Tennessee where you can divorce your wife but she's still your sister.

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The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.

[DSE 5]

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...brought up to make fun of people wearing cowboy hats who like country. Don't get me wrong, there are some awfully nice people I've come across in TX and I hate to make a gross stereotype,!

Don't feel too badly about it. Those of us that live in the country, raise horses/cattle/sheep make fun of city and suburban-dwellers that wear all that, drive monster 4-wheelers, spit tobacco, and generally attempt to sound like they're even more igner'nt than they are because "igner'nt" is apparently the new black ('specially now that black is the new President). Make fun of em' all you want, it's cheap comedy that isn't limited to Texas. You'll find that brand of laugh in Jersey, too.

[miked10270 0]

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Texans... all have webbed fingers,.. That may be evolution rather than inbreeding.

Mike.

Texas too? I thought it was Tennessee where you can divorce your wife but she's still your sister.

The whole webbed fingers & toes problem is worse in Texas, because on the one hand they don't believe in evolution, on the other hand they don't want to admit to inbreeding. I think that's why they're so argumentative.

Mike.

Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable.

Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode.

[marks2065 0]

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So please lay off the Texan stereotype unless it's in jest. Just because they all have webbed fingers,.. That may be evolution rather than inbreeding.

Mike.

Texas too? I thought it was Tennessee where you can divorce your wife but she's still your sister.

be carefull talking about Tennessee, they will shoot you, insert a dead rooster in your ass, and throw you down in the woods so nobody will ever find you for making fun of their significant other. (significant other is sister mother aunt daughter or any combination of the above)

[miked10270 0]

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Webbed fingers & toes... may be evolution rather than inbreeding.

Texas too? I thought it was Tennessee where you can divorce your wife but she's still your sister.

be carefull talking about Tennessee, they will shoot you, insert a dead rooster in your ass, and throw you down in the woods so nobody will ever find you...

We're fully aware of the "Southern States Problem" thank you.

That's why I feel pretty secure posting from a place only an intelligent American could find.

Mike.

Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable.

Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode.

[wmw999 2,446]

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"Southern States Problem"

Ah -- but think of the advantages it offers.... More fingers for (ahem) self-gratification. Nice, warm, lubed up -- what's not to like?

Wendy W.
(posting from Texas)

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)