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[–] [email protected] 22 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

For real. I live in Texas currently. If I could afford it, I would move tomorrow. This place is Hell, in every sense.

[–] Alienz8mypopcorn 15 points 1 year ago

Right? I'm also in Texas because Uncle Sam sent me there. The moment my contract is up, I'm fucking OUT of here.

Wish I hadn't changed my state of record to be Texas, but that just means I'll keep voting there until I can bounce. Right now I'm mad favoring Allred to unseat Cruz in 2024.

[–] mara 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Me too. I'm a clinical social worker here, and so many of my LGBTQ+ patients have been struggling with suicidal ideation with the politics here, especially with the most recent legislative session. I'm gonna stay here as long as possible and vote in every fucking election possible. Lately I've even been voting in the Republican primaries against the extremist candidates. It's so sad, because it wasn't this bad here when I was growing up in the 90s. We even had a Dem governor.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

LGBTQ+ patients have been struggling with suicidal ideation with the politics here

This is exactly what Abbott wants. Makes me want to plant more trees.

[–] mara 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

How “Christian” of him, eh? It’s disgusting. We are human souls who deserve safety and to not live in fear. I have hope that many Gen Z Texans feel disgusted as well, won’t move, and can turn Texas blue. Once more and more are able to vote, we can transform this state. Maybe that is too idealistic, but it keeps me sane while I am unable to move.