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House Democrats from Texas went after Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Sunday over a standoff at the U.S.-Mexico border between state and federal law enforcement, accusing him of inciting potential violence and making border safety a purely political issue.

Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) described Abbott’s border security program as a “disaster” and part of the “most virulent anti-immigrant sentiment in a generation.”

The governor appeared to ignore a Supreme Court order last month that allowed federal Border Patrol to remove barriers erected by state law enforcement. Abbott shrugged off the order, claiming that state law “supersedes” federal.

Dozens of GOP governors have backed Abbott in the fight, with some pledging material assistance, including National Guard troops.

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[–] [email protected] 38 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Abbot should be thrown into the river and see how he fucking likes it.

[–] Rootiest 19 points 9 months ago (1 children)

We need to make sure he's not a witch

[–] Tyfud 1 points 9 months ago

I'd rather there be a witch in charge

[–] Tyfud 10 points 9 months ago (1 children)

He'd drown. He's in a wheelchair.

To be clear, I think this is more of an incentive to throw him in.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

And what about the poor people who drowned while federal authorities were forced by threat of violence from the Texan troops, to watch helplessly?

Fuck Abbot. Throw his bitch ass in the river.

[–] twistypencil 15 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Doesn't seem like accuse is the right word

[–] [email protected] 9 points 9 months ago (1 children)

"point out" , "reflect upon" , "grow tired of"

[–] twistypencil 1 points 9 months ago

Exactly, it's not an accusation, it's just true

[–] Twattymctwatterson 15 points 9 months ago

Maybe Joaquin should run for governor.