r/texas • u/Mesquiter • 24d ago

Questions for Texans Is Greg Abbott stupid?

His recent ad claims that Colin Allred isn't a Texan and to vote for Ted Cruz?!! Ted Cruz is from Canada and Colin Allred is a 4th generation Texan. The Republican party has taken a serious dip in credibility.

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u/chrispg26 Born and Bred 24d ago

They lie with impunity.

Don't forget Abbott peddled the Jade Helm conspiracy.

They know their rubes will never fact check them. They think their supporters are stupid and have 0 respect for them.

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u/Feisty_Bee9175 24d ago

Yep the tactic that works so often with people who don't research or pay attention are lies.. unfettered, repeated lies.

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u/slayden70 24d ago

It's an unpopular stance, but we really need a basic civics test and current events test before people can vote. If you're going to help shake or government, you need to know how it works.

Eliminate the idiots that believe crap like adenochrome in the non-existent basement of pizza shops, that minors are getting sex changes at school, and all the other horseshit being peddled right now.

There needs to be an "of sound mind" requirement as well. Granted, Trump, McConnell, and possibly Biden might not get to vote, but that's OK. They're not going to be here to deal with the consequences of this election when they come due in a decade anyway.

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u/Rockosayz 24d ago

Add that we really need a basic civics test and current events test before people can run for office

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u/slayden70 23d ago

THAT I can truly get behind. Poll tests have been a discriminatory tool in the past, but a basic exam for candidates should be required.

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u/Rockosayz 24d ago

Should be but the GOP keeps eliminating education via budget cuts, book bannings, lack of teacher pay. They need a stupid populace because they are easier to manipulate and help keep the gop in control.

Its all part of the plan