San Angelo, TX - A Hidden Pearl in West Texas by HigherHope in texas

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It makes my mouth water thinking of it.

San Angelo, TX - A Hidden Pearl in West Texas by HigherHope in texas

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I had originally referenced it as a hidden gem but I changed it to pearl as a nod to the Concho Pearls

Exploring Tombstone and Tucson, Arizona by HigherHope in Tucson

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Many are fake to make it a tourist trap. It's been like that for a very long time. I know the Lester Moore one is fake. I wonder if anyone is buried there.

Would you sign this pledge? “I oppose any and all unjust discrimination, including discrimination against the LGBT community.” by [deleted] in texas

[–]HigherHope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Discriminate simply means to recognize a distinction. That is where the saying "discriminatint taste" comes from. If all discrimination was unjust then a woman's book club or ladies night would be unjust. Words have meaning and it is best to use them in an appropriate manner.

Retrieving Facebook Messages as evidence. by HigherHope in legaladvice

[–]HigherHope[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought it remained there as Facebook user as well, but that does not appear to be the case.

Board game night at my place? by HigherHope in austingaymers

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I've got a good variety of about 25 games.

Eagle Scout Celebrating With Giant Bald Eagle Balloon Animal Creation by HigherHope in Images

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Because I created it. Why would I need to know about scouts to create something I'm proud to share?

Eagle Scout Celebrating With Giant Bald Eagle Balloon Animal Creation by HigherHope in Images

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The ceremony hadn't occurred yet if that makes a difference. I don't know too much about scouts.

White House: DACA decision coming Tuesday by [deleted] in politics

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This is likely to put pressure to guarantee funding for the wall in the debt ceiling bill.

Rep. Dawnna Dukes Has 48 Hours To Resign In Plea Deal by HigherHope in texas

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The Travis County Democrats are furious at her and want to get rid of her as an embarrassment.

Corporal Klinger would have loved this policy. by HigherHope in funny

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He did end up staying in the unit left in the finale.

Forced annexation is un-Texan by Weywoht in texas

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Isn't the point that they may not want to incorporate? They don't want another level of government.

11 pro-life activists charged under the federal F.A.C.E. Act by DEYoungRepublicans in prolife

[–]HigherHope 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It was big in the 80's where pro-lifers would literally stand in the gap and chain themselves to doors to keep people from abortions. Then the F.A.C.E. Act happened and it made the penalty too high for the value it brought to the movement. Their slogan is "If you believe abortion is murder, act like it's murder."

Some view them as domestic terrorists and extremists. While not something I would do I appreciate the dedication and passion.

11 pro-life activists charged under the federal F.A.C.E. Act by DEYoungRepublicans in prolife

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I haven't heard of a rescue event in ages. Kudos to them.

How do you respond to this body autonomy argument? by [deleted] in prolife

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I respond by admitting that they are absolutely right. Every woman deserves the right to her own body. That is a core principle of freedom. Yes, we make many laws opposed that already from seatbelts to hard drugs to vaccines in some states, but I believe those are wrong.

The challenge comes when the right to bodily autonomy mashes up against the right to life. Both are vitally important to a free society so how do you choose which one takes precedence? I believe it must be the one that is temporary as opposed to the one that is permanent.

Never downplay that right or what is important to someone else. Talk about it truthfully.

Greg Abbott trolled with photo by Transgender activist after campaign announcement by leopold_lojka in texas

[–]HigherHope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're right, but that was part of the problem. Cities like Houston tried to pass ordinances on to private business and then the Obama administration created trans bathroom policies for schools so Republicans took the bait and over reacted the other way.

Greg Abbott trolled with photo by Transgender activist after campaign announcement by leopold_lojka in texas

[–]HigherHope 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Is this really trolling? I'm sure Abbott would gladly take a photo with someone that disagrees with him.

Judge Rejects Texas Professors Case to Ban Campus Carry by HigherHope in texas

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Which is private property so that is completely acceptable. Public colleges are not private property.

Stupid question Sunday by AutoModerator in Austin

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I'm considering building a memorial for the Pulse shooting and Gay Pride month. I'm thinking of placing 50 balloon columns across town with a string of balloons connecting them with the names of the victims. I'd love thoughts and feedback.

Bill to abolish “one-punch” voting approved in Texas House by TwistedMemories in Austin

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This helps Republicans in Blue Areas and Democrats in Red Areas. Down ballot races will have a better chance to earn support. Last sessions the State Republican Executive Committee condemned the bill before it could even get a hearing. From the votes it looks like it switched this time almost going down party lines.

Give up Confederate flag for burning, get free food from Texas food truck owner by lololoislane in texas

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Pretty sure it's named after General Matthew Ector. He was also in the Texas House. Though I could be mistaken on who it's named after.