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0716718227 t1_ixuybxn wrote

Donate to an org like Nationalities Service Center in his honor. In fact OP if you make a $20 donation I'll match it.

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I_let_my_ramrod_rock OP t1_ixv1nje wrote

Excellent idea. I’m going to try to make a donation through my work’s charitable giving program so they match the $20 too.

I’ll let you know after it goes through.

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Primordial_Cumquat t1_ixv78ce wrote

What’s the saying about the best revenge is to live a good life?

Help refugees to our city feel welcomed, help them thrive, help yourself in whichever ways you may need, and don’t spend a second more of thought on that doucher from down south.

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DaisyRage7 t1_ixv7qyt wrote

I like this. Plus demanding Texas give us the federal funds they are supposed to be using for these migrants.

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Primordial_Cumquat t1_ixv8iha wrote

I live in Philly, have a lot of family in Texas. The honest truth is that most Texans live up to the attitude and will go out of their way to help someone in need. The sad truth is that the political climate of the last decade or so has spun up a fervor where it becomes lost that refugees, migrants, and asylum seekers are still humans in need of our help. Gregg Abbot is a boil on the ass of America’s timeline, he and others like him will eventually go away… we just have to figure a way to treat the inflammation, or wait it out.

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CaptainSqually t1_ixwu7rd wrote

I mean, the honest truth is that he represents the will of Texas. If Texan morals didn’t align with his agenda, he’d already be gone.

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riri1313 t1_ixwcp7m wrote

Reminder that these folks are here legally. Waiting for court dates, set up legally by our legal system. They have not broken any laws by being here/crossing the border in the manner they did (asylum) and waiting for their court date in the country. This is all legal.

Don’t let losers try to trap you into an argument about illegal immigration. These immigrants are here LEGALLY.

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robval13 t1_ixwofpj wrote

Just like my great grandparents were. Give us your tired and hungry and poor. That’s America. Not the “we were here first” bullshit

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nolandeluca t1_ixvkkix wrote

Does this mean we can pop over to needle park and send Abbott a few busses of zombies? Only seems fair

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currentlyhigh t1_ixw1k64 wrote

Yes, it's completely legal to buy anyone a bus ticket.

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nolandeluca t1_ixw24af wrote

Might get a go fund me started 😂

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currentlyhigh t1_ixw2km9 wrote

Lol send them to Houston please

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TheFAPnetwork t1_ixwaxaq wrote

Sending them to Dallas or Austin would have a bigger impact

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napsdufroid t1_ixw2a2r wrote

We should really do this...and drop them off in front of his house. Abbott's a fucking scumbag

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Dorigan23 t1_ixvlwnh wrote

treat them with the kindness they deserve as fellow human beings

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nickcaff t1_ixuxe8i wrote

Get the governor some new running shoes?

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Lil_gandalf t1_ixvty5r wrote

LOL looked him up assuming this was a fat joke, that was a pleasant surprise!

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KenzoWap t1_ixvud3k wrote

Never say never. He’s a shopping cart from here on out.

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Basique_b t1_ixv0b28 wrote

Exactly what one thinking. He's such a bad man. Like, really terrible.

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DisciplineShot2872 t1_ixv69pg wrote

Please accept my wholesome award for the best laugh I've had all week. You're my hero of the day.

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dawginphilly t1_ixvsfu7 wrote

Since it's an unethical life pro-tip, steal any ATV or motorbike you find and send busses back and dump them on streets of Abbott's hometown.

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PatAss98 t1_ixuzzxt wrote

Donate to some charity that helps with improving human rights domestically in the US and donate in Greg Abbott's name?

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Rundeep t1_ixvl1gr wrote

He will find a way to claim credit for this as a good work.

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PhiladelphiaCounty t1_ixwgglt wrote

Reminder Texas receives 1 billion dollars a year to deal with migrants awaiting asylum cases and Abbott is a lying piece of shit.

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NinjaLanternShark t1_ixuygvs wrote

We should send him Statue of Liberty models or posters to remind him what made America great in the first place.

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RhinoRollercoaster t1_ixwnbb0 wrote

In addition to the greatly positive suggestions others have posed that are objectively better and less petty….

Sign up his email and all his staffers emails for the listserve for every immigration or civil rights related organization we can find.

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Entire-Ambition1410 t1_ixx1hz2 wrote

When a man stole a highly technical bait package, Mark Rober got revenge by mailing flyers/postcards to him and “mis-delivered” to his neighbors for political parties, furry conventions, and other embarrassing groups.

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MET0C t1_ixwjgz8 wrote

Man I hope these folks get into office and prosper. That’s what this country is supposed to be about.

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Proper-Code7794 t1_ixwp01t wrote

Texas was a confederate traitor state. It was founded when a bunch of white people went super racist. F*** Texas.

I welcome our Mexican brothers and sisters with open arms

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Hornung13 t1_ixyuaru wrote

It’s racist to think that it’s only Mexicans that are coming.

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PennyLiner t1_ixwp8y6 wrote

It just feels like these southern governors are engaged in human trafficking. Using human beings as props.

I'm very happy to welcome the refugees, I know they seek asylum. I know how bad it is in their homelands. I am kind of glad they are up here and not down there. But still. Props.

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cruelhumor t1_ixwzl53 wrote

ATTENTION IMMIGRANTS: HEAD TO TEXAS FOR FREE TRANSPORTATION TO BLUE PARADISES

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worsedadever t1_ixwm5mv wrote

But I thought Abbott was pro-life

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LeastCleverNameEver t1_ixwo838 wrote

Anyone have any idea which non-profits are helping these folks? I'd like to donate to someone

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Hornung13 t1_ixyuck3 wrote

Go do it yourself.

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LeastCleverNameEver t1_ixzypou wrote

Right. Sure. Me who has volunteered at a couple homeless shelters should spearhead helping hundreds of people get settled in a new city with all of my non -existant resources.

Why would I ever just go randomly do shit when there are experts who can do it? All I'm asking for is direction on WHO is doing it so I can make the biggest impact with what I can offer. 🙄🙄

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icedoutskimaskszn t1_ixwytik wrote

There’s no way they can be expected to absorb everyone.

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Shawnalish t1_ixwclj4 wrote

This makes no sense....

So angry that they were sent here yet so proud to welcome them.

If I recall right, the first busload had people that had family in Philly, NJ,NY and Ohio. So aren't they better off here than bumblefuck TX? I don't get it.

They're better off here if you truly care about them. Fuck TX and whatever but still.

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I_let_my_ramrod_rock OP t1_ixwd8hz wrote

I’m not angry they were sent to Philly. I’m angry because they were manipulated, lied to, and mistreated all for political folly.

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Shawnalish t1_ixwdm0y wrote

I'm not sure though. Seems convenient that they all had family in philly, nj, ny and ohio. Seems like they were vetted or something. I don't know though. I could absolutely be wrong. Just seems like a coincidence.

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creepy-cats t1_ixwe82i wrote

It doesn’t matter where they are better off. It matters that politicians are shipping these people all over the country to cities they’re not familiar with, treating them like commodities or pawns to be bought, sold, and manipulated instead of living, breathing human beings.

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Shawnalish t1_ixwepex wrote

But the news told me that they're final destination was up here by Philly. They'll be fine. They're better off here in a sanctuary city than staying in Texas.

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Sheldon_Cooper_1 t1_ixvqiu6 wrote

What you can do? Tell Democrats to close the border.

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creepy-cats t1_ixvyon8 wrote

Tell Republicans to stop displacing innocent human beings and shipping them around like they’re commodities to be bought and sold.

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currentlyhigh t1_ixw1xpf wrote

To be fair it's not like they are "shipping them" against their will, Texas simply offered to pay their bus fare.

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creepy-cats t1_ixw2evw wrote

Texas lied to them about the places they were going and the opportunities that were awaiting them. They lured them with promises of food, jobs, and housing, then sent them to be someone else’s problem with absolutely none of those things waiting on the other side. Manipulating someone into agreeing to something isn’t consent.

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currentlyhigh t1_ixw5odx wrote

>Texas lied to them about the places they were going and the opportunities that were awaiting them

This claim gets thrown around a lot and I've looked into it but the evidence is very light. Almost 10,000 immigrants and asylum seekers have been bussed to the east coast in the last few months so if there was a widespread government conspiracy to trick them into moving without consent then it would be very well-documented at this point.

Most of the claims simply involve confusion about where the bus would stop and where they would be allowed to disembark. Other people claim that "someone with a badge" in TX told them there would be another bus waiting in DC but details tend to be vague.

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alittlemouth t1_ixw7u1g wrote

Do you truly believe these immigrants and asylum seekers have a voice?

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currentlyhigh t1_ixw9hcp wrote

Yes. Why do you think they don't? Just because they aren't citizens means they don't have autonomy? They don't need your infantilizing white savior attitude.

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Sheldon_Cooper_1 t1_ixw9cqk wrote

No, they are here illegally and should immediately be turned around at the border.

Democrats (and Republicans) should be clear that there is NO PATH To citizenship, it would alleviate a lot of suffering if people weren’t traipsing across the Western Hemisphere on foot, with in some cases kids in tow, paying human traffickers for misery in hopes of getting into this horrible racist country.

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riri1313 t1_ixwc56o wrote

They are literally not here illegally. These are asylum seekers waiting for legal court dates, legally.

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Sheldon_Cooper_1 t1_ixwcrur wrote

Only in Democrats minds do they have a legitimate asylum claim.

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riri1313 t1_ixwcz9v wrote

No one is claiming that. The whole point of their court hearing is to determine if the claim is legit. Do you not believe in the legal system?

The vast majority of these folks show up to their court dates and abide by the rulings.

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Sheldon_Cooper_1 t1_ixwdf25 wrote

None of them show up for their hearings. Are you really this naive?

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riri1313 t1_ixwdp4h wrote

Alright since the actual data proves you wrong, I’m going to peace out. I’m from this region in Texas btw and you don’t have any idea what you are talking about.

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Sheldon_Cooper_1 t1_ixwue14 wrote

https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/rick-moran/2019/06/02/report-nearly-90-of-illegals-fail-to-show-up-for-court-hearings-n66195

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riri1313 t1_ixwulwg wrote

Your biased media site includes a comment that says “other data refuted this study”. Mind showing the original data or study?

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Sheldon_Cooper_1 t1_ixwx2ue wrote

How about you show your data?

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riri1313 t1_ixwx5rk wrote

I did - my comment below includes a link with further links to data. Have a look! 🤡

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Sheldon_Cooper_1 t1_ixwxisj wrote

I did, the PJ article explains why that data is faulty and included congressional testimony.

If you believe any significant amount of illegal border crossers show up in court. I have a bridge to sell you.

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riri1313 t1_ixwxr62 wrote

*legal border crossings. And again, I’m from the region in Texas you keep referencing - I have an understanding for the nuances of different border crossings and the rates in which those types complete their court obligations. But sure, keep trying to explain to me “how it works. ✌️

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riri1313 t1_ixwurvy wrote

“In fiscal year 2018, Department of Justice (DOJ) figures show that 89 percent of all asylum applicants attended their final court hearing to receive a decision on their application. When families and unaccompanied children have access to legal representation, the rate of compliance with immigration court obligations is nearly 98 percent.“

https://humanrightsfirst.org/library/fact-check-asylum-seekers-regularly-attend-immigration-court-hearings/

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Sheldon_Cooper_1 t1_ixwxbrl wrote

The PJ article explains why that is not true.

Are there any illegals where you live? I can assure you the ones around here aren’t going to any court.

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creepy-cats t1_ixw8w62 wrote

Are you truly naive enough to think that if the government was doing something shady to minority groups they would leave a well-documented paper trail? Literally all of American history tells us that won’t happen.

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currentlyhigh t1_ixw9tgn wrote

>they would leave a well-documented paper trail?

No but there would be more verified reports of people getting forced across the country against their will. I'm not omniscient so if you can provide examples of that happening I'm happy to look into it further.

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Sheldon_Cooper_1 t1_ixw9fpm wrote

They are criminals, not innocent.

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creepy-cats t1_ixw9ri9 wrote

A child hospitalized for dehydration is a criminal worthy of being stripped of their human rights? “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” - the plaque on the Statue of Liberty, written by Emma Lazarus

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Sheldon_Cooper_1 t1_ixwao3v wrote

Why’s the child here? Because Schumer and the like are on TV promising citizenship, which encourages people to either bring their children or send their children here with traffickers.

Someone not so innocent set the ball on motion.

Amazing how you “sanctuary city” hypocrites think border towns should handle these people, and a bus ride after they walked through Mexico is somehow a hardship.

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riri1313 t1_ixwcbhp wrote

Border towns get millions of dollars in federal aid because the government recognizes the burden of living on a border. I’m sure Texas would gladly share that money with Philly for taking these Legal immigrants in! Right? Right?!

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Sheldon_Cooper_1 t1_ixwcxwt wrote

Nope, you want to virtue signal with “sanctuary city” BS you pay. Leave my tax dollars out if it.

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I_let_my_ramrod_rock OP t1_ixwcvhc wrote

Amazing how you “sanctuary city” hypocrites think border towns should handle these people, and a bus ride after they walked through Mexico is somehow a hardship.

I don’t mind Philadelphia receiving people seeking amnesty. But this is purely a political stunt by an ignorant person. Why isn’t he sending people to “red cities” like Little Rock, Oklahoma City, etc.?

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Sheldon_Cooper_1 t1_ixwdcjb wrote

Because this is the fault of the Democratic Party, and they should go to Democrat run cities, so they can deal with what their party creates.

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I_let_my_ramrod_rock OP t1_ixwl606 wrote

Sounds like you just like to parrot Fox News instead of doing your research. The U.S. has offer asylum dating back to the beginning of the country. As others have pointed out, they aren’t here illegally and each person will go through due process.

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Sheldon_Cooper_1 t1_ixwv09c wrote

Asylum for legitimate reasons, not just for more economic opportunities.

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creepy-cats t1_ixwdq9j wrote

It is incredible to me just how comfortable people like you are with utterly dehumanizing living, breathing souls as long as they’re poor, have dark skin, and come from a place that isn’t familiar to you. It’s really, really sad. These are human beings, the same things that make up your organs and cells make up theirs. None of us are that different, yet you are completely comfortable with treating these people like mud under your shoe.

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Sheldon_Cooper_1 t1_ixwuk8o wrote

None of what you posted is true. Fact is we have a LEGAL immigration system where people of any color can come to this country without risking their lives walking across Mexico and even Rio Grand.

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riri1313 t1_ixwccao wrote

Wrong.

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Sheldon_Cooper_1 t1_ixwd05g wrote

They are criminals, crossing the border illegally with made up asylum claims.

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currentlyhigh t1_ixwkca4 wrote

Even if they made false claims, by definition if the government let them cross the border then they are in the country legally.

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creepy-cats t1_ixwiry5 wrote

Do you have any solid proof that their claims are false or are you just desperately hoping they are so you can feel justified in dehumanizing them and treating them like they’re dogshit you just stepped in?

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Sheldon_Cooper_1 t1_ixwuvma wrote

If you illegally cross the border, you are a criminal.

Why don’t you try illegally entering another country and see how you’re treated?

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nolandeluca t1_ixwd5l3 wrote

If the farmers stop hiring migrant workers they wouldn't come. A boarder won't stop someone trying to make money, if there's no money to be made they won't come. Simple as that. See someone using migrant or illegal labor, report it, stop turning a blind eye.

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Sheldon_Cooper_1 t1_ixwdnid wrote

A secure border will stop people illegally entering the country. Try going to Canada with tools in your truck, you’ll see.

In any case, your reasoning undercuts the “asylum seeker” narrative as their motives are financial.

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riri1313 t1_ixwfzfq wrote

Exactly how conservatives trap people with their stupid arguments. YOU introduced the idea that these people are here illegally and thus people respond about migrant labor. Then you scream that your point is proven because people are speaking about migrant labor. Ridiculous that anyone lets you dictate the conversation and then yields to you with your inaccurate lies.

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Sheldon_Cooper_1 t1_ixwuqx7 wrote

Wow, really? Secure the border and illegals won’t be able to cross for any reason.

If the illegals that cross get sent back instead of “ sanctuary cities”, they will stop coming.

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