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As a Canadian my perception of Texas is "muh freedoms". I perceive the state as one where everyone carries a gun and hates government overreach. But this is the

As a Canadian my perception of Texas is "muh freedoms". I perceive the state as one where everyone carries a gun and hates government overreach. But this is the complete opposite of that.

happymellon 3y ago
But freedom has never been what these people have been about, it's just been about: They don't like paying tax They like having firearms and the right to murder other humans, king of the castle rules etc. They want to control other people's genitals Pretty much everything falls under those rules, which is the opposite of anything that Jesus said yet call themselves Christian.
cstrahan 3y ago
Hi, Texan here (used to live in Washington, D.C. and N.Y., only moved back here due to health issues about 6 years ago). I wish your perception was aligned with reality, and I see why you have the perception that you do. For all the talk of freedoms, conservatives quite often love to regulate anything that isn't supported by their understanding of Christian doctrine. Separation of church and state? You betcha! Wouldn't want spooky non-Christian religious iconography in public areas. But of course, no one would be opposed to a Ten Commandments Monument, so we'll go commission that with tax payer dollars and place it at the state capitol. What's this?! The Satanic Church wants to put a statue of Baphomet there as well? Unacceptable! That's just them being petty, immature pranksters. Your actions are only righteous if we deem them reasonable! We should try our hardest to remove the Baphomet statue while keeping the Ten Commandments Monument, all while trying to keep a straight face despite the hypocrisy. Not in Texas, but that's actually the kind of bullshit that happens elsewhere in the states: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_Baphomet https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_Baphomet In Texas you're totally, completely free! I mean, apart from the prohibition of a whole host of victimless actions. We don't like what you're doing and find you icky for doing it; better prepare your legal defense. The reality is that, despite conservatives' (especially conservative Texans') hypocritical claims to the contrary, both the left and the right LOVE regulation. They just can't agree on which freedoms to strip away.
- polishdude20 3y ago
  Ah so it's a freedom for me and not for the kinda thing. Is there a state that does uphold the values of freedom the most?
hurrdurr57 3y ago
Yeah, it's not exactly a libertarian utopia. It offers freedom within the context of Judeo-Christian values and fiscal conservatism.

As a Canadian my perception of Texas is "muh freedoms". I perceive the state as one where everyone carries a gun and hates government overreach. But this is the complete opposite of that.

happymellon 3y ago

But freedom has never been what these people have been about, it's just been about: They don't like paying tax They like having firearms and the right to murder other humans, king of the castle rules etc. They want to control other people's genitals Pretty much everything falls under those rules, which is the opposite of anything that Jesus said yet call themselves Christian.

cstrahan 3y ago

Hi, Texan here (used to live in Washington, D.C. and N.Y., only moved back here due to health issues about 6 years ago). I wish your perception was aligned with reality, and I see why you have the perception that you do. For all the talk of freedoms, conservatives quite often love to regulate anything that isn't supported by their understanding of Christian doctrine. Separation of church and state? You betcha! Wouldn't want spooky non-Christian religious iconography in public areas. But of course, no one would be opposed to a Ten Commandments Monument, so we'll go commission that with tax payer dollars and place it at the state capitol. What's this?! The Satanic Church wants to put a statue of Baphomet there as well? Unacceptable! That's just them being petty, immature pranksters. Your actions are only righteous if we deem them reasonable! We should try our hardest to remove the Baphomet statue while keeping the Ten Commandments Monument, all while trying to keep a straight face despite the hypocrisy. Not in Texas, but that's actually the kind of bullshit that happens elsewhere in the states: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_Baphomet https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_Baphomet In Texas you're totally, completely free! I mean, apart from the prohibition of a whole host of victimless actions. We don't like what you're doing and find you icky for doing it; better prepare your legal defense. The reality is that, despite conservatives' (especially conservative Texans') hypocritical claims to the contrary, both the left and the right LOVE regulation. They just can't agree on which freedoms to strip away.

polishdude20 3y ago
Ah so it's a freedom for me and not for the kinda thing. Is there a state that does uphold the values of freedom the most?

hurrdurr57 3y ago

Yeah, it's not exactly a libertarian utopia. It offers freedom within the context of Judeo-Christian values and fiscal conservatism.