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Greg Abbott threatens Canada. (Original Post) Swede Feb 2 OP
Goddamn tree didn't do its job dalton99a Feb 2 #1
No. underpants Feb 2 #15
The tree had one job to do and it failed. StarryNite Feb 2 #30
What is he referring to? Frasier Balzov Feb 2 #2
my recollection is that Abbott made his money when his neighbors tree fell on him rurallib Feb 2 #7
Yes that's what Wikipedia says. Frasier Balzov Feb 2 #11
I'm with you. I see no connection between his accident and his remark at Canada. LeftInTX Feb 2 #20
Yep underpants Feb 2 #19
Tree missed its mark. SheltieLover Feb 2 #28
I'm sure Canada can get parts for oil platforms in Europe. applegrove Feb 2 #3
Oh, is THAT what he's implying? Embargo? Frasier Balzov Feb 2 #14
I just assumed. I don't know that for a fact. applegrove Feb 2 #25
So many to wish death for! bluestarone Feb 2 #4
Careful Abbott bronxiteforever Feb 2 #5
This! SheltieLover Feb 2 #29
Canada should send a tree that knows malaise Feb 2 #6
Careful Abbot ................... Lovie777 Feb 2 #8
WTF you gonna do greg? spanone Feb 2 #9
A nice change of pace from Abbott waging war on Americans. Irish_Dem Feb 2 #10
Or his fellow Texans, like myself MagickMuffin Feb 2 #24
Like most MAGAs he loathes women. Irish_Dem Feb 2 #33
So is California and New York. Personally I would prefer to do business with them rather than Texas. Dave Bowman Feb 2 #12
These MAGAs just love hating and fighting with someone at all times. Irish_Dem Feb 2 #13
That is all they have: hate and violence LSparkle Feb 2 #16
And they don't seem to care who they fight, women, children, doctors, etc. Irish_Dem Feb 2 #21
Another embarrassment for Texas surfered Feb 2 #17
... William769 Feb 2 #18
Should be interesting to see how this plays out Raven123 Feb 2 #22
Can I just say how fucking sick and tired I am Hitorque Feb 2 #23
it is so fucking unprofessional Skittles Feb 2 #27
so busy busy humping Trump Skittles Feb 2 #26
Abbott is what many of us call a Texas Shithead Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 2 #31
I am amazed by how enraged they become when someone (individual, state or country) refuses to kow-tow to their abuse SheltieLover Feb 2 #32
Be careful ABBUTT, Trump might soon identify you as a DEI hire. Dan Feb 2 #34
They only have to outlast if for four years at the most. everyonematters Feb 2 #35

Frasier Balzov

(3,818 posts)
11. Yes that's what Wikipedia says.
Sun Feb 2, 2025, 05:01 PM
Feb 2

I'm certainly not against compensation for injury.

But his bellicosity toward Canada seems entirely gratuitous.

Is he just being a wheelchair-bound MAGA asshole?

underpants

(188,437 posts)
19. Yep
Sun Feb 2, 2025, 05:08 PM
Feb 2

He sued the homeowner and a tree service company, resulting in an insurance settlement that provided him with lump sum payments every three years until 2022 along with monthly payments for life, both of which were adjusted for inflation.[292] As of August 2013, the monthly payment was US$14,000 and the three-year lump sum payment was US$400,000, all tax-free. Abbott has said he relied on the money to pay for nearly three decades of medical expenses and other costs.[292]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Abbott

Frasier Balzov

(3,818 posts)
14. Oh, is THAT what he's implying? Embargo?
Sun Feb 2, 2025, 05:03 PM
Feb 2

Trusting in Trump so backing up Trump no matter how pointless, stupid and harmful?

MagickMuffin

(17,335 posts)
24. Or his fellow Texans, like myself
Sun Feb 2, 2025, 05:28 PM
Feb 2


He only governs for a slim majority of Texans. The rest of us he holds in contempt, especially us women!


Dave Bowman

(4,484 posts)
12. So is California and New York. Personally I would prefer to do business with them rather than Texas.
Sun Feb 2, 2025, 05:02 PM
Feb 2

That being said, go to hell Buttman.

Raven123

(6,316 posts)
22. Should be interesting to see how this plays out
Sun Feb 2, 2025, 05:21 PM
Feb 2

Given the relationship between Texas and Canada per Canada:

https://connect2canada.com/wp-content/fact-sheets/tx.pdf

Wouldn’t it be a hoot if some states figured a way around the tariffs to trade with Mexico and Canada. Wishful thinking, but I believe the GOP would have no problem with this strategy if Biden was doing what Trump is doing.

 

Hitorque

(254 posts)
23. Can I just say how fucking sick and tired I am
Sun Feb 2, 2025, 05:22 PM
Feb 2

Of politicians thinking they're actually "doing something" by typing out a snarky tweet? It's so fucking lazy and dumbs down political discourse...

Hell, I contend Donnie never would have gotten close to the White House were it not for Twitter

SheltieLover

(62,077 posts)
32. I am amazed by how enraged they become when someone (individual, state or country) refuses to kow-tow to their abuse
Sun Feb 2, 2025, 05:33 PM
Feb 2

Entitled little fraidy snowflakes...

everyonematters

(3,657 posts)
35. They only have to outlast if for four years at the most.
Sun Feb 2, 2025, 06:02 PM
Feb 2

They will probably have to take on some debt, but I would bet they could do it.

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