edie3
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Post by edie3 on May 1, 2023 0:59:37 GMT
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) did not miss an opportunity to label the victims of his state’s most recent high-profile shooting “illegal immigrants,” making the tone-deaf characterization in a statement on Sunday. Abbott also referred to the suspected gunman in the case, Francisco Oropesa, as someone “who is in the country illegally” as he announced a reward for information leading to his capture. Oropesa, 38, is believed to have gunned down five people, including an eight-year-old boy, after he was asked to stop firing a weapon in his front yard last week. “I’ve announced a $50K reward for info on the criminal who killed 5 illegal immigrants Friday,” Abbott tweeted alongside the statement, in which he was quoted as saying, “Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones of the five victims that were taken in this senseless act of violence.”
Such a nice guy!
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Post by Merge on May 1, 2023 1:04:24 GMT
I hate him. Ask yourself why someone like Oropeza was able to obtain a weapon of war in Texas. Well, it's our lax gun laws, obviously. No background check for private sales.
And he killed five innocent human beings, but leave it to Abbott to dehumanize them by reducing them to their immigration status.
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janeliz
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Post by janeliz on May 1, 2023 1:12:52 GMT
He never fails to be a disgusting ghoul.
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Post by epeanymous on May 1, 2023 1:15:34 GMT
I don't believe in hell but since he does if he is right I hope he is on a greased slide to the fire.
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ComplicatedLady
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Post by ComplicatedLady on May 1, 2023 1:16:30 GMT
He is vile.
I don’t live in Texas but I absolutely despise him.
I’m actually surprised that he commented on it at all. Last I saw, he had tweeted a picture of his dog and said something about “all smiles this weekend.”
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edie3
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Post by edie3 on May 1, 2023 1:32:33 GMT
Isn't being shot to death enough of a headline? Nope, gotta get your digs in. Since they all are illegal why spend the time and manpower to find the shooter, since the victims are less than worthy.
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edie3
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Post by edie3 on May 1, 2023 1:33:11 GMT
Last I saw, he had tweeted a picture of his dog and said something about “all smiles this weekend.” He deleted that tweet. |
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TXMary
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Post by TXMary on May 1, 2023 2:26:38 GMT
I hate him. Ask yourself why someone like Oropeza was able to obtain a weapon of war in Texas. Well, it's our lax gun laws, obviously. No background check for private sales. And he killed five innocent human beings, but leave it to Abbott to dehumanize them by reducing them to their immigration status. There are no words for how much I despise him so I will just say  |
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nursema
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Post by nursema on May 1, 2023 2:45:52 GMT
He is pure evil, that vile, hateful being. His black heart truly scares me, because I know he’s not an outlier - he’s just more vocal than most.
I feel for the people of Texas and for those whose lives he takes pleasure in attempting to destroy.
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Post by supersoda on May 1, 2023 3:00:28 GMT
He is such a fucker.
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Post by snugglebutter on May 1, 2023 5:02:11 GMT
My expectations were so low opening this thread and yet he managed to go lower.
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Post by lucyg on May 1, 2023 5:04:51 GMT
He is repulsive.  |
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oh yvonne
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Post by oh yvonne on May 1, 2023 13:49:58 GMT
He is pure evil, that vile, hateful being. His black heart truly scares me, because I know he’s not an outlier - he’s just more vocal than most. I feel for the people of Texas and for those whose lives he takes pleasure in attempting to destroy. My heart just breaks for the people of Texas...and I wonder how many of those people voted for that little disgusting vile POS over Beto are remorseful about it. I can't imagine how this must pain Beto just thinking of what could have been. Just heartbreaking. And I don't know if Beto has it in him to ever try to run again. |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on May 1, 2023 13:58:00 GMT
The county sheriff was interviewed. He stated he didn't care whether the people were here legally or illegally, it is his job to protect everyone. He said he was heart broken they were not able to get there sooner.
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Shall I say that Hillary was right, they ARE deplorable!!
Abbott is at the bottom of the pile of doo doo..
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Post by onelasttime on May 1, 2023 14:24:06 GMT
Apparently Abbott didn’t wait to get all the facts…
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huskergal
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Post by huskergal on May 1, 2023 14:35:16 GMT
But I am sure he is pro-life! Vile, soulless, man.
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RosieKat
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Post by RosieKat on May 1, 2023 16:08:28 GMT
Hey, it's an improvement! At least he called the guy a criminal this time!
POS, and I'm referring to 2 different people here. The shooter and Abbott.
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casii
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Post by casii on May 1, 2023 16:11:24 GMT
We should know better than to expect anything different from that ghoul of a man.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on May 1, 2023 16:14:27 GMT
I guess Abbott is of Spanish decent, like the original people of Texas along with Native Americans. All on 'Texas' soil long before it was the United States!!
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Post by sueg on May 1, 2023 16:15:52 GMT
Hey, it's an improvement! At least he called the guy a criminal this time! POS, and I'm referring to 2 different people here. The shooter and Abbott. Well, the shooter is also believed to be an ‘illegal immigrant’ so I guess Abbott thinks it’s OK to call him a criminal. (Please note: sarcasm font!) |
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RosieKat
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Post by RosieKat on May 1, 2023 16:33:25 GMT
ell, the shooter is also believed to be an ‘illegal immigrant’ so I guess Abbott thinks it’s OK to call him a criminal. Oh, I hadn't heard that yet. Yep, that probably explains his use of the term. |
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Post by sueg on May 1, 2023 16:34:38 GMT
ell, the shooter is also believed to be an ‘illegal immigrant’ so I guess Abbott thinks it’s OK to call him a criminal. Oh, I hadn't heard that yet. Yep, that probably explains his use of the term. Well, according to Abbott, he is an illegal immigrant. Who knows what the truth really is. |
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Post by mcjunkin on May 1, 2023 17:00:45 GMT
CNN is reporting now that according to ICE, the suspect had come in illegally and been deported at least 4 times before the shooting.
ETA: Current immigration status is not known.
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nursema
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Post by nursema on May 1, 2023 21:17:50 GMT
But I am sure he is pro-life! Vile, soulless, man. I’ve come to the believe that a majority of these assholes in positions of power who CLAIM a “pro-life” stance are really just “pro-pregnant”. Barefoot is an added bonus in their eyes, I’m sure. ALL women deserve better. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 I digress…🥴 |
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Post by lizacreates on May 2, 2023 15:46:44 GMT
Wow. Marginalization of the victims and perfunctory condolences in one go. He must have patted himself on the back afterwards.
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edie3
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Post by edie3 on May 2, 2023 15:56:33 GMT
I just have to wonder how a piece of shit like this lost to Beto.
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Post by Merge on May 2, 2023 16:02:41 GMT
I just have to wonder how a piece of shit like this lost to Beto. Much like with Trump, he hates the same people his voters hate. He’s just less flamboyant about it. And he’s been doubling down on his hate since getting primaried from the right. Gotta keep that wacko base happy. |
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Post by kmcginn on May 2, 2023 20:51:29 GMT
I have said a million times, they are pro-birth NOT pro-life. You can't be pro-life and not want to do something about guns to protect children in schools and riding their bikes!
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