Texas Democrats Walk Out

[volinbham]

So much for respecting representative democracy - since some of our posters are bent out of shape about "minority rule" I'm sure they are highly critical of this move.

Live updates: Texas House Democrats land in Washington, D.C., after fleeing state to block voting restrictions legislation

 

[RikidyBones]

So much for respecting representative democracy - since some of our posters are bent out of shape about "minority rule" I'm sure they are highly critical of this move.

Live updates: Texas House Democrats land in Washington, D.C., after fleeing state to block voting restrictions legislation

 

[hog88]

So they're attempting to disrupt Texas democracy????? Is this an insurrection?

 

[volinbham]

So they're attempting to disrupt Texas democracy????? Is this an insurrection?

it doesn't count if the cause is just™

 

[hog88]

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That's a bit over the top.

 

[NorthDallas40]

So much for respecting representative democracy - since some of our posters are bent out of shape about "minority rule" I'm sure they are highly critical of this move.

Live updates: Texas House Democrats land in Washington, D.C., after fleeing state to block voting restrictions legislation

This is different.

I’m looking forward to the perp walks

 

[NorthDallas40]

That's a bit over the top.

No it isn’t. It’s an appropriate response for their obstruction of executing their legislative duties they were sworn in to perform.

 

[RikidyBones]

That's a bit over the top.

Presence should be irrelevant anyways. If your absent the vote should be registered as abstained on scheduled bills. This would make this situation a non-issue.

 

[AirVol]

Who funded the private jets?

 

[NorthDallas40]

Presence should be irrelevant anyways. If your absent the vote should be registered as abstained on scheduled bills. This would make this situation a non-issue.

Actually the premise of the rules is good. It recognizes that both sides majority and minority need to participate. However it assumes the minorities won’t behave like a bunch of three year olds when they can’t get their way.

 

[tnmarktx]

That's a bit over the top.

I disagree. It really shouldn't matter. If they choose not to participate, rules should allow the majority that actually showed up to do their job to pass what they want.

 

[hog88]

No it isn’t. It’s an appropriate response for their obstruction of executing their legislative duties they were sworn in to perform.

I don't think they should be arrested.

 

[NorthDallas40]

I don't think they should be arrested.

I think they should be perp walked on national TV.

 

[hog88]

Who funded the private jets?

Those are the people that should be arrested.....

 

[hog88]

TX should change the quorum rules.

 

[NorthDallas40]

TX should change the quorum rules.

Think about it like our version of the filibuster. It’s fine.

 

[tnmarktx]

This has been done before. In the end it will cost all Texans more tax money and the bill will be passed anyway.

 

[AshG]

Haven't Republicans done this too in the past?

The difference between cowardice and bravery is often found in the angle one is viewing the situation from.

And before I get dogpiled, I don't agree with the maneuver. If they feel the bill is unjust there are other better ways to go about the process of dissent.

 

[tnmarktx]

Haven't Republicans done this too in the past?

The difference between cowardice and bravery is often found in the angle one is viewing the situation from.

And before I get dogpiled, I don't agree with the maneuver. If they feel the bill is unjust there are other better ways to go about the process of dissent.

I know of one other time the Texas dems fled to New Mexico years back when I lived there. Do you know of a specific time when Texas republicans fled the state to avoid losing a vote?

 

[volinbham]

Haven't Republicans done this too in the past?

The difference between cowardice and bravery is often found in the angle one is viewing the situation from.

And before I get dogpiled, I don't agree with the maneuver. If they feel the bill is unjust there are other better ways to go about the process of dissent.

I think House Democrats have done it and I believe Wisconsin (or some midwestern state) also have done it. I wouldn't be surprised if Republicans have done it.

It is antithetical to representative democracy and is wrong whichever party does it.

 

[Grand Vol]

Who funded the private jets?

This. Who's funding the hotels and expenses in DC as well.

@hog88 they absolutely should be arrested and I hope Texas isn't paying them during this time either.

 

[NorthDallas40]

This has been done before. In the end it will cost all Texans more tax money and the bill will be passed anyway.

ding ding ding!

 

[LouderVol]

No idea what Texas law is on requiring members to be present and create a quorum, but overall meh and good for the Dems.

Protest away.

 

[volinbham]

arresting them will just martyrize the them.

 

[LouderVol]

No it isn’t. It’s an appropriate response for their obstruction of executing their legislative duties they were sworn in to perform.

Are they required by law to be present to form a quorum under the threat of jail time/arrest?