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Bernardo de La Paz

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2. I think that "abundance of caution" is performative, and there was never a "credible threat"

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sat Jun 14, 2025, 06:20 PM

Jun 14

I'm thinking this on the basis of no information, but an educated guess prompted in part by Abbott's performative calling out the National Guard for no good reason.

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Texas state capitol evacuated after 'credible threat' toward lawmakers [View all] BumRushDaShow Jun 14 OP

I hope they just moved the NO KINGS protest - they cannot silence us. walkingman Jun 14 #1

Yes, be like water. Claim every street except Goon Street. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 14 #3

I think that "abundance of caution" is performative, and there was never a "credible threat" Bernardo de La Paz Jun 14 #2

I thought I was the only one. niyad Jun 14 #4

everything about the repukes in Texas is performative, but I agree with you. nt Javaman Jun 14 #5

I think the Minnesota shooting -and death of a Representative scared them---as it should. riversedge Jun 14 #8

False flag Easterncedar Jun 14 #6

The legislature's not in session. Igel Jun 15 #14

Good points Easterncedar Jun 15 #15

Bull SHIT !! Fascist Abbott is pulling more crap, again IrishBubbaLiberal Jun 14 #7

Bingo DENVERPOPS Jun 14 #9

I have a hard time believing this mcar Jun 14 #10

"Rs want to make it seem like they are under attack." tinymontgomery Jun 14 #11

Real or not, these threats may be how they try to silence us MadameButterfly Jun 15 #12

Why in peaceful society Texas Old Crank Jun 15 #13