It’s very easy to get stuck here. Most people here recognize we’re burning, freezing, and drowning but there are those who says “but both sides,” those who admit to getting abused and then vote for their abusers, and then those of us trying as hard as we can to create change while hoping we can at least build a better future for the next generations.
I’ve lived outside of Texas, but my family, my friends, and all my best job opportunities are here. Although living in the northeast and seeing/hearing the overt displays of racism opened my eyes to how racism I was overlooking in Texas on a systemic level. We used to get tourists who wanted to see the novelty of Texas, now we’re seeing more tourists who just want to be the least racist crazy in a room for a bit. It’s really dragging our whole state down and it’s self-inflicted. I’m sorry that the examples of Texans you know have such shitty personalities, but we’re not ALL running around saying “don’t mess with Texas.™️” Many of us see the problems and would prefer help from the Gavin Newsoms of the world who are investigating that little piss-baby Greg Abbott, rather than being derided by the commenters of the internet who blame the victims for being stuck in a hole that’s simply too damn hard to claw our way out of without winning the fucking lottery.
Sure, there are some good things about Texas, plus it’s as large as 4 regular states. Over half of Texans are politically fine. My relatives there (including the aforementioned cousin) agree with me about most social and economic issues. I’ve met some very cool people in Texas, but of course, some questionable people. Unfortunately even my friends from Austin seem somewhat behind the times socially compared to people I know from Colorado or Washington. For instance, when I visited Austin around 2015 people in their 20s were saying f** and making gay jokes like it was 1985. But anyway, I understand what it’s like for people to have social circles, family and familiarity in a region, and not be able or ready to move. Unfortunately the politicians they elect are routinely some of the most objectionable people on the national stage.
It’s very easy to get stuck here. Most people here recognize we’re burning, freezing, and drowning but there are those who says “but both sides,” those who admit to getting abused and then vote for their abusers, and then those of us trying as hard as we can to create change while hoping we can at least build a better future for the next generations.
I’ve lived outside of Texas, but my family, my friends, and all my best job opportunities are here. Although living in the northeast and seeing/hearing the overt displays of racism opened my eyes to how racism I was overlooking in Texas on a systemic level. We used to get tourists who wanted to see the novelty of Texas, now we’re seeing more tourists who just want to be the least racist crazy in a room for a bit. It’s really dragging our whole state down and it’s self-inflicted. I’m sorry that the examples of Texans you know have such shitty personalities, but we’re not ALL running around saying “don’t mess with Texas.™️” Many of us see the problems and would prefer help from the Gavin Newsoms of the world who are investigating that little piss-baby Greg Abbott, rather than being derided by the commenters of the internet who blame the victims for being stuck in a hole that’s simply too damn hard to claw our way out of without winning the fucking lottery.
We’re not stupid. We’re scared.
Sure, there are some good things about Texas, plus it’s as large as 4 regular states. Over half of Texans are politically fine. My relatives there (including the aforementioned cousin) agree with me about most social and economic issues. I’ve met some very cool people in Texas, but of course, some questionable people. Unfortunately even my friends from Austin seem somewhat behind the times socially compared to people I know from Colorado or Washington. For instance, when I visited Austin around 2015 people in their 20s were saying f** and making gay jokes like it was 1985. But anyway, I understand what it’s like for people to have social circles, family and familiarity in a region, and not be able or ready to move. Unfortunately the politicians they elect are routinely some of the most objectionable people on the national stage.