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  If they're never reported, they don't exist, right?
  /s should be obvious, but these days, you never know...
context: The blatant psychological projection is fascinating.  What a sad example of leadership - Christian, conservative, or otherwise. >
  
  Every accusation is a confession with these people.  Are they aware of their shadow?  Do they tell themselves at night they are the righteous?  Or are they self aware enough and just don’t give  a fuck because of power? >
  
  Human trafficking is not a political statement. Shipping barefoot people into an East Coast winter is immoral if not criminal. >
  
  Reckless endangerment of children is a crime. We should go after that rat bastard. There were children on those buses. >
  
  They should arrest the bus drivers and go up the chain. If the people did not know where they were going or sent index false pretense it's kidnapping and human trafficing. >
  
  That’s what I’ve been screaming start with the bus driver getting $18 and hour and see how quick this dries up 
  They have a duty to report human trafficking don’t they??? >
  
  Lol, I'm sure they got a maga supporter to do the driving. >
  
  And Maga supporters may be dumb as bricks, but they're self serving enough to rat on the person above them. >
  
  It's disgusting how many people in my local Texas neighborhood are defending this. Shit like "Illegals cost us so much money! They have to be held accountable!" Accountable to l wanting a better life and to avoid drug cartels, sex traffickers, and an impotent corrupt government? Those damn barefoot freezing people are getting what they deserve? On fucking Christmas no less. Racism is alive and well in the south. >
  
  Hate and viciousness is part of their DNA. Texas is the a-hole of this country. >
  
  💯. I live here and there are some things I love about it, others I can't stand. It's a great place to start a business but the culture is dogshit. There is a lot of victim blaming going on everywhere and "freedom" is said to be a prime virtue here. What they really mean is freedom to own weaponry and be a white heterosexual Christian male. And the cops are something else entirely, some poor kid got shot for eating in his car in a McDs parking lot a while back. Black guy got shot and killed for riding a bike and looking like a suspect the cops were after. There is a shooting on the news literally every single morning in San Antonio, over the dumbest shit. >
  
  When Republicans get called out, they immediately play the victim card… and their base accepts it as gospel >
  
  It’s also about demonizing and dehumanizing people. It then becomes not that bad if you mistreat sub-humans. >
  
  "They aren't REALLY people, so lets get em!"
  -Every conservative in history, rallying people against other people for the sake of gaining power. >
  
  Funny that I say the same thing about the racist GOP. I consider racists to be only 3/5 of a person. >
  
  Oh the irony of this self-proclaimed Christian >
  
  Today's reading is from Matthew 25:
  35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’
  37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’
  40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ >
  
  This is the most Relevant verse. 
  Leviticus 19:33-34
  “When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the Lord your God.” >
  
  Thank you! >
  
  You're welcome. I keep that verse handy when so called Christians make comments approving of stunts like Abbott's. >
  
  It’s also such a true statement too.  Whether you believe in Jesus just historically or biblically or neither - you cannot deny these words fundamentally IMO
  thanks for posting >
  
  A lot of Christians I talk to use the ol "we are Christians, not Jews, so we don't follow the old testament." They get around a lot of stuff this way and will then cite something from the old testament. They are bananas. >
  
  As a biblical scholar once reminded me, “Without the Old there is no New testament. Jesus taught from the Torah as he was a rabbi.
  The practice of the true Faith of Christianity looks much different than what many practice. The people who abuse the helpless are not practicing Christ’s teaching. >
  
  I grew up in a fundamentalist household. I'd read the whole bible several times by the time I was \~15. I was reading study bibles with interlinear glosses, and learning Old Hebrew and Koine Greek, reading in the original languages and remarking on how bad the English translations were. I was seriously considering divinity school. Ultimately, I saw that the bible, while an important book, is not divine, but very very human. I may have just gone on to be a more "liberal" or educated christian, but I was exposed to other religions, and, ultimately, I now lack a sincere belief that Jesus was ever real, and I cannot believe in anything like Original Sin or the christian hell. I tried other religions, but am now a mostly-comfortable "spiritual" person. All that to say, one of the best arguments against almost any religion is its practitioners. And christianity is in one of the top spots in that regard. >
  
  You will get no argument from me. I realized long past I am not to worship idols be they people, books, money, ideas, power, etc. As I am much older now and facing my own mortality I do recognize the teachings of Jesus, if really practiced, would make this earth a much better place and we would not be dealing with many of the problems we face.
  Alas we do not. Anyone who follows Christ to get to “heaven” are motivated by fear not love of their fellows.
  This is a great test to apply to one’s life. 
  Anyone can love those close. A Christian is called to love their enemy. This is a cross and it is difficult. 
  I am certainly no model for the faith. I am broken and when smart call on help from God. >
  
  A 'Christian' dumping refugees onto the street on a record cold Christmas Eve is calling who a hypocrite? >
  
  I wouldn't be surprised if someone named "Jesus" was among the ones he dumped into the cold. >
  
  There is a thought in Christianity that this is the case, Christ was traveling with them. >
  
  I hope so >
  
  “Assuredly I say to you, inasmuch as you did it unto one of the least of these my brethren, you have done it unto me” >
  
  Whataboutism at its finest >
  
  When the only defense for something awful you repeatedly do is to call a branch of the federal government hypocritical, you're probably the asshole... >
  
  Whether or not there are hypocrites in the White House has nothing whatsoever to do with Abbott's cruelty. He should be removed from office. >
  
  There’s no hypocrisy. It’s false equivalence. The Biden admin moves migrants safely for humanitarian reasons, not recklessly in stunts to increase Abbot’s chances in the 2024 primary. >
  
  Agree. My point is that even if the Biden was a hypocrite, it would not excuse Abbott's behavior. Abbott's statement is gaslighting and distraction at best. >
  
  Agreed. >
  
  They’re eating their own dog food if they think this is a political winner. Will excite the cruelest and most racist in the base but turn off everyone else. >
  
  I’m embarrassed to be Texan. >
  
  Honestly, you should be. Not to be too harsh, but what the hell good or redeeming qualities can be found within that state? Honestly asking. >
  
  Plenty of people simply can’t afford to leave, even if they wanted to. These kinds of political moves don’t effect the average Texan. Texas is a beautiful state. Friendly people, lower than average property values(property tax kills tho), and where your family is from. I left about 6 years ago and I still feel the call from home to move back. Its a great state, but extreme ideology is the death of all civilizations. And boy oh boy do we have it >
  
  (Not trying to be mean): Problems with Texas: 1) Hot as hell 2) [along the gulf coast] humid as hell and hurricanes 3) tornados in the panhandle 4) conservative governments 5) fake (and real) cowboys 6) recreational alcoholism [stories from midwestern friends about how there was nothing to do as kids but drink] 7) the desert 8) badly-run cities like Dallas and San Antonio. Heard mixed things about Houston. Austin seems well-liked. 9) Not known for national parks 10) not known for tourism or amusement parks. 10) The "friendly" people of Texas aren't really all that friendly or there wouldn't be so many conservatives there. It's that toxic Southern "bless your heart" friendliness. Texas honestly seems (from the vantage point of the West Coast] to be a mistake in the middle of nowhere that somehow has too many people. If Texans object to that, they are welcome to clean up their act, but they never do. Here's a joke a Texan friend (now a transplant to Oregon) told me:
  Q: How do you know someone is from Texas?
  A: Don't worry; they'll tell you.
  Comparing Texas to its nearest rivals, California and New York, it's no contest. Texas is the worst. And, people are clearly leaving Texas. Anecdotally, I live in Oregon, and, in the last year, I have seen a complete surge of Texas plates moving in. There's over ten of them in my complex alone. Maybe they're the lucky ones who got out. But, honestly, if they're bringing Texas with them, then I'd rather they go back. We don't need to add their infection to Oregon. We have our own idiot problem here, especially in the east and south of the state, in areas like Bend, Malheur, and the Eugene area. Perhaps this is all too harsh, but I am sick and tired of bigotry and idiocy being excused. I honestly don't see why we can't quarantine the dumb away.  This is just my opinion, and, it may be bad. But hey, a state full of bad opinions doesn't seem to matter, so why should my wee opinion? Cheers! >
  
  Abbot needs to be arrested and in jail already. I don't give a fuck if Texas throws a hissy fit, you can't play with peoples lives as political pawns. >
  
  
  Abbot needs to be arrested and in jail already.
  
  Yea sure AG Ken Paxton is on the case >
  
  this has to qualify as a federal crime >
  
  And… which party has been calling for comprehensive immigration reform and which one refuses because the crisis at the border works so beautifully for election time? >
  
  Where can I read more on this? I don’t seem to be finding anything useful, but would love a comeback to give my shitty family members. >
  
  dropping migrants in freezing cold on Christmas eve.
  Jesus would not approve.  No room at the inn. >
  
  Oh the irony if the 2nd coming of Jesus was on that bus. That’s just the way the Bible would write that up. 
  Young unwed girl. Coming to the promise land, pregnant seeking asylum. Her and her partner get shipped off and thrown out into the cold with no where to go… all because the leader was afraid of them. >
  
  Make the movie!! >
  
  He flopped from showing that Christian love to showing that Christian martyrdom in seconds. Impressive. >
  
  “They’re hypocrites!” Screams the self proclaimed Christian as he dumps helpless people out into the cold during a deadly weather crisis >
  
  On Christmas Eve >
  
  And the people who he trafficked are most likely Christians, too. >
  
  The white house gave them shelter, dumbass. Like you're supposed to be doing with the money they sent u to do exactly that with. >
  
  Abbott told migrants there was no room at the inn on Christmas Eve. He is now officially a biblical villain. >
  
  Yeah, sure proved them hypocrites.
  The whole looking after the needy during Christmas and even not during Christmas
  The gall of these people. >
  
  What happened to the red wave
  Reason #43 >
  
  Says the guy who's own AG is under felony indictment, (for seven+ years...) >
  
  Abbot governs with scientific ignorance, religious bigotry and homophobia,  and xenophobia. >
  
  Abbott is an asshole. >
  
  
  "We had people who were just in T-shirts, no long sleeves, no jackets," Tristàn, who was on site to welcome the busload to D.C., continued. "We even had some migrants that didn't even have shoes on them so it really was a horrific night for these people to just be dumped on the side of the road."
  
  I think I know who the hypocrites are. >
  
  They're people, Greg, not pawns in your political games. smh >
  
  Abbott is attempting to create an equivalency between planned transports of migrants to locations where they have support systems and dropping them off unannounced, in the middle of freezing temperatures, on the street, at a location intended solely in an attempt to embarrass the Biden administration. 
  Bullshit. >
  
  And the GOP is loaded with a bunch of felons.  Or, at the very least, very bad actors that have no business in public service. >
  
  Prosecute that scumbag for trafficking and kidnapping. >
  
  
  The White House is full of a bunch of hypocrites, led by the Hypocrite-in-Chief who has been flying planeloads of migrants across the country and oftentimes in the cover of night," the governor's office said in a statement to KHOU
  
  It bares repeating, as Abbott and his supporters continually gloss over this critical point, no one is taking issue with bussing itself, but how the Abbott Administration has executed the program.  Relocating immigrants is a routine function within the INS/USCIS and has been for decades.  The federal government coordinates with local government agencies and NGOs to ensure a smooth and safe transition for all parties.
  The Abbott Administration has refused to work with anyone on relocation efforts and has even attempted to undermine the Biden Admin's bussing program within Texas.  Greg is endangering human lives in a political stunt, which is why people are, rightfully, upset.  His accusations of hypocrisy are entirely unfounded.
  
  "These migrants willingly chose to go to Washington, D.C., having signed a voluntary consent waiver available in multiple languages upon boarding that they agreed on the destination," Abbott's office continued.
  
  This is called victim-blaming, a common feature of pathological abusers.  It belies the true intentions.  For Greg Abbott, the Texas GOP, and other fascists, the cruelty is the point. >
  
  
  Relocating immigrants is a routine function within the INS/USCIS and has been for decades.  The federal government coordinates with local government agencies and NGOs to ensure a smooth and safe transition for all parties.
  
  This is what I was looking for. Though I wonder why is Texas or any state involved in this at all? The entire operation should be run by the feds from the gate to their final placement. >
  
  It's ridiculous.  Abbott is criticizing the federal government "for not doing their job" out one side of his mouth and blaming them for doing their job out the other. >
  
  All I know is that the universe already tried to take Abbott out once - he’s playing with fire! >
  
  This statement proves how far gone mentally he is >
  
  Lol, "it is some body elses fault that I am a piece of shit" >
  
  Abbott needed a distraction from the shitty job he’s done to fuck over Texans during a severe winter storm. >
  
  Since the WH is a bunch of hypocrites that makes it okay to use human beings as political pawns and endanger their lives by dropping them off in record setting low temperatures.
  /S >
  
  New term “Whatabbotism” - fuck this nazi >
  
  Texas conservatives resemble Nazis. Just sayin. >
  
  They are all domestic terrorists. >
  
  “I’m a Republican and get my jollies from hurting people! It’s just who I am!” -Greg Abbott >
  
  ...does he even know what a hypocrite is? >
  
  How will he defend himself against a manslaughter charge when someone died of exposure as a direct result of his actions? >
  
  Maybe stop bussing people around and fix the power grid… >
  
  
  Is Christian
  Is literally named Abbott
  Is casting a group of desperate migrants out onto the street
  
  We're short a manger and a pregnant woman for this to be poetic. >
  
  A ‘Christian’ lacking any Christian values.  A governor who is committing human trafficking and violating the civil rights of these people.  A cruel, hollow man.  Meet Gregg Abbot (whom Texas recently re-elected) >
  
  And so is the Texas Capital and Governor's Mansion... >
  
  Did he do this with the last administration? If not he’s a hypocrite. >
  
  Can we drop off kids from foster homes in states that voted against abortion? >
  
  Even if they are hypocrites… why does that make it okay for you to commit a crime, Abbott? >
  
  Abbott is supposedly Catholic. The Pope should have a talk with him re excommunication. >
  
  These people are not Christians. They do not live by the teaching of The Christ at all. >
  
  Pretty sure it's a felony to move undocumented people across state lines.
  ANYONE, whoever, that is doing this is breaking the law. >
  
  Would this WH do something so breathlessly cruel on Christmas?
  Nope. Only the last one would. >
  
  Takes one to know one, Greg. >
  
  The guy who calls himself a Christian has no right to accuse others of hypocrisy after leaving migrants to freeze to death >
  
  Fr. >
  
  What in the world does the White House have to do with Abbotts choice to human traffic these folks ? >
  
  I'm appaled every day that anyone supports Abbott.
  I'd be in favor of them driving to the Texas governor's mansion and dragging him off to jail immediately.  What a disgusting hate filled man. >
  
  He’s a POS treating human beings like this. Having said that, they are probably  being treated better here then they would have been there in Texas🫤 >
  
  What a load of shit. The white house never moved human beings maliciously without regard for their wellbeing once they got there. >
  
  Abbot said abortion would  be banned in Texas and that he would stop all rapes and sexual assaults. Has he stopped all rapes yet?