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To: Road Walker who wrote (146392)10/23/2014 5:35:53 PM
From: Metacomet  Respond to of 149317
 
Wish I knew what happened.


..usually for the average Republican, the constant stimulation of their racism gene will overcome any common sense they may have had to start with

..over time nearly all of them will be able to be find a way to be against anything that uppity black president might advocate, and be totally unable to provide a logical argument for the position



To: Road Walker who wrote (146392)10/23/2014 9:28:35 PM
From: RetiredNow  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 149317
 
Again, RW, you don't know your facts. The oil industry represents 9.8% of Texas' GDP. Texas is extraordinarily well diversified with a huge tech hub in Austin and Dallas and a huge manufacturing base that represents 14.5% of GDP. Oil is a contributor, but not as big as some Dems would claim.