cross-posted from: https://linux.community/post/844237
I’ve never been that far to the south but lately I’ve been reading and watching those novels and movies.
The prevalent idea is: in this world (Texas?) you are alone, nobody gives a cr*p about you, do not trust anyone because they’ll take advantage of you, ridicule and mock you. The world (or maybe only Texas?) is an inhospitable, inhuman, Darwinist place.
I was born in Texas and spent my first 35 years there. It’s not like the movies, because life isn’t like the movies. I was completely miserable and honestly regret being born due to my life in Texas. Very little help from the government, my schooling was inadequate, and I was exploited by employers multiple times without repercussions. Bad places do make for good people so my dearest friends looked out for me and I them. I’m very glad I moved up North to the Eastern seaboard where there is infrastructure and the average person is a bit less on edge.
I’m actually pretty happy with MY life, but I’m terribly sad about my education and the way the state treats its most vulnerable.
I didn’t have a good extended family, but my immediate family are all pretty great, if undereducated, people. When I left for several years to see the world I learned a whole lot. I came back with skills that get me paid.
I really never got the help I needed here, but I got really lucky in a lot of ways that made it good for me. However, I certainly understand it’s not a good place for everyone and I’m voting and volunteering to try to help change that.
Allred has a chance of beating our loudest idiot senator if things go just right. Tell any friends you have out this way that they can make a difference.
I’ve heard they give you a free gun and a concealed carry permit when you’re born. Does that get added to your hospital bill or is that a government progam?
The governor literally had a trap set in the Rio Grande river to drown undocumented migrants that attempted to cross there. It was the death penalty, for a misdemeanor offense. He then lost a lawsuit about it, and refused to comply with a court order.
So I would say that it’s likely worse than depicted in books, and the people saying otherwise live in a very soft, comfortably cocoon.
I don’t know those movies. I’ve lived in a few places and have been in Texas for the last 26 years. IMO Texas cities are friendlier than Indiana, less racist than Florida, and cheaper than Southern California. We tease that we set our watches back 20 years when we cross the river to Oklahoma. Rural and small town Texas can be totally different! I’ve been in a small town where an older gay couple runs the local coffee shop and it seems like the whole town hangs out there. I’ve been in a small town where i was afraid to go into a bar wearing a covid mask.
ETA- You sent me down a rabbit hole and now I’m about to watch Lone Star.
It was great and yes, felt a lot like smaller towns today. How about the woman who came across the river but now hates people who do the same? I loved this exchange… Sheriff- “I’m going to the other side” Other guy- “Republican?” Sheriff- “No, Mexico.”
Oh no I meant your description you wrote. Never seen the movie, was it worth it?
Depends on the part of Texas you’re in. Texas is a very large state.
I heard you can drive for over 40 hours in Texas and still be in Texas. My mind can’t comprehend this.
For women in Texas, a new study says you’re getting the short end of the stick. WalletHub ranked Texas among the five worst states for women to live in, with its study released Monday, February 26.
Source: https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/worst-state-for-women-texas-18690990.php
Texas is the worst state to live and work … Factors like Texas having the highest number of uninsured residents in the nation, higher violent crime rates, a low number of primary care physicians per capita, a strict abortion ban and laws targeting LGBTQ+ people were what made Texas’ score so low
