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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsFor the Dan Patricks of the world - hang THIS on 'em:
"...and I'll bet they'll say they're 'pro-life'."
Texas' lieutenant governor suggests grandparents are willing to die for US economy
Adrianna Rodriguez
USA TODAY
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/03/24/covid-19-texas-official-suggests-elderly-willing-die-economy/2905990001/
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For the Dan Patricks of the world - hang THIS on 'em: (Original Post)
calimary
Mar 2020
OP
Well, my initial reaction when I heard that was similar to yours except that I ended it with
alwaysinasnit
Mar 2020
#4
alwaysinasnit
(5,066 posts)1. This asshole should lead by example.
calimary
(81,295 posts)3. Yeah, no kidding!
When I heard that, I hollered at the TV "Okay! YOU FIRST, pal!"
alwaysinasnit
(5,066 posts)4. Well, my initial reaction when I heard that was similar to yours except that I ended it with
MF instead of your polite "pal."
JHB
(37,160 posts)2. Better to hang on them...
"You first. Please lead by example, governor."
"It always seems a bit abstract, doesn't it? Other people dying"
Hotler
(11,425 posts)6. Dan, please stop washing your hands....... nt
SMC22307
(8,090 posts)7. Anyone getting feedback from right-wingers on Patrick's suggestion?
Not things you read on social media, but thoughts from family, friends, coworkers, etc.