For Texans who said they don't pay attention to politics: That's why you're freezing in the dark right now. Your governor didn't want to raise taxes to upgrade the electrical grid to get it onto the national grid, which would allow other states to simply divert power to you. 1/
Living in a state with low taxes means poor infrastructure, threadbare safety nets, and economic insecurity. (And by the way, it shouldn't be YOUR taxes that get raised, the oil and gas lobby can certainly afford it.) When there's an economic crash... 2/
Regular people take the brunt. I hope you all make it through the storm. I hope you all find a way to stay warm tonight, and have a hot beverage in the morning. But also, start paying attention to politics!
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