No Taxation without Representation šŗšø Constitutional Conservative šŗšø Happy housewife and mom since 1996 ā¤ļø Native Texan š¤ Random tips from an old gal š
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Prediction:
Texas citizens are NOT paying enough attention to our state and almost every incumbent will win re-election
I am BEGGING my fellow Texans to please, for the love of God, pay attention to more than federal politics
Our state is crumbling, in case you havenāt noticed
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I stood next to both of my grandmothers as they buried their own children, 3 separate times
Watching a parent outlive their child shatters the natural order of life
No mother or father should ever have to feel that kind of heartbreak, and having it happen 3 times in my family left a permanent mark on my soul
My heart aches for any parent who has had to carry the unimaginable weight of losing a child š
Today would have been my sisterās birthday. Thereās not a day that goes by that I donāt miss her. Prayers for my mom today, please.
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Our oldest turned 29 last weekend, and some from his childhood crew from our neighborhood came over
Iāve watched these boys grow up together, and my heart is so full seeing how close they still are
They are a wonderful reminder of what community is all about ā¤ļø
That saidā¦I did spot the beginnings of crowās feet š
Likeā¦What?!? š³
Their transition to adulthood was perfectly summed up by the food they brought
One came in with a charcuterie board and another proudly walked in with his Chips Ahoy cookies š¤£
Love these boys, always and forever
Almost 30ā¦NEVER CHANGE
And yep, I still love when they call me āmomā ā¤ļø
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29 years ago today, my oldest son made his appearance into this world, making my lifelong dream of becoming a mother a reality
Funnily enough, out of all of my 54 years, my own 29th birthday was the ONLY one that kind of bothered me
I guess the jokes on me, because watching him turn 29 is a million times harder to believe!
Where did the time go???
I love him more than words can say, and I hope he realizes that last year in his 20ās isnāt as scary as I thought it was š
Cherish every single moment ā¤ļøšš„³
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If your liberty doesnāt occasionally hurt someone elseās feelings, you arenāt actually free
Youāre just well-behaved
Expecting the entire world to nod along with your choices isnāt just unrealistic, it is an infantile delusion
Grown ups agree to disagree, while children throw tantrums when they canāt control the room
We need to stop treating personal discomfort like a human rights violation and start accepting that friction is the literal price of admission for a free society
If you want absolute consensus, go live in a cult or move back in with your parents
Otherwise, buckle up, because REAL freedom is offensive, chaotic and messy
And thatās exactly the point
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A free society isnāt built by forcing everyone to agree. Itās built by letting people peacefully disagree.
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Texans š£š¢š£
Are you paying attention to our STATE government yet?
Again, I am begging my fellow Texans to look beyond just the letter next to a candidateās name
We all got hosed in our 89th legislative session and special session
Do you feel represented by your state officials?
I know I centrally do not š¤¬
Wake upā¦we are losing our stateā¦FAST
Update (bad): the Texas government WASTED the entire surplus!
Liberal Hollywood got billionsā¦ and you got higher property taxes.
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On this day 19 years ago, we lost my dear Mamma š
An amazing woman who helped raise me, and is someone I still TRY to emulate, but I definitely fall short
Iāll never forget the pure joy we both felt when she caught the bouquet at my weddingā¦after I put the fear of God into every single gal in the room š¤·āāļøš
That bouquet was meant for her, and only her š
She tragically lost her husband when she was only 59 years old, and lost her youngest son just 6 weeks after that, but she persevered
She had a boyfriend when I got married, and they married just 6 months later š
He gave her 11 wonderful years and she embraced every new experience with exuberance
She taught me so much about love, life, resilience and embracing each new day
She will be forever missed, but the memories will last forever ā¤ļø
Still hard for me to believe we pulled this off and she was completely surprised!
Huge thanks to the wedding guest that caught this shot with one of the disposable cameras we had on every table ā¤ļø
āHands in the air like we just donāt careā
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Malignant partisanship is ruining our Republic, just as we approach our 250th anniversary
Never forget about this little nugget in the preamble of the Declaration of Independence ā¬ļø
āCONSENT OF THE GOVERNEDā
I hereby declare that I DO NOT CONSENT to ANY authoritarian BS
If YOU do, then youāre a danger to us ALL
Many of you will only realize our slide into tyranny happened right under your nose, bit by bit, decade after decade, but it will be too late to do a damn thing about it
Perhaps it already is
What a shame
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My best adviceā¦
Think of the worst possible outcome and work backward from there
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If sht were to hit the fan, do you have a plan ?
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My theory:
They are trying to sell the war, and this was purposeful to spread this message far and wide
Not a bad trick
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Is there an actor who portrayed a ābadā character so convincingly that you developed a lasting dislike for them?
In my case, it was Scott Glenn as Wes Hightower in āUrban Cowboyā
We refer to this as the āWes Hightower Effectā in our house
Took me over a decade to get over that š¤£
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Biopsy results are inā¦
One of the skin cancers I had removed last year came back
Malignant, as expected
Not expected?
Our deductible has risen to $9500 EACH š³
Our monthly premium increased too
Is everyone else seeing their premiums and deductibles increase like this?
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Bewareā¦
Post one comment about Epstein and prepare for people to come crawling out with their teeth bearedā¦out for blood
I can hardly believe this is what we have become as a society
Do you think it is all a hoax?
I posted the timeline of events last year and it still stinks to high heaven to me ā¬ļø
Epstein: The Details ā¬ļø
March 2005: Palm Beach Police Investigation into Epstein Begins
- A 14-year-old girlās parents report to the Palm Beach PD that Epstein molested her at his mansion - this triggers an investigation
- Police uncover evidence of a broader operation: multiple underage girls (some as young as 14) allege Epstein paid them for sexual acts or massages, often recruited by other girls or associates like Ghislaine Maxwell
- Key evidence: Victim statements, phone records, and items seized from Epsteinās Palm Beach home (e.g., massage tables, explicit photos)
Police identify dozens of potential victims
2005ā2006
Investigation Expands
- Palm Beach Police build a case alleging Epstein ran a sex trafficking ring targeting minors
They document a pattern: girls were lured with promises of money or modeling opportunities, paid $200ā$1,000 for sexual encounters, and encouraged to recruit others
- By mid-2006, police refer the case to the FBI, suspecting interstate trafficking due to Epsteinās travel and victim reports of being flown to other locations
July 2006:
Federal Involvement
- The FBI opens a federal investigation into Epstein for violations of federal sex trafficking and child exploitation laws (18 U.S.C. Ā§ 1591, among others)
- Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of Florida, led by U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta, take over
Evidence includes victim interviews, flight logs of Epsteinās private plane (the āLolita Expressā), and financial records showing payments to victims
MayāJune 2007:
Grand Jury and Charges
- A grand jury in Palm Beach County hears testimony from victims. Epstein is initially charged with multiple counts of unlawful sexual activity with minors and lewd molestation by state prosecutors
- Federal prosecutors prepare a 53-page indictment draft, alleging serious federal sex trafficking charges, but itās never filed
September 2007:
Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) Negotiated
- Epsteinās legal team (including high-profile attorneys like Alan Dershowitz and Kenneth Starr) negotiates with Acostaās office
The federal government agrees to a controversial NPA, halting federal prosecution
- Terms: Epstein pleads guilty to two state charges (solicitation of prostitution and procuring a minor for prostitution) in exchange for immunity from federal charges for himself and unnamed co-conspirators
- Victims are not informed of the deal, violating the Crime Victimsā Rights Act (later confirmed in 2019 court rulings)
June 30, 2008:
Plea Deal and Sentencing
- Epstein pleads guilty in Palm Beach County court to the two state charges
- Sentence: 18 months in Palm Beach County jail, with 12 months of work release (allowing him to leave jail 12 hours a day, 6 days a week, to work from his office)
He serves only 13 months due to good behavior
- Additional terms: Epstein registers as a sex offender, pays restitution to some victims, and is subject to 12 months of community control (probation)
July 2008āAugust 2009: Incarceration and Work Release
- Epstein begins his sentence at the Palm Beach County Stockade
Under work release, he spends most weekdays at his office, supervised by an off-duty deputy, allowing significant freedom
- Released in July 2009 after serving 13 months
He resumes his lifestyle, traveling between his New York, Palm Beach, and Virgin Islands properties
Key Notes on the āSweetheart Dealā:
- The deal was widely criticized for its leniency
Acosta later claimed (in 2019) he faced pressure to avoid a trial due to Epsteinās wealth, connections, and intelligence ties (unverified claims of Epsteinās āintelligence assetā status surfaced but lack public evidence)
- A 2019 DOJ Office of Professional Responsibility report found Acosta exercised āpoor judgmentā but no misconduct in approving the NPA
- Victimsā lawsuits (e.g., *Jane Roe v. United States*) later revealed the deal was kept secret from victims, sparking outrage and legal challenges
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The divide between Conservatives and Republicans has never been more clear
One group is allegiant to a party, no matter how terrible the legislation they pass
The other is allegiant to our Constitution, fiscal responsibility, and limited government
Iām a Conservative
You?
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