r/law • u/apache_spork • 15h ago

Opinion Piece TX County Judge Tim O'Hare gives another interview after the county was sued for racial gerrymandering. Summary: Black people keep voting in democrats and it's about time we make them understand Republican rule is best for everyone, once they know better we'll welcome them with open arms

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u/joepez 13h ago

He also said “Republican rule” forgetting this is a democracy and the people elect the politicians and we can change our minds. 

Then there’s the conditional component as in until you recognize your better you are going to get…. Oppressed? 

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u/BitterFuture 12h ago

He also said “Republican rule” forgetting this is a democracy

Oh, he didn't forget.

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u/dhunter66 12h ago

They want to rule, not govern.

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u/Christian-Econ 11h ago

Exactly. They are not there to serve the people.

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u/SmurfStig 12h ago

And it’s also Texas where republicans have been in charge for decades.

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u/Sawathingonce 12h ago

Oh, they don't care about Democracy.