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    Originally posted by COACH_EM_UP View Post
    Now, in my opinion, it is Mike Collier. Anyone really other than Dan Goeb.



    I won't go that far, but thank you for the info.



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      So the schools are wrecked due to migration and lack of funding. So supporting a democrat who only wants to further increase migration is the answer?

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        Originally posted by Ishi&Elvis View Post
        The exponential growth of students does not necessarily translate to more property tax revenue. Just because you have more mouths to feed does not make your property more valuable. The influx of "foreign exchange students" with special needs means more programs, and that means that the dollars are cut that much thinner to meet state mandates by our political heroes in Austin. We have a proposal that Patrick supports, school vouchers. In some cases it will be very beneficial to families needing to be able to go to a private school to escape an ISD that is failing the clientele. It will not help many rural districts because the choices are limited. It will not help student who have handicaps because most private schools do not want to take on the burden they become. It will also take public dollars and put them into private teachers salaries, and if the state was willing to make up the shortfall in my TRS account, then that would be a start. I think there are too many programs, too many mid management people who have no functional part of the education process that make too much money for what little they do. It is a mess, and Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick support it. The need for cutting regulations and mandates in Texas education is vast. They mean well, but they want us to shoulder the greatest burden and not do their part. The Texas Supreme Court agrees with me on that. That is all I have to say.
        "Exponential growth" absolutely means more property tax revenue. I build schools. It's extremely obvious why I build schools. Huge subdivisions popping up everywhere. Property revenues exploding due to going from a 300 acre, ag exempt farm, to 100 single family homes. The previous example is very small, btw.

        I agree on the mismanagement of that revenue. And if "foreign exchange students" are an issue, then that should be on the Feds, not the state.

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          It has become very difficult to unseat an incumbent. Very difficult. Especially one who does not introduce legislation, just pushes it through and blames the losses on the legislators. Lt. Governor in Texas is a powerful man, just ask Bob Bullock.

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            There is no way I could vote for a Democrat I don't care how crooked their Republican opponents might or might not be. There are ethics committees and the justice system that can deal with him/her if need be.

            By the way you should place most of the blame on Obama and the Democrats for expensive insurance premiums.

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              Originally posted by Ironman View Post
              "Exponential growth" absolutely means more property tax revenue. I build schools. It's extremely obvious why I build schools. Huge subdivisions popping up everywhere. Property revenues exploding due to going from a 300 acre, ag exempt farm, to 100 single family homes. The previous example is very small, btw.

              I agree on the mismanagement of that revenue. And if "foreign exchange students" are an issue, then that should be on the Feds, not the state.
              see post 135

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                Originally posted by iamntxhunter View Post
                There is no way I could vote for a Democrat I don't care how crooked their Republican opponents might or might not be. There are ethics committees and the justice system that can deal with him/her if need be.

                By the way you should place most of the blame on Obama and the Democrats for expensive insurance premiums.

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                Don’t forget one other contributor: John McCain

                And yes my premium just increased 45% from last year with no better coverage and higher deductibles.

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                  Originally posted by bullhead44 View Post
                  see post 135
                  Well there you go! Proof that Socialism doesn't work. Why vote for someone who wants more socialism?

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                    But how are we going to fix the transgender bathroom epidemic without a strong leader like DP??

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                      Originally posted by COACH_EM_UP View Post
                      They have "SAID" they are going to take away our guns. They have been saying that for decades. Has it happened? Is it going to happen? Republicans and others have "SAID" that lottery money is used to support public education, but we all know that it does not. Apt has been "SAID", but nothing has been DONE. How many times has any politician said they are going to lower taxes, get rid of OBAMACARE, or anything else to get votes, yet has actually not acted upon their words. ALL THE TIME! Saying you or better yet, threatening to do something has no meaning when all they do is SAY!



                      You are right. It is an illustration of political ignorance. Your own. Do you know what it actually takes to overturn an amendment of the constitution? Do you know the process? I highly doubt you do. It wont happen. All that lip service from politicians is just to win votes.









                      While I don’t believe that there will
                      be a mass “taking” of guns in my lifetime but they know it’s just a matter of time that they will continue to incrementally restrict access to them through taxes, regulation & legislation as well as indoctrination of “guns are evil” it’s only a matter of time before it happens. And they are very patient.


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                        Originally posted by Ironman View Post
                        Well there you go! Proof that Socialism doesn't work. Why vote for someone who wants more socialism?
                        that was in reference to mismanagement

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                          As I previously stated, if a group of families move into an established community, that increases the student population, especially when families are large. In a rural community that has serious financial consequences for the school district. One house or a subdivision, it matters not. There are more students flowing into the state, and the state is not keeping up with revenue for districts. The Robin Hood plan is devastating to some. Not all school districts have new schools, or new subdivisions going in. Multiple family units living in one household does not generate more property tax. Yes there are areas where growth is occurring and your example is valid. Rural schools are a different animal. You are correct in your statement that socialism does not work.

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                            And all the sheeple who think your guns are going to get taken away by a Democrat or their gun rights are going to be infringed upon, please give me a break. If you really think someone is going to come in and make a law for you to give up your guns or not be able to purchase them, then I dont know what else to tell you. You already have your tinfoil hat on.
                            One word: California

                            No thanks!!

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                              Vote red

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                                Originally posted by bullhead44 View Post
                                that was in reference to mismanagement
                                So was mine.

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