‘We are nearing a failed state in Texas’: Beto O’Rourke slams GOP leadership for four-day blackout

Liberals are on the offensive about a good many things spreading hate and discontent before them as they go.  Here’s a few samples to warm you up.

Some of them are delighted that Texas is without power. Never let a crisis go to waste. Word is that Beto intends to run for governor of Texas.

Texans are suffering without power because those in power have failed us. As with Covid, a natural disaster has become far deadlier due to the inaction & ineptitude of Abbott and Texas’ Republican leadership. This didn’t have to happen and doesn’t have to continue. 1/4 pic.twitter.com/fqEun4fU97

— Beto O’Rourke (@BetoORourke) February 16, 2021

While they focused on bathroom bills, “show me your papers” legislation and fighting with sports teams over the Star Spangled Banner, 30 million Texans were left vulnerable to uncontrolled Covid spread, a bungled vaccine rollout and now this “rolling” power blackout. 2/4

— Beto O’Rourke (@BetoORourke) February 16, 2021

State leaders don’t get to say that they didn’t see this coming. Energy experts and State House Dems, among others, were warning of this for years. Abbott chose to ignore the facts, the science and the tough decisions and now Texans will once again pay the price. 4/4

— Beto O’Rourke (@BetoORourke) February 17, 2021

You’re the governor of a state where millions don’t have power, where people are literally dying of exposure, and you go on Fox news to talk about… the Green New Deal? You are the governor. Your party has run Texas for 20 years. Accept responsibility & help us get out of this. https://t.co/G1Bai59nKc

— Beto O’Rourke (@BetoORourke) February 17, 2021

Beto should read this: A massive power failure in Texas points up the danger of relying on green energy

Who knows more about the grid than Bette Midler?

“But as climate change accelerates, many electric grids will face extreme weather events that go far beyond the historical conditions those systems were designed for, putting them at risk of catastrophic failure.” Like #AlGore didn’t tell you this 30 years ago.

— bettemidler (@BetteMidler) February 17, 2021

“Inept” is the wrong word. “Hateful”, “Vicious”, “Cruel” might all apply. I feel for the people suffering thru this weather, but #God doesn’t seem to like #TedCruz or #JohnCornyn. These two also never recognized that #Joe won. If this isn’t payback, I don’t know what is. https://t.co/58nrn22cxF

— bettemidler (@BetteMidler) February 17, 2021

Weak on sweeping next-gen public infrastructure investments, little focus on equity so communities are left behind, climate deniers in leadership so they don’t long prep for disaster.

We need to help people *now.* Long-term we must realize these are the consequences of inaction.

— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) February 17, 2021

AOC drew a great response from Erick Erickson