Politics of snitching: Dems more likely than Republicans to report neighbors during pandemic

[SamSpade]

Is ANYONE Really Surprised At This .....

Many years ago, I was coming back from a camping trip I went on with a few friends from work, and one of them was a guy I worked with who was from Vietnam. As in, recently. One of the things we began to discuss - because argue isn't as good a word, because it sometimes conveys the idea of animosity and there was none, but we disagreed sharply - was what should happen with your estate when you die.

He was absolutely of the opinion that EVERYTHING should go to the government. He was very much of the opinion that - one - they deserved it after taking care of me and two - MY kids didn't deserve a plugged nickel - they should go get their OWN money and none of mine.

This of course led to a much broader discussion where it was clear he believed in the general sovereignty of the state over individuals. The state - which he equated with society itself - is wholly deserving of whatever you have to contribute - ideas, energy, wealth because - to him - it takes care of you. IT was the body of which its citizens are but a part. And all owe allegiance to the almighty brain.

Moreover - THREATS to the state are understood to be a threat to every person. Hence - he was totally comfortable with the idea of being a "snitch". You turn in subversives who work against the state. They're a threat. Freedom of speech? Why would you need that? That would permit resistance against the state.

Etc.

He was very polite about it. We remained friends until he left and got another job.

I noticed this same attitude when in China talking with older people (younger folks tended to have a roll your eyes, what can I do about it attitude). They believed in their leaders.

This is the left - they're comfortable with the idea of snitching, because their underlying philosophy is that the larger world of the government must be defended. They don't see the offense of compelling people to comply "for their own good".

 

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Houston-Area Judge Urges Citizens To Inform On Businesses Open ‘That Shouldn’t Be’


On Sunday morning, in yet another example of the current trend of politicians exerting outsized influence, the 29-year-old CEO of Harris County, Texas, County Judge Lina Hidalgo, told people in her constituency to inform on businesses that were open or restaurants at full capacity and report them to the state.

Hidalgo tweeted, “See a restaurant at full capacity? Businesses open that shouldn’t be? Help us save lives. If you see violations of Governor Abbott’s order, please report them at bit.ly/Covidform1.”

 

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29 year old JUDGE?? WTF??

 

[GURPS]

Possibly we might have never heard about this story if Cuomo hadn't acted like an azz to the guy.

‘Acting Like He Was The Mayor Of The Joint’: Chris Cuomo, Who Preaches Mask-Wearing, Caught Without One AGAIN, Report Says



According to Page Six, Cuomo was “hanging at a downtown private members club, hobnobbing without a mask and acting like he was the mayor of the joint.”


One source said, “He was not social distancing and was walking around indoors, shaking hands and greeting people without a mask. He was just hanging with Brooke Shields’ husband. It’s a double standard when his brother [Gov. Andrew Cuomo] is attacking the restaurant industry and implementing all these senseless rules.”

Cuomo, who was felled by the coronavirus earlier this year, stated on CNN’s “Cuomo Prime Time” on October 16, “We are our own solution. It’s always been that way. Wearing masks, avoiding crowds, keeping your distance, it sounds simple, but we’re not doing it. And, by the way, we do need more than that. That’s what we can do.”

 

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The Houston Chronicle ran a surprising story yesterday, headlined “Lina Hidalgo takes leave of absence as Harris County judge to receive treatment for depression.”

The historically-youngest chief executive of Texas’ largest county (referred to as the “County Judge”), leftist democrat Lina Hidalgo, 27, announced Monday she is temporarily stepping away from her position, and had already checked herself into inpatient treatment in late July for her “clinical depression.” For a few months.



Coincidentally, earlier this year democrat U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) got six weeks of paid vacation, I mean inpatient depression treatment. It’s been going around.

This isn’t Lina’s first bout with weird unexpected health issues. In early October, Hidalgo took some time off to recuperate from severe food poisoning and dehydration. Dehydration again! It’s practically an epidemic these days. On October 7th, she tweeted that her doctors had also found “a benign ovarian cyst that’ll likely require surgery later this year.”

It could be stress. She has reasons to be stressed. But she’s only 27. And, well, you know. The jabs.

Speaking of stress and vaccines, Hidalgo’s newest health issues arise amidst a swirl of corruption investigations. Hidalgo’s top three staffers were indicted in April, after prosecutors expanded an investigation into an $11 million “vaccine outreach contract” awarded to one of her political cronies.



Imagine that.

Hidalgo is also under investigation for election misconduct. In November, The Texan ran a story about the beleaguered official headlined, “Judge Hidalgo Calls State Investigation of Harris County Elections ‘Harassment,’ Dangerous.” The Texan reported that Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Rangers to investigate Hidalgo’s office for “allegations of impropriety” related to the 2022 elections in Harris County.

I couldn’t find any updates on the investigation. Folks are speculating that Hidalgo is hiding out in the quiet room at the depression center to avoid being deposed in the election investigation or something. But we don’t know.

Texas has an interesting and unique law allowing citizen to petition for the removal of a sitting official for various causes, like an inability to carry out the duties of their office. Just saying.

☕️ AD INFINITUM ☙ Wednesday, August 9, 2023 ☙ C&C NEWS 🦠

Looks like there WAS evidence of fraud after the 2020 elections — and they knew it; another jabbed democrat goes in for extended depression treatment; giant worldwide pedophile roundup; and lots more.

www.coffeeandcovid.com

 

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If a democrat is involved, the appearance of corruption will show it's ugly head.