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In reply to the discussion: A GOP state lawmaker who fled Texas on a private jet said he did so for his family after his house [View all]DallasNE
(7,402 posts)28. Dumber Than A Sack Of Rocks
His house has a main shutoff valve where the water enters the house. Shutting the water off and then draining the pipes out would have prevented the bursting pipes. Another preventative measure would have been to fast drip faucets to keep the water flowing in the exposed areas. But being from Texas nobody can tell him what to do making him dumber than a sack of rocks.
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A GOP state lawmaker who fled Texas on a private jet said he did so for his family after his house [View all]
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
Feb 2021
OP
Well, we all have different resources at our disposal so I might not blame this guy for using
abqtommy
Feb 2021
#1
I would never vote for such a lying piece of crap...I hope Texas throws these people out.
Demsrule86
Feb 2021
#18
The current exchange rate of US American Dollar Clams to US Dollars is...
Act_of_Reparation
Feb 2021
#24
Maybe he should quit the Texas House so he "can spend more time with his family."
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
Feb 2021
#33