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New City Council members get marching orders
LareDOS[redux] (https://laredosnews.com/category/commentary/page/4/)
New City Council members get marching orders
The ludicrous statements of Laredo’s Republican “leadership” inanely parroting propaganda is shameful, but not as senseless as the silence of eligible Webb County citizens not voting
Currently under five criminal and civil investigations, he has announced his candidacy for the presidency; he has pled the 5th 440 times – a first for any president, former or present
Serial candidates recycle themselves onto the ballot
Aim of relocation was political gain, not benevolence
I’ve learned this certainty: never lose sight of what’s important to you
True self-rule requires active participation through education and voting for honorable politicians, not the selfish loudmouth demagogues who lie, intimidate voters, and fail to rein the spread of military weaponry among civilians
We should make sure what we buy is produced in this country or in one that protects workers
The law can be just; it can be unjust, but doesn’t need authority of a sanctimonious clique
More women elected to Council could re-set civility, leave grandstanding at the door, and invite more informed discussion of issues