Texas Governor Declares Civil Rights Group 'Terrorist' While Welcoming Actual Threats
The Independent reports that Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared CAIR, the Council on American-Islamic Relations, a 'terrorist organization.' This bold declaration follows CAIR's vocal criticism of Abbott's increasingly restrictive border policies and Abbott's pro-Israel stance. The Governor's office provided no public evidence for this extraordinary claim—a claim previously only made by foreign
governments and fringe groups. This move isn't just inflammatory; it's a textbook tactic to silence dissent and deflect from policy failures. Funny how politicians who decry 'cancel culture' are so quick to cancel groups defending the rights of their own constituents. Perhaps Governor Abbott should focus on the actual threats to Texans, like the spiraling cost of living, the state's struggling
power grid, or the ongoing gun violence crisis, rather than declaring war on a civil liberties organization. It appears 'anti-terrorism' only applies when it's politically convenient, and never when it requires introspection or real solutions.