A small primitive culture within larger, more advanced, cultures, the Taltex attempts to maintain its way of life against serious odds. Only about fifteen percent of Afghans support Taltex rule; a strong majority of Texans oppose Taltex beliefs about abortion.
We now begin to see serious civil unrest in Afghanistan, and boycotts of Texas, as the Taltex imposes its primeval social philosophy on a larger culture that rejects it. More broadly, in the US, we see anti-Taltex hacktivism and other forms of digital dissent.
Prospects for both current Taltex breakouts look dim: Endless bloodshed seems likely to characterize Taltex-A, whereas Taltex-T faces legal challenges, sabotage, and isolation.
September 7th, 2021 at 2:04PM
Right, the city of Portland threatens to boycott the state of Texas over its poor government. They should know!
September 7th, 2021 at 6:40PM
Rita: Things are tough all over, and I’d never point to (present-day) Portland as an exemplar of good governance. On the other hand, they allow victims of rape and incest to have abortions.
September 7th, 2021 at 7:52PM
Yes, but wonderfully ironic that, of all cities to launch a campaign to penalize Texas for misgovernment, it would be the most misgoverned one of all. There are actually places in the US where victims of rape can have abortions AND not be required to host an open air drug market on their front lawns. Amazing to imagine.
September 7th, 2021 at 10:27PM
Rita: Well, you’re quite right. Portland is officially – according to The Hill – one of the eight worst run cities in the country. But even a shabby mess can take a principled stand.