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John Greenan

John Greenan

@vigneron.bsky.social

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I used to be a student of literature, a lawyer, a real estate developer. Now I grow grapes. I haven’t shut off DMs but don’t expect an answer.

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John Greenan @vigneron.bsky.social · 7h

As a fellow grower of grapes I have solved this problem. An archaic provision in Texas law, prevents me from getting the license needed to sell my wine. Thus avoiding the need to place my product into commerce.

I must admit, however, that I am finding it difficult to succeed commercially.

John Greenan @vigneron.bsky.social · 1d

New York was the first capital of the US. From 1785-1790

John Greenan @vigneron.bsky.social · 1d

*except Texas

John Greenan @vigneron.bsky.social · 1d

There’s a bit more seriousness behind my reply than might appear. I think a better question is: Who is still voting MAGA? I think those sold into patriarchy, racists, Christian Nationalists, the rich and low information voters. Perhaps fewer young women than men fall into some of those categories.

John Greenan @vigneron.bsky.social · 1d

It’s all due to lack of testosterone poisoning

John Greenan @vigneron.bsky.social · 1d

Also, firing anyone with any
morals or ethics

John Greenan @vigneron.bsky.social · 1d

I lived 35 years in Dallas and was rather isolated from the rural areas of the state. The last five years in rural, central Texas have shown me just how conservative a lot of Texas is.

John Greenan @vigneron.bsky.social · 1d

Cruz is what he is but chances are the current AG Paxton will replace Cornyn and he’s so corrupt he makes Trump look honest. The US Reps are a mixed bag. Some incredibly far right, some mostly just corrupt, some dumb as a rock, and a few genuinely insane.

John Greenan @vigneron.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks for wishing us well, but I am afraid you will be disappointed in your belief.

John Greenan @vigneron.bsky.social · 1d

25% of deportations have taken place from Texas. Trying to hire agricultural workers is getting darn near impossible.

John Greenan @vigneron.bsky.social · 1d

Same here, more or less. My wife has Spanish citizenship (after tracing her ancestry back to the expulsion of the Jews in 1492). Our kids are long grown but I need to sell my vineyard, it needs care from a new owner, and it’s a bit of a niche item.

John Greenan @vigneron.bsky.social · 1d

I have a more insidious plan. I’m going to avoid the tariffs by moving to the EU.

John Greenan @vigneron.bsky.social · 1d

I love grocery stores. There is no better way to learn about a new place or culture than visiting a grocery store.

John Greenan @vigneron.bsky.social · 1d

Which is why every Democrat supports universal healthcare, at least several months of paid family leave, required four weeks paid vacation, great mass transit and a strong social safety net?

Or do they?

John Greenan @vigneron.bsky.social · 2d

The “conservative” parties in the EU are mostly to the left of the US Democratic Party. The Overton Window just needs to move again

John Greenan @vigneron.bsky.social · 2d

IMHO, the Democratic Party is conservative enough

John Greenan @vigneron.bsky.social · 2d

How about Democrats, Democratic Socialists and Greens? That’s three parties

John Greenan @vigneron.bsky.social · 2d

Mamdani was a great win but aren’t Sherrill and Spanberger pretty centrist?

John Greenan @vigneron.bsky.social · 2d

I like the idea but can’t we pick a war that’s easier to spell 🥺

John Greenan @vigneron.bsky.social · 2d

Which of your books do you think I should recommend to beat Greg Abbott in Texas?

John Greenan @vigneron.bsky.social · 2d

I smell Reality TV!

John Greenan @vigneron.bsky.social · 2d

The chess grandmaster Mikhail Chigorin famously said “Even a bad plan is better than no plan at all.”

We’ve learned that even bad principles are better than no principles at all.

John Greenan @vigneron.bsky.social · 2d

Yes but for most of his life Henry VI was just a figurehead while the real power was concentrated in (the Heritage Foundation) powerful Dukes. Also led to a civil war.

John Greenan @vigneron.bsky.social · 2d

More like Henry VI

John Greenan @vigneron.bsky.social · 3d

Someone could have told me I’m dead.