The Problem With Carpetbaggers

Do outsiders define the Texan narrative? #txlege

https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/the-problem-with-carpetbaggers


Texas is full of transplants and carpetbaggers. Transplants are always welcome with open arms. People move here for job opportunities or to be close to family. They bring their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, enriching the cultural fabric of our state. Transplants contribute to Texas’s economic growth and vitality, bringing their skills and talents to various industries. They embrace the Texan spirit, immersing themselves in the local community, forming connections, and actively participating in the vibrant Texan way of life. Their presence strengthens our shared values of resilience, hospitality, and opportunity. As a welcoming home to transplants, Texas continues to evolve and thrive with the contributions of these individuals who call it their new home.

Transplants are not carpetbaggers. Carpetbaggers, our opportunists who moved to Texas to benefit and sew chaos in Texas politics. Just as in the period after the Civil War, carpetbaggers are almost always Republicans and are always corrupt and exploitative. They never have Texans’ best interest in mind, as they are opportunistic interlopers who seek personal gain and manipulate the political landscape for their advantage.

Unlike transplants, carpetbaggers do not come to Texas to embrace its culture or become part of the local community. Instead, they use their presence to further their agendas, often at the state’s and its people’s expense.