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Title: Bigger in Texas: How Many Pounds of Brisket Have Been Ordered For Governor Greg Abbott's Inauguration Party? (8,000 lbs/4 tons!!)
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Townhall.com
URL Source: http://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiep ... paign=nl_pm&newsletterad=thpm1
Published: Jan 5, 2015
Author: Katie Pavlich
Post Date: 2015-01-06 01:44:25 by X-15
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Keywords: BBQ, dancing
Views: 158
Comments: 9
If you're going to celebrate defeating Wendy Davis in a landslide and becoming the next Governor of the Lone Star State, you might as well live up to the motto, "Everything is bigger in Texas." To celebrate Greg Abbott's victory, four tons of brisket have been ordered for his inauguration party. Four tons is equivalent to 8,000 pounds. Notice how Abbott didn't mention where the brisket was ordered from, after all, that could start a Texas civil war. Regardless, I think it's fair to say there's little doubt Abbott's party will be one of the best around the country as newly elected officials take their oaths of office this month. UPDATE: It's going to be quite the party with brisket selling for $10 a plate in Austin. For the first time in 14 years, Texas is about to have a new governor. While the transfer of power will include several formalities, there are also concerts, balls, parades, and even a barbecue anyone in Austin can enjoy. On Tuesday, Jan. 20, Governor-elect Greg Abbott will take the oath of office, ending Rick Perry’s record-setting tenure. but that is just one part of the week. Sen. Dan Patrick will also take the oath of office as the next lieutenant governor. That will take place on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol. Immediately after the oath, anyone can grab lunch at the Inauguration Barbecue on the West Capitol Grounds. A plate of brisket and fixings costs $10. At 2 p.m., the Governor and others will take part in a parade down Congress Avenue. Expect the road to be closed through at least 4 p.m. On Tuesday night, members of the Texas political elite will dance into the evening at the Future of Texas Ball. Anyone can purchase tickets for $75 and be treated to country acts Lady Antebellum and Texas-native Pat Green. Correction: Abbott's inauguration isn't today as previously stated, it is January 20.
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#1. To: christine, Lodwick (#0)
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OK, I guess Christine will make the scene and do some boot-scootin' while Lod samples a plate of BBQ?? :) 
-Alex Kurtagic
#2. To: X-15 (#1)
I'll travel 1,2 maybe 4 hours for GOOD brisket (Hmmmmmmmmmmm). Not being willing to fly anymore limits the prospects. Franklin BBQ is out of the question. (Yes I would (have) flown for brisket) Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
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#3. To: Hmmmmm, X-15, christine, 4 (#2)
A great thing about being in TX is that you don't have to travel more than fifteen minutes or so to find wonderful BBQ.
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#4. To: X-15 (#0)
Are you shitting me? That Fing POS is your governor now, really?? Human trash, that pos is evil.
"Even to the death fight for truth, and the LORD your God will battle for you". Sirach 4:28
#5. To: X-15 (#1)
doubtful, Mike ;)
#6. To: christine, X-15, 4 (#5)
Mike likes to toy with us down here from his estate on the bank of the mighty Red River.
“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken
#7. To: All (#6)
bbq plate at the salt lick, outside austin -
“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken
#8. To: Lod (#7)
Pass out one plate of that BBQ to everybody in the ME and there would be Peace For One Day, nobody can be in a bad mood after eating that.
-Alex Kurtagic
#9. To: X-15 (#8)
Amen. A tummy full of BBQ is a peaceful, happy, tummy.
“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken
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