Posted on 05/05/2020 1:42:39 PM PDT by USA Conservative
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the gradual reopening of Texas businesses amid the coronavirus outbreak. Here’s some of what we can expect under phase one, which will continue until at least May 18:
What can reopen?
All retail stores, malls, restaurants, movie theaters, libraries and museums must limit customers to 25% of their listed occupancy. Grocery stores, gas stations and other essential services that have already been open have no occupancy limits.
What remains closed?
Public swimming pools, bars, gyms, cosmetology salons, massage businesses, bowling alleys, video arcades, and tattoo, and piercing studios cannot yet open.
Abbott’s order, unveiled Monday, says “every person in Texas” must minimize social gatherings and contact with people who are not in the same household unless they need to provide or obtain services from essential or reopened businesses. Those over age 65 are strongly encouraged to stay home as much as possible, and all Texans are encouraged to keep at least 6 feet apart from others and wear a face-covering in public.
Texans had enough and decide that they don’t trust CDC or Dr. Fauci’s advice and want the economy to completely re-open. Gabrielle Ellison, owner of Big Daddy Zane’s in Odessa, decided to open her establishment on Monday in defiance of Governor Abbott’s decree.
“We can’t take it no more, we’re not going to make it,” Ellison said. “I am aware of what’s going on down the road. I am shocked. I had customers come through saying, ‘You know they have SWAT built up, they have SWAT built up.’ Why would you bring in SWAT on a peaceful situation?”
A group of armed protesters who have been supporting businesses deciding to open amid the government-mandated shutdown gathered at an Odessa Anytime Fitness location that opened on Friday. The Police arrested the group of armed men and the bar owner.
But the manner of which they were arrested was totally un-American given the fact that the bar-owner even spoke with the Sheriff’s Office before the demonstration!
The police arrived in a massive SWAT tank, they arrested the six armed men who stood with their arms raised in the air.
“This was not a protest of their second amendment rights. It was a show of force to ensure this lady could violate the governor’s order,” Ector County Sheriff Mike Griffis told reporters.
The men were charged with carrying weapons on a licensed property and the bar owner was charged with violating Governor Abbott’s order.
Video below:
https://twitter.com/YALiberty/status/1257711667313545219?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1257711667313545219&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rightjournalism.com%2Fvideo-a-swat-team-with-guns-drawn-raided-a-peaceful-protest-against-forced-closure-in-texas-arrests-demonstrators%2F
Law enforcement drove behind the bar where owner Gabrielle Ellison, 47, had told armed protestors to stand because it was not considered her business property, but was her private property behind the bar.
Multiple ECSO Deputies and Texas Troopers drove their vehicles including an Armored Personnel Carrier behind the bar and pointed guns at the armed protesters telling them to put their hand’s up.
Those who were carrying guns were handcuffed and transported to the Ector County Detention Center. ECSO Sheriff Mike Griffis said in a phone interview that six people were arrested for felony unlawfully carrying a weapon on a licensed premise, Ellison was arrested for violation of the Governor’s order and one bystander was arrested for interfering with duties of a peace officer. Eight people were arrested in total.
Archibald said that those arrested were done so illegally because protesters were arrested on private property.
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In terms of time, wages, and dollars, did the sheriff in this county not have any other crimes like drugs or gangs or thievery to investigate?
I sure would like to see the after action report and justification for this waste of tax payer’s dollars.
Shame on West Odessa, TX.
Readily available names and addresses of all the participating Gestapo members might get published...
I don’t understand.
They were on private property.
Where is the crime?
How does that even make sense?
Greg Abbott continues to be a great disappointment.
Yeah.
And of course you didn't notice that you need to click on the blog to get to the live link.
That's just an accident, just incidental, huh?
Must be, since this jackass ripped off the material elsewhere.
No click-harvesting here, nope.
That was just the cover story to hide behind. Gov Abbott is clearly demonstrating that he is just one more unwitting buffoonery patsy in this shindig.
“When a Texan decides to take his chances, chances will be taken. That’s for sure”- Gary P. Nunn.
When do we rise up as a STATE, not just groups scattered here and there.
“Good job”
Thanks, wish some that read click-bait articles and find the source just would post that. Clickbait articles are annoying.
Nope.Never did. It is all about intimidation and control. They are lucky that they were not shot.And if they were, there are those on here that would cheer.
No.
Hey all you cop lovers! Here’s your sign!
JoMa
Geezus...you people have the thinnest skins in America...who the hell was talking about the Permian Basin??? I am talking about the ongoing pattern of unconstitutional conduct by Texas authorities. Look at the Marine who got the police to STAND DOWN yesterday...in CALIFORNIA, no less. ‘We’re all Texans now...’ G-d in Heaven; I hope not.
Re: 7
Time for some prune juice. Maybe some raisin bran?
I am tired of these mother FN nazis
I too am coming to see that as well. He is either in on the sham or he is a just an unwitting fool or tool being used and therefore is not fit to hold office if he is just a useful idiot. I used to think he was a man for the people. Not so much it would seem to turn out. I don't vote for people like this once they out themselves.
Texas...that bastion of freedom (rolling eyes)...
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That myth dies here.
And I find that so embarrassing as a lifelong native born Texan. They must be outside transplants.
How about that cameraman with his mask pulled down? Shouldn’t the big bad Texas sheriff hauled his ass away, as well? Side note: is this an elected office in that county?
Who’s Archibald?
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