The first month of 2024 has not even passed yet and it has already included more than enough silliness to last the entire year. As you probably already know, Texas is embroiled in a bitter battle with the Biden administration over the border crisis.
The federal government is trying desperately to prevent Gov. Greg Abbott from dealing with the asylum seekers and illegal immigrants crossing the border to gain entry into the country. Even a recent Supreme Court decision was not enough to deter the governor, who has labeled the constant influx of foreigners as an “invasion.”
This brouhaha has prompted many a stupid take coming from members of the left-wing chattering class. This is where columnist Elie Mystal comes in. The author penned an op-ed in which he said Abbott “is sounding a lot like an old Confederate,” accusing him of trying to start another civil war and calling for…
