What the Politics in Austin are REALLY Like

[@Quidproquo07093]

Sounds to me like Texas has a conservative Governor, and without him Austin would turn into Los Angeles or San Francisco!

[@SFSCharles]

That sounds like an accurate perception

[@Rainy_Day12234]

The major cities in Texas are as bad as San Francisco and LA.

[@jamesrecknor6752]

The Party in Austin dreams of being like glorious, revolutionary San Francisco.

[@ChimeraReiax]

You people are weird.

[@johnvalley3960]

Sounds like you're missing a lot of context.

[@cafepablo1968]

Maybe I’m missing your sarcasm. The three scenarios you bring up prove that Austin locally is very liberal. Just because they get overturned by the state powers which are drawn from all corners of Texas doesn’t it mean that Travis County and voters are not liberal. Everything you said they tried to do shows they are extremely liberal.

[@SFSCharles]

Another one who thinks the idea for a liberal policy is the same thing as what’s actually implemented

[@Eye_of_a_Texan]

@@SFSCharles These Austin politicians are voted in by Austin residents correct? How many city council members are not Democrats?

[@Quincy_Morris]

@@SFSCharleswhen people say “Austin is liberal” they mean the people and the leadership are liberal

[@timheyl7827]

No, Austin is liberal. However, the state is conservative and is keeping the unruly child (Austin) in-line.

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for sharing your perspective on Austin and the state!

[@broadwellstudios]

If Austin isn’t liberal, why does the city keep passing liberal laws that the state has to overrule?

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for bringing up this point, it sparks a good discussion!

[@jamesrecknor6752]

Glorious, revolutionary lawmakers in Austin have Party approved Allowed Thinking.

[@heresthething5379]

That Daniel Perry one was wild - the guy he shot was walking around with an AK 47 and was bragging minutes before about how no one would do anything about it because they're all pussies. He also walked up to his car and pointed the gun at him

[@SFSCharles]

It was definitely a crazy situation!

[@mitchhyde4928]

That was a f… around and find out moment. This DAs is not on the side of the law he’s bought and paid for by George Soros!

[@franciscodanconia4324]

At one point in a street interview just prior to the Perry confrontation, Garret Foster said he’d use his rifle against cops. Abbott was right to recommend a pardon for Perry.

[@MegaGuapo97]

Sounds like Austin’s liberal but can’t get its way (thankfully)…sort of like my grandma wanting ride a motorcycle…gotta keep her safe.

[@SFSCharles]

Some describe it like a teenager with a drivers learning permit. It’s probably a good idea to watch over them or they’ll wreck the car

[@maryannstewart2836]

Im an artistic conservative who loves visiting Austin- so glad to see some hope that they wont be turning into another San Fran!

[@SFSCharles]

It's great to see that you appreciate the unique charm of Austin!

[@Pedro22228]

Man you got almost a million views on that one video !! Congratulations!!!!🎈🎉🍾🎊 ❤❤❤

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for noticing. It's still getting a views over a month later.

[@apileofrocks5142]

I would hope that the point you're making is that the government policy is functionally conservative at the end of the day. Socially, Austin is very liberal. The argument you make is a valid one, since people moving to Texas may not understand the situation fully, but it's also important for those people to know that without the state overruling the city so often, the policy would flip 180°. A conservative moving to Austin would find themselves socially lost, whereas a liberal moving to Austin would find the government policy at issue often.

[@SFSCharles]

You bring up some valid points between the social and political differences

[@saltchuckwest]

You Sir are a very good communicator.

[@SFSCharles]

I appreciate that. Thanks

[@jerrellbevers6071]

Pfftt

[@sunnyphillips6508]

I enjoyed hearing the three examples you stated, but concluding that they show Austin to be more conservative doesn’t fly. Austin has been trying to be more like CA as long as we have lived here. 25 years

[@SFSCharles]

There are a couple of people who have commented on the video similar to this. I'm still waiting for someone to explain how the idea for a progressive policy is the same thing as what's actually implemented.

[@dustyreimer4815]

@@SFSCharles it would have been implemented if the state didn’t step in to overrule the city’s plans. If Austin overwhelmingly votes in liberals to govern them then it is a liberal city in a non-liberal state.

[@franciscodanconia4324]

@@SFSCharlesthe issue is these progressive ideas are promulgated by progressive leftists like Adler and Garza. Who were elected by the people of Austin who obviously want that kind of governance. Hence Austin is leftist (not liberal, since classical liberalism is a lot closer to modern conservatism).

[@pneumaticman5927]

Charles, do you sell many homes in the Lakeway area?

[@SFSCharles]

I cover the whole metro but Lakeway is more convenient since I moved to Cedar Park/Leander

[@pneumaticman5927]

@@SFSCharles Well, I currently live in Georgetown and work in Cedar Park, but just accepted a job in Bee Caves, near 270 & 71. Southwest Parkway, basically. My wife and I would like to buy a house by April or so when our current lease ends. We’ve always wanted to live in Lakeway and I don’t think the commute would be too bad from there.

[@SFSCharles]

@@pneumaticman5927 I would be happy to help. It’s difficult to do it through KZbin comments so set up a phone call with that link and we can discuss specifics

[@pneumaticman5927]

@@SFSCharles Perfect.

[@pneumaticman5927]

@@SFSCharles Done ✅

[@Afro-Capitalist]

Great video

[@SFSCharles]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MitzvotTV]

The people are liberal and the ruling is conservative. I hate Austin (and yeah, I live here…. I can’t wait until I am able to get my own property)

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! It's important to have a space where you can express your feelings.

[@jerrellbevers6071]

We can't wait for you to skeedaddle on out of here.

[@RosePrasad-i1y]

I live here. The politics are mixed. This video only shows one side

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for sharing your perspective. It's valuable to have diverse viewpoints.

[@Mr2ndamend]

Now look how great Austin is? lol face palm

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnquiroz8279]

We should cut tax on cop's. We have the second amendment and the Supreme Court ruling cop's do not have to protect you

[@SFSCharles]

It's an interesting perspective to consider. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@alonzoaguilar-vazquez5218]

Local Austinite here within the city limits not the suburbs and a staunch Republican the city is bucking the Californian liberal agenda and i support our governor keeping Texas Red

[@SFSCharles]

It's great to see a fellow Austinite proud of their city and political beliefs!

[@jerrellbevers6071]

Don't forget racist, bigoted and gerrymandered to hell and back. I am a 5th generation Texan and Austin is a haven for anything but Red.

[@dovespring78744]

Your never be white no matter how much you try to look like a white cop😂

[@uumlau]

I think Austin is liberal enough to create mess after mess after mess, which only get cleaned up after a year or three of political/legal wrangling. I'm surprised you left off the camping ordinance issue, which is significant for the reason that the vote to repeal it (over the city council's wishes) was overwhelming. Even progressives cast a wary eye on homeless encampments just a few blocks from elementary schools.

[@SFSCharles]

It's definitely a complex situation in Austin with the camping ordinance issue.

[@carlcox7332]

Last time I went through downtown the entire trail on town lake was nothing but homeless encampments. Don't know if they ever cleaned that up cause I avoid downtown at all cost. Was so sad to see such a beautiful area just completely turn into a third world country like that.

[@SFSCharles]

@@carlcox7332 Prop B was on the ballot in May 2021 and overwhelmingly passed. This reinstated the camping ban. The city has been slow in implementing it, but most everything around those trails is cleared out.

[@vpapaioannou]

Texas Blue

[@SFSCharles]

There's a yellow rose in Texas I'm going down to see.

[@alixtasci]

I don't understand the idea of turning Austin to LA or San Francisco. Everything you want is in Cali. Go live there lol

[@SFSCharles]

I see your point! California has its charm, but Austin has a vibe that's hard to beat. Every city has its own unique flavor!

[@4JTH]

Arent there parts of Austin that are pretty conservative? They're just outnumbered.

[@SFSCharles]

Of course there are, but the myth will have you believe it’s 100% Democrat. For those who claim I don’t know what I’m talking about, who were the ones protesting outside the hotels the City Council intended to fill with homeless? Or the ones who got Prop B on the ballot in the first place? And of course, who sued the city and got them to reverse several of their zoning plans, including Code Next? From my perspective, part of the issue might be a majority in registered voters, but the real problem is the small number of residents who actually vote. The small percentage who cast a vote (especially outside presidential election cycles) are the ones who determine the direction of local policy.

[@jerrellbevers6071]

No there is not, it's just LGBTQ+ and hippies as far as the eye can see. Move along.

[@jeffpiatt3879]

The city is one of the most liberal place in America, certainly in Texas. It's not just the government. The populace, probably 97%, are extremely far left. NW Austin is one of the last "moderate" places. The rest of Austin's population is young, stupid, and super far left.

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for sharing your observations about the political landscape in Austin

[@elysium76]

It’s more 50/50, remember there is always low voter turnout

[@SFSCharles]

@@elysium76 That is the piece that often overlooked.

[@jerrellbevers6071]

We could be racist, bigoted and ignorant like the rest of the state...see you at the polls.

[@LaurieChesmore-o2c]

I love how Red we are.

[@ryeboirox]

Austin has a liberal mindset. The people here support liberal policies and it’s very noticeable. You won’t find a trump flag anywhere within the city. You also won’t find Gov Abbott out and about in public. People here just don’t like him. But Austin has always been different compared to the rest of the state. Trying to force it to be conservative is simply taking away the charm that makes it different.

[@SFSCharles]

Austin's unique vibe is definitely shaped by its liberal values and open-minded community.

[@randycallow3736]

I watch lots of your videos, this one is the first of it's kind and I didn't enjoy it as much as real estate and economy focused videos. There is nothing conservative or liberal about telling the public that you will not enforce laws. Having seen people labeled as conservative who decide that laws are not in line w their personal or political beliefs and say that they will not enforce them,; often about guns. Here you have a person described as a liberal who makes a public statement, that he is in law enforcement, but through a personal process will not enforce the laws. In both cases it's wrong.. law enforcement needs to enforce laws. full stop It's not completely in context because statements are made as if some kind of dictatorship or kingdom exists were prosecutor gets what he wants.. usually in murder cases there are multiple levels, first prosecutor's office weighs the evidence, if they determine it's strong, it's still often subjected to a grand jury, which in Texas is 12 people, in some states it's up to 22 people.. so 12 Texans saw evidence, listened to witnesses and decided the case was strong enough to proceed to trial. And then another 12 different jurors and different judge took on the case..so yes the prosecutor got what he ultimately wanted, a conviction, the jury is who convicted the livery driver.. and if you are doing ride share driving it has absolutely zero to do with the military or military service. In my own personal opinion, after seeing things as far back as Rodney King riots, if someone approaches your vehicle, let alone starts acting aggressive, you should assume from recent American history your life is in danger and act accordingly. If you pardon someone it means in this case you don't have respect for the jury process

[@SFSCharles]

This video was a direct response to all the negative comments I got on that big one a month ago. I don’t envision moving away from real estate related topics but I became aware of the gap between the perception and the reality of Austin politics. I appreciate your thoughtful comments on the legal process.

[@thecatladytm7172]

Eh, Austin is definitely liberal. I live here, and it's a real challenge to find any conservative leaning people. There are some, dont get me wrong, 30% of Travis County voted Trump in the 2024 election, but that also means 70% voted Harris. We get a ton of liberal transplants for tech and AI jobs in downtown, people from all over the country. I would like them to _leave,_ and stop trying to make my city into the hellholes they left behind.

[@squeakymcdoodle]

This has to be the most lazy incoherent argument I have ever heard. Austin is not liberal? Just because they haven't been able to get away with their policies doesn't mean that they're not constantly trying to get around the laws. Also abortion is a right?

[@SFSCharles]

Interesting observation. Maybe you can do a KZbin video and explain to all of us how an idea for a progressive policy is the same thing as what's actually implemented.

[@Jpm463]

Yay transparency! It's bold of you to make a video highlighting Austin's corruption?

[@SFSCharles]

Go big or go home

[@zgnu]

Austin is the Freeattle, San Franshithole, Porkland of the south.

[@oldschool9699]

Austin,California democrat socialist took over Austin and it shows MAKE AUSTIN GREAT AGAIN Austin use to be a beautiful town.USE TO! Thank You Governor for doing your best to try and keep Austin safe!

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for recognizing the efforts of the Governor in keeping Austin safe and striving to make it great again.

[@jerrellbevers6071]

California is the 5th largest economy on the planet and the most populated and richest state in America. Because it's not run by Conservatives. There isn't a single "city" in America run by Conservatives. They have to stick to the villages and suburbs where they can get away with grifting the public while playing Christian.

[@dovespring78744]

Ready for trump to lose

[@user-xm3cg8hd4q]

As long as Austin has a liberal mayor and a liberal Da it will continue to have liberal politics no matter what the Governor does. Austin sucks.

[@lorenzoalbertomedina6753]

Southern Texas & larger Western Texas cities are progressive Democrat to the core. Fortunately State of Texas LEO's keep law & order!

[@SFSCharles]

It's interesting to see the political dynamics in different parts of Texas.

[@jerrellbevers6071]

You literally played your hand. Without lying, cheating, stealing and gerrymandering you lose everything. Texas has been subpar since Anne Richards left office.

[@richardbriscoe8563]

Austin is known as the People’s Republic of Austin for a reason.

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks fir sharing that insight

[@David-vi9jq]

BS. Austin is full of liberals. I've been here 35 years.

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for sharing your perspective! It's important to hear from those who have experienced the city's transformation firsthand.

[@jamesmcintyre3456]

What is conservative about conservatism? Conservatives don't conserve the environment, education, economics -except for the wealthy and corporations, healthcare for the truth. The only people they are fooling are themselves 💙

[@SFSCharles]

You've raised some important points about the core beliefs of conservatism. It's definitely a complex topic that deserves deeper discussion!

[@FoOtFoOt542]

Blah blah blah. Vote blue. Tired of conservative bull crap.

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for sharing your political opinion

[@andrechimene6300]

I suggest you moved to California for two years and see your future, then come back to the present in Austin and tell me how much you love progressive policies

[@jerrellbevers6071]

@@andrechimene6300 Do you mean move to the richest and most successful state in America and then compare it to here?

[@jorgesalas9797]

Exactly 💯 bla, bla bla?

[@HonorOurHeritage]

​@jerrellbevers6071 I think he means the crime, homeless, and drug problems your state has. There is a reason everyone is flocking out of California, if California was one of the best states, I don't think people would be leaving it in high numbers. 😅

[@BruceLawrence-xh2db]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🇨🇱🇮🇱⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for watching!

[@mlmoreno75]

This IS MAGA country

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for your comment!

[@ericyoungoc]

Austin can be liberal because it is populated by liberal people. And a lot of the surrounding areas too. Pflugerville

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for pointing out the liberal vibe in Austin and Pflugerville!