Tag Archives: texas politics

Police to drop off undocumented immigrants at Congressional Offices? Only in Texas.

24 Feb

That’s right. A state legislator in Texas has introduced a bill to instruct law enforcement to turn over custody of undocumented immigrants (“illegal aliens”) to members of Congress. (ht ThinkProgress). Continue reading →

More Republican hypocrisy

10 Oct

Exclusive: Bankruptcy of Edwards challenger Bill Flores’ business cost taxpayers $7.5 million | The Dallas Morning News

… Although Bill Flores, a retired Bryan energy executive, has said all creditors were fully repaid with interest, court records show otherwise. The 1992 bankruptcy allowed Marine Rig 200 Inc. to repay just $3 million of $10.5 million owed to the U.S. Maritime Administration, which held the mortgage on a drilling rig the company owned. …

This from a man who “insists that private companies shouldn’t rely on the government for subsidies or financing.”

Am I a Texas Republican?

24 Jun

Your result for Are You a True Texas Republican? The Quiz…

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When Politicians Set Curriculum Standards …

15 May

Everyone loses when politicians set the curriculm standards, especially when those politicians are far right wing ideologues from deep East Texas. And when I say everyone, I don’t just mean everyone in Texas. Continue reading →

Guns, kittens, giant rats …

4 May

I love a good snarky comment. I really do. And let me tell you, this is a really good snark. It ranks right up there with some of the best I have ever encountered! What am I talking about? Why this:

Know what “Grunning” is? Well do I have a story–with guns and kitties–for you: http://bit.ly/9TgVKt
(from @KirkPWatson)

If you follow his link, and read the story offered by Kirk Watson (D – Texas State Senator), you will find a hilarious story about guns, kittens, and giant rats. Seriously. And you need to do that before you continue. Go ahead, I’ll wait. Continue reading →

Tom Delay forced to remain on TX-22 ballot

15 Jul

Chained to the Ballot
NY Times Editorial

The former House majority leader Tom DeLay, master practitioner of tooth-and-claw politics, finds himself in a predicament. He’s been cast adrift somewhere between Texas and Virginia after a court struck down his parting Congressional gambit.

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