Looking for a worthwhile cause to which to donate? I think I’ve got just the thing:
House Speaker Tom Craddick and his wife, Nadine, will soon start raising at least half a million dollars from lobbyists, corporations and other sources for an extensive renovation of their apartment inside the Capitol.
Recenty released documents put the cost [...]
05.30.06 | Uncategorized | admin
Ah, I love lists! Alternet has a list of the top ten signs that America is becoming a police-state. A theme of the list is after all these outrageous claims, no one gives a damn. (shocking, we know) Since I’m lazy how about a top five list of exactly why no one gives a [...]
05.30.06 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
NOW RECRUITING: Border Patrol is currently seeking men and women to protect America’s southwest borders as Border Patrol Agents. Your job will be to help prevent the entry of terrorists and terrorist weapons into the United States. You will also detect and prevent the smuggling and unlawful entry of undocumented aliens into the United States, [...]
05.29.06 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
05.29.06 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
We want to wish everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend. Enjoy your adult beverages of choice, get laid, and sleep late.
Beyond the fun-party-brou-ha-ha, be sure to remember those who have died in service for our country.
05.26.06 | Uncategorized | admin
If you meet Representative Mark Strama, chances are you’ll give him your business card at some point. I know, because this happened to me. If you’re in business giving out business cards is just something you do when you meet someone. Mark, on the other hand, believes they are gold! With the simple gesture of [...]
05.26.06 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
Shots were reportedly just fired at the Rayburn House office building, resulting in a lock down.
CNN story
Update: well, that’s a relief. It turns out it was just construction noise.
05.26.06 | Uncategorized | admin
The Statesman puts on its boxing gloves this morning and takes more than a few well-deserved shots at Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. The editorial, titled “A total disappointment,” highlights the lowlights of Gonzales’ tenure as AG and makes it rather clear that he’ll do anything to further the power of the executive branch:
Since taking [...]
05.26.06 | Uncategorized | admin
PinkDome traditionally focuses on Texas and national politics. But occasionally, you come across something so mind-numbingly amazing, so what-the-fuck inducing, that you have to share it with as large an audience as possible, regardless of whether it fits neatly into the topics we cover. This is one of those moments.
I found the clip [...]
05.25.06 | Uncategorized | admin
Got mad campaign management skillz? Incumbent state representative needs you, then! Contact information for your stellar resumes in the permalink. Resume deadline is tomorrow, this position needs to be filled immediately.
05.25.06 | Uncategorized | pinkdome