Did you know the Texas Department of Criminal Justice provides a handy database of the last words of inmates just prior to their execution? I read through many of them. Aside from the predictable, “I didn’t do it,” there were a few realizations that hopefully spread the word that crime doesn’t pay. If you are [...]
09.26.06 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
The Texans for Public Justice have a report out detailing the campaign contributions in the governor’s race. It’s a very interesting read and here are some highlights:
Rick Perry is getting his funds exactly where you’d think. Bob Perry, James Leininger, AT&T and Wal-Mart.
Carole Keeton Strayhorn is doing pretty well in raising money for someone they [...]
09.26.06 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
A quick riddle: What’s Wong with this headline? What’s wrong with this picture? Hint: They both dropped the “R”. State Rep Martha Wong’s yardsigns:
Rep Wong’s yardsigns uncovered:
Just a thought, maybe instead of being afraid of your constituents you could be proud of them. Go pay Ellen Cohen a visit.
09.26.06 | Uncategorized | admin
Dear Ethicist, When media reports present a glaring violation of state ethics rules for elected officials do you have an ethical obligation to ensure the Texas Ethics Commission investigates the ‘alleged’ violation?
Thank you for your question. I believe the answer is a resounding yes. As a citizen it is up to each and everyone of [...]
09.25.06 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
ASSIMILATE, BITCHES. I love the irony of John Rocker starting a movement to tell immigrants how to act. The same John Rocker who, in 1999, said:
On ever playing for a New York team: “I would retire first. It’s the most hectic, nerve-racking city. Imagine having to take the [Number] 7 train to the [...]
09.25.06 | Uncategorized | admin
Here we have the four current Newsweek covers: Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the U.S. Guess us ‘Mericans don’t like real, hard news. Give us pretty pictures!
[via Rising Hegemon]
09.25.06 | Uncategorized | admin
Rick Bolanos, the Democratic candidate for congressional district 23, cracked us up with an email news release.
Just so you know, come shine or rain we’ll be watching. If you’ve got other campaign bloopers via email or print send them to us via email and we’ll point and laugh so you don’t have to! (Thanks to [...]
09.25.06 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
Once again, Jerry Falwell, opens his mouth and shows his insincere adherence to Christian values. He announced to a group of pastors that if Hillary Clinton were the nominee in 2008 nothing would energize evangelicals more…not even if the devil himself were to run. You know, it kind of got me to thinking what exactly [...]
09.24.06 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
Congresswoman Katherine Harris got some support from her own party when President Bush flew to town and the State Party GOP Chair offered a hug and this statement: “Katherine has overcome tough times. She’s a gutsy lady and we love her.”
State party officials, including the chair, Carole Jean Jordan, actively tried to knock her out [...]
09.24.06 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
Man, you leave town for one week and things turn nasty in Texas! The blogs and the print media are now obsessed with Kinky Friedman…in a bad way. The Burnt Orange Report has become Kinkyisaracist.com while I was gone.
I do not know Kinky Friedman. I have not read one of his books. I have never [...]
09.23.06 | Uncategorized | pinkdome