Archive for October, 2006

Perry News Roundup

My friends and family have sent me these two Perry-related links today:
- Perry predicts record budget surplus [FW Star-Telegram]. My favorite quote in the article? When Perry said, “Our budget surplus is going to be so friggin’ big.” I mean, it’s just delicious.
- Homeowners confused, frustrated as property tax bills arrive [AP on [...]

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Some laws are meant to be broken

The state of Washington felt compelled to pass a law against bestiality. Last week the state made its first arrest when a woman caught her husband having sex with their pit-bull terrier. Our favorite parts of this story are the newspaper quickly pointed out that it was a female dog, so it was not gay [...]

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New Governor Poll

… came out this morning, showing Bell with some promising numbers. SurveyUSA:

Perry - 36
Bell - 26
Strayhorn - 19
Friedman - 16
Werner - 1
Undecided - 2
On Daily Kos, kos says that “a Rasmussen poll to be released later has it Perry 36 (33), Bell 25 (18), Strayhorn 22 (22), and Kinky Friedman 12 (16).”

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Predictions - Part II

Just like a week ago, now’s your chance to offer your predictions for the final tally in the Governor’s race.
Again, for a little assitance, here are all the recent polls. The eventual winner will receive their choice of the books PD mentioned.
Your prediction closest to the election will be the one that we use [...]

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America: No Longer Divided?

A recent Newsweek poll was released last week. The results are the kind that make you think to yourself, thank God I’m not the only one. Sixty-seven percent say they are dissatisfied with the way things are going in the United States. We could be all serious here and tell you that all those that [...]

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Like the very first time

After you watch this video with Felicity Huffman, Angie Harmon and Tyne Daly, tell us about your first time.

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How Very Odd

Via TPM, I was pointed to the frontpage of CNN.com, which is trumpeting “Top terror suspect confirmed killed.”
Only when you read on, the dude was killed in April. And it’s October right now. Which I’m sure has no absolutely significance whatsoever, right?

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It’s an Ambush!

Tennessee Democratic candidate Harold Ford, Jr. drove his bus right up to an event for his Republican opponent Bob Corker. He jumped out walked right up and said, “Let’s debate.” Hilarity ensued. Corker was pissed! How dare some upstart negro have the nerve to ambush him and ask him questions about the issues on live [...]

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Houston Landscaper Spreads Manure

A Houston couple with a landscaping business are apparently doing so well they can turn down business because they won’t help the gays have a beautiful yard. Truly, God says unto thee…faggots get no roses. The owners sent this email,
“Dear Mr. Lord, I am appreciative of your time on the phone today and glad [...]

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Bush likes “the Google.”

Because making fun of Dubya never gets old. . . last night we were watching NBC Nightly News (because I can’t stand that lame “Free Speech” segment on Katie’s show). An NBC reporter interviewed Senor Presidente and they showed clips from it. The only part we saw was when she asked him if [...]

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