NY police shot an unarmed groom and his bachelor party as they were leaving a club in the early morning hours Friday night/Saturday. It is unclear if the undercover policemen identified themselves as police before they opened fire on the group of men. The report says that over 50 bullets were fired at the group [...]
11.27.06 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
In awarding Shelley Sekula-Gibbs the Turkey of the Year award, the Houston Press has the fucking best write-in during her recent electoral loss:
The name “Sekula” was spelled as Sektula, Sukla, Sequila, Sedoko and Sedoka (by puzzle fans?), Meklua, Sekluda and Shecola.
One voter couldn’t be bothered, just putting in SSG. (It counted.) Another, for some reason, [...]
11.27.06 | Uncategorized | admin
Senators John Edwards and Barack Obama are touring the country promoting books and being coy about whether they are running for president. They do this while we all roll our eyes because we happen to know the Edwards camp is already hiring advance staff for election.
Obama’s book, ”The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the [...]
11.27.06 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
Seen today: A big honkin’ Christmas tree parked on a flatbed on the South side of the Capitol. If you’re interested, you can wander over to the South steps in 30 minutes and see it get pulled the 200 feet up to the Capitol in a horse drawn carriage.
11.27.06 | Uncategorized | admin
There are two schools of thought on the Republican losses and the Democratic victories during the last election cycle. The first one is that the Republicans hard turn to the right on issues and fiscal irresponsibility cost them votes. The scandals, hubris and disregard for any agenda other than rigid idealogy was what contributed to [...]
11.27.06 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
Maher later said that the footage of Ben Bentzin had to be cut due to time constraints. And the fact that he was never elected.
11.27.06 | Uncategorized | admin
There is still a runoff for Congressional District 23 on December 12 and the special election to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Glenda Dawson has been called for December 19. (Early voting starts on the 11th)
Wow, that’s not confusing. At. All. You have really got to love to vote to [...]
11.27.06 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
Background articles are fun because there’s always the chance you’ll find out something awesome/gross/awesome. This time, it’s the Statesman and Dan Patrick:
He has a knack for promotion - his critics would say self-promotion. For example, Patrick got worldwide publicity in 1994 for having his vasectomy performed on his show.
Anyone interested in following in Patrick’s [...]
11.26.06 | Uncategorized | admin
Although news reports have yet to officially confirm it, it appears that former state senator Frank Madla died tragically in a fire at his home last night. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Update: the San Antonio Express-News confirms it was Sen. Madla that died.
11.24.06 | Uncategorized | admin
Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you are spending time with your loved ones or your family, whichever the case may be.
This year, we are thankful for a lot of things. None of which we feel like sharing right now.
11.23.06 | Uncategorized | pinkdome