Archive for December, 2006

Talton Takes Sides

Per QR, Robert Talton, king of the sneer, has publicly announced his support for McCall as speaker. Talton is the first Republican committee chair to publicly support McCall over Craddick. He’s also the first cockface to make that choice, as far as I know.
How will this play out come January 9th? Be [...]

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Say What?

Media Matters, in its endless quest to both correct and ridicule conservative misinformation, has compiled a list of 2006’s most cringe-inducing statements. Click here to read all of them - here are a few samples:
William A. Donohue, president of the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights: “Well, look, there are people in Hollywood, [...]

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Caption me!

Since the man’s going to be executed before January 27, what are his final wishes?

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Glass Jaws

Soon to be pasted all around the Capitol:

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Hot Tub Party

I’d be remiss not to point out a new Texas political blog that recently sprung up, Billy Clyde’s Political Hot Tub Party. As a sample, I’ll point out a few excerpts from a conversation Billy Clyde arranged between all of the Harris County Senators:
Senator Mario Gallegos: Christmas is a special time in our family.
Senator [...]

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A Worldwide Phenomenon

Dan Patrick has officially made it big time - international, even: The Economist ran an article on him in their December 16th-22nd edition.
You can read the whole thing online, although I’m sure everyone will want to spend the $4.99 to get a copy for him to autograph come January 9.

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Gerald Ford has died

Former President Gerald Ford died today at the age of 93. He lived to be the longest living President, and so far is the only unelected President to serve.
[AP on Yahoo!]

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Military Recruiting Thinks Outside the Box

The U.S. military continues to miss recruiting goals and current forces are under an enormous strain. As soldiers are deployed over and over to ‘combat theatre’ the Pentagon is thinking outside the box to increase the size of the force.
President Bush is calling for more military presence while the recruiting continues to dwindle. [...]

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McCall v. Craddick for Speaker

It’s on [BurkaBlog]. Y’all know if I had Photoshop skillz I would totally put together a Craddick Godzilla v. McCall Mothra doohickey for you. But as I have neither the program nor the know-how to use it, you will just have to imagine the image in your head.

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Friday News Roundup

+ Tyler is tired of those damned illeagals. [Tyler Morning Telegraph]
+ If you really want to change your GPA at Texas Christian, it might be wise to take some extra courses - not try to hire two hackers to do it. Especially if you’re the communications director for a GOP Congressman. Be [...]

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