You know what’s the worst part about reading the story on the budget coming out of committee?
Seeing that the reporter could only get Warren Chisum quotes. Sweet Fancy Moses lady, weren’t there any other trolls or mouth breathers around for you to talk to? Blech.
03.22.07 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
Guess when Alberto Gonzales will resign and win a year’s supply of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.
03.21.07 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
Representative Robert Talton (R-Pasedena) has frequently amazed me at his asshole-ishness. When he gleefully noted a word missing in the CHIP bill he got it booted back to committee. Furthering his hatred of children and poor people he told the Houston Chronicle “Let them eat government cheese.”
How come rabid pro-life people are only pro-life from [...]
03.21.07 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
My favorite words ever in politics. Senator Uresti and a teenage lover? (via)
Seriously, if even this guy can get laid some of y’all ought to just give up altogether.
03.20.07 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
Man. Maybe I’m stupid, but reading the article about Senator Duncan (R-Lubbock) wanting to ignore an accounting rule is something I couldn’t quite get my head around. Point out the flaws in my thinking and discuss in the comments.
The GAO passed an ‘accounting rule’ requiring states to estimate future health care costs and ensure [...]
03.20.07 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
The Children’s Hospital of Austin is facing a public relations problem today as the mother of a terminally ill child continues her fruitless quest to continue treatment on the child. We’ve talked about this before. The mother has asked for a restraining order against the hospital’s plan to remove the ventilator, resulting in the [...]
03.20.07 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
We’ve noticed quite a few series and stories and contests about worst boss stories. We thought we’d jump in. Anyone brave enough to share bad boss stories? We’ve all had them. Ever had a raging drug addict call you at 3 a.m. and threaten your life? Ever been told you have to work all weekend [...]
03.19.07 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
When your legislative priorities are taking a nosedive, you were re-elected with only 39% of the vote and the most boring legislative session ever is almost halfway over without any big win you could either stay and fight or take a flight…to the Middle East.
Perry’s trip is well timed indeed.
03.19.07 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
Offensive:
Donald Trump. In every way, but having this douchebag sound off on politics even if we have the same opinion is offensive.
Not Offensive:
Any reference to a “sticky situation” as a “tar baby” is not offensive. That’s right, you heard it here.
[CNN]
03.19.07 | Uncategorized | pinkdome