Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson gave an interview to the Lone Star Report (subscription needed) about his recent trip to Iraq. He puts the normal spin on the war, talks about how we're making progress, etc. I gotta at least give this guy props because his own son was in the Marines over there, & he hauled his own ass over there using his own cash. On that note, this is the same beer, bait & ammo guy, and he says some things that make me laugh. He mentions beer a few times in the interview.

His number 1 observation?
"No. 1 observation: it's hot, it's real hot, and there's no cold beer."

Regarding the food:
"The chow is outstanding. Every Friday night, it's steak and lobster or Alaska King Crab leg night."

Regarding School Finanace:
"I'm just glad I'm not involved." You & me both, man.