I still have an endless love for former Fort Worth Councilwoman Wendy Davis. She needs my love more now then ever because of the tough fight she has had with three firemen challenging her eligibility in the primary. The FWST's blog, PoliTex, has been keeping up with all the mess. Check out that picture and you know she can count on the frat boy vote if we all manage to stay sober enough to vote.

Rep. Dennis “I saw a UFO” Kucinich (above) is dropping out of the race for the White House. Sources say that the UFO that was spotted in Stephenville warned that some shit would go down if Kucinich was elected president so he has promptly stepped down. The only thing to miss from this weirdo is his hot wife!

The NY Times endorsed Clinton over their hometown fella, Giuliani. As a matter of fact, they brutally tore him apart. The Paper Of Record endorses McCain for the Republican nomination and boy, howdy, do they mean it. From the NY Times:

The real Mr. Giuliani, whom many New Yorkers came to know and mistrust, is a narrow, obsessively secretive, vindictive man who saw no need to limit police power. Racial polarization was as much a legacy of his tenure as the rebirth of Times Square.

Mr. Giuliani’s arrogance and bad judgment are breathtaking. When he claims fiscal prudence, we remember how he ran through surpluses without a thought to the inevitable downturn and bequeathed huge deficits to his successor. He fired Police Commissioner William Bratton, the architect of the drop in crime, because he couldn’t share the limelight. He later gave the job to Bernard Kerik, who has now been indicted on fraud and corruption charges.

Gee, now I see why Perry endorsed him. They are a lot alike. They are both arrogant and have bad judgment, they both tend to appoint the wrong people and have been awfully close to people brought up on fraud charges. Makes perfect sense now. I bet they share the same DNA. (Ew)

The new Austin Police Chief wants to put cameras in downtown to catch crime AS IT HAPPENS! I really on have a few suggestions for Chief Acevedo and none of them include cameras in the streets of Austin.

1.) Maybe your should get policemen to stop shooting people that don't have guns and are running away from them. Cops shooting people in the back kinda looks bad.
2.) Maybe you should tell police officers to not hire hookers and get busted for it. You know, just a thought as I read that cops are cracking down on hookers. Start at home, when cleaning up your mess.
3.) Quit calling out the GOSHDARN (See,not a cussword) SWAT team every week. It's like we are living in Detroit.
4.) Do something about the crime on Rundberg for Chrissakes. Those residents are so mad about it, they are having parades to ask you to do something!
5.) Tell the cops to stop speeding through my neighborhood without their sirens and constantly running red lights. It's pissing me off.

Are we still having a discussion about teaching creationism as science in Texas? Yep. A Bible-oriented group proposes a master's degree in creationism and the state's commissioner on higher education didn't chase them out of his office with a pitchfork. Instead, Raymond Paredes has been in "regular contact" with the governor about it.

I love that the Statesman filed a request to read the emails sent in from outraged scientists in our state. Perhaps we should just tell scientists the same thing that Governor Perry told the gays during that ban on same-sex amendment thing. Remember when he told the gays to just move?

That's right science folks, just move. Leave. Texas don't want you none. Apparently, we'd rather stand around with our thumb up at our asses and pray that Jesus will cure all our ills.

How can you even debate this? Faith is Faith and I got it, but science is completely different and has nothing to do with religion or Jesus or the Bible. To insist otherwise, as if they compete is probably one of the best ways to tell if you are talking to a complete moron and then you shoot them in the face.

Ugh, I'm a little cranky this morning. Too much champagne last night and then having to even think about stupidity this early in the morning gets me going.

I think the last paragraph in this story sums it up:

Study: False statements preceded war

"Some journalists — indeed, even some entire news organizations — have since acknowledged that their coverage during those prewar months was far too deferential and uncritical. These mea culpas notwithstanding, much of the wall-to-wall media coverage provided additional, 'independent' validation of the Bush administration's false statements about Iraq," it said.

The Fourth Estate really let me down.

The stock market is set to plunge this morning after the worldwide free falls yesterday. Recession here we come! What sort of recession planning should I do other than stock up on evaporated milk and put cash under my mattress?

I'll be bitter if I have to cut back on luxury goods. Let's see, as an adult I remember 1992 as a really bad year, 1999 sucked as the tech bust got started, 2001-2002 was pretty bad, too...so bring it on 2008. I already know I can live off of turkey hot dogs and Doritos.

I did not watch the debates last night. I was busy in Congress with the gentlewoman from France, Veuve Clicquot. We held a summit on some very important topics regarding life, liberty and the pursuit of hot ass.

That being said, I did see the clip version and the wrap ups. I thought all the pundits had said that Obama and Clinton were going to make nice since they were headed to a ticket together somewhere down the line? Not so much. Senator Obama managed to sound forceful, but defensive. I thought Senator Clinton was going to come across her podium and beat the shit out of him.

Obama sounded forceful and targeted and Clinton demanded she was the most qualified. The heated exchanges are already making the rounds on YouTube.

Then there was John Edwards. He just wanted to be heard, y'all. Poor thing, he finally said that the kind of squabbling those two were doing was a fine example of what's wrong instead of what's right for a future president. His best line was when he said that the petty arguing from them did nothing to help one more American get health insurance. ZING!

Did Edwards come off as the only one above the fray and laser-focused on the needs of the country?

Some see Him on a grilled cheese sandwich, others see him in a piece of granite. Of course, you can find both on eBay.

Andy Lopez is running for Sheriff. He's got some crack wordsmiths on staff! Read his email in the permalink and enjoy the glory.

"A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom." --Martin Luther King, Jr.

I interviewed my mom about the presidential campaign this year. She isn't a political news junkie like I used to be, nor is she terribly interested in the ins and outs of the political game. Retired and living in the Deep South, I thought she could give me an idea of the pulse in other parts of the country. Here are a few tidbits from that discussion:

Me: Mom, are you following the elections?
Mom: Well, sort of. I am watching the debates more than I ever have. We certainly could use someone to shake things up. I'm worried about the economy.
Me: You and everyone I know! Who are you liking so far? (Disclosure: My family has tended to vote Republican since that disaster with Jimmy Carter.)
Mom: I just don't know yet. I like Hillary, but she just sounds so superior when she talks. It makes me mad. I know she's smart, probably smarter than Bill, but I wish she didn't sound so haughty. I like Obama, too. I'm not sure he's got enough experience, though.
Me: Did you ever think there would be the possibility of a woman or a black man in the White House in your lifetime?
Mom: Honestly? No. But it is exciting.
Me: What about the Republicans this year?
Mom: I don't know. I don't like that Giuliani. He hasn't done anything except be mayor of New York. McCain is the only one I kind of like, but he is old!
Me: What about George Bush?
Mom: I can't even stand to listen to him anymore.
Me: I love you, Mom!

Any last thoughts?
Mom: Well, I am enjoying watching the debates more this time. I'm learning about the candidates more. And on another note, did I see the you said "sonofabitch" on your blog?
Me: Probably.
Mom: Well, son, I wish you wouldn't say that. Do you know what it makes me when you say that?
Me: Yes, I still remember you slapped me on the 7th hole at Indian Pines a few years ago when I hit a wicked slice.
Mom: Well then, there you go. Remember your upbringing. Love you.
Me: Love you, too, Mom.

So, there you have it. Mom is basically undecided this year and if Hillary will quit trying to sound like the smartest nerd in the class she could probably win more people over. Also, I should stop using profanity on the blog because it betrays how I was raised.