"The writers take their rapier wit and slice lawmakers (generally those of the Republican persuasion) to pieces, usually with hilarious results.
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Austinist
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Austin Chronicle
"... leans to the left and has some attitude. It's entertaining, so far
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D Magazine Frontburner
"There's never been a shortage of commentary in the pink building. But now, some of that is invading the blogosphere.
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Dallas Morning News
"I'm glad to see something like PinkDome shine a light on some of these fruitcakes we call a state legislature
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The Betamax Guillotine
"On the left, PinkDome provides a lot of good information (Texas ranks forty-seventh in state spending on child protection), but watch out for the comic relief
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Paul Burka, Texas Monthly
"The talented folk at PinkDome have a great take on the first bill to actually pass the House this session.
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Den of Iniquity
"Pinkdome, an Austin blog some of you may enjoy during this pre sine die
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JMTBlogspace
"...provides some fantastic gossip and insight into the goings-on in the Lege.
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CateyBeth's Corner
"Wonkette has arrived in Texas.
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--Burnt Orange Report
"... won my personal snarky post of the week award
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Off The Kuff
"... catching the attention of lawmakers from both parties.
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Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
"I must say that it's a pretty good fucking blog.
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Why do people on medication for mental issues get guns?
Because of HIPPA, the federal law concerning medical confidentiality. There is no way for gun dealers, even the best of the lot, to know that a person is being treated for a mental condition. Nor could a federal oversight agency know this unless they have the power to circumvent HIPPA.
I have said that HIPPA would kill people. But, I was referring to the obstacles it places between physicians or among physicians who need to share medical information, but cannot do so because some necessary release-of-information form has not been executed correctly. I really never thought of it causing deathes in this particular context.
Oh, what tunnel vision I have had on this matter.