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Texas Bill Looks to Punish Those Who Approve Gay Marriage
Texas Bill Looks to Punish Those Who Approve Gay Marriage
Texas Bill Looks to Punish Those Who Approve Gay Marriage
Representative Cecil Bell has put forth a bill that would take the salaries and benefits away from state and local employees who issue marriage licenses to gays. Bell, a Republican lawmakers smells that change is in the air and he's trying to manipulate the issue through the backdoor.
The State Should Stay Out Of The U.I.L.’s Business
The State Should Stay Out Of The U.I.L.’s Business
The State Should Stay Out Of The U.I.L.’s Business
State Senator Charles Perry has a bone to pick with high school sports. he doesn't like it that, through some statistical flukes, that some winless or one win teams were making their districts playoffs.  First off, who cares?  Those teams will be eliminated quickly and those high school school kids might get a chance to get inspired under the big lights.
Obama’s Latte Salute Is The Latest Target Of Haters
Obama’s Latte Salute Is The Latest Target Of Haters
Obama’s Latte Salute Is The Latest Target Of Haters
So the President exited Air Force One with a drink in his hand. He then saluted the military with the cup in his hand. Some folks with axes to grind see this as disrespect for the military. I see it as absent minded behavior from a guy who just ordered military strikes and was on his way to meet with his allies.
Rick Perry Indicted on Two Charges of Abuse of Power
Rick Perry Indicted on Two Charges of Abuse of Power
Rick Perry Indicted on Two Charges of Abuse of Power
UPDATE (8/16): Gov. Perry addressed Friday's indictments in a short press conference, today.  "We don’t settle political differences with indictments in this country," he said. "It is outrageous that some would use partisan political theatrics to rip away at the very fabric of our state’s constitution. This indictment amounts to nothing more than abuse of power and I cannot and I wi
LP&L Director Gets $700,000.00 Just To Go Away
LP&L Director Gets $700,000.00 Just To Go Away
LP&L Director Gets $700,000.00 Just To Go Away
I don't know much about this situation. I just know when taxpayers are getting a raw deal.  Think about what you could be for $700 K.  How about 20 cars?  7 houses? A few college educations?  You do the math based on the way you live and figure it out.
It’s Time To Raise The Minimum Wage
It’s Time To Raise The Minimum Wage
It’s Time To Raise The Minimum Wage
The Federal minimum wage sits at $7.25 an hour.  Fast food workers are scheduled to walk off the job in about 100 cities today.  Corporate profits are at all time highs. Even congress has raised their own wages several times since the minimum wage was last raised.  So what's the problem?
Will The Next New City Council Asshat Please Step Up?
Will The Next New City Council Asshat Please Step Up?
Will The Next New City Council Asshat Please Step Up?
I used to have high reverence for people who ran for public office.  They do give up a lot and in some instances are not even paid for their service. I no longer feel that way.  I've seen far to many who are doing it for motivations that have nothing to do with "service". Now, Councilman Todd Klein has announced he will not run for re-election and I'll be happy to hold the door open for
Dear District One Voters-You Blew It.
Dear District One Voters-You Blew It.
Dear District One Voters-You Blew It.
It looks like Councilman Victor Hernandez is here to stay after a failed recall vote.  This incredible ass-hat has dodged another bullet and it is out and out embarrassing.

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