Discussions about 2012 elections
Attention Texans: This is a memo from the U.S. Court System. We understand that your State Constitution requires you to hold an election in 2012. You brought this to our attention via multiple lawsuits over maps drawn by the Texas Legislature in 2011. We know that it is a Federal law that requires you to […]
Continue reading →Our illustrious Governor has learned a hard lesson this year. Much like his alma mater where he was a Yell Leader, he has experienced that winning is not everything. His charm could only carry him so far on the national stage. He started off his Presidential campaign with such a suave launch. Looking as though […]
Continue reading →Dear Gentlemen: If you plan to seek public office, please be sure to check your sexual behavior. We really don’t appreciate histories of sexual harassment and we are particularly offended by candidates who claim to be righteous but reveal that they have cheated on their wives for years. The American public has grown less and […]
Continue reading →Happy Thanksgiving and don’t forget to vote! Happy Thanksgiving and will you please sign my petition to get on the ballot for Judge? Happy Holidays and please remember the upcoming primaries! Will it never end? No. It will not, not this year or next. City Elections did not wrap up on November 8 and there […]
Continue reading →County government is one of those entities that few people understand and even fewer people notice. If one mentions the “County Judge”, it usually requires an explanation that “no, he’s not a Judge but the County Executive.” Every county in the State of Texas has one County Judge and four County Commissioners. It doesn’t matter […]
Continue reading →Throughout his many campaigns, Texas Governor Rick Perry has only had a couple of really tough races. Even those elections carried him forward on a surging tide of Republican strength. In the 2010 Governor’s race, he refused to debate Bill White. It was believed that he did not want to give that much exposure to […]
Continue reading →Wrapping the Week with more Investigations It just doesn’t seem to stop in the Houston area lately. Now, the Sheriff and a popular East End Constable are on the hook. In fairness, Sheriff Adrian Garcia swept into office on the heels of a scandal. Only three years ago, our then Sheriff and then District Attorney […]
Continue reading →The Monday Ponderings discussed scandals and investigations that are sweeping throughout Houston. That very day, Commissioner Jerry Eversole submitted his resignation as County Commissioner for Precinct 4. A long-time FBI investigation and a pending trial likely contributed to his departure. The timing of the resignation allows County Judge Ed Emmett to appoint his successor. Political […]
Continue reading →The Yell Leader, our Governor, has finally come home to Texas after journeying across the nation seeking the Republican nomination for President. One thing is for certain – he has put the State of Texas all over the news again. We Texans don’t like being shunned by any administration and Perry may be our path […]
Continue reading →I’m back from my sojourn to the cool, misty island of Ireland and I am a bit befuddled. What has been up with you people while I’ve been gone? I come home to find the Governor really is running for President, the head of Metro did what?, and the red light cameras are soon to […]
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