National Budget – How easy is it to fix?
It is no secret that we, as a country, are facing a pretty steep budget problem. In a previous post I have discussed Texas’ budget crisis, but I felt it was worth talking about on a national level. There is very nifty New York Times web applet that allows you to work on the budget … Read more
Is it too late to reverse the crazy in Washington?
In a not so surprising turn of events, House Republicans are voting with Democrats on the budget. Albeit, not all of the House Republicans but 70 of them. This is saying a lot about the political climate on Capitol Hill right now.
An Open Letter to Sen. Dan Patrick (R-TX)
Senator Patrick, This morning, I had the opportunity to read an article written by Lisa Falkenberg about a bill you authored. S.B. No. 16 is “an act relating to informed consent to an abortion.” I, personally, do not like to read other peoples opinions on legislation that I can read for myself, so I read … Read more
When is it going to be a Rainy Day in Texas?
If you do not live under a rock in Texas you would know that we are facing a budget crisis of immense proportions. The budget shortfall is currently estimated to be between $15 billion to $27 billion. What caused this? What is going to happen to Texas?
People you should hate: The Koch Brothers
My favorite argument that I hear for Tea Party activists is that their group formed because Americans had had enough of the political rhetoric and control. And they call Democrats naive. In truth, the Tea Party movement might have been an idea founded by angry Americans, but it has become a legitimate force on the … Read more
GOP 2012 Presidential Candidates = not fit to lead…..yet
Politico reports today that the 2012 Presidential Candidates are being abnormally quite of the matter of Egypt. None of them are offering solutions or even putting out a concise, personal stance on what is going on. Surprise, surprise. Some of the candidates are putting out sharp criticism of President Obama’s actions towards the riots but … Read more
Why you should HATE Orrin Hatch (R-UT)
You should hate him because he is a hypocritical, homophobic, minority hating, ignorant idiot. I will explain why.
This bloggers view on guns
Politico posted an article about President Obama not saying anything about gun control in the wake of the Tucson shootings. They mention that his political tendencies are towards more gun control and that he seems to be skirting the issue.
REALLY Harry Reid?! REALLY?!?!
So in a not-so-suprising gaff, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid called the Chinese President Hu Jintao a ‘dictator’, in an off the cuff remark in an interview. He made this comment just before President Obama hosts the Chinese leader for a state dinner.
