Happy 4th everyone.
--Rudolph Bush/Reporter [...]edited by: Ted McLaughlin,
Texas Editor
For those of you who continue to suggest that the only possible path for survival of the Republican party is one of moderation. And, for those of you who keep saying that we don’t have enough minorities and they will never join a party that is so old school and [...]
You Can See A Scandal From the Back Porch
(image: The Real Estate Blogster)
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Chip Reid of CBS News and Helen Thomas took on Robert Gibbs yesterday during the daily press briefing on the “tightly controlled” town meeting President Obama is planning on health care. At least two members of the press realize that the White House is controlling the press. Thomas says “I’m [...]
Here’s the link to the story, County judges comply with budget oversight law. Jeff Maurice of Williamson County and the WCPPC was interviewed for the story.
[...]US forces were engaged in a fierce fight in Helmand as thousands of Marines forged ahead with Operation Khanjar, their offensive to drive Taleban fighters out of the southern part of the Afghan province.
British forces in the central areas of Helmand, meanwhile, [...]
It's Fourth of July week, and so it's time for an extra-patriotic rendition of the Texas Progressive Alliance blog roundup.
Off the Kuff takes a look at the latest Lyceum poll on the Governor and Senate races in Texas.
Neil at Texas Liberal suggests that instead of blowing of your [...]
The flurry of fireworks in the neighborhood has finally died down tonight. Since three of the four properties participating are close enough to accidentally set my place on fire, I'm glad it's quiet now. The moon is bright, just a whisper of breeze and the temp has dropped to a' [...]
Governor Sanford is on the ropes, Norm Coleman conceded to Al Franken, and now Sarah Palin has quit her day job. And it's not even my birthday. Still it's been the best week ever. [...]
Bob Basso author of “Common Sense” plays the role of Thomas Paine to ignite the fire of change in America. Patriotism and Pride for America lead Thomas Paine to help take back America!
Nicholson, commander of the 4,000 Marines deployed on Thursday in the mainly Taliban-held Helmand River valley, headed to Garmsir district centre [...]
I can almost see why she resigned…exactly as she talked about: all the legal battles, etc.
Do I think this was a good move? No…but I don’t know her or her situation.
So, readers, what do you think? [...] Right now speculation is swirling. I'm sure more will emerge in the next few days as to the particulars of her decision. [Updated to add: the full text of her resignation speech is here.]
We mostly focus on Democratic women here at MOMocrats, but as this relates to the likelihood' [...]
Congress of the United States begun and held at the City of New-York, on Wednesday the fourth of March, one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine.
THE Conventions of a number of the States, having at the time of their adopting the Constitution, expressed a [...]
I think we all know this story, right? But this blogger not only asks the question of where is the mummy but there's a PHOTO of the mummy. from Incoldblogger.
George/St. Helen/Booth’s corpse was mummified and displayed for two years in the front window of an Enid funeral [...]
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 We the Peopleof the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States [...]
The stiffest resistance occurred in the district [...]
You know the drill. The day before Thanksgiving, you eat something very different than the Turkey you're going to have for days afterward. Similar thing for the 4th of July, I propose. Since it's more of a cultural thing, here's some very un-American culture for the day. Enjoy ...
And just' [...]
OK so part of this is because I am always reminded that people think my name is the same as the hamburg restaurant, and it's not. However, this is a really strange campaign and I have to say I like it.
I will not lie to you, I’m one of those horrible mothers that tend to protect their children as much as they can. So now
IMG: The Life of a Home Mom
that I’ve come clean I can tell you that I’m slowly, very [...]
Sarah Palin announced this afternoon that effective July 26, Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell will become Governor of Alaska and that she is stepping down.
WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot!?
This has taken political pundits of all stripes off balance.
The big question is why?
Why would she want to almost immediately resign as Governor of Alaska? What purpose [...]
Sarah Palin Abruptly Resigns
From the UK Telegraph:Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announced Friday that she was resigning her office later this month, a stunning decision that could free her to run for president more easily but also raises questions about her political standing at home.
Palin disclosed the [...]
WARNING: POLITICALLY INCORRECT ARTICLE!Announces plan to hike Appalachian Trail.
[...]Barely 72 hours into Draft Earle and so far there has been press coverage all over the state. And now, Burka whose crystal ball seems ever focused on 1994 when it comes to Democratic prospects in Texas, has said it's a dead candidacy. Which is funny coming from [...]
Apparently Sarah Palin just announced her resignation as Governor of Alaska. (CNN coverage)
Is she gearing up for 2012 Presidential run, getting out ahead of some unknown scandal, or something else entirely?
Discuss!
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Ok. lets see. What could possibly make Sarah Palin the darling of the republican party to resign as the governor? Here are some ideas:Ok. lets see. What could possibly make Sarah Palin the darling of the republican party to resign as the governor? Here is some ideas:
A sex scandal is brewing and she doesn't want to tarnish the "family values" nametag of the republican party. (Sorry Sarah, but you are too late) Levy knocked' [...]
Well you could have knocked me over with a feather. Sarah Palin just conducted a news conference at her Wasilla home, amid raucous waterfowl in the background (and Russia not in the view). She announced that not only will she not seek re-election as governor [...] 
Alaska is trading one Libertarian Republican governor for another. In a stunning political announcement Sarah Palin said at a press conference in front of her home in Wasilla, that she would not seek reelection. Further, she stated that she would resign her post and hand the reigns [...] Rule Número Uno: Rachel can't just blow in and be a smarty-pants when I've gone to the trouble of reading the Mark Sanford article and watching the video and searching YouTube for a Citibank commercial. It's not right.
That's the only rule I can think of, but while I'm on the' [...]
We would like to welcome a new contributor to this site. Not1stRodeo will now be with us as we head towards our 2nd anniversary. Welcome aboard!Speaking of film, here’s the latest release from Spinster Studios 24-Hour Emergency Art-O-Mat, iPhone Cinema Department. It’s a dilly.
Remember how there was an adorable puppy gonna show up here at El Rancho Deluxe? Well, she showed up. A yella lab. Call her Fran. The credit for this excellent name belongs [...]
After scoring on a 21-yard pass to put Toronto ahead 6-0, Bruce removed his helmet, shoulder pads and uniform top, then laid down in the end zone.
Bruce said he was honoring the memory of Jackson by pretending to be buried.
I don't know that it's necessary for' [...]
Excerpt from Arthur Alphert New Mexico Independent, July 3:
Americans for Prosperity-Texas announced today that Gov. Rick Perry will join the lineup of conservative leaders speaking at the “Take Back America” Tea Party on July 4 at the state capitol in Austin.
It is the second time Gov. Perry will speak [...]
In a series of four speeches, Education Secretary, Arne Duncan, spells out what reform means in the Obama administration. I'm a little skeptical of the desire to re-authorize NCLB, even in modified form. It's not so much what the administration would like a new NCLB to be, so much as' [...]
"Face-to-face with death row inmates at London show," is the title of Julie Mollins' Reuters report.
Death row inmates depicted in oil paintings by British artist Claire Phillips, on view in London's South Bank gallery@oxo, have one thing in common."All are demonstrably innocent, or very probably innocent," according to Clive Stafford Smith, director [...]
