Entries from June 2009

Congressman Ortiz Blackmail Scandal

Date June 26, 2009

Not two hours ago, I received an e-mail from my very liberal Democratic congressman, Solomon Ortiz, telling me that he was happy to vote against the cap & trade bill–even though it passed–because he is such an honest individual who looks out for the best interest of his constituients. ‘kay. Whatever.
Just now I received this [...]

How DARE YOU, Mark Sanford!

Date June 24, 2009

Stupid, stupid, stupid.
I have broken a house rule and used the forbidden “s” word because, frankly, it fits. How dare Mark Sanford be so selfish and lacking in character to do such a thing?
And I’m not talking about cheating on his family. I’m talking about stealing the spotlight away from the really important issues of [...]

Personal Responsibility is Uncool

Date June 18, 2009

R. Stacy McCain is a wordsmith. He infuses cleverness and irony into every sentence he writes. If I didn’t already have One, I’d make him my god.
Here’s his thoughts on the bail-out mentality that has infested our country. Read it and wish you could write that good.
P.S. “Uncle Sugar” is my favorite part. Love it!

John Cornyn Gets it Right

Date June 18, 2009

Well, look here. Senator John Cornyn remembered that he’s a conservative again and has come out against the Kennedy healthcare disaster that has been presented to Congress as the salvation of us all.
Hey Senator, still think Tim Geitner is the “only man that can do the job”? Just wondering.
P.S. Your vote for the “clunker law” [...]

What Media Bias?

Date June 16, 2009

Surrendering any pretense that they are an unbiased news organization, ABC (The American Broadcasting Company–I know, ironic right?) will be broadcasting what is in essence an entire evening of infomercials aimed at selling President Obama’s healthcare initative. Regardless of what your opinion of this healthcare offering is (I think it’s too expensive, will cause small [...]

Texas Home Schooler Call to Action

Date June 3, 2009

Just got this from the Texas Home School Coalition. Gird your loins, home schoolers. And pick up your phones.
 
SB 1440
 
I personally urge you to contact Governor Perry’s office, as I have, and ask him to veto SB 1440 (to which the language from SB 1064 was added) to protect the fundamental right of parents to guide and [...]