Oh-oh, Hillary’s got her own book out now. While it is highly unlikely that I will read this offering, I was disturbed by the article linked above. Disturbed because for the first time, I knowingly agreed with something a Clinton said. This in regards to her judgement that Bill’s affair with Monica (whose book I…
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Execs Pay Falls – Finally
In Houston, at least, there’s hope that economic sense may be getting applied in regards to executive compensation. Now, if only this were a national trend, maybe my 401k would be worth something! Still, I’d be remiss not to comment on the ConocoPhillips bonuses: 8 figure bonuses should not be given out to executives presiding…
Pot for Medical Use: Debate in California
Medical marijuana grower gets a day in jail. The two ironies of this case are that the dude was doing his job for the city of Oakland and that when charged, the judge’s withholding of this and other facts from jurors spawned a rebellion among the jurors after they convicted him. The problem with all…
College Grads & What’s Ahead
This spring’s college grads are left jobless and wondering: Was it worth it? Shaila Mentore’s editorial makes me want to gag. Apparently Shaila and her fellow graduates are entitled to jobs that pay well and allow them to do exactly what they want to do. Welcome to adulthood, little lady. Very, very few people are…
Minorities, Democrats, and Us
A minority view: the problem with liberals This is a terrific, well-written editorial written by Lionel Garcia about the uses Democrats have for their minority supporters. My fondest wish is that people who vote Democratic “on principle” will read this article and recognize the truth that it purports. Texas Democrats are building their own glass…
Street Racing is Bad
Duh. Stiffer penalties and fines for illegal street racing are coming to Texas courts. “When high school children were dying needlessly in street racing activities in San Antonio, I began to look into the matter. I discovered that it was a state-wide problem,” says the sponsor. Not surprisingly, Mr. Fischer is a Democrat. More government,…
Gays OK in Philly Scouts
Philly says Boy Scouts must allow gays in. Do you recall Bruce Willis’ line in that American classic film “Die Hard”, when he said “…all things being equal, I’d rather be in Philadelphia…” while picking glass shards out of his bare feet? I say, all things being equal, the Philadelphia troop should be kicked out…
Just Say No
Thom Marshall of the Houston Chronicle says we need to help drug users more. “We’re criminalizing an entire generation,” says one area judge. That’s a valid point and something that is very likely not right. But would it be better to legalize soft drugs and let these “offenders” off the hook? Many of them have…
Texas Democrats are back in Austin
What I want to know is if they are going to spend any time in jail. That’s pretty much all I want to know about those jokers. We’ve had to live with 135 years of their districting in this state, it only seems fair to give the other guy a shot at running things, what…
Men’s Golf is for Men
Vijay Singh says Annika Sorenstam doesn’t belong in a men’s PGA Tour event and he’s absolutely right. If Tiger Woods wants to play from the ladies tees, NOW would burst a collective blood vessel. Unfortunately, Vijay seems to have caught some flack and has backed off of his stance, somewhat. But he’s right on the…