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TPA Round-up

February 25, 2008 By TXsharon

It's Monday, and exactly one week and one day before the all-important March primary. This week's round-up is compiled by Vince from Capitol Annex.TXsharon has a broken modem so Bluedaze is suffering but she managed to post about The RRC's approval … [Read more...]

Message to Ralph Nader: "Stick those seatbealts…

February 24, 2008 By TXsharon

where the minimum wage don't shine."Hilarious but poignant video message to Ralph Nader regarding his announcement that he will run for president again. … [Read more...]

Today I Voted at Wise County’s Wal-Mart

February 24, 2008 By TXsharon

How convenient is that?They were on page 9 for Democrats and page 9 for Republicans for the day. Each page takes 21 names. When I voted, there were about 5 to 7 more Republicans voters on the 9th page than Democrats and this is one of the reddest … [Read more...]

Shelley Fell Into the Barnett Shale Hell

February 23, 2008 By TXsharon

Poor Shelley! She has a Barnett Shell drilling rig practically on her doorstep and you can see a good picture at the link. But the worst is the noise that she recorded on a video you can watch here. This sounds all too familiar to me. And, as … [Read more...]

My Modem was Broken

February 22, 2008 By TXsharon

With a broken modem, I couldn't blog this week (of all weeks). I think it's fixed now but I have a backlog of 1086 unread emails. If you sent a comment saying I'm a liberul weenie or a hateful bitch, it might take me a while to get to it.Sor-ree! … [Read more...]

Phil King’s Teeny Reception in Wise County

February 22, 2008 By TXsharon

Star-Telegram's Bud Kennedy, who took the picture, said the above picture was taken at the halfway mark and there were about 8 people who didn't get in the picture. There was a total of about 25 present at his reception in Decatur, Texas.Quite a … [Read more...]

Atmos Energy: Big Spenders. Energy Consumers: Big Payers. RRC: Provides Cover

February 19, 2008 By TXsharon

If you’re an Atmos Energy consumer get ready for a rate hike because somebody has to pay for those expensive hotel rooms and lavish meals at posh restaurants.Star-TelegramAUSTIN -- Even as Atmos Energy was removing luxurious hotel stays and limousine … [Read more...]

TPA Blog Round Up

February 18, 2008 By TXsharon

It's Monday, and that means it is time again for the Texas Progressive Alliance's weekly blog round-up. This week's round-up is compiled by Vince from Capitol Annex.Burnt Orange Report is covering all kinds of races this week. In addition to their … [Read more...]

Bryan/College Station Endorses Dale Henry

February 17, 2008 By TXsharon

The Eagle recommends a vote for Dale Henry for Railroad Commission in the Democratic Primary.Art Hall vs. Dale Henry vs. Mark Thompson -- Like many Texans, some of the candidates in this race have a basic misunderstanding about the functions of the … [Read more...]

Is Phil King’s Golden Touch Tarnished?

February 17, 2008 By TXsharon

Brandon Evans, reporter, Wise County Messenger asks an important question of Wise and Parker County voters:Will King lose his golden touch with voters?Brandon mentions something about the Super Bowl tickets that I hadn't realized until I read this: … [Read more...]

How to Get a Human on the Phone

February 17, 2008 By TXsharon

This might prove to be a useful link. It has a database of company help/customer service numbers and how to bypass the interactive voice response nightmare.gethuman 500 database … [Read more...]