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I just resurrected my sorely-neglected email newsletter, maybe in 2023 I’ll be a little more regular about it. If you’re interested in reading my ramblings on a school district in disarray, you should subscribe.
You’re trying really hard to lose my vote.
Yeah, yeah, I know there’s a Presidential election going on but this post isn’t about that race. Frankly, that race is a dumpster fire and I’d rather not spend any more time than I have to thinking about it. Locally, we have a school board election going on. And while it hasn’t been as bad…
I don’t have the answers. Mostly just questions.
Luke 15:3-7 3 Then Jesus told them this parable: 4 “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? 5 And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders…
The best of what we have to offer.
I went to bed last night with a pretty bad taste in my mouth. And unsurprisingly, it wasn’t gone this morning when I arose. If you watched any of the debacle called a Republican Debate last night then you already know that I’m not talking about a literal taste, one that comes from onions or…
Why am I running?
Even more than the question of, “why should I vote for you?” I get asked about my reasoning for running in this election. I’ve given any number of different answers depending on my mood and the situation. As I sit here on the eve of Election Day, I am reflecting back on the last six…
AIG from the other side
A NYTimes OP-ED piece from Jack DeSantis, an executive vice president at AIG, turning in his resignation and donating everything he stands to receive as a bonus from the company. After 12 months of hard work dismantling the company ‚Äî during which A.I.G. reassured us many times we would be rewarded in March 2009 ‚Äî…
A new government?
After only being signed up to receive his newsletters a few months, I am impressed at the amount of work that goes into the communication efforts of my congressman and his staff. I’m sure he doesn’t sit down personally and write out each newsletter but each one definitely feels like he has a hand in…
Are we still warming?
Without knowing the weather in your neighborhood, I can assume from national news reports over the last few weeks that you’ve potentially had some cold weather. Was 2008 the year man-made global warming theorists were proved wrong? No idea what the background or education is of the author on the issues but he does make…
There is much to be thankful for
Thought some of you might be interested to see a copy of the email I received from my Congressman Kenny Marchant this afternoon. No commentary on my part. There is much to be Thankful for ‚ÄúIt is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be…
Interesting read on our future and the conflicts in the Middle East
A letter to the President-elect from a Middle East realist Pretty clear statements on how they feel about our help/influence. What it doesn’t do is instill confidence in our ability to ‘win’ any war over there.
I voted
I’d encourage you to do the same. I’d prefer that you actually knew a little about the candidates you are planning on casting your ballot for and what they stand for; But the great thing about our country is, is the fact that you have to know exactly nothing about any of it all and…
The Washington Post said something naughty about Obama
That’s unusual. The Real Problem With Obama’s Tax Plan EDIT: Sorry, the link went straight to the article when I posted it. It isn’t worth signing up on the WP’s website for.
I’ve still seen no substance…
But you can’t discount that he has style. These images do what they are supposed to do, make him look human.
Bailout passed
But I will vote again for Kenny Marchant. Though I’m not happy with the results of the vote, I am happy to report that voices were heard and spoken for. A major reason why we live in the greatest country in the world. Now that the damage is done, I just hope the markets get…
More bailout ranting
No matter what side of the fence you sit on politically, I urge you to contact your Congressman TODAY and tell them firmly that their job will rest in their decision on the upcoming vote. Last week I contacted both Senators for the state of Texas and my district’s Congressman and explained to them my…
Andy Rutledge’s USA.gov redesign
Exerpt from one of the greatest reads on the interwebs this week: You may or may not know it, but the United States government has a website. USA.gov is dubbed the US government‚Äôs official web portal. There you can find information for citizens, businesses, government employees, and visitors to the US. Like many government websites,…
For those who didn’t follow the Democratic nomination process that closely…
Slate summed it up in an entertaining 8 minutes for you: