Archive for 'Politics' Category
Wil Wynn On Proposed Energy Efficient Real Estate Program
For you non-Austinites (and you Austinites that don’t keep up with local politics…I know, that’s redundant) there has been a lot of churn around proposals for new regulation on selling/buying homes in Austin that aspires to increase the energy efficiency of real estate in the area. Most of it has been fodder for the City […]
The Bush Recession
I really have nothing to say on the matter that hasn’t been said before, but I loved it when my man Doggett used the phrase “Mr Bush’s Recession” at the end of a speech recently, so I thought I would start spreading that phrase around. Of course, we may need more delineation that that. Maybe […]
This American Life #353, and Horton Hears A Who
There’s a lot of things to discuss with TAL lately. Even though TSOTAL only yielded a couple dozen episodes, I remain an ardent fan. I’m preparing for the second TAL Austin Brunch Club, and just as I return from a vacation in The Big Apple, a live TAL theater event will be broadcast around the […]
Hope ain’t a 4 letter word
And Change isn’t something that you get from the gas station. I’ve buried most of this below the jump – it’s a bit out there, and I’d like to spend a moment thanking the good people of Wyoming and Mississippi for a bit of sense over the last few weeks. After years of dealing with recovering right-wing idealogue […]
That’s My Congressman!
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Did the GOP Pick Democratic Candidate For Texas?
I think the professional analysts will get into this statistical morass eventually, but I have to consider whether some GOP voters in Texas were casting Hillary ballots as Dems since McCain has a much better chance against her. This is the turnout for the 2004 primary. 2004 d r total registered total 839231 687615 1526846 […]
Vote Today – Twice!
I suspect that there’s no chance you’ll forget to vote today, especially given the constant tv and video ads, plus the friendly reminders from certain Obama supporters in the DC area (thanks, Alex!). Just in case you didn’t get the handy “do the texas 2 step” mailer from Obama, here’s what to do: FIRST – […]
McCain Media Massage
One of the few upsides about being late for your headshrink appointment is that you have plenty of time to read the magazines you almost wish you subscribed to (but that you know you’d never get around to reading.) In my guy’s waiting room was a fresh copy of Newsweek (February 18, 2008) which normally […]
What’s wrong with Hillary’s head?
I’m still undecided, but if I were basing my vote on these photos of the candidates, Obama gets it, hands down.
American Apparel Wants Your Vote
I’m sure it’s no shock I’m a registered Democrat, and I’m really having a hard time deciding who I’m going to vote for come March 4. It’s an interesting (and pretty thrilling, really) field of candidates. American Apparel decided to weigh in on my choice via email this morning:
President’s Not-So-Secret Veto
What’s a president to do when he likes to keep secrets, but has been handed a veto-proof bill that will only help expose more secrets? Easy-peasy, just don’t fund it! After spending billions on what will probably go down in history as America’s worst reason for war, Bush wants to try making up for the […]
Biofuel Madness
Must stop. First the price of my beer goes up. Then Italy says it can’t support it’s pasta habit. Now two new studies confirm that “Almost all biofuels used today cause more greenhouse gas emissions than conventional fuels if the full emissions costs of producing these fuels are taken into account.” This boondoggle has to […]
SuperTuesday
Hi y’all.Sorry I’ve been gone so long. The boys say hi.Anyway, I’d just like to drop off a quick “Get out the vote” for those of us in the Super Tuesday states. I’d also like to plant one seed when considering candidates.As much as experience is nice and all, never underestimate the need to choose […]