Texas Senate-GOP Moves Towards One Party Rule

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Wednesday January 21, 2015 · 1:50 PM PST

2015/01/21 · 13:50

We already knew that the GOP already has the Texas Legislature rigged. But now that democracy is too much for them, they went ahead and changed the rules.

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Monday December 23, 2013 · 3:34 PM PST

2013/12/23 · 15:34

I have been an enthusiastic supporter of the Affordable Care Act since its passage, a position that is hard to take in Texas. I was one of the millions of Americans without insurance and the ACA was promising for my situation. I bought insurance for myself on the exchange without a hitch. But buying insurance for my family was another matter and one that has me absolutely enraged. Follow me below the fold for details

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In signing up for a healthcare plan

36 votes Vote Now!

In signing up for a healthcare plan

It has been flawless

10 votes

Some issues

4 votes

A pain in the ass

13 votes

Already covered/not signing up

9 votes

Obama Fundraising Trips:Are they Justified?

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Tuesday November 12, 2013 · 6:19 PM PST

2013/11/12 · 18:19

I came across this piece courtesy of the Guardian, which describes the recent uptick in the President's fundraising activities, particularly with wealthy donors. This first came to my attention when the President was in Dallas to promote the exchanges followed by fundraisers for the DSCC.

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Sunday November 10, 2013 · 9:05 AM PST

2013/11/10 · 09:05

International education activist Malala Yousafzai rose to international fame after she survived a gunshot to the head from the Taliban. Now one of the country's shining symbols is facing a roadblock to spread her message, and for the most ridiculous reasons.

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I believe that Malala is

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I believe that Malala is

A genuine activist

27 votes

A tool for the West

1 vote

A bit of both

4 votes

Nidal Hasan's Privilege

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Monday August 05, 2013 · 4:26 PM PDT

2013/08/05 · 16:26

While perusing the internet today, I came across this great investigative piece, courtesy of NBC 5 DFW:

Fort Hood shooter Maj. Nidal Hasan receives extraordinary treatment in jail while victims of the attack argue they have been forgotten and mistreated by the U.S. Army.
While a prisoner awaiting trial, Hasan is ferried by helicopter nearly every day, complete with an additional helicopter escort and security detail, for the 20-mile journey between the Bell County Jail and Fort Hood, courtesy of the United States Army and American taxpayers.

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Sunday May 12, 2013 · 10:11 AM PDT

2013/05/12 · 10:11

As election results continue to come in, it is worth noting that something like this is a rarity for this strategically important country. As someone who has been watching the elections from afar, I wanted to give my two cents regarding the election. Follow me under the fold

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Sunday April 14, 2013 · 9:34 PM PDT

2013/04/14 · 21:34

So they had this race in my backyard at Texas Motor Speedway, and lo and behold, someone decides to shoot. No one could ever see this one coming...

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Thursday June 14, 2012 · 8:12 AM PDT

2012/06/14 · 08:12

While reading the news this morning I came across this piece from the ragin' cajun. It is a little disorganized, but a good read nonetheless. I wish more liberals had the guts to say this.

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I think Carville's article is

22 votes Vote Now!

I think Carville's article is

excellent

11 votes

good

5 votes

poor

0 votes

totally off base

1 vote

A Day in the Life of Joe Republican

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Monday May 21, 2012 · 9:30 AM PDT

2012/05/21 · 09:30

I know this has probably been shared before on this site. but this is the first time I have seen it. Credit where credit is due

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Monday May 21, 2012 · 8:00 AM PDT

2012/05/21 · 08:00

I was perusing the Amazon best-sellers list this weekend to find some potential new reads and I came across one in particular that caught my eye. The book is titled The Amateur by Edward Klein. I will not read this book because I know who the real amateur is, and it is not Barack Obama

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Obama and his administration are amateurs

12 votes Vote Now!

Obama and his administration are amateurs

yes

7 votes

5 votes

no opinion

0 votes

F*** you, ESPN

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Tuesday May 15, 2012 · 11:03 AM PDT

2012/05/15 · 11:03

I know this may not be the best place to post this, but I had to get this rant out somewhere. Seems like the boys in Bristol got caught with their hand in the cookie jar. Call this first world problems, but man, do I have a problem with this.

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I should pay to have to live stream free content

85 votes Vote Now!

I should pay to have to live stream free content

yes

17 votes

68 votes

On Baseball Card Collecting

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Saturday March 24, 2012 · 12:36 PM PDT

2012/03/24 · 12:36

I am currently in the process of evaluating my collection of sports cards, mainly baseball cards that I collected in my youth. I am 23 and I planned to someday give the collection to my children, much like my father gave me his collection of stamps. During this process, I have started thinking about how much this hobby has declined, particularly in my age demographic.

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72 votes Show Results

This situation best describes me

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This situation best describes me

Still avidly collect cards

27 votes

Collected cards but no longer do

38 votes

Never collected cards

3 votes

Never collected cards but interested in starting

3 votes

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Texas Senate-GOP Moves Towards One Party Rule

Insurance Marketplace Disappointment

Obama Fundraising Trips:Are they Justified?

Malala Book Banned in Pakistan

Nidal Hasan's Privilege

Thoughts on the Election in Pakistan

GunFAIL at the NRA 500

The James Carville Takedown

A Day in the Life of Joe Republican

The Real Amateurs

F*** you, ESPN

On Baseball Card Collecting