The Texas Blue: News
Running Or Not
Sat, 09/08/2007 - 5:04pm
The Republicans can't catch a break in Washington. A Senator who is not currently under investigation for bribery or stealing or inappropriate anything is retiring, and one who does happen to be under investigation defiantly decides to stay. Merry Christmas, GOP.
Texas Blue Mailbag: Week of 9/2/2007
Fri, 09/07/2007 - 4:00pm
Another Friday, another Mailbag. I have the funny feeling that Josh's verbosity in his answers is starting to rub off...
Bleakonomics: Jobs Edition
Fri, 09/07/2007 - 2:22pm
When economists forecast that 125,000 jobs will be added during a given month, you expect some variation in the final figures. When the report for that month instead shows that employment was reduced by 4,000 jobs, you can expect some serious economic introspection to take place.
Last Chance to Vote in TDP's ePrimary Poll
Fri, 09/07/2007 - 9:35am
Today is the last day of the Texas Democratic Party's ePrimary Poll. I already voted, and many of you likely have as well. But if you haven't, you're running out of time. The polls close tonight at 11:59 PM. If you'd like an update on results, you can see them here, and I think they are pretty interesting.
Friday Roundup: Here Comes The Judge
Fri, 09/07/2007 - 7:00am
If you've ever argued that the Patriot Act is unconstitutional, congratulations. A US District Court Judge at least partially agrees with you.
On The Record: Jace Reeder
Thu, 09/06/2007 - 3:00pm
For this episode of On The Record, we speak with Jace Reeder, the Executive Director for the Denton County Democratic Party.
WristStrong!
Thu, 09/06/2007 - 12:25pm
I'm a big fan of Jon Stewart and The Daily Show. I am also a big fan of Stephen Colbert, but I sometimes think his show is just too ridiculous to keep going. I am always wrong. He continues to prove that you can use humor and satire to do some good in the world in addition to making people laugh. And he's not going anywhere any time soon.
Thursday Roundup: The Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy
Thu, 09/06/2007 - 7:00am
Even though Ron Paul's campaign isn't convinced, some people think the fix was on in Fort Worth.
Rounding Up the Failures of Cowboy Diplomacy
Wed, 09/05/2007 - 4:15pm
Had the president paid attention in basic civics and history classes, he would understand how democracies are formed. Democracy must internally come from the ground up. Another country cannot bring it, irrespective of their motives or intentions.
Can Perry Be Entrusted With Intelligence?
By Josh Matlock
Wed, 09/05/2007 - 10:30am
Intelligence gathering and sharing are proven means for effectively combating criminal activity. Texas presently gathers and shares intelligence among various law enforcement agencies utilizing a database called the Texas Data Exchange, or TDEx. One might reasonably assume the state’s top law enforcement agency is responsible for managing such a database. This is not the case. Instead, a Perry political appointee manages TDEx causing widespread concern over potential civil liberty abuses.