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- The Messenger, on the second page of today's edition, has an odd story of a local high school couple who were married on Valentine's Day after they had had a baby together. It seemed to laud the guy for dropping out of school his sophomore year in order to earn money to support the child. Like I said: Odd.
- Stolen tweet from last night: The Westminster Dog Show corners the market on chubby-legged ladies to run the dogs around the ring. (The competition was on TV last night.)
- Best In Show is one funny movie.
- For probably my criminal justice friends: Check out this memo from the higher ups at the Harris County DA's office to young prosecutors regarding a "trial competition". It's all about fun and games as they jack with people's lives.
- The elder George Bush received the Medal of Freedom yesterday from President Obama. That man does not look well (and recall he didn't attend the groundbreaking for W's library in Dallas a few months back.)
- Inflation (something we haven't seen in a couple of decades) seems to be slowly creeping in. During all the stimulus bailout (as well as the Federal Reserve's own money creating bailout), I preached and preached that you can't flood the money supply without that happening. Even an economic idiot like me could predict that.
- John Wiley Price caught flak on the news last night for telling some citizens to "go to hell" during a Commissioners' Court meeting. I promise I meant to write in a bullet point last week that he had transformed himself into a 1980s wheels-off activist to the leader of the Democratic Party in Dallas County.
- But if you saw Heather Hay's interview with him last night at 9:00, you would have sworn she was being mind-controlled by the national Fox News opinion makers. It was as though she was asking questions submitted by Bill O'Reilly.
- And I'm surprised Price didn't jump her when she asked whether it would have been better if he "had just kept his mouth shut."
- Although the funniest bit was Republican election judge, Rev. Bill Lovell, whining into the camera that Price had called him a "fat boy."
- Just thought about old Dallas councilman Al Lipscomb.
- I'll keep you updated on the Intoxication Manslaughter case that is going on at the courthouse. Sorry if I won't post comments that contains purported facts about the case.
- I will point out this oddity: Normally the State and the defense get to strike 10 potential jurors with the remaining 12 jurors being comprised from the remaining jurors. But yesterday after a ton of potential jurors were disqualified, there were only 23 left. Doing the math, if the defense and State both struck 10, there would only be three left and that's not enough. So what did the State do? They offered to go forward and exercise only one strike even though the defense got ten. That way we would end up with 12 jurors and the case could go forward.
- And our Sheriff was on the jury panel. He didn't make it to the jury.
- "Houston - A model who had the world's biggest breasts has tried to commit suicide after doctors removed her implants." I'm no psychiatrist, but I'm guessing she has some issues.
- Mrs. LL had her second carpal tunnel surgery yesterday. Finally, finally a light at the end of the tunnel. But, man, she was out of it last night.
- Someone commented that the Egyptian people were inspired by the U.S.'s invasion of Iraq? Really? Not a chance. And those people may not be able to handle freedom after all.
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The Houston DA's memo is more evidence that lawyers think they are the most important people in our society and they act as if no one else's lives matter to them. We are just numbers to them. Time to limit the number of lawyers in society the same way we limit the number of doctors in society.
On KERA, 90.1, right now is a program about food inflation and its effects. Guess what -- some of it is due to climate change. Imagine that?
The Wise County MESSenger.
Ha, Ha, Ha!
Your comment that the Egyptians may not be able to handle freedom jumped out at me. I have watched parts of the world where there is no democracy and can't help but wonder why that is. When the Shah was overthrown by the people of Iran why was a democracy not formed?
I guess the human race is like breeds of dogs, each different breed be it greyhound, beagle, pit bull or German shepherd has bred in physical and personality traits. Some are more aggressive, some are more affectionate and some are smarter than others. Some run faster, some smell better, etc. Variables exist in each breed but there are average patterns.
In the Arab world there is no real democracy. In Africa there is no real democracy. Japan has handled it real well; not the norm for Asia. Why revolt to kick one dictator out only to get another, as in Iran.
I will look to Darwin for answers.
8:41, how do we limit the number of doctors in society?
- You missed the point on Price's outburst. The exact quote was "You are all white. Go to hell." That is outrageous on so many levels, but "go to hell" will get all the coverage.
- The systems to keep inflation under control were established during the Reagan administration. It had terrorized us during the 70s. (Remember "WIN"?) When Reagan took office, inflation was nearly 12%. When he left it was under 6% and dropping, and we haven't had to worry about it for a generation.
- The Iraqi people "can't handle freedom?" You may be right, but I still remember the joy on those people's faces as they proudly held up their purple fingers after voting. Bush can't be blamed for the culture of craziness over there. (Egyptians sexually assaulted and beat a CBS reporter to celebrate their joy over achieving political freedom.)
My problem with Price's comments isn't necessarily the "Go to hell". It's that it was preceded by "You people are all white." Racism is a multi-lane highway, and if he isn't prejudiced against white people he's doing a fairly good imitation. And trying to pretend like a word that he almost certainly didn't know is some kind of well-known racial slur doesn't fool anybody. He is most certainly not the face of my Democratic party.
Joh Willey Coyote, errr Price, didn't just "telling some citizens to go to hell". He commented that they were all white and THEN told them to go to hell. Something along the lines of "you're all white, you can go to hell." Anyone who watched that interaction, regardless of their color, should be able to understand that the man has no business in politics. Imagine the outcry, Oh the hummanity, if a white counselman or woman looked a group of black speakers in the eyes and said, "I don't care what you people have to say, you're black for Pete's sake. Go to hell." But SOMEHOW, because Price is black, his commentary is okey dokey? Well that's a load of crap. Price is one of those activists who seem to believe that any disservice accorded to anyone who happens to be white is completely excuseable based on the fact that white folks had slaves 150 years ago. Given all the hate that guy generates, he's just stealing oxygen from the rest of the world.
An African American racist? Say it ain't so!
Yes, there is climate change. Remember how cold it was last week compared to now?
Heather Hayes just has the guts to ask tough questions to idiots. It doesn't make her a droid of Fox News or Bill O'Reilly. It's about time someone on the news made idiots like JWP look like the idiots they are.
P.s. From what I heard, you left out the part where he said WHITE PEOPLE GO TO HELL.
Heather Hayes was fantastic last night! I loved it! She doesn't take crap from anybody.
9:26 That is funnier than....hell.
“Leave no authority existing not responsible to the people.”
“The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions that I wish it to be always kept alive.”
“Every generation needs a new revolution.”
...THOMAS JEFFERSON
John Wiley Price is a racist jerk. And it's pathetic that the media's journalistic integrity has dropped so l-o-w as to omit his "white people" statement. It's another perfect example of the man's ignorance and why he has no business in politics.
It pains me to hear about the journalist who was beaten and sexually violated by the Cairo mob....I'll never understand what brings a person to participate in such a sick act.
Watched the Oscar-nominated Spanish documentary Which Way Home last night. Not only would you love it as a Leftie (with regards to the immigration debate), it's a very good film....left me in awe. The poverty, the desperation and the courage of the children who try to sneak across. It follows the journeys of several kids as they ride the rails across Guatemala and Mexico. I was stunned to learn that they're regularly raped (boys & girls) by smugglers and other travelers. I just don't get it. Excellent film though...for many reasons.
What would be said in the new media if a white commissioner said "you are all black, go to hell"? Would it make the national evening liberal news media? It would and it would be non-stop until he resigned. However, we can't forget that whites are racists but blacks cannot be racists. It is a political calling card for the Democrats. They play it to the max. As does their backers in the news media.
Doesn't Mr Price realize that if all white people went to hell, there would be no one paying taxes for his peoples welfare check and county cheese?!?!?!? Tisk Tisk, Mr Price....
The messenger tends to have very odd stories much of the time. I am often surprised at what they consider news and what true news they leave out. I agree that a story commending someone for dropping out of school to support an illegitimate kid is off the charts.
As to Egypt, I repeat my question since no one answered it a few days ago: why should I care what happens in Egypt? I just don't give a damn. Can anyone tell me how this affects me and my life here?
Comment was that they may have been inspired by Iraq's free elections not
the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Thats a little different deal and it is more likely that jealousy of those elections were more to the cause.
If they get elections, they will most
likely F it up anyway.
House:I bet there was no snow around your house last Wednesday.
9:20: JWP and many others like him (Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson to name two) play a HUGE role in the face of the Democrat Party, yours and everyone else's. There are nutcases in all groups of larger size, and that means that it behooves us all to minimize the influence those people have in the groups whose causes matter to us. I wonder how your vision of the face of the Republican party is influenced by the nutcases in that group?
John Wiley Price - Al Sharptongue wannabe in a Jesse Jerkoff facade. Dallas County has be minority run for years, look at the disaster that has become- remember Wilmer- Hutchins ISD? wait for it..you can't take South Oak Cliff thugs and give them authority, they've abused everything there whole life.. yeah I know the whitey has beat'm down. Barry buy em all a democratically funded house and Auto - I'm sure they'll take good care of it and respect you in the morning.............
Doc Feelgood, you make a good point. It was some of the nutcases in the Republican party who drove me to the left. Oh, wait...is Rick Perry considered a nutcase by everyone, or just me?
9:18
The AMA limits the number of people allowed to enter medical school each year in an attempt to keep Dr.'s earnings higher. Many more people are qualified to enter medical school than are "allowed" to. This is a limit on the number of Dr.s graduating and entering practice. A reverse of this policy would automatically bring health care costs down by increasing competition among Dr.s. This practice should be applied to lawyers instead.
If the Messupper keeps winning all these journalism awards, then imagine how awful the competition must be!
10:35
Only affects you if you buy anything that is influenced by the price of oil. That is until the Suez Canal is no longer the short cut to get oil from there to here. Or until we get our head out of our ass and start producing more of our own.
You really didn't know?
Like I have OFTEN commented on this blog--the definitiion of ANY racist is anyone who "pulls the race card", and talks about race all the time. According to THAT definition, the majority of racists nowadays are our "African Americans"--I don't ever hear Asians discussing it (they're too busy working hard and being a success in life), and don't really hear Hispanics or "whites" use it near as much. Kinda ironic, the only true racists left are the so-called "blacks" (although we are all just different shades of brown--from light beige to dark brown).
What's that on her head?
A WHIG
What's that on her head?
A WHIG
WHEEUG WHEEUG WHEEUG
9:20
Your Democratic party died a slow death years ago when it was hi-jacked by socialist.
She has a head?
11:08: The AMA is has nothing to do with the number of people in medical school. It is just an organization that doctors can choose to join. Only about 18% of doctors are in the AMA, but Obama was proud to have its support for his plan.
12:39
My point is that medical schools limit the number of students and law schools do not. Something wrong there.
I would think there are a lot more folks smart enough to be lawyers.
11:07, I'm glad ALL of the nutcases on the left don't send you back. Stay where you belong. I hope you enjoy the company of Obammy, Pelosi, Reid, Frank, Schumer, Charlie Rangel, Sharpton, Jackson............
11:27. Thank you. No, I didn't. I am very marginally interested in most current affairs unless they directly involve me and mine. If it affects oil, then I guess it indirectly affects me through my pocket book. Otherwise, they can blast themselves into oblivion for all I care. Thanks for finally answering my question.
When the Shah was overthrown by the people of Iran why was a democracy not formed?
Dude, they did install as close to a democracy as the Middle East (that's Persia, but it's all basically the same I don't care if Persians act like they're different), can have. Learn some history. Just because it's a Muslim Democracy and we don't like it doesn't mean it's not a democracy. You think that as soon as a democracy is in place they'll automatically be free enterprise and McDonald's will pop up everywhere?
Bush can't be blamed for the culture of craziness over there.
No, but he can be blamed for turning it loose. Daddy Bush knew better. Even 1991 Cheney knew better (his roasting by Jon Stewart was one of the most poignant political hit pieces I've ever seen). Saddam kept the religious nuts in check, and now the Iraqis are voting and warring along sectarian lines. The bloodshed is worse over there than it was under Saddam, and it will continue indefinitely. Democracy is not a good thing in Iraq.
Rage
Re the Random Thoughts girl today: Is her index finger longer than her ring finger?
My Other Brother Darryl
Barry, you are an economic genius compared to the economic idiot that dwells in our White House.
Rage, you make my head hurt. When does your american apology tour start?
Oh nevermind, that was Obama.
This wouldn't have happened under my wat....uh...sun dial.
Double Fake King Tut
Best in Show was one of the best movies ever!!! Hilarious!!!
Rage, you make my head hurt.
I know. Thinking is hard.
Rage
Rage, where do you get this stupid crap?
Well, we have our first vote for tyrants, despots and dictators as long as they keep "religious nuts in check" regardless of how many people they have to kill to do it.
I daresay the argument "they (Iraq, Egypt, et al) can't handle democracy" is an argument that "they" are a lesser culture and people. The implication is that western Europeans have superior capabilities. (By the way, countering that argument is the fact that Israel seems to have done pretty well with democracy. Any suggestions on what's the difference?)
http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2011/02/16/texas-flunks-history/
"The Fordham Institute gave Texas and 28 other states a failing grade (a D or F) in history education. Only South Carolina got an A from the group, although a few states got an A-minus."
Could it be the S. C. got an A...because they have MAPS!!!
Double Fake Miss S. C.
Damn Garry, do I see a man laying out in jeans?
Nasty Nester
I love Rage! He's not afraid of anyone...ha!
I think they are an excellent culture, but a lesser people now. They have an amazing history that is now tarnished by religious zealotry. It is the same thing that caused the Dark Ages, and temporary setbacks throughout history like the Catholic Church going after scientists Galileo, the Bush administration to ban stem cell funding, and now the Texas State Board of Education manufacturing history in Texas schools, as even a conservative think-tank has now exposed them as doing.
Careful what you ask for folks. When the religious nuts take over these countries, they'll be looking to gain more weapons and they'll sponsor terrorist groups like the Taliban and splinter groups that are finding refuge in places like Pakistan.
Rage
"(that's Persia, but it's all basically the same I don't care if Persians act like they're different)"
Great. Coach Rage is back making stupid statements. Is this something your pony-tail wearing, dope smoking, America bashing, liberal political science professor told you?
Barry: If Coach Rage is teaching govenment, your boy Stobaugh in Denton is in trouble.
At least one statement made -- "the Bush administration banned stem cell funding" -- is false. Bush vetoed legislation providing federal funds for research on embryonic stem cell lines developed after August 2001. Research funding continued on embryonic lines existing before that date, and on adult stem cell sources (e.g. bone marrow and placental.) Privately-funded research was never even mentioned, much less banned.
The comments regarding "religious zealotry" are too broad to be accurate. It's been several hundred years since Christianity was a widespread source of panic and fear among the citizenry. And I'm not sure a rape victim was beaten to death under Christian rules at any time. All religious zealotry is not created equal.
Your reminder of Al Lipscomb jostled another memory of a black, mouthy, radical, ignorant politician that was a champion for their constituents. Diane Ragsdale.
I was talking about federal funding, genius. I'll be sure to be hyper-precise for you in the future, knowing you have to look for any misunderstanding you have and declare me to be inaccurate because of it.
It's been several hundred years since Christianity was a widespread source of panic and fear among the citizenry.
Seriously?
OBAMA'S A SEEKRET MOOSLIM!!!!
That sound familiar?
Rage
The entire statement was false, inaccurate in multiple ways, as I pointed out. Promising to use more precise wording on the next falsehood doesn't make the last one true.
wordkyle, you're as intellectually dishonest as they come.
Rage
Rage...
Speaking of intellectually dishonest...
You spew opinions and draw finite conclusions without any valid supportive references. To be taken more seriously, you may want to throw in some verifiable sources that support your argument.
I bet you drive a Kia.
WordKyle rocks, hard core. Brilliance in motion!
Ditto, 5:10
Rage, your sarcasm at 2:15 directed toward WK does nothing to cover his exposure of your inaccuracies. You were trying to slip in another one, and you were outed, once again. And then to counter w/ the vague and unsupported accusation at 3:15, well, that's just shooting yourself in the other foot, publicly, with all of us watching.
Al was the one that was convicted of graft and coruption then had his conviction overturned because(that the way niggers do bussiness).That was really his reasoning.
But Coach Rage claims to be a lawyer.....
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