Hey Tea Party Members

Tom Leppert and Craig James

Rick Perry and Dewhurst

Look who are all in the same room right now manning the phones to try and defeat your guy, Ted Cruz, tomorrow.

That room may burst into flames based upon the lack of sincerety alone. (Video for those interested.)

Colorado Shooter In Court This Morning

"Let me explain this to you. You're screwed. And that hair isn't making my job any easier."

Identity of Alvord Girl Who Died Yesterday Has Been Released

And I found this video of her. What a head shaking tragedy.

Liberally Lean Olympic Profile: Robert Forsteman

In my continuing coverage of Olympic athletes (this is the first and might be the last) I bring you a German and his legs. Weightlifter? Nope.  He's a cyclist. Yep, the guy rides a bike.

Keep your eye on that country. Ever since the East and the West got back together, I've wondered what they've been up to. Although I didn't thing magic quads mutation was something we had to worry about.

Source.

While I Was Gone

Some kid from Coppell apparently won the award for Worst National Anthem In The History of Ever. It's the dreaded combo of off key and long and drawn out. (And whoever is handling her -- I'm guessing parents -- takes her craft very seriously.)

Random Monday Morning Thoughts

• I was truly "off the grid" electronically speaking last week. And I didn't mind.
• Mrs. LL decided to rap her legs around a pier in the ocean and learned about little sharp organic thingies that will cause a huge and itchy rash. For a week everyone around us referred to the condition being as the result of "barnacles" but after a google search just now, I'm not so sure.
• A treatment of any ointment we could find and white vinegar (listening to any suggestion we would hear), it went completely away. Then on the last day of vacation it all comes back with a vengeance. She finally got to a doctor yesterday. 
• I had an experience right out of Cocaine Cowboys but it'll have to be its own post later.
• The American Airlines flight attendants (most at least) act as if they've lost their best friend.
• We cleared customs coming back into DFW in record time. Walked straight up to the passport guy and right up to the baggage clearance guy with basically no line.  
• I got to saw Michael Phelps lose his first Olympic event in real time at the Mexican airport. I think it was delayed here in the States until that night. And is it true that the American winner, Ryan Lochte, is the equivalent of C.J. Wilson? Edit: A man's brain can't change from "I got to see" to "I saw" while he's typing at dawn?
• Things seem the same here: A wrong way driver caused a four car wreck in Fort Worth, and we've got a double motorcycle death in Dallas. 
• I'm off to vote against David Dewhurst tomorrow. I don't think I've ever been so angered by campaign commercials as those of Dewhurst.  His latest one on "close our borders"  begins with a split second screen shot of a car destroyed in a wreck. A word is never said about why. If that's not a subliminal message about stereotypes,  I don't know what is. 
• But look out! Craig James has endorsed Dewhurst. I'll cancel the vote of one his supporters, but I'll need help to cancel out the other two. 
• I discovered something sitting by a pool this weekend. Guns N' Roses' "Sweet Child Of Mind" starts off great but turns into a beating without you realizing it. 
• Ever been in a small boat when a barracuda is caught and thrown on board? It'll get your attention. (Its teeth is somewhere in Mrs. LL's luggage.) 
• We left the Family Cat in the house and hired some neighborhood kid to come by and check on her and the house on a daily basis.  Oddest thing: Once we got back she had turned into the most loving and sweet thing you've ever seen. Purring. Cuddling. The whole nine yards.  That ended about 24 hours later. 
• I'll credit the Update this morning. Sometime there is no news except bake sales, but today it is worth the read.

Another Alvord Tragedy (With A Note)

"Barry, if you have not heard, and for reasons not yet released, an incoming AHS freshman girl took her life early this morning.  She did leave a note.  She is from a family of limited means that do not have the funds to provide a funeral.  Those . . .  associated with the school are trying to come up with some way to assist the family . . . . I immediately thought of [this blog].  If you can think of a tactful way to alert the masses, anyone who would want to contribute financially may contact the Alvord ISD Administration office.  Please allow me to remain anonymous in trying to help this family."

Boyd Fire Tonight

Messenger Above The Fold

As Liberally Lean rises from a week's slumber.

A Content Poll

A Bit I Should Get Rid Of
"And Another" Random Thought Girl Motorcycle Death A post on Race A post on The Gay
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Random Friday Morning Thoughts

"Looks like he's leaving to go back home."

Local News Poll

Favorite Local News Channel
Fox 4 WFAA - Channel 8 KXAS - Channel 5 Channel 11 Never/Rarely watch
	Results

Marijuana Poll

Regarding Small Amounts of Marijuana Possession, I believe
The current law should stay the same Legalize it Make it a fine only crime I'm completely apathetic
	Results

I'm not trying to influence the poll, but in 2010, there were 76,382 arrests in Texas for misdemeanor possession.

Random Thursday Morning Thoughts

Presidential Election Poll

Who do you BELIEVE will win the election in the Fall?
Barack Obama Mitt Romney
	Results

Birth Certificate Poll

Is the birth certificate released by President Obama authentic?
Absolutely yes Likely Don't Know Doubtful Absolutely not
	Results

Random Wednesday Morning Thoughts

Police Agency Poll Number Two

Most Trusted Police Agency In Wise County
Decatur Bridgeport Rhome Runaway Bay Wise County Sheriff's Office DPS
	Results