7.26.2017

This Is Interesting




Note that the Sheriff is a former DPS Trooper and Texas Ranger.
at 10:11 AM

Did He Just Call A.G. Sessions Part Of "The Swamp"?


And that's his hand-picked Attorney General.

He is on quite the roll this morning.

Edit: Oh, my. Sessions just got chewed out.

at 9:43 AM

Now I'm Worried About People In Canada Acting Crazy On The Road

at 9:00 AM

Above The Fold


at 8:53 AM

Random Wednesday Morning Thoughts



  • It was a fascinating reaction to the bizarre Jason Garrett press conference yesterday. The Millennials seemed to have a reaction of, "Why doesn't the press just ask football questions!?" Others are interested in so much more than that. 
  • I both love and hate docket calls at the Wise County courthouse. But it is perfect for a guy like me who loves observing the human condition. The defendant who walks in for the first time and is scared to death (or the other who might be defiant.) The bailiff who does a second glance at someone causing his/her mind to race. The out of town attorney who has to ask around for "who is the prosecutor?" or "how does this all work?" The dramatic differences among prosecutor/defense lawyer conversations. Those being brought in from jail who anxiously look into the gallery for family members who are there just to support them. 
  • The Dallas Observer will post a series of picks from time to time of "pool parties" normally featuring a hotel in Uptown. They generally feature people you wouldn't want to hang out with. But this one in the series got my attention. A baby?
  • And in case Mrs. LL has any nefarious thoughts, let this me a lesson to her! (Thanks emailer.)
  • Trump held another bizarre "political rally" last night in Ohio. Make no mistake, he does it because he needs to be loved.  But this was gold: “Sometimes, they say, ‘He doesn’t act presidential,’” Trump said of his critics. “And I say, ’Hey look ― great schools, smart guy ― it’s so easy to act presidential. But that’s not going to get it done. ... With the exception of the late, great Abraham Lincoln, I can be more presidential than any president that’s ever held this office. That I can tell you. It’s real easy.”
  • The Texas Association of Business is running a massive radio ad campaign against the Bathroom Bill. The one on The Ticket features a very bad actor getting very angry when he learns it might cause major sporting events to avoid Texas. (Good intention. Bad execution.)
  • This just broke. He loves fights. He knows his base.: 
(I got real nervous at this moment)
Huh? 
  • Medical costs?
  • Remember this during the campaign?:
  • Per today's Messenger, the Wise County Sheriff's Office wishes to apply for "an impaired driving mobilization grant." 

at 8:39 AM

7.25.2017

Today This Feels Like The Most Famous Photo Of A Texas Congressman Ever


He's been in the news.
at 1:48 PM

This Is Astonishing




The current headlines from two of the most conservative sites there are.

As far as Breitbart is concerned, it can be explained. Back in April This American Life's podcast dedicated almost an entire hour to how that organization, and especially Steve Bannon, are truly political geniuses. Look at this excerpt:
at 11:36 AM

He Tried To Tell Them . . .

. . . and everyone assumed he was guilty.

Edit: The Jason Garrett Press Conference is fantastic. So short. So robotic. It is class. Audio.

at 11:32 AM

This Is Fascinating




(But I'm also a guy who talks with hand motions. I probably have done all of that except for the last one.)
at 8:56 AM

Random Tuesday Morning Thoughts




  • This is a bizarre early morning Tweet. He's now completely turned on Sessions. (And the new spokesman said this morning that Trump probably wants the AG gone):
  • There was a guy yesterday that commented that the pic of the "Turkey Vulture" was actually a common "buzzard". He cannot possibly be from Texas. 
  • Through the discovery process, I received an offense report yesterday from DPS of a different Wise County law enforcement agency entitled "Confidential Supplement Narrative Continuation". I've never seen the word "confidential" in the title of a police report before. 
  • Let's take a look at the White House interns:
  • The Cowboys cut Lucky Whitehead after a warrant was issued in connection with his petty shoplifting charge. They finally take a strong stance -- against shoplifting. 
  • We have Justin Bieber news! He cancelled the remainder of his tour that I didn't even know was going on. (Something has to be seriously wrong.)
  • Did there used to be blood tests before a marriage could take place. What was the point?
  • Rick Perry was checking his phone as Trump spoke yesterday. 
  • "The Texas legislature just passed a law that would allow counties in the state to create 'diversion courts' for police officers and other first-responders who are charged with crimes but can plausibly argue that job-related mental illness contributed to their misconduct." 
  • This is odd: The local Lubbock paper has in its possession a police report where a Tech football player is alleged to have assaulted several people in a bar -- including a woman via an uppercut. But the police redacted the player's name from the report because he "hasn't been charged." 
  • I got into a Ticket fight with one of their personalities because I believe that they are promoting Dunkirk as an ad by dedicating full segments to it. They did it again at least once yesterday. And morning boys talked about it this morning. And every single time they make specific reference to Harry Styles.  
  • There's some "painted rock challenge" going on in Decatur. (And maybe other places.)
  • Uh, what?: There was a monkey attack in a Buc-ee's in Terrell?
  • Wise County is mentioned in this Star-Telegram story: 




at 8:38 AM

7.24.2017

The Expression On Those Faces In The Background


And those eyebrows!
at 2:49 PM

Hadn't Thought Of This Is A While



The Hill County Courthouse fire of 1993.  The Houston Chronicle has a story on it today (which really isn't that interesting.) Not a bad history of the place here.

It was an "electrical fire", and I thought I remembered it was a coffee pot left on in the D.A.'s office, However, I can't find any reference to that after a quick search.


at 12:41 PM

Love This Cop At Tour De France


Gave him the Heisman right into the ditch.
at 8:53 AM

Random Monday Morning Thoughts


  • Nine people were found dead and at least 39 were found packed into a trailer in San Antonio in a "human trafficking" incident. Here's something I've heard no one mention: In 1987, eighteen undocumented aliens were found in a boxcar in Sierra Blanca, Texas. Dallas based KLIF conservative talk show host David Gold said at the time, which caused a firestorm, “I don’t know if your mind works like mine, but those people got what they deserved.”
  • Mrs. LL went to Roswell, NM with a friend. She was giddy. She sent this. 

  • One of our two U.S. senators, who I thought was the non-crazy one, thought this would be a good idea over the weekend: 
  • I had to have help identifying this bird at Lake Bridgeport. It's a Turkey Vulture. And, trust me, it was as big as a turkey. (And those white feathers are very close to a map of the U.S.)
  • The Cowboys' opening press conference was a train wreck. Jason way lying as usual, Jerry talked even crazier than usual, Stephen tried to keep it on track, and PR man Rich was tense. 
  • He's hard to keep up with. He was in full panic mode yesterday: 
  • And remember on Friday when I said the Times and the Post will bring him down?: 
  • And this morning he sent a message that Jeff Sessions days are numbered (they are) and that he continues to practice "whataboutism". This is not normal.:
  • Someone suggested this Cowboy's Lucky Whitehead "abducted dog" story was nothing but a publicity stunt for the Fort Worth rapper "Boogotti Kasino".  Love that name.  And The Ticket had him on for a segment on Friday and didn't lay a glove on him as they allowed him to promote his new "album". It was weird.
  • I had a Ticket personality, who I've done nothing but promote and speak fondly of over the years, go off on me online for my "that was a commercial disguised as a segment" position. (And then on his Sunday show, after years of trying to distance from saying, "I think space is super gay" said, regarding the current space program, "There's something selfish about space.")
  • It's going to be in the 100s this week. And that soaking rain last night, on and already saturated ground, in going to make is miserable. 
  • We built a $13 billion war ship? Yep. The USS Ford.
  • Jordan Speith: Good guy or spoiled brat?
  • I bet Yu Darvish ends up with the Dodgers.
  • If you are an employer and one of your employees is a member of "Proud Boys", you might want to re-think it. (I had no idea they existed.)


at 8:37 AM

7.22.2017

And I Would Like To Announce I Love The New Spokesman




He's right out of The Godfather or Sopranos or Goodfellas.

(And that "three foot putt" doesn't belong in that list.)

And let's check out his Twitter past.

He makes up quotes:
He is pro-gun control:

at 8:44 AM

Above The Fold


at 8:25 AM

7.21.2017

It's Friday. Let's Get Out Of Here.

That back end got just a little loose. 
After going to Top Golf, Mrs. LL wants to golf at Runaway Bay.
When a man can't even take a magic carpet ride. 
The guy in the blue almost makes me want to support violence.  
100% (Get it?)
at 2:00 PM

Someone Quits The Worst Job In The World? No Way!

The wheels are coming off the White House like nobody's business.

Then again, maybe he should be gone:

at 11:08 AM
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