For the Houston Chronicle (“A close eye on HCC” 4/18/13) to carry out their veiled threat “We’ll be watching”, they must first open their eyes. The editorial board should write their own editorials; rather than print word for word what the HCC administration submits. The editorial states: “ As longtime Houstonian will recall, HCC’s history [...]
Clear Lake Tea Party Responds to Citizens for CCISD
April 29, 2013 By 2 Comments
It seems that Mr. Jerry Smith of Citizens for CCISD political action committee (PAC) has asked the Clear Lake Tea Party (CLTP) to adhere to values of transparency, honesty, and accountability. Okay, let me answer that challenge. The Clear Lake Tea Party has been working for traditional conservative values since 2009 by championing fiscal responsibility, [...]
Versions of the Truth
March 10, 2013 By
I don’t know about you, but I like for people to tell me the truth; the honest truth. I don’t want your version of the truth. Ever since my last blog post about Representative John Culberson’s voting record on some key spending bills called Just The Facts, Chicken!, my attention has been focused on him to [...]
Reader urges Texas lawmakers to use caution in budget process
January 15, 2013 By
Texas Comptroller Susan Combs recently announced the State of Texas will have an estimated $8 billion surplus from the current 2-year budget. When State Rep. Dan Branch (R-Highland Park) stated he wanted to “look at the math” before discussing cutting taxes, the Empower Texans think tank labeled Rep. Branch as a Strauss lieutenant and assumed [...]
Once Upon A Time There Was Money
September 30, 2012 By
Once upon a time, there was a peaceful village deep in the forest. The inhabitants of the village were an industrious sort with a wide variety of trades and skills. There was a baker who made all sorts of breads and cakes, a shoemaker who made everything from work boots to sandals, a blacksmith who [...]
Compromise is not a four letter word
September 19, 2012 By
I was recently sent this article, “Time for Ron Paul Fans to Support the Constitution”. The article is well written and lays out the main arguments why Ron Paul supporters and Libertarians should rally behind Mitt Romney. Unfortunately, this same argument comes out every in every election. And every election we hear the same thing [...]
Doug Weiskopf: SEIU should work to stop illegal immigration
July 21, 2012 By
As a founding member of the Houston Organization of Public Employees, I have been reading the Chronicle’s coverage of the recent janitors’ strike led by SEIU very closely. I read Alice McAfee’s column about the plight of Houston’s underpaid janitorial worker, and then Ms. Sewing’s touching description of Danny Glover’s meeting with Ms. Vasquez with [...]
Why I believe in David Dewhurst
July 19, 2012 By
Because Cruz is a master debater and David a stutterer, debates are not the best format for David to shine. But frankly, I don’t believe that should be the test anyway. The question is who will be the best Senator for Texas and I think the clear answer is David Dewhurst. Texas is the envy [...]
Kelly Horsley: The Grand Old Party?
April 30, 2012 By
So, here’s a little story I got to tell about a local party you know so well…. Which party? Ah, yes, the GOP. What comes to mind when you think of the current GOP, especially the one in Harris County? I can tell you my thoughts on the subject. Unfortunately lately it hasn’t been grand [...]
Harris County Republican Party: I’m part of the solution and here’s the problem
April 12, 2012 By
In the words of the Indianapolis Colts former head coach, Jim Mora, “…playoffs? You wanna talk about playoffs?” Just for fun, let’s trade the word playoffs for the word ‘transparency’. I know, I know, stop using the word ‘transparency’ you say. It fits in this instance though, especially when you’re talking about politics. Local, Harris [...]
