Category: Texas Politics
Upcoming Texas referendum
by Graham 
On November 8th, Texas voters (not including my good self since I don't have the vote - yet) will be voting on a number of amendments to the Texas Constitution.
The summaries on the ballot paper tell you nothing about the real substance of the amendmen… more »
10/27/05 05:33:15 pm, Modification to Proposition #2
by Graham
In the spirit of constructiveness in politics (and we definitely need more of that these days), I propose a pragmatic sensible modification to Proposition #2.
I am a reasonable man who believes in the principles of fair play and consistency.
If Texa… more »
Texas Proposition #2 - Protest Letter
by Graham
I previously wrote (albeit indirectly) about the pile of nonsense that is Proposition #2, to be voted on in November. This proposition would permanently amend the Texas Constitution to ban same-sex marriage.
Quite apart from the practical reality that… more »
Here's an example of how to show absolutely zero leadership empathy
by Graham
In which Rick Perry, challenged on why he continues to ride around in an SUV that does the stunning figure of 11 miles per gallon, takes refuge in the "empty symbolic gesture" brush-off.
I wonder what his response would be if I pointed out that the pro… more »
The Preston Hollow PID debate....
by Graham
...finally made it to City Hall, and it sounds from this report in the Dallas Observer as though certain residents couldn't wait to show what horse's asses they can be, given the opportunity. Sort of like they thought that this was Their Reality TV Momen… more »
Another depressing article about Dysfunctional Dallas
by Graham
Here's another article from the Dallas Observer on one of the long-running dysfunctionalities in Dallas city politics. At one time, I wanted to live in the city of Dallas. These days I'm glad not to be living there. The whole governance process of the ci… more »
Gee, our Gov is a real class act...
by Graham
In which Rick Perry utters an insult and claims it was not meant as an insult...sure., Rick, and the moon is made of green cheese and there are fairies and elves at the bottom of my garden.
This guy sure is a class act. more »
Our 2 Texas Senators fail to sponsor the anti-lynching bill
by Graham
The Sanate in DC yesterday passed (by a voice vote only, with no dissenters) a symbolic "apology bill" for the hate lynchings that occurred in a number of southern states in the 1960's as the USA struggled to codify anti-discrimination statutes and embra… more »
How Texan Congressmen and Senators voted...
by Graham
An interesting analysis of how Texas representatives voted on bills and issues recently in Washington... more »
Irving Mayoral and Council seat candidates
by Graham
With the vote on the mayor of Irving and several council places due this weekend, candidate placards have been springing up on lawns near my house like overnight mushrooms.
Being the sort of vaguely-techie person that I am, I decided to investigate the… more »