Every living person on planet earth, regardless of race, ethnicity or nationality, shares a basic right of life. We all have a history. Like our amazing genetic code, each one is different, but connected. The other key this is that each second we live, we also make history. But while making it, history is very … Continue Reading ››
You know what they say about overly aggressive dogs... "Don't worry, it's bark is worse than it's bite." Most of the time, the same cliche applies in Washington. Politicians make a lot of huge promises during campaign time. They vilify the party opposite, and proclaim themselves to have all of the right … Continue Reading ››
In yet another historic and bold action, the Obama administration announced bold reforms on its immigration policy. The administration will now grant work VISAs to certain eligible youth and will cease deportations for those who qualify. Most persons affected by this policy change are younger illegal immigrants without a criminal record... those … Continue Reading ››
For weeks, there has been a buzz going on in Texas, especially among the urban traveller crowd. Megabus, the low-cost intra-city bus line is starting service in the Texas Triangle on June 19th. With bargain basement fairs and chic new buses featuring wi-fi and chargers, the company has definitely succeeded in garnering some … Continue Reading ››
For all of the craziness that has gone on within the national GOP, things have been pretty standard here in Texas. After all this is one constant in the world of American politics... Texas is reliably REPUBLICAN. Now the largest state to carry that title, and certainly the one with the … Continue Reading ››
Well there you have it folks. For the first time in many months, the US unemployment rate has climbed up to 8.2%. The net gain of the US economy was a measly 69,000 jobs during May. April's job numbers were also revised downward. UGH.
The careful art of distraction has been a central tenet of the GOP campaign strategy. Modern Democrats aren't as good at the "slight of hand" techniques, but Republicans have it down to a science. So let's take a look at some of the more popular political distractions waged by the GOP. … Continue Reading ››
