The old saying goes that "All politics is local", but the same thing can't always be said for sports.
The Houston region has had a sordid history of providing a full-range sports coverage channel that is locally-based. Even as Fox Sports Houston is set to close its doors … Continue Reading ››
Best Political Ad Ever? WTFU2012
I think this one literally just took the cake!! It ties our frustration with elections to the approaching Holiday season. And, like every movie ever filmed, it stars Samuel L Jackson!! It was done by the Jewish Council on Education and Research, a Pro-Obama Super-PAC.
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And yes, the … Continue Reading ››
Houston’s newest Interstate
Houston has always had something of an "optics" problem, at least when it comes to maps. People read statistics about the city, and they read things like "4th largest city in the US" or "largest city in Texas". But if they pull up a Google Map of the region, it doesn't appear to … Continue Reading ››
Paul Ryan now “supports” repeal of DADT
In an interview with Alex Saenz of WPTV Miami, GOP Vice-Presidential nominee Paul Ryan was asked directly about the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", and whether or not he thinks it should be reinstated. Back in 2010, Ryan voted against the repeal of DADT.
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When asked if this action should be … Continue Reading ››
Mitt Romney’s “Hand Up”
From some of his recent comments, it would seem that Mr. Romney isn't too fond of what he calls "the 47 percent"... the portion of the country that doesn't pay income taxes. This is a much, much broader group than the GOP candidate makes them out to be, including veterans, Medicare and Social Security … Continue Reading ››
GOP Congressman Peter King’s “Fact-Free Zone”
On CNN's Starting Point, GOP Congressman Peter King once again proved that he operates in a "Fact-Free Zone" when it comes to President Obama's Foriegn Policy record. When pressed by anchor Soledad O'Brien to explain why thought Obama was apologizing for America, he continued to deny his actual speech content. O'Brien stated that … Continue Reading ››
Pennsylvania Voter ID law: big developments
The Pennsylvania State Supreme Court has vacated the controversial Voter ID law, and is now sending it back to the lower courts for further review. This law would have taken aggressive steps to alienate any voter who could not produce a valid, current state ID with an expiration date. Even a stay … Continue Reading ››