Though the song was originally written and first performed by Otis Redding in 1965, the mega-hit Respect did not reach the top of the charts, and did not become one of the world's greatest known anthems from his work. It was only when the song was given a new perspective and performed by the one … Continue Reading ››
Let's just say that today was a most remarkable day in Washington.
At the White House's famous Rose Garden, members of the Republican leadership in the United States House of Representatives gathered around President Donald Trump. It was clear that they were in a most jovial mood. Today was indeed a first big step toward what … Continue Reading ››
Barely a week into the Trump Era and the United States has already seen one of the largest protest marches in American history, caught the new Administration telling blatant lies... or as they would like to say, "Alternative Facts"... about something as inconsequential as crowd size at the inauguration, and taken rapid moves … Continue Reading ››
At long last, it is done. From a field of over 20 candidates and the most divisive, insulting campaign in modern history, the government has fulfilled its constitutional duty and installed our nation's 45th President. So yeah folks the truth is upon us: Trump In, and...
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For most Americans, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or FBI is an agency which seems to live in secret. There's no doubt that public interest has likely increased since the hit ABC series Quantico, which delves into the world of FBI agent training. But for the most part, the men and women of this agency … Continue Reading ››
In case you forgot Texas, today is Election Day. Across the Lone Star State, voting is already happening like never before. As of Thursday evening, over 3.7 million Texans had already voted. This shatters previous records from 2012 when 3.1 million residents voted early, and there's still one full day of early voting results … Continue Reading ››
If you've followed the blog, it's been a frequent subject of discussion, and frankly, a sincere hope...
Will Texas ever become a Swing State??
Back when I first discussed the topic in 2012, here was the rationale: With over half of the state's population now concentrated in the 13 largest counties, the potential for Texas to … Continue Reading ››
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