Category Archives: Politics
Shutdown of the Federal Government?
This morning’s headlines read like the federal government is headed into a massive unraveling…but, I suspect, if there is a shutdown of the federal government at 12:01 am tomorrow, then things have spiraled out of control. What’s the solution? I’m … Continue reading
Take a Gamble with Gambling?
WhenI read the headlines of a group advocating/lobbying for legislation in Texas for expanded gambling to help with the long-term financial needs I thought, “hey…this just might work!” I realize, this isn’t necessarily allocated for education…but revenue and additional taxes. … Continue reading
Voter ID…Yeah or Neah?
A bill to require Texans to show a photo ID before voting passed the Texas House on Wednesday night despite repeated efforts by Democrats to derail it. Here’s my thought…if you feel like you have a right to vote, and … Continue reading
Ten Year Itch?
OK…I’m a bit frustrated….and it’s happening more and more. Our Governor Rick Perry is beginning to get under my skin just a tad. Not so much that I’m ready to ditch him, but frustrated. I guess it’s the 10 year … Continue reading
It’s Our Move Washington and Wall Street!
After the weekend’s news of President Obama considering the option to tapping into the nation’s emergency oil supply to help cap soaring fuel prices, I got to thinking…soaring fuel prices aren’t such a bad thing…at least not for Midland. The … Continue reading
Alot is going on within our economy….
There is no doubting our local economy is improving. Most all indicators like sales tax allocations, building permits, unemployment rates, etc., are trending to the positive. Some of those dramatically so. On the downside; however, our state budget looks to … Continue reading
A Horse is a Horse, or Course.
With last week’s news of the official 2010 Census numbers released, can Midland breathe a sigh of relief? I will…even if you don’t. We’ve been very fortunate to have Rep. Mike Conaway represent us at the federal level since 2005. … Continue reading
Deficit or Death-of-It??
Well…the 82nd Texas Legislature is in regular session, 140 days of our State government at work, the embodiment of the Texas Constitution. These days, one has to ask….what does “regular session” mean…to hear rumblings it appears we – as Texas … Continue reading