While a lot of todays action in the Texas Capital, as covered by social media, is about the “open carry” bill being sent back for procedural reasons, given we still have a full 7-weeks of the Legge before they remount … Continue reading In stark contrast
This week Attorney General and Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott continued to demonstrate that the Texas Miracle is based only on smoke and mirrors. First up, Abbott claimed victory over the evil empire, the Federal Governments’ Environmental Protection Agency. Abbott has time and … Continue reading Abbotts Texas Miracle
I’ll get the gloating out of the way first, last week both Edward Snowden and Julian Assange appeared live by video at SXSW here in Austin. Given SXSW is one massive geekfest there was bound to be social media coverage, and some news coverage depending on what either of them said, or which way the wind was blowing in the mainstream media. However, due to the successful Texas Tribune kickstarter campaign, tens of thousands of us were able to watch it simultaneously live via livestream. I contributed just $250 to that kickstarter, I more than got my moneys worth from … Continue reading Privacy as an abnormal condition in America