2012 February

BREAKING NEWS / TEXAS DEMOCRATIC PARTY CONVENTION DATE APPROVED

February 29, 2012 By Egberto Willies Leave a Comment

From Allan R. Jamail Senatorial District 6 (SDEC) Texas State Democratic Executive Committeeman Tonight in an Emergency meeting called by Party Chairman Boyd Richie of the Texas Democratic Party the Texas State Democratic Executive Committee (SDEC) voted and approve the date of Saturday, April 21st to have the Senate (County) conventions. Also approved by the SDEC is the Texas Democratic Party's Delegate Selection Plan. The State Convention is on Friday, June 8th and Saturday, June 9th in Houston, Texas. SPECIAL NOTE: I want to point out the Texas Democratic Party Delegate Selection Plan adopted by the SDEC is still subjected for approval by National Democratic Party and by various Federal branches of government (courts). The plan can also be challenged in court from anyone with a valid reason. OPEN THE ATTACHMENT FOR A COPY. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION: #1. TEXAS PRIMARY DATE: BEING CONSIDERED BUT AS OF THIS WRITING HAS NOT YET BEEN APPROVED IS THE DATE OF THE TEXAS PRIMARY OF TUESDAY, MAY … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Harris County TX Politics

Davy Jones Dead: Singer Of The Monkees Dies At 66

February 29, 2012 By Egberto Willies Leave a Comment

The Monkees singer Davy Jones has died at the age of 66, TMZ reports. A rep for Jones revealed that he passed away Wednesday morning after suffering a heart attack. The singer is survived by his wife Jessica and four daughters from previous marriages. TMZ confirmed Jones' death with an official from the medical examiner's office for Martin County, Fla. As part of the cast for the NBC sitcom "The Monkees," Jones joined the band with Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork in 1966. The group's single "I'm A Believer" was the top charting track of 1967. Over the course of its career, the band collected an array of accolades, including two Emmy awards and a number of Billboard hit singles and albums. Davy Jones Dead: Singer Of The Monkees Dies At 66 My Book: As I See It: Class Warfare The Only Resort To Right Wing Doom Hardcopy: http://amzn.to/dt72c7 Kindle: http://amzn.to/lUFQCV … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General

Falkenberg: Zealots know no limits in abortion debate – Houston Chronicle

February 29, 2012 By Egberto Willies Leave a Comment

One of my Kingwood Area Democrats friend sent me a link to the article below. I am just catching up to a lot of my emails and read it just now. What an excellent article. The question is why we do not see these in much larger volumes. I was so impressed with the article I sent the author the following email: Excellent article. I wish more of our journalist would report hard hitting issues like this in a point of fact unbiased method. The media is there to inform and to keep watch on our government. Unfortunately in Texas and many of our Conservative states the media, both print and broadcast, seem to be so timid that it has allowed citizens to support politicians that materially affect them negatively. Where were the constant display of hard hitting reporting during the Legislature’s decimation of our school funding and invasion of women’s bodies with the sonogram; very little coverage proportional to the actual effect these laws will have on Texas citizens. I sure hope you keep writing these … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Top Posts

We all want to be in charge of our own care — the health care law means we can be

February 29, 2012 By Egberto Willies Leave a Comment

Americans strongly support what the new health care law does. But a new poll out today shows we still have ways to go in fully informing the public about the law -- particularly on the "individual mandate" in the face of continued right-wing attacks on health reform. Here's how to talk about it. The new health care law simply makes sure everyone takes charge of their own care and gets affordable insurance -- because when people without it get sick, the costs get passed down to the rest of us. You can keep the coverage you have. Or if you don't like your plan or don't have one, you can pick an affordable insurance option to take personal responsibility for yourself and your family. Having everyone take responsibility for their own care started as a Republican idea and Americans strongly support what the new health care law does.Everyone can take charge of their own care OR the rest of us can keep paying more when people with no health insurance get sick. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Over 60% of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Healthcare, Top Posts

Eyes on Detroit–Mitt Romney would’ve let Michigan fail.

February 29, 2012 By Egberto Willies Leave a Comment

Yesterday, Mitt Romney faced voters at the polls in Michigan -- on the heels of news that the Detroit automakers he wanted to go bankrupt are now selling so many cars they're racing to keep up. Long after the polls close, voters have to live with the choices our leaders make. When the U.S. auto industry was teetering on the brink, Romney wanted to let Detroit go bankrupt. His so-called "turnaround" for Detroit's struggling automakers would've meant laying off over a million Americans, devastating our iconic auto sector, and pushing our economy over the cliff. President Obama made the call, did the deal, and saved more than a million jobs -- and now Detroit's automakers are hiring and selling so many cars they're racing to keep up. Whether or not Mitt Romney succeeds in Michigan today, voters across America won't forget: he would've let Michigan fail. CLAIM: "Romney wanted to save Detroit through private financing and traditional bankruptcy." REALITY: The fact is that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2012 Elections