Bill Kristol did not mince his words as he went hard at his party with the intent to pull it away from Donald Trump’s grip.
General News
An open letter to Republicans, Conservatives, and Trumpists
This open letter from a professor not affiliated with neither the Republican or Democratic Party should give pause to what the entire Conservative movement has become.
It was a huge Progressive Democratic win! Disregard mainstream media punditry
Congratulations! Victory! A great win! Democrats and Progressives won big on Tuesday. If one follows the president and several Progressive and Conservative Pundits, one would believe it was a split decision or a status quo election. It was not. I’ve since written several articles and dedicated several Politics Done Right shows to this topic because […]
14 Guidelines for making change in turbulent times
The fight goes on even with our big win in Midterm 2018. Here are some well-tested guidelines that work and will keep you in the game, the movement.
Republican States not expanding Medicaid killing 14,000 Americans yearly
It is not only immoral and fiscally irresponsible that Republican politicians in some Red States are refusing available healthcare for their constituents, but it should also be criminal.
Democrats in this lying preacher’s congregation must rise up lest they’re the problem
2nd Baptist Chruch of Houston’s leader, Ed Young should step down given his recent promotion of hate towards many in his pew & country, Democrats.
A Few Takes
Survey of battleground House districts shows Democrats with narrow edge
Most of the battleground districts are now in GOP hands and their vote went heavily for Republicans in 2016. This poll suggests a major change could be coming.
Bob Woodward: “People better wake up to what’s going on” in the Oval Office
Recently in his first TV interview, Bob Woodward paints a picture for CBS’s David Martin of the Donald Trump’s administration in complete disarray.
Supreme Court gives states the right to arbitrarily purge voters
The Right is slowing eroding our democracy as they attempt to codify minority rule. A robust registration of voters can mitigate this anti-democratic act.
ABC cancels ‘Roseanne’ after Roseanne Barr compares black Obama aide Jarrett to an ape
ABC announced on Tuesday that it would cancel the sitcom “Roseanne” following “abhorrent” comments from the star, Roseanne Barr, who had compared former Obama advisor Valerie Jarrett to an ape.
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Sports
Houston Astros beat LA Dodgers 5-1 to win World Series
The Houston Astros beat the LA Dodgers to win the 2017 World Series. After enduring Hurricane Harvey, it could not have come at a better time.
The worse rendition of God Bless America occured at the World Series in Houston? (VIDEO)
This is likely the worse rendition of God Bless America you would have ever heard. And it happened at the World Series in Houston, Astros vs Dodgers
Netroots Nation
Detroit resident Atpeace Makita details Detroit’s problems and her hopes going forward
Atpeace Makita, a Detroit resident and activist speaks of going forward On Friday the Detroit citizens protested in downtown near the COBO convention center. They then marched to the renowned Hart Plaza on the riverfront. Netroots Nation 2014 attendees comprised a very large number of the protestors in solidarity with the cause. A few weeks […]
Occupy Movement
My Interview with Teresa Allen at Occupy Houston
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Coffee Party Posts
Coffee Party USA Board of Directors 2016 Meeting in Blue Ridge, Georgia
The Coffee Party USA board of directors coalesced around a strong voter education and turnout strategy that we will be releasing in the forthcoming weeks.
Move To Amend
Move to Amend’s Daniel Lee: Transcending political parties at the People’s Convention (VIDEO)
Many grassroots organizations have converged on Philadelphia, PA using the Democratic National Convention as the catalyst to organize for a better America.
Columnists
Why We Must Vote Every Republican Out of Office
The Republican Party has lost its right to govern. It once stood for a set of ideas like states’ rights, free trade, and fiscal prudence. Now it’s Trumpism.
Restricting Election Reporting to Issues That Don’t Matter
Though most Americans want Medicare for All, TV ads by Missouri’s Democrats and Republicans focus on legislative changes as we all get poor reporting.
Radio Shows: Politics Done Right
Will Republicans listen to this open letter? They definitely should.
The shellacking that Republicans have taken in 2018 is not changing behavior. Why? Trump’s false narrative and it’s acceptance by Republicans, Democrats, and the mainstream media keep the blinders on.
It cannot be denied that Trumpism lost big in Midterm 2018
While Trump attempts to sping Midterm 2018 as a victory, it is clear the opposite is true as more races continue to fall to Democrats. Trumpism growth is done. But we still have much work to do.
Guest Bloggers
Saint Oscar Romero: “cease the repression”
The caravan that President Trump continues to malign should be looked at in a history of repression where U.S. policy is partially causal.
Sarah Davis Supports Family Separation. Will voters hold her accountable?
Rep. Sarah Davis appeals to West University voters by claiming she is an independent moderate yet supports family separation.
Local News
Gen Z voters camp out to be first voting in Midterm 2018 in Houston Texas (VIDEO)
Midterm 2018 will tell us a lot about the American electorate including the impact of the Gen Z voters. Most importantly it will tell us if Trumpism is still on the ascent.
DO NOT allow DCCC or Democratic Establishment to hack our primaries
Never decide on a candidate based on DCCC directives. Firstly, they have no insight into who’s more likely to win any district as they have a failing record nationally and statewide.
Houston Parents & Activists stopped board: No to charter schools (VIDEO)
Houston parents & activists stopped the school board from making them charter schools. Pressure from a united constituency can force politicians to do what is right.
Harris County wasn’t ready for Hurricane Harvey. Has anything changed?
In the year after Hurricane Harvey, an important question looms on the horizon: What happens if a storm hits this year and we still aren’t prepared?
Battleground Texas
Republican pros think Cruz is losing to Beto. VOTE! We can do it!
Here is the reality, if Texans continue to vote in the numbers they voted in the early primaries, then Beto will be the next Texas senator.
Entertainment
Aretha Franklin, you will be missed but you left us this (VIDEO)
Aretha Franklin is dead but she lives on in the manner most of us knew her. And as such, she lives on and will live on forever.
Anthony Bourdain, Chef, Travel Host and Author, Is Dead at 61 – The New York Times
Anthony Bourdain, celebrity chef extraordinaire committed suicide in Paris. He will be missed for both his cooking and his insight.
Egberto On TV
Egberto on CNN on Unemployment Compensation Dictated By Failed Economic Policy #p2 #tcot #teaparty
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Egberto on CNN on Obama’s Speech in Egypt
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Egberto Mentioned In Media
CNN quoted my statements on OccupyDC
I was quoted by CNN about the report I did on OccupyDC. Guys we are either going to be a part of the movement or cede the country to an immoral sect concerned only about their god, CAPITAL. Many believe this movement has no direction. That is one of the biggest fallacies out there. These […]
CNN Names Egberto Willies iReport Pundit of the Week
This week I was named CNN iReport Pundit of the week. CNN iReport is a platform I jumped on when they came out because it gave me the opportunity to get arguments and positions out. Think about it. You are watching the news and they are just not making sense or they are missing a […]
Egberto’s Published Articles
Is Net Neutrality Really Necessary? You’re Damn Right!
by Egberto Willies and Keyan Bliss (Originally Published at Common Dreams) Three weeks after Christmas, the American judiciary gave telecommunications corporations a huge present. On January 14 a federal appeals court decided to weaken the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Internet Neutrality policy by striking down the rules it adopted in 2010 to regulate Internet service […]
Egberto Willies: Wendy Davis’ life story provides empathy necessary to be governor – Kingwood Observer
It seems like I chose just about the right time to write an article on Wendy Davis. She finds herself under attack not only by the entire Right Wing establishment, but from the traditional media as well. She happens to be the story to balance the myriad of bad acts by Republicans. There is a […]