Adam Schiff pulled no punches showing Donald Trump’s corruption, unlike any previous president. This video clip alone should shock every Republican.
General News
Chris Matthews belittles Bernie Sanders ascent in polls. Why?
Chris Matthews attempted to belittle Bernie Sanders ascent in the polls with a novel theory used to propel Mike Bloomberg given the expected Biden demise.
Trump to cut Social Security & Medicare in 2nd term ignoring his past promises?
Donald Trump promised to be an avid fighter for Social Security & Medicare. All told, he was just lying to the vulnerable. He made that clear at Davos.
How Western Left Media Helped Legitimate US Regime Change in Venezuela
It’s been a year since Juan Guaidó began his US-anointed mandate as “interim president” of Venezuela. A darker legacy is ignored by corporate media.
Our economic system, a new antiseptic form of slavery.
We are in a period where the masters of our economy are using virtual chains to get their will. It is an antiseptic form of slavery.
A Few Takes
Major doctor’s organization comes out in full support of Medicare for All.
It has always behooved many why ALL doctors have not immediately supported Medicare for All. These doctors make us proud.
One dead at Bellaire High School shooting in Texas.
Once again we have a gun situation at a school. One kid is dead after a shooting at Bellaire High School in the Houston Metropolitan Area.
Cory Booker quits presidential race. Neoliberalism can destroy otherwise great candidates.
I cannot say I am sorry to see “Cory Booker,” the institution leave the race. I have always looked at Booker as what could have been. I think he is intelligent and compassionate. I think he genuinely cares about people. That said, I think he never gained traction because of that twitch that tells you, […]
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Radio Shows: Politics Done Right
Trump to cut Medicare & Social Security – Doctors support Medicare for All.
Donald Trump said he is ready to break his Medicare / Social Security promise in 2nd Term. Doctors are supporting Medicare for all in droves.
Hillary’s Bernie attack was shameful. More doctor organizations supporting Medicare for All.
Hillary’s attack on Bernie has two purposes, slow down his momentum & 2nd, refuse to accept responsibility for her loss. More doctors onboard Medicare for All.
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Columnists
23 Headlines Obscure Biden’s Lies About Cutting Social Security
Here’s something many Americans would be very interested to know: Is a leading candidate in the Democratic primary a liar? On Social Security?
Bernie, Biden, and My Father
A compelling story from one whose father may have initially been a Biden supporter but would likely switch to Bernie because …
Guest Bloggers
AOC Stood Up to the DCCC. It’s about time someone did.
DCCC is not the Democratic Party. They chose to blacklist vendors working for progressives, AOC rightfully chose not to fund their demise.
Brexit as Identity Politics: Closer to US-style politics.
Brexit seemed to produce a form of identity crisis and paranoia in Londoners. Progressive Londoners seemed to be having an identity crisis..
Local News
One dead at Bellaire High School shooting in Texas.
Once again we have a gun situation at a school. One kid is dead after a shooting at Bellaire High School in the Houston Metropolitan Area.
Don’t let this happen to you hanging Christmas light or just climbing.
I’m leaving politics for a few minutes to post this basic human story. Don’t ruin your Christmas climbing without safety precautions. It could be fatal.
BREAKING: 3rd homicide in my sleepy suburb of Kingwood Texas?
There was a homicide in Kingwood. Sadly this is the 2nd homicide event this year. The other one I know of occurred shockingly on my street.
Texas floods not an act of God but ideological willful disregard of science.
Corporate/political crookedness is responsible for the successive floods in the Houston area and beyond. It has little to do with God. Here is the deal.
Environment
Why are environmentalists scare of Trump winning in 2020?
When Donald Trump made good on his anti-environmental campaign promises within a year of taking office, no one was surprised.
How does perovskite-based solar differ from silicon-based solar?
In 2009 when research in perovskite-based solar was just beginning, panels made with the crystal showed efficiencies of around four percent.
People Making a difference
Keshia’s Story: Could save a KKK member from a mob but not her restaurant
Keshia is the activist who put her body between a mob and a KKK member who otherwise was going to get beaten to death. Sadly, she was unable to save her restaurant.
Ashley Mosley, staying in her community to make a difference
Our communities would do well having more people like Ashley Mosley. She stayed in community where many have left intentionally.
Sports
Texans Win. But why do it the hard way?
The Texans vs Bills game was exciting but it should have ended in regulation. Bill O’Brien is lucky to have stellar players.
Simone Biles named female athlete of the year | khou.com
Simone Biles continues to make Houston proud as she wins female athlete of the year. Congratulations! COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Gymnastics powerhouse Simone Biles has been named the 2019 Team USA Female Olympic Athlete of the Year after another record-setting performance in competition this year. Biles topped a list of award-winners of the honors presented […]
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Entertainment
Actresses Diahann Carroll, barrier breaker of the ’60s died at 84.
One of my favorite actresses, Diahann Carroll, died today. We actually got her program in Spanish while I was growing up in Panama.
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.
Battleground Texas
Support continues to build for Judge William ‘Bill’ McLeod
Judge McLeod turned around his office in two months. McLeod and his staff accomplished more in 2 months than his predecessor did in two years.
Netroots Nation
Intercept’s Ryan Grim talks Democratic Party loyalty problems, AOC, & much more.
I interviewed The Intercept’s Ryan Grim at Netroots Nation 2019 in Philadelphia. We discussed the Democratic Party, Nancy Pelosi, The Squad, and his new book.
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.
Occupy Movement
Occupy Kingwood – A Sustainable Form Of The Occupy Movement (2012-12-01)
Occupy Kingwood VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL Our 50th week at Occupy Kingwood had a large turn out. We did not have a lot of interaction this week with many neighbors. It gave us a chance to talk about Social Security and the Fiscal Cliff in detail. Checkout the video with Dr. Theis explaining […]
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.
Egberto On TV
Egberto On HLN Grading President Obama’s 1st 100 Days
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Guested On HuffPost Live Discussing Debt Ceiling, New Chief Of Staff, Gunman In School (VIDEO)
I guest hosted on HuffPost Live discussing three current issues. (1)A Texas dad approached a greeter at his child’s elementary school last Wednesday, claimed he had a gun, and said, "You’re dead”. (2)President Obama could name foreign policy adviser Denis McDonough his next chief of staff by the end of the week, according to a […]
Egberto Mentioned In Media
H1N1: Pandemic was emotional as well as physical
By Madison Park, CNN February 23, 2010 10:47 a.m. EST (CNN) — Last spring, U.S. doctors’ offices were barraged with phone calls and worried patients packed into hospitals. Schools closed. Face masks and Tamiflu were suddenly in short supply. The country verged on an H1N1 panic. The new flu virus, first widely reported in […]
Kingwood Area Democrats to host fundraiser, collect donations for veterans–The Tribune 2012-01-23
KADS to host fundraiser, collect donations for veterans Monday, January 23, 2012 – Trilla Cook Democrats, independents and disenchanted Republicans, from around the Kingwood-Atascocita-Humble area are invited to attend and support Democratic efforts in Northeast Harris County. The Kingwood Area Democrats (KAD) will host a fundraising brunch and 2012 Democratic candidate meet and greet […]
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 […]