Two-thirds of our state’s rapid population growth over the past decade has come from Latinos. That emerging demographic will eventually turn Texas Blue. But for our schools and families struggling under disastrous Republican policies, “eventually” isn’t soon enough. That’s why today we’re launching The Promesa Project, the most ambitious and innovative Latino engagement project Texas […]
Archives for December 2011
Many Democrats Suffer From Battered Woman Syndrome–Compromising now is a map to 2012 defeat
When will Democrats stop suffering from battered woman syndrome? When will Democrats understand that Republicans are just not into them? When will Democrats realize that Republicans only approach them for a deal when their backs are against the wall and need cover? That Wyden a seasoned politician would allow a young morally corrupt childlike House […]
CNN iReporter Cliff Olney: Gingrich to Romney- "Let’s Be Candid"- Americans Wish They Were
I was doing my morning peruse of my news and ran across my friend, CNN iReporter Cliff Olney’s iReport this morning. He hit every note both in his video and the prose that follows. We better heed his prescient warning at the end. It is one that ironically I echoed on Sunday on the show […]
Podcast of @EgbertoWillies Live Appearance on KPFT FM Radio 90.1 Discussing Class Warfare & Politics
Discover Politics Progressive Internet Radio with EgbertoWillies on BlogTalkRadio I was guest on KPFT FM Radio 90.1 December 11th, 2011 between 9:30 PM until 11:00 PM CST on the show Self Determination. We discussed my book “As I See It: Class Warfare The Only Resort To Right Wing Doom” as well as today’s politics. […]
BlueSkyScrubs.com–You’ve found your place
If you are like me with a daughter in pre-med and seriously considering being a doctor, then there is only one place for you to go to start getting her her gifts. I am sure you know most of your gifts to her for the foreseeable future will be scrubs right? Well once you accept […]
Live Blogging GOP Debate
09:06 PM Un-substantive. I quit!!!!! 09:06 PM Gingrich sticks by statement that Palestinians are an invented people and he gets applause. 08:52 PM Talking infidelity all candidates are being self-righteous. Gingrich looks a bit stunned.When it was his turn he said he went to God for forgiveness. 08:39 PM Santorum: Gingrich & Romney flop […]
We Must Have A New Sheriff on Wall Street
Yesterday, Occupy Our Homes stood up for families who’ve been have kicked out of their homes by Wall Street banks. Tomorrow, the Senate will vote on a nomination with major consequences for all American consumers who get cheated: Richard Cordray as head of the new watchdog on Wall Street. Wall Street CEOs have their lobbyists […]
Christians that have zero concept of Christianity–The Cast Of Republican Candidates
The title of this blog is catchy and stolen. One of my Kingwood Area Democrat (Lori) friends sent it to me in an email which was the trigger for this blog. Rick Perry has just released a new ad with the subliminal message that he is the Christian in the race and as such deserves […]
Lane Lewis Files For Harris County Democratic Party Chair
Friends: Yesterday, I filed as a candidate for Harris County Democratic Party Chair on the primary ballot in March 2012. Thanks to everyone that has given their support thus far; I look forward to earning your trust and your vote before Election Day. Over the past many months, I have traveled the county and spoken […]
Civil Rights Icon Rev William A. Lawson & NAACP’s Howard Jefferson Endorse Council Member Jolanda “Jo” Jones
HOUSTON (Dec. 7, 2011) – Reverend William A. “Bill” Lawson, founding pastor of Houston’s historic Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church and Howard Jefferson, NAACP national board member, have endorsed Council Member Jolanda “Jo” Jones for re-election to Houston City Council At-Large Position 5. “I am endorsing Council Member Jolanda Jones for re-election because of her strong […]