Daily Archives: October 27, 2005

I got it all right here

Posted on October 27, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Elmo in one hand, a cellphone in the other. What more could a girl want? (Picture taken in Dallas while we were on the run from Rita.) Continue reading →

Posted in See, I do have a life! | 7 Comments

Complaint filed against Save Texas Marriage

Posted on October 27, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

I’ll say this for Save Texas Marriage: They’ve stirred up the pot something fierce. An organization of heterosexuals opposed to amending the Texas constitution to ban gay marriage is accused of using automated phone messages to mislead voters. In tape … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2005 | 11 Comments

DeLay’s defense fund mistake

Posted on October 27, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Oopsie. Rep. Tom DeLay has notified House officials that he failed to disclose all contributions to his legal defense fund as required by congressional rules. The fund is currently paying DeLay’s legal bills in a campaign finance investigation in Texas, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Council Districts H and I

Posted on October 27, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

After a two-day hiatus, the Chron gets back in the endorsement business, as they recommend incumbents Adrian Garcia and Carol Alvarado for City Council Districts H and I, respectively. Garcia’s a slamdunk, as Alvarado would have been prior to the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2005 | 8 Comments

Harriet, we hardly knew ye

Posted on October 27, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Harriet Miers has withdrawn her nomination for the Supreme Court. In her letter dated today, Miers said she was concerned that the confirmation process “would create a burden for the White House and our staff that is not in the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A few stories from Father John

Posted on October 27, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Father John has a number of links to stories about the current state of Health and Human Services privatization in Texas and how the influx of Katrina victims has affected their delivery of services. Two items to highlight, the first … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Swept

Posted on October 27, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

What a bummer. I’ll have more later, but for now, there’s no definition of the word “unsuccessful” that accurately describes this season for the Astros. They have nothing to be ashamed of, and they have every right to be proud … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball | 8 Comments