11 Temmuz 2012 Çarşamba
10 Temmuz 2012 Salı
8 Temmuz 2012 Pazar
It's the Monday roundup from your TPA
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The Texas Progressive Alliance is ready for some fireworks as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff disputed the notion that Rick Perry would be doing better than Mitt Romney if he were the GOP Presidential nominee.
BossKitty at TruthHugger wonders where all the constitutional scholars are, and why they are so silent? Peamble to the US Constitution Violated.
While the Supreme Court delivered landmark case decisions earlier and later in the week, the two Texas Democrats battling for the nomination to the US Senate held a debate. They were overshadowed, as it turned out, for good reason. PDiddie at Brains and Eggs paid attention but really wishes he hadn't.
The Democrats have to, in the minds of voters, turn Democrats back into the party of the people and the GOP back into the party of the rich and powerful. The winning won't start again until that's done, and that new governing coalition is built in Texas. WCNews at Eye on Williamson says that "Beer and Democracy" is as good a place to start.
CouldBeTrue of South Texas Chisme isn't surprised that the republican Supreme Court wants American Hispanics to carry citizenship papers. Yeah. Right.
At TexasKaos, lightseeker shines a light on the continuing assault on public education in Texas. Coupled with the nationwide exposure of the anti-criticial thinking plank in the state Republican platform, scary stuff indeed. Take a look: Killing Public Education in Texas with STAAR.
Neil at Texas Liberal posted a list of Fouth of July events in Houston, Galveston, Fort Bend County and College Station. This list information comes with a nifty Fourth of July reading list included for no extra charge.
Justin at Asian American Action Fund Blog cheers the incredible rise of Asian Americans in the Texas Democratic Party while lamenting the failures of the Texas Democratic Party Convention's Nominations Committee.
Off the Kuff disputed the notion that Rick Perry would be doing better than Mitt Romney if he were the GOP Presidential nominee.
BossKitty at TruthHugger wonders where all the constitutional scholars are, and why they are so silent? Peamble to the US Constitution Violated.
While the Supreme Court delivered landmark case decisions earlier and later in the week, the two Texas Democrats battling for the nomination to the US Senate held a debate. They were overshadowed, as it turned out, for good reason. PDiddie at Brains and Eggs paid attention but really wishes he hadn't.
The Democrats have to, in the minds of voters, turn Democrats back into the party of the people and the GOP back into the party of the rich and powerful. The winning won't start again until that's done, and that new governing coalition is built in Texas. WCNews at Eye on Williamson says that "Beer and Democracy" is as good a place to start.
CouldBeTrue of South Texas Chisme isn't surprised that the republican Supreme Court wants American Hispanics to carry citizenship papers. Yeah. Right.
At TexasKaos, lightseeker shines a light on the continuing assault on public education in Texas. Coupled with the nationwide exposure of the anti-criticial thinking plank in the state Republican platform, scary stuff indeed. Take a look: Killing Public Education in Texas with STAAR.
Neil at Texas Liberal posted a list of Fouth of July events in Houston, Galveston, Fort Bend County and College Station. This list information comes with a nifty Fourth of July reading list included for no extra charge.
Justin at Asian American Action Fund Blog cheers the incredible rise of Asian Americans in the Texas Democratic Party while lamenting the failures of the Texas Democratic Party Convention's Nominations Committee.
Cameron County DA's law partner indicted
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What a mess to clean up.
The investigation into corruption within the legal system began with former 404th state District Judge Abel C. Limas pleading guilty to racketeering in March 2011.
Already, Cameron County District Attorney Armando R. Villalobos has requested that the 12-count indictment against him be dismissed.
[Eduardo] Lucio, Villalobos’ former law partner, is named in six counts of the 12-count indictment that was returned against both he and the district attorney, alleging racketeering, extortion and fraud.
Blake Farenthold's sister arrested on drug charges
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A sad time for the Farenthold family.
Four people who evacuated a home during a SWAT team standoff Monday face third-degree felony charges for suspected possession of controlled substances and weapons.It's past time to legalize drugs. Take care of the addicted and take the profit out of it.
U.S. Marshals and SWAT team officers assisted police in the search at a home in the 5000 block of Cape Romain Drive after learning drugs and guns might be inside.
The people inside were contacted by phone and later with a megaphone from outside, but remained inside until tear gas canisters were fired into the home.
The Texas republican platform represents today's republican party
To contact us Click HERE
Is that terrifying? Yes. How did so many people get to be that batshit crazy?
I named this blog Pragmatic Economics in part because of my desire to avoid politics. That’s why my tag line is, “I want to explain how things work, not what you should believe.” However, I am so distressed by the 2012 platform released by the Texas Republican Party that I find it impossible not to comment. While I am hardly in agreement with everything forwarded by the Democrats (and have taken aim at President Obama on a number of occasions, especially with respect to his desire to balance the federal budget), it is difficult to believe that what the Republicans put together during their convention in Fort Worth was even written in the 21st century. It is anything but pragmatic.
Why aren't special needs students identified in Texas?
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Last year Texas had the average rate of special needs students. This year we seemingly don't.
Special education students seem to be disappearing in Texas.Do you think republicans would let children suffer just to save on a rich person's taxes? In a heartbeat. If a republican had a heart.
The Lone Star State diagnosed just 8.8 percent of its public school students as having special needs in 2011, down from 12 percent in 2000. Texas now has the lowest percentage of special education students in the nation - a full 4 percentage points below the U.S. average. Urban giants like the Houston and Dallas school districts identify even fewer children at 7.9 percent and 7.7 percent, respectively.
While some educators take the declines as a positive sign, advocates fear the state might be under-diagnosing to reduce costs or to circumvent accountability measures. Others worry that the growing immigrant population may be underserved by a system that's difficult for even the most knowledgeable parents to navigate.
7 Temmuz 2012 Cumartesi
City, JSO Want Gag Order on Inmate's Family
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City, JSO Want Gag Order on Inmate's Family
John Laughon
Ginger Laughon
10/17/2006 11pm report
By Lindy Thackston
First Coast News
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- First Coast News is looking into why the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is trying to keep a First Coast mother from talking.
Ginger Laughon claims her son was beaten into a vegetative state while in the custody of correctional officers in February 2005.
Now, JSO and the City are asking for a gag order, arguing they may not get a fair trial.
Pictures family members say they took of John Laughon in the hospital after a struggle with officers show the 37-year-old with several bruises.
The family attorney told First Coast News that Laughon had broken ribs, collapsed lungs, and bleeding in the brain and chest cavity.
Laughon was serving a six month sentence on drug charges.
His mom says he is now in a persistent vegetative state that could last his lifetime.
Laughon is now on a hospital bed at his mother's house.
"I don't know if he's going to be better," Ginger Laughon told First Coast News earlier this year. "They've really taken his whole life away from him. He can't do anything."
She claims her son was assaulted by officers.
Documents from Shands Hospital show the Emergency Room doctor checked the box for "assault."
Last year, JSO made a statement, saying Laughon left the jail with minor injuries.
"There were no outward signs of visible injuries requiring medical attention, but he was transported to Shands because of his mental health condition," said JSO Chief Steve Weintraub in February 2005.
Since that time, Ginger Laughon and her attorney, Sean Cronin, have been outspoken.
First Coast News has obtained a motion, filed on behalf of JSO and the City of Jacksonville, requesting a gag order on Ginger Laughon and Sean Cronin.
The motion claims "the fairness of the trial is seriously threatened."
Howard Maltz represents the City and JSO.
Maltz would not comment on the motion on camera, saying it defeats the purpose of filing a motion for a gag order.
Maltz did say on the phone that "it's inappropriate for certain lawyers to be trying a case in the media."
Maltz would not elaborate.
NOTES: What is JSO trying to hide? They know if their officers and guards start feeling the heat someone will come forward!
John Laughon
Ginger Laughon
10/17/2006 11pm report
By Lindy Thackston
First Coast News
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- First Coast News is looking into why the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is trying to keep a First Coast mother from talking.
Ginger Laughon claims her son was beaten into a vegetative state while in the custody of correctional officers in February 2005.
Now, JSO and the City are asking for a gag order, arguing they may not get a fair trial.
Pictures family members say they took of John Laughon in the hospital after a struggle with officers show the 37-year-old with several bruises.
The family attorney told First Coast News that Laughon had broken ribs, collapsed lungs, and bleeding in the brain and chest cavity.
Laughon was serving a six month sentence on drug charges.
His mom says he is now in a persistent vegetative state that could last his lifetime.
Laughon is now on a hospital bed at his mother's house.
"I don't know if he's going to be better," Ginger Laughon told First Coast News earlier this year. "They've really taken his whole life away from him. He can't do anything."
She claims her son was assaulted by officers.
Documents from Shands Hospital show the Emergency Room doctor checked the box for "assault."
Last year, JSO made a statement, saying Laughon left the jail with minor injuries.
"There were no outward signs of visible injuries requiring medical attention, but he was transported to Shands because of his mental health condition," said JSO Chief Steve Weintraub in February 2005.
Since that time, Ginger Laughon and her attorney, Sean Cronin, have been outspoken.
First Coast News has obtained a motion, filed on behalf of JSO and the City of Jacksonville, requesting a gag order on Ginger Laughon and Sean Cronin.
The motion claims "the fairness of the trial is seriously threatened."
Howard Maltz represents the City and JSO.
Maltz would not comment on the motion on camera, saying it defeats the purpose of filing a motion for a gag order.
Maltz did say on the phone that "it's inappropriate for certain lawyers to be trying a case in the media."
Maltz would not elaborate.
NOTES: What is JSO trying to hide? They know if their officers and guards start feeling the heat someone will come forward!
Subscribe to John Laughon: Jacksonville, Fl. Inmate Brutally Beaten; His Family Wants Answers
Blake Farenthold's sister arrested on drug charges
To contact us Click HERE
A sad time for the Farenthold family.
Four people who evacuated a home during a SWAT team standoff Monday face third-degree felony charges for suspected possession of controlled substances and weapons.It's past time to legalize drugs. Take care of the addicted and take the profit out of it.
U.S. Marshals and SWAT team officers assisted police in the search at a home in the 5000 block of Cape Romain Drive after learning drugs and guns might be inside.
The people inside were contacted by phone and later with a megaphone from outside, but remained inside until tear gas canisters were fired into the home.
The Texas republican platform represents today's republican party
To contact us Click HERE
Is that terrifying? Yes. How did so many people get to be that batshit crazy?
I named this blog Pragmatic Economics in part because of my desire to avoid politics. That’s why my tag line is, “I want to explain how things work, not what you should believe.” However, I am so distressed by the 2012 platform released by the Texas Republican Party that I find it impossible not to comment. While I am hardly in agreement with everything forwarded by the Democrats (and have taken aim at President Obama on a number of occasions, especially with respect to his desire to balance the federal budget), it is difficult to believe that what the Republicans put together during their convention in Fort Worth was even written in the 21st century. It is anything but pragmatic.
5 Temmuz 2012 Perşembe
It's the Monday roundup from your TPA
To contact us Click HERE
The Texas Progressive Alliance is ready for some fireworks as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff disputed the notion that Rick Perry would be doing better than Mitt Romney if he were the GOP Presidential nominee.
BossKitty at TruthHugger wonders where all the constitutional scholars are, and why they are so silent? Peamble to the US Constitution Violated.
While the Supreme Court delivered landmark case decisions earlier and later in the week, the two Texas Democrats battling for the nomination to the US Senate held a debate. They were overshadowed, as it turned out, for good reason. PDiddie at Brains and Eggs paid attention but really wishes he hadn't.
The Democrats have to, in the minds of voters, turn Democrats back into the party of the people and the GOP back into the party of the rich and powerful. The winning won't start again until that's done, and that new governing coalition is built in Texas. WCNews at Eye on Williamson says that "Beer and Democracy" is as good a place to start.
CouldBeTrue of South Texas Chisme isn't surprised that the republican Supreme Court wants American Hispanics to carry citizenship papers. Yeah. Right.
At TexasKaos, lightseeker shines a light on the continuing assault on public education in Texas. Coupled with the nationwide exposure of the anti-criticial thinking plank in the state Republican platform, scary stuff indeed. Take a look: Killing Public Education in Texas with STAAR.
Neil at Texas Liberal posted a list of Fouth of July events in Houston, Galveston, Fort Bend County and College Station. This list information comes with a nifty Fourth of July reading list included for no extra charge.
Justin at Asian American Action Fund Blog cheers the incredible rise of Asian Americans in the Texas Democratic Party while lamenting the failures of the Texas Democratic Party Convention's Nominations Committee.
Off the Kuff disputed the notion that Rick Perry would be doing better than Mitt Romney if he were the GOP Presidential nominee.
BossKitty at TruthHugger wonders where all the constitutional scholars are, and why they are so silent? Peamble to the US Constitution Violated.
While the Supreme Court delivered landmark case decisions earlier and later in the week, the two Texas Democrats battling for the nomination to the US Senate held a debate. They were overshadowed, as it turned out, for good reason. PDiddie at Brains and Eggs paid attention but really wishes he hadn't.
The Democrats have to, in the minds of voters, turn Democrats back into the party of the people and the GOP back into the party of the rich and powerful. The winning won't start again until that's done, and that new governing coalition is built in Texas. WCNews at Eye on Williamson says that "Beer and Democracy" is as good a place to start.
CouldBeTrue of South Texas Chisme isn't surprised that the republican Supreme Court wants American Hispanics to carry citizenship papers. Yeah. Right.
At TexasKaos, lightseeker shines a light on the continuing assault on public education in Texas. Coupled with the nationwide exposure of the anti-criticial thinking plank in the state Republican platform, scary stuff indeed. Take a look: Killing Public Education in Texas with STAAR.
Neil at Texas Liberal posted a list of Fouth of July events in Houston, Galveston, Fort Bend County and College Station. This list information comes with a nifty Fourth of July reading list included for no extra charge.
Justin at Asian American Action Fund Blog cheers the incredible rise of Asian Americans in the Texas Democratic Party while lamenting the failures of the Texas Democratic Party Convention's Nominations Committee.
Cameron County DA's law partner indicted
To contact us Click HERE
What a mess to clean up.
The investigation into corruption within the legal system began with former 404th state District Judge Abel C. Limas pleading guilty to racketeering in March 2011.
Already, Cameron County District Attorney Armando R. Villalobos has requested that the 12-count indictment against him be dismissed.
[Eduardo] Lucio, Villalobos’ former law partner, is named in six counts of the 12-count indictment that was returned against both he and the district attorney, alleging racketeering, extortion and fraud.
Blake Farenthold's sister arrested on drug charges
To contact us Click HERE
A sad time for the Farenthold family.
Four people who evacuated a home during a SWAT team standoff Monday face third-degree felony charges for suspected possession of controlled substances and weapons.It's past time to legalize drugs. Take care of the addicted and take the profit out of it.
U.S. Marshals and SWAT team officers assisted police in the search at a home in the 5000 block of Cape Romain Drive after learning drugs and guns might be inside.
The people inside were contacted by phone and later with a megaphone from outside, but remained inside until tear gas canisters were fired into the home.
The Texas republican platform represents today's republican party
To contact us Click HERE
Is that terrifying? Yes. How did so many people get to be that batshit crazy?
I named this blog Pragmatic Economics in part because of my desire to avoid politics. That’s why my tag line is, “I want to explain how things work, not what you should believe.” However, I am so distressed by the 2012 platform released by the Texas Republican Party that I find it impossible not to comment. While I am hardly in agreement with everything forwarded by the Democrats (and have taken aim at President Obama on a number of occasions, especially with respect to his desire to balance the federal budget), it is difficult to believe that what the Republicans put together during their convention in Fort Worth was even written in the 21st century. It is anything but pragmatic.
Why aren't special needs students identified in Texas?
To contact us Click HERE
Last year Texas had the average rate of special needs students. This year we seemingly don't.
Special education students seem to be disappearing in Texas.Do you think republicans would let children suffer just to save on a rich person's taxes? In a heartbeat. If a republican had a heart.
The Lone Star State diagnosed just 8.8 percent of its public school students as having special needs in 2011, down from 12 percent in 2000. Texas now has the lowest percentage of special education students in the nation - a full 4 percentage points below the U.S. average. Urban giants like the Houston and Dallas school districts identify even fewer children at 7.9 percent and 7.7 percent, respectively.
While some educators take the declines as a positive sign, advocates fear the state might be under-diagnosing to reduce costs or to circumvent accountability measures. Others worry that the growing immigrant population may be underserved by a system that's difficult for even the most knowledgeable parents to navigate.
4 Temmuz 2012 Çarşamba
State rep arrested in child custody dispute
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Public and bitter fight.
State Rep. Armando “Mando” Martinez was indicted in a bitter, child custody dispute with an ex-wife who once filed to run against him for office.
Martinez, D-Weslaco, surrendered to law enforcement authorities Friday on an interfering with child custody charge and was then released on a personal recognizance bond, his attorney, Fernando Mancias, confirmed Monday. Martinez has been embroiled in an extensive child custody battle with his ex-wife, Jessica Reyes, over a visitation schedule for their son, Kuentin.
Martinez, who has custody of the 7-year-old boy, referred questions Monday to his attorney.
DOJ goes after discrimination in Corpus Christi police department
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Nice to see the DOJ looking out.
The Department of Justice filed a federal complaint Tuesday against the city of Corpus Christi claiming its human resources department practiced a pattern of discrimination against prospective female police officers.
The complaint states the city violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and challenges the department's use of a physical ability test for new officers.
Between 2005 and 2011, the department's physical test excluded women who were otherwise qualified for police duty, according to the complaint.
Blake Farenthold's sister arrested on drug charges
To contact us Click HERE
A sad time for the Farenthold family.
Four people who evacuated a home during a SWAT team standoff Monday face third-degree felony charges for suspected possession of controlled substances and weapons.It's past time to legalize drugs. Take care of the addicted and take the profit out of it.
U.S. Marshals and SWAT team officers assisted police in the search at a home in the 5000 block of Cape Romain Drive after learning drugs and guns might be inside.
The people inside were contacted by phone and later with a megaphone from outside, but remained inside until tear gas canisters were fired into the home.
The Texas republican platform represents today's republican party
To contact us Click HERE
Is that terrifying? Yes. How did so many people get to be that batshit crazy?
I named this blog Pragmatic Economics in part because of my desire to avoid politics. That’s why my tag line is, “I want to explain how things work, not what you should believe.” However, I am so distressed by the 2012 platform released by the Texas Republican Party that I find it impossible not to comment. While I am hardly in agreement with everything forwarded by the Democrats (and have taken aim at President Obama on a number of occasions, especially with respect to his desire to balance the federal budget), it is difficult to believe that what the Republicans put together during their convention in Fort Worth was even written in the 21st century. It is anything but pragmatic.
Why does the right wing echo chamber say Roberts is now free to be a complete right wing tool?
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I don't understand why the right wing propaganda machine is saying Chief Justice John Roberts has inoculated himself against any future criticism with his Affordable Care Act ruling? Perhaps, the republicans think that higher order critical thinking skills are already illegal in the US.
This right wing echo chamber article expects the very worst out of Roberts shortly. Wishful thinking?
PS: This Politico, aka right wing echo chamber unit, article uses the worst of all their tricks - quoting anonymous Liberals. Really? We just translate what anonymous Liberals say into 'this is what the right wing echo chamber wants you to believe.'
This right wing echo chamber article expects the very worst out of Roberts shortly. Wishful thinking?
PS: This Politico, aka right wing echo chamber unit, article uses the worst of all their tricks - quoting anonymous Liberals. Really? We just translate what anonymous Liberals say into 'this is what the right wing echo chamber wants you to believe.'
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