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MCCLELLAND CALLS ON RICK PERRY TO COMMUTE SENTENCE OF DEATH ROW PRISONER

August 3, 2008 By TXsharon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESunday August 3, 2008Contact: Patrick McLeodCampaign Manager940-368-2413MCCLELLAND CALLS ON RICK PERRY TO COMMUTE SENTENCE OF DEATH ROW PRISONERIrregularity in arrest of José Medellín violates international … [Read more...]

Is the Army Calling Murder Suicide

August 3, 2008 By TXsharon

Truth DigD Sexaul Assault in the Mlilitary: A DoD Cover-Up?By Col. Ann WrightIs the military calling murder suicide to cover up rape? Her head was bashed in, chemicals were poured on her genital area then the building was burned down. How can that … [Read more...]

Cheney’ s Proposal for War With Iran

August 3, 2008 By TXsharon

EXCLUSIVE: To Provoke War, Cheney Considered Proposal To Dress Up Navy Seals As Iranians And Shoot At Them.That was just one of a dozen ideas on how to trigger a war with Iran.By Seymour Hersh on Think Progress … [Read more...]

Off Shore Drilling: Fool Me Once, Fool Me Again and Again and Again…

August 3, 2008 By TXsharon

Could my countrymen be any more shallow or gullible or just plain stupid?Today, I heard people trying to make the case for off shore drilling because, suddenly oil prices dropped and all it took was Bush calling for off shore drilling.Pah-leeze! I … [Read more...]

News from the Domestic Drilling Armageddon

August 1, 2008 By TXsharon

Somebody call Beijing, quick! Chesapeake Energy reported on a $1.6 billion loss for the second quarter.Jerry Horton, sweet little lady in turquoise dress, was served condemnation papers yesterday by Texas Midstream [Chesapeake Energy's pipeline … [Read more...]

Ft. Worth Just Said "Whoa" to Chesapeake

July 31, 2008 By TXsharon

According to the Star-Telegram, there were over 200 extremely pissed off people at the West Meadowbrook neighborhood pipeline hearing last night. I was there even if caring about what happens in my favorite city makes me a radical knuckelhead. Jerry … [Read more...]

Fort Worth Says, "Whoa" to Barnett Shale Drilling

July 30, 2008 By TXsharon

Just Say WhoaA new citywide organization could mean the tide is turning on urban gas drilling.By JEFF PRINCEA new group with influential members is preparing to challenge natural gas drilling inside Fort Worth city limits. The first order of business … [Read more...]

NEW POLL: Americans Aren’t Buying the Drill and Burn Remedy

July 29, 2008 By TXsharon

I feel like it's my birthday!a majority (54%) of Americans do not see more drilling as a solution to high gas pricesthe public overwhelmingly believes (76% to 19%) that policymakers should focus on investing in new energy technologies including … [Read more...]

Big Oil Threatens Harm to My Lovelies and Me

July 29, 2008 By TXsharon

Friday, I received a threat in the comments on my blog post, More Barnett Shale Sludge Pond Pollution Pictures. Big Oil said... Your starting to annoy me Sharon….maybe a “cease & desist” order is in store for you and your lovelies……..more … [Read more...]

TPA Round-up

July 28, 2008 By TXsharon

It's Monday and it's time once again for another Texas Progressive Alliance roundup. Here are the blog highlights for the week of July 28:TXsharon challenges you to view these pictures of Domestic Drilling Armageddon in the Barnett Shale and still … [Read more...]

Texas Democratic Candidate McClelland Calls For Living Wage…

July 25, 2008 By TXsharon

Friday July 25, 2008Contact: Patrick McLeodCampaign Manager940-368-2413Texas Democratic Candidate McClelland Calls For Living Wage On The Heels Of Minimum Wage IncreaseLITTLE ELM: Thursday saw the latest increase in the federal minimum wage by $.70 … [Read more...]