In 2006, a gas well near a small, rural subdivision burst causing a dozen residents to be evacuated because they were afraid of a fire or explosion. Recently they learned their water is contaminated with benzene. Bullock said Terracon has data … [Read more...]
Devon Energy: $2.6 Billion Profit Buys Lobbyist
That's our government--run by corporations through their lobbyists--and why I supported John Edwards. Devon Energy Spent $760K on Lobbying © 2008 The Associated PressWASHINGTON — Devon Energy Corp. spent $760,000 in 2007 to lobby on deep-water … [Read more...]
Art Hall, Paid Protector of Oil and Gas?
Looks like it! Do we really need another paid protector of oil and gas on the RRC? Texas Railroad Commission Protection Money Breakdown.Dale Henry CampaignFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 28, 2008For Immediate ReleaseContact: Vince Leibowitz, Campaign … [Read more...]
Hell yes, Digby! Change the Media First!
I am disgusted by our media and their meddling in our political process and so is Digby:How Do We Defeat Tim Russert?by digbyThe country wants change. They want Washington to stop all the partisan bickering and they want a different tone. They want … [Read more...]
Attempted Swiftboating of Veteran Candidate…Backfires!
Challenged by (non-veteran) Republican Senator John Cornyn in Texas to release his military records, Democrat Rick Noriega releases them in full and ends up looking like a hero. Oops.read more | digg story … [Read more...]
If Someone Ever Says This to You, Run.
If you ever need a friend who will be totally honest with you, I'm here.Because it could mean that this "friend" is manipulative and only wants to dish out some covert abuse. Covert verbal abuse, which is hidden aggression, is confusing to the … [Read more...]
Required Viewing for All
In the Valley of Elah.Why would they let a little boy fight a giant?Yeah. Why?In the Valley of Elah is based on the case of Specialist Richard R. Davis, who, after returning from Iraq, was found dead of multiple stab wounds four summers ago. In the … [Read more...]
TPA Round-up
It's Monday, and exactly one week and one day before the all-important March primary. This week's round-up is compiled by Vince from Capitol Annex.TXsharon has a broken modem so Bluedaze is suffering but she managed to post about The RRC's approval … [Read more...]
Message to Ralph Nader: "Stick those seatbealts…
where the minimum wage don't shine."Hilarious but poignant video message to Ralph Nader regarding his announcement that he will run for president again. … [Read more...]
Today I Voted at Wise County’s Wal-Mart
How convenient is that?They were on page 9 for Democrats and page 9 for Republicans for the day. Each page takes 21 names. When I voted, there were about 5 to 7 more Republicans voters on the 9th page than Democrats and this is one of the reddest … [Read more...]
Shelley Fell Into the Barnett Shale Hell
Poor Shelley! She has a Barnett Shell drilling rig practically on her doorstep and you can see a good picture at the link. But the worst is the noise that she recorded on a video you can watch here. This sounds all too familiar to me. And, as … [Read more...]
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