Daily Archives: May 4, 2003

Jack Chick

Posted on May 4, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Gary Farber points to this article on Jack Chick, the world’s most widely published author, who specializes in apocalyptic evangelical comics. It’s a fascinating read. Obligatory new-media nod: Chick’s choice of medium was not that odd—for the 17th and 18th … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Taxes, taxes, taxes

Posted on May 4, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Elsewhere on the op-ed pages today we get some more serious stuff, as Lt. Governor David Dewhurst pushes his school finance reform plan, while a couple of think-tank theorists argue instead for a state income tax. Meanwhile, Clay Robison notes … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Our poor misunderstood government

Posted on May 4, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

The funniest thing I read today was this opinion piece by Sherry Sylvester of Texas Media Watch, which blames “one-sided and emotional” coverage of the ongoing budget battle to – wait for it – media monopolies. Yes, readers of the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Still more on redistricting

Posted on May 4, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Tom DeLay’s redistricting jihad continues on, despite little support outside of the Republicans in the state House. Speaker Tom Craddick has promised to allow a vote on the House floor, but with no enthusiasm from Lt. Governor David Dewhurst and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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