Daily Archives: June 8, 2008

Fire at the Governor’s mansion

Yikes. An early morning fire at the Governor’s Mansion today was intentionally set, a state fire investigator said. State Fire Marshal Paul Maldonado declined to discuss further details but said there was no indication the fire was intended as a … Continue reading Continue reading

Posted in The great state of Texas | 2 Comments

Chertoff goes on the offensive and gets offensive

Apparently, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff has decided that the way to get the border fence done is to demonize the opposition. Chertoff, speaking during an interview with the editorial board of the Houston Chronicle, pitted the safety … Continue reading Continue reading

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My pics from the Bloggers Caucus

My photos from the Bloggers Caucus in Austin are here. There’s fewer than I thought, but then I was so busy meeting and talking to people it’s a bit amazing I managed to remember to take any at all. And … Continue reading Continue reading

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What not to watch

Sooner or later, the subject always turns to bad movies, doesn’t it? Well, movie badness is something Americans care deeply about. I’ll just point you to my personal list of bad movies, which thanks in no small part to my … Continue reading Continue reading

Posted in TV and movies | 4 Comments