Daily Archives: September 10, 2008

Can you print that in large, friendly letters for me?

Posted on September 10, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Tell you what. I promise not to panic yet about Hurricane Ike if you’ll be sure to tell me when it’s okay for me to start. The good news is that we’ve already evacuated, as we’re visiting family this weekend. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Interview with Joel Redmond

Posted on September 10, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

As you know, I’m very focused on the Democrats’ chances to win a majority in the State House, which would be an end to the dictatorial reign of Tom Craddick as House Speaker. Key to those chances are a handful … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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All John Sharp, all the time

Posted on September 10, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Behold the news machine that is John Sharp. Sometimes, the political itch just won’t go away. Friends of former Comptroller John Sharp, who has lost two races for lieutenant governor and has long eyed the governor’s office, say he now … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The argument against lowering the drinking age

Posted on September 10, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve mentioned the Amethyst Initiative and its efforts to lower the drinking age, which is something that I think has merit. Let me now present this op-ed by Robert Nash Parker, a professor of sociology and co-director of the Presley … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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One less SOB

Posted on September 10, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The city bags one. A Houston strip club shut down Tuesday after a state district judge ruled it violated a 1997 city ordinance regulating “sexually oriented businesses.” The Penthouse Club, 2618 Winrock, is the first one the city has shut … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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