Category Archives: Education

BREAKING: New Poll Reveals Same Old Result

Posted on February 11, 2013 by mcblogger

Every two years, a pro-gambling group polls Texans on whether or not they would support the opportunity to consider a constitutional amendment to allow gambling in Texas. Every two years the poll shows, usually by a wide margin, that Texans … Continue reading →

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What a dick!

Posted on November 7, 2011 by mcblogger

It’s rare that a candidate does anything so mindbendingly stupid that they earn the retraction of an endorsement they’ve already received by a major newspaper. Usually it has to be something really bad that prompts a newspaper ed board to … Continue reading →

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Exit, stage right

Posted on July 1, 2011 by mcblogger

Secretary Geithner is signalling that he will be leaving the White House. As someone who was actually happy he was brought into the Administration, I can say I’m THRILLED he’ll be gone soon. Geithner has been a real disappointment, first … Continue reading →

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Republicans kill TEXAS Grants

Posted on May 23, 2011 by mcblogger

Texas Republicans in the Lege have been making some rather indiscriminate cuts recently, among them the TEXAS Grants program for college students. The program provided much needed money already strapped students and their families who have seen tuition costs spiral … Continue reading →

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The Feel Good Event of 2011

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Captain Kroc

Observations of the Save Our School March and Rally at the Texas Capitol 1. The “Free Mumia” crowd was absent. 2. Most vocal contingent was the Socialist Workers Party. To think that their chants are now the most radical thing … Continue reading →

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Evan, that’s not funny, it’s mean.

Posted on February 8, 2011 by mcblogger

Calling Talmadge Heflin a ‘big thinker’ is just mean. He honestly can’t help being intellectually underpowered, though he can do something about his disturbing girth, like STOP EATING SO MUCH. This is, maybe, the only time in history I will … Continue reading →

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A brilliant image of respect and decency

Posted on February 3, 2011 by mcblogger

Christians protecting Muslims while they pray during protests in Egypt. – Imgur. Share on Facebook

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IQ Test in Austin

Posted on March 22, 2009 by pstern

“De javu” again So once again legislators fall short of finding a real fix for school financing In 2005 bill HB 2 was a farce and the creation of Rep. Kent Grusendorf, who was kicked out in a reelection bid … Continue reading →

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So, kids have sex? You don’t say…

Posted on December 31, 2008 by mcblogger

As it turns out, abstinence pledges don’t work. We kinda knew about that. Then we knew about it again. Even this year, we got to see it vividly. Can y’all now stop with the creepy daddy’s little virgin crap? If … Continue reading →

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New group fighting vouchers

Posted on July 10, 2007 by mayor mcsleaze

Raise Your Hand Texas has rolled out a potent anti-voucher site. Check it out when you have a chance! Share on Facebook

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