Raising Campaign Cash: Tony Nehls CD22

July 5, 2020

Tony Nehls is a Sheriff in Fort Bend County. Like his opponent he loves Trump, the racist president. Unlike his opponent, who has sort of raised $7.5 Million, (all donations came from her own pocket) Nehls has raised a very tepid $490,000. That amount is about as exciting as getting an upgrade to a Big Gulp of diet cherry coke. Maybe he wasn’t trying very hard. Or maybe he just can’t raise money or interest.

Other republicans like, Pierce Bush, was able to raise $1.3 Million but he didn’t meet the criteria of a new republican and did not make the runoff. $490,000 is an amount needed to run a State House race if it is competitive. It’s not enough for a Congressional race.

Maybe he is like Trump and doesn’t really want to win anymore. So much winning.


Raising Campaign Cash: Kathaleen Wall

July 5, 2020

In 2018 Kathaleen Wall spent $6 Million of her own money to win a seat in Texas Congressional District 2. She didn’t even make the runoff. Now she has spent another $7.5 million to win the Republican nomination in another district, CD22.

According to her latest report on the Federal Election Commission’s website, Wall has donated $6 Million of her own money to her campaign with another $1.5 million in a loan. She received about $12,000 from other sources.

Wall is another Donald Trump with a dress, a gun, and a bullhorn for her dog whistles of divisiveness and racist comments. She is the perfect representation of the new Republican Party.


Trump the COVID Coward quits during wartime

July 5, 2020

Remember when Trump labeled himself as the “wartime president” fighting the Coronavirus pandemic? From Politico:

“I do, I actually do, I’m looking at it that way,” Trump told reporters during a press briefing at the White House when asked whether he considered the U.S. to be on a wartime footing. “I look at it, I view it as, in a sense, a wartime president. I mean, that’s what we’re fighting.“

After just four months of battle resulting in 3 million infections, 132,000 deaths, 14% unemployment, and trillions in lost revenues the wartime president has tucked tail and declared he is quitting. From NBC News:

Eager to move forward and reopen the economy amid a recession and a looming presidential election, the White House is now pushing acceptance. 

“The virus is with us, but we need to live with it,” is how one official said the administration plans to message on the pandemic.

Just like during the Vietnam war, trump has morphed into a COVID Coward. A weak, incompetent, lying, confused, COVID Coward. We haven’t lost the battle over the virus. We have just lost the coward in chief.


Texas Gov Greg Abbott shows off his new mask

July 5, 2020


Texas GOP votes to have their COVID Convention in Houston

July 3, 2020

6000 ignorant republicans all crammed into the George R Brown Convention Center during a raging, out of control, pandemic. What could possibly go wrong? The Texas Republican Party executive committee voted 40-20 to continue with plans to hold an in person convention which means 1/3 of the executive committee is beginning to think with their heads instead of their nose.

Maybe some of them read about Herman Cain, the former GOP presidential candidate, who is now hospitalized with COVID after attending the Trump foley in Tulsa. Or maybe they read that their leader, Greg Abbott has finally realized he screwed up the reopening of Texas and is now requiring the wearing of masks across the state. Or maybe they just finally pulled their heads out of Donald Trump’s ass and smelled the virus.

Not only will 6000 delegates meet in the convention center, many will pay to attend an elegant gala, or a luncheon with elected officials, and others will attend training sessions such as “How to avoid being labeled a racist“.

The Texas GOP also voted to put the following rules in place for all attendees:

  1. Wearing a mask is mandatory even if wearing a hood.
  2. Social distancing will not be allowed. It is not needed.
  3. Remember the virus is a hoax. Act like it.
  4. If you are sick do not come to the event.
  5. If you are poor, do not come to the event.
  6. If you are Latino, do not come to the event.
  7. If you are Black, do not come to the event.
  8. If you are a person of color, do not come to the event.
  9. If you are a police officer, do not come to the event.
  10. If you are a teacher, do not come to the event.
  11. If you are Muslim, do not come to the event.
  12. If you are not racist, do not come to the event.

Texas 1 month COVID cases

July 2, 2020

Since opening up the state, Greg Abbott’s numbers of COVID cases has nearly TRIPLED! We were warned this was going to happen. Abbott is responsible for this. Trump is responsible for this. The Unites States unlike European nations has been unable and unwilling to flatten the curve. Texas has become the new New York with 8000+ new cases each day.

Because of this incredible stupidity by Abbott we should expect home schooling for 2021, no traveling, continued lockdown at home, and more.


Texas GOP to wear hoods, not masks, at their COVID Conference in Houston

June 30, 2020

According to The Texas Tribune:

Gov. Greg Abbott is allowing limits on outdoor crowds — but not indoor gatherings. His party’s convention — with an expected attendance of 6,000 — so far will not require attendees to wear face masks.

This is nothing but a COVID Convention with an outbreak about to happen right here in Houston. How many people are going to be exposed to this group of morons? How many convention workers? How many hotel workers? Abbott, the Mensa of the Coronavirus response is about to close down the state but I am sure he will allow his party to have their fill of COVID and allowing them to possibly spread the disease to Houstonians.

They will probably stick to firm rules. No Mexicans, Muslims, non-Christians, Jews, teachers, sick, poor, and others. No masks will be allowed. Only hoods. Wear them proudly.


Donald Trump finally puts his mask on!

June 29, 2020
Picture from the Southern Poverty Law Center

Texas Gov Greg Abbott. A State of Embarrassment

June 26, 2020

All Texans needed was for Texas leaders to do just that, lead, and Gov Abbott has failed spectacularly in his response to the COVID virus.

All he had to do was to listen to the experts in the field and take necessary precautions. Instead he listened to the person who wanted to inject Americans with bleach and opened Texas back to business too soon. In return for his vest to please his president the State is now going back to a lockdown. Bars are now closed. Restaurants are scaling back. Harris County is now recommending a voluntary stay at home order.

All because Abbott wanted to look good with the president. Lives have been lost. Businesses have been closed. Texans have lost their jobs. Just because Abbott was afraid to stand up to Trump.

Well as the saying goes, we do things bigger in Texas including being the biggest embarrassment to the state and to the country. Abbott may want to cover his face with a mask to hide his shame.


Another republican losing their job over a tweet in Houston

June 24, 2020

How stupid can trump people be? Ask the General Manager (or it might be the former GM this afternoon) of the Scrap Yard professional softball team out of the Woodlands. From Sports Illustrated:

During a game against USSSA Pride, another independent pro softball team, a tweet was posted on Scrap Yard’s Twitter account with a picture of players standing and the words, “Hey @realDonaldTrump Pro Fastpitch being played live @usssaspacecoast @USSSAPride Everyone respecting the FLAG!” 

That post produced sharp retorts from Osterman and several other players as well as a Facebook repudiation of the tweet, which subsequently was deleted but archived by several Twitter users, by USSSA Pride.

The team members have since quit and will be looking for other teams to play with. The General Manager, Connie May was responsible for the tweet and defended it. Just this month she was promoted to the new regional director for the Unites States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) of the greater Houston area. 
So because of this politically and racially charged tweet, the GM has lost her team, the team has lost their team, and the opponents have lost a team to play against. 
By this afternoon I would bet the GM will have lost her job joining the Harris County Republican Party Chair-elect. The USSSA Pride Team has responded:


Teneshia Hudspeth endorsed by Diana Trautman for County Clerk

June 23, 2020

Teneshia Hudspeth the Chief Deputy Harris County Clerk has announced she is seeking the Democratic nomination for Harris County Clerk. I was hoping she was interested in running for this position. Diane Trautman had this to say:

The job oc county clerk is a huge responsibility and the person who assumes this office in November must be read to hit the ground running. Teneshia is that person and she will be ready to assume the duties on day one. There is no doubt that Teneshia has what it takes to run this office efficiently.

Well said. Precinct chairs will be voting for the nominee to be on the ballot in November.


Mocking Texas Gov Gregg Abbott's disability

June 22, 2020

Republican say “This shouldn’t happen to me”. Democrats say “This shouldn’t happen to ANYONE.”

Gregg Abbott has some balls to be offended by being mocked for his disability by two staffers from Empower Texas caught on an open mic. From The Texas Tribune:

An Abbott spokesman denounced the comments by Cheshire and McDonald. “It reveals a lot about an organization’s character and morals that uses profanity to mock a person in a wheelchair, and this audio is disgusting and hate-filled,” Abbott spokesman John Wittman said in a statement. “It is sad to think about what else this group may be saying about people behind their backs when they think they aren’t being recorded. 

Empower Texas is the same group Abbott has supported as they stacked the Legislature with far white wing radicals such as Jonathon Stickland, Tony Tinderholt, and Little Baby Briscoe Cain. This is the same group that Abbott has supported as they passed far right wing legislation such as open carry of firearms. 
Abbott and Empower Texas both have supported a president who has mocked a disabled reporter on live TV and now Abbott is whining about being mocked himself? It’s not fun when the morally bankrupt individuals like Trump, people who you have supported and encouraged, turned their ire towards you.
Abbott has no moral authority to complain. He should sit down, shut up, and take what he deserves from his own party. 

Morning Joe: Mark Zuckerberg assisted in killing of a federal agent

June 17, 2020

It’s a must see epic rant and right on point.


Trump Campaign issues COVID guidelines for the Tulsa rally

June 17, 2020

The Trump campaign has issued a set of guidelines in order to protect the freedom of supporters attending the rally scheduled for June 20 in Tulsa Oklahoma at the BOK Center. The Center holds about 20,000. Due to the size of the crowd and the indoor location the following guidelines should be followed by all attendees:

  1. Sign the waiver of liability prior to attending.
  2. Wearing a mask is optional. It is not needed.
  3. Social distancing will not be allowed. It is not needed.
  4. Remember the virus is a hoax. Act like it.
  5. If you are sick do not come to the event.
  6. If you are poor, do not come to the event.
  7. If you are Latino, do not come to the event.
  8. If you are Black, do not come to the event.
  9. If you are a person of color, do not come to the event.
  10. If you are poor, do not come to the event.
  11. If you are a police officer, do not come to the event.
  12. If you are a teacher, do not come to the event.
  13. If you are Muslim, do not come to the event.
  14. If you are not racist, do not come to the event.
Follow these easy guidelines and everyone will have a beautiful event.


Texas! We're Number 1 with 4400+ new COVID cases!

June 17, 2020

This just cant be good. Harris County had 425 new cases today and 450 new cases yesterday. Texas had a total of 4400+ new cases of COVID, a new record as the state continues relaxing preventative measures. I do not believe this spike is due to the protests, yet. That will come later.

Meanwhile Greg Abbott continues to bury his head in the sand hoping the virus will magically disappear, ponies will roam free, and flying unicorns will fart COVID vaccines across the state. He is not only embarrassing, he is dangerous. A Trump on wheels.


How to avoid being labeled a racist (R)

June 13, 2020

It really isn’t hard.

Since the killing of George Floyd there has been a rash of firing, suspensions, and removals from office because of racist comments or displays. Here in Harris County after posting a racist meme the Chair of the Republican Party resigned his position months before officially taking the office. He also lost his job with the City of Pasadena. He is just one of 6 other republican county chairs in Texas who have been asked to resign by the Governor or encouraged to resign for posting racist comments on Facebook.

Maybe the (R)s need a little training on how to avoid being labeled a racist (R). Here are some tips:

  1. Don’t be a racist. Racism is bad. Very bad. (it’s also 2020. You shouldn’t have to be told this.)
  2. Think before you post something on social media. 
  3. If you think what you want to post might be considered racist, it probably is. Don’t post it.
  4. Don’t use racist slurs. You know what they are. Just don’t say them. Ever.
  5. Remember that social media and video are forever. They never go away. What you write or do might go viral and available for your next possible employer to find. No one will hire a racist.
  6. Don’t display racist symbols. That means take your confederate flag off your pick up truck before driving to work, unless you really are a racist. If you are a racist fly the flag so we know who you are. The Confederate flag is a flag for losers, literally and it has become a symbol of racism. 
  7. And if you really have the urge to show your racism, do it in the comfort of your own home and using your inside your head voice.
If by chance you make an unfortunate comment that could be considered racist, apologize. Sincerely. Then learn from your stupidity. 

NASCAR driver finds an excuse to leave NASCAR

June 12, 2020

Ray Ciccarelli is/was a NASCAR driver. NASCAR gave him the perfect excuse to leave the sport, banning the confederate flag from it’s properties. That includes the parking lot, the stands, the pits, and cars. Ciccarelli took a stand and has announced he is leaving. Up until now no one knew who he was. Much like what the confederate flag symbolizes, Ray wasn’t a winner.

Ray is what we call “filler” in sports. He was there to fill out the crowd on the track. No one wants to see a race between the top 10 drivers. A race with 20 or more is much more exciting. NASCAR gave Ray a great excuse to bow out of a sport he wasn’t very good at. I am sure NASCAR will miss him dearly.

If you ever been to a NASCAR race the confederate flag is everywhere. My first trip to a track included sitting behind a guy with a t-shirt that said “You fly yours, I’ll fly mine”. Whatever bitch.

Here is a quick video of Ray’s car catching fire. Luckily Ray was fine.


Texas is #2 in new cases of COVID. Second to California

June 11, 2020

Come on Texas! 

This just can’t be good. Yesterday Texas have over 2400+ new COVID Cases. The day before, 1700+. We are right behind California. Greg Abbott must be very proud.

Racist Republican County Chairs tell Abbott to buzz off

June 10, 2020

It’s got to be bad when the top republican in the state calls for the resignation of 2 Republican county chairs. Greg Abbott did just that and they have told him to buzz off. The Chair of the Texas Republican Party has also asked all 5 chairs to resign.

Bexar County GOP Chairwoman Cynthia Brehm, Harris County GOP Chairman-Elect Keith Nielsen, Harrison County GOP Chair Lee Lester, Nueces County GOP Chairman Jim Kaelin, and Comal County GOP Chairwoman Sue Gafford Piner posted racist meme and/or conspiracy theories to their Facebook pages.  Abbott has called for the resignation of Brehm and Kaelin. Here is the status of each:

Harris County GOP Chairman-Elect Keith Nielsen. Resigned before taking office. Removed from his position as Pasadena Planning Commissioner.

Nueces County GOP Chairman Jim Kaelin. Has refused to step down even after Abbott asked him to.

Bexar County GOP Chairwoman Cynthia Brehm. Has refused to step down even after Abbott asked her to.

Comal County GOP Chairwoman Sue Gafford Piner. Has refused to step down but has bravely stepped away from Facebook.

Harrison County GOP Chair Lee Lester. Has refused to step down.

No Place but Texas. Literally.



Republicans. The new Hot Tub Party.

June 10, 2020

Republicans. As popular as herpes at a hot tub party.

Donald Trump and the entire Republican Party’s popularity has been been in free fall especially with the mishandling of the COVID crisis and protests of racism. Even members of his own party are beginning to jump out of the Hot Tub Party when Trump arrives. Here is a short list from the Civil Rights Project:

General Jim Mattis (ret.), Trump’s former Secretary of Defense
Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT)
President George W. Bush
General Colin Powell (Ret.), former Secretary of State
General John Kelly (ret.), Trump’s former Chief of Staff and former DHS Secretary
Defense Secretary Mark Esper
Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley 

On Friday a staggering 89 former Defense officials (some Republicans, some Democrats, many of unknown affiliations) signed onto a statement saying the U.S. military must never be used to violate Americans’ constitutional rights.

The republican party has turned into a nasty, gross, Hot Tub Party, a giant Petri dish for cultivating the worst of America and elected officials are beginning to jump out, take a shower, and hope they are not infected or affected at the polls. Unfortunately it is too late.

Republicans up for re-election had their opportunity in February to remove the virus in their party. They had the opportunity to disinfect their Hot Tub Party but they didn’t. Instead they uncomfortably sat in the tub looking at each other waiting for someone to break out and leave. Now it is just too late.

Come November the Hot Tub Party will be over. Wiped cleaned. And drained.


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