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In the words of Matthew McConaughey, all white, all white, all white.

From the back row, left to right:

Senator Money Mayes Middleton running for Texas Attorney General. Middleton is a multi millionaire. He is self financing his campaign, again. So far he has put $20 Million of his own money into his race. He spent $5 million for his Senate seat and $2 million for his House seat. Middleton is a Christian Nationalist. He has also posted racist comments about members of the Legislature. His main goal as AG is to stop Sharia Law (that doesn’t exist).

Senator Don Huffines running for Texas Comptroller. Huffines is a billionaire. He is self financing his campaign as he did for his run for Senate. As comptroller he has pledged to stop Sharia Law. (that doesn’t exist)

Bo French running for Texas Railroad Commissioner. French is a millionaire and a Texas certified bigot. His comments about Muslims and Jews earned him well deserved criticism from other bigots of the Republican Party. “He has embarrassed us.” He too will fight Sharia Law from attacking crops in the State.

Dawn Buckingham running for Land Commissioner. At the very least she is a normal millionaire.

Ken Paxton running for US Senate. Paxton is a millionaire investing wisely from his $150,000/year salary. He has multiple mistresses and was cheating on his wife way before it was considered a Republican value. He has over 10 homes across the State. He was impeached overwhelmingly by the Texas House.

Nate Sheets running for Texas Agriculture Commissioner. Nate is another millionaire and has used his money from a Honey business to self finance his campaign. He upset Commissioner Sid Miller an extreme far right MAGAt. Nate has said he has “zero tolerance for criminality.” LOL. Jan 6.

Dan Patrick running for Lt Governor. Patrick is a millionaire. Patrick led the effort to acquit Ken Paxton after 8 days of trial and damning testimony. He is a walking billboard for term limits.

Greg Abbott running for Governor. Abbott is a multi-millionaire funded by his lawsuit settlement. He was crippled by running under a tree being cut down. After 12 years in office the State is in ruins except for flooding our state with new businesses driving up home costs and traffic.

Speaker Burrows. He is there just for the photo op with billionaires, millionaires, bigots, racists, and adulterers.

This is your Republican candidates, as popular as herpes at a hot tub party.

Remember Marie Antoinette? There is no evidence she actually said “Let them eat cake” as the citizens of France were starving.

But…there is evidence, and it’s on film, of Texas Congressman Troy Nehls saying he is going to sit back and eat lobsters and ribeyes on July 4th when he as asked about the affordability issue of Americans. Take a minute to watch him below.

Troy also couldn’t help but kiss Trump’s ass claiming he is the best president in his lifetime. Troy is well known for ass kissing. He is probably the biggest ass kisser in Texas overshadowing Senator John Cornyn and Senator Ted Cruz. Troy isn’t running for reelection, but his brother is. Troy comes from a family of ass kissers so don’t expect anything different from his twin brother, Trevor. Trevor will have his lips sewn to Trump’s ass on day one if elected. Troy was involved in an incident requiring the Jaws of Life:

“Our brave first responders took decisive action with the jaws of life and tried to pry Congressman Nehls lips off of Donald Trump’s ass, but he was stuck. 

Troy is also an asshole. He was criticized for stolen valor, claiming he was in combat. He claimed Trump was the “second coming”. He was caught profiling Latinos. From a previous post:

Nehls was fired from the Richmond Police Department. He is now the Sheriff of Fort Bend. How in the world can this happen? Nehls should have been banned from law enforcement not elevated. Compound this with the fact that his department was caught profiling Latinos in speed traps. 

So on this 4th, as you are celebrating the 250th birthday of American, think about Marie and Troy and enjoy your fucking cake.

Sharia Law is a set of rules followed in predominantly Muslim countries. The Ten Commandments is a set of rules followed in predominantly Christian countries. Both have absolutely nothing to do with laws governing Texas or the United States.

The Republican Party is running on ending Sharia law because they literally have nothing else to run on. The abortion issue is over. Their immigration policy has exploded in their face. Their fiscal policies have created a $39 Trillion debt. They have lost control of their own party and of Donald Trump. Their foreign policies have united our allies against us. As they turned their attention to Sharia law, our home insurance is out the roof, electricity bills are shocking, and our schools continue to be underfunded due to their voucher scam. But there is more, healthcare costs have skyrocketed leaving many unable to afford it. Texas has become one of the worst states to retire in. Rural hospitals are closing. In short after 30 years of Republican rule, our great state of Texas sucks.

But Sharia law, like the 10 commandments, are not enforceable in Texas or the United States. You can have as many affairs as you want and lie every single hour of the day and not be held legally accountable. Ask Ken Paxton and Donald Trump.

Don’t be an idiot and fall for this Sharia Law stupidity.

My first convention was in El Paso back in 1992!

I’ve been to every Texas Democratic Party Convention since 1992 (or 1994). They are fun, energizing, and informative. You can find all the information for the convention at the Texas Democratic Party website texasdemocraticconvention.com. Here are some suggestions for those new to the Convention to be held in Corpus Christi.

Dress Comfortably
Most of the time at the convention requires dressing comfortably with walking shoes. The events on Thursday evening and the breakfast requires a little more dressy. Suit and ties are not necessary or cocktail dresses.

Petitions
Do yourself and everyone else a favor. Don’t sign any petitions to get a resolution on the floor of the convention. If a resolution is important it will go through the proper channels for resolution. Fringe groups use this tactic to get controversial subjects brought to the floor for debate and voting. It’s usually a long, drawn out process, which results in a hill of beans. I am sure there will be something concerning the Israeli/Gaza situation or possibly the “I just don’t like her” rule change.

Stay away from Fringe Groups
Stay away from the fringe groups trying to infiltrate the party. They are usually the ones trying to get you to sign a petition. Years ago we had the “LaRouche Youth Movement”. They are literally a cult. I made the newbie mistake of meeting with them and was hounded for a few years. They were like stepping on gum. Today it is the members of the Democratic Socialist of America or DSA who are the fringe of the party. Do yourself a favor and just stick to being a Democrat. 

Speakers
There is a lot of time devoted to speeches by elected officials and/or candidates. Pick and choose what you want to listen to. Most of your time will be spent listening to them. It is a great rah-rah session but can become boring.

General Schedule.
Thursday is the kickoff party. 
Friday is the State Democratic Executive Committee (SDEC) meeting in the morning. Various Caucus and training meetings will take place. Speeches by elected officials will take place at night.
Saturday the Congressional District Delegates will convene. There will be more speeches Saturday night. The convention ends on Saturday evening but the parties will continue.

Kick Off Party
Thursday evening is the kickoff party of the convention. I always find it to be fun. It is a fundraiser so they will have a little food and a cash bar. Usually there is a speaker or more. It’s a good way to mingle with other like minded people. Plan for dinner before or after. Lots of elected officials usually attend this party.

Check in
You will find the check in desk at the convention center. I believe we will be checking in by congressional district this year. Find your district, and check in. You will also receive a delegate badge, then find an organization that sells a lanyard and plastic holder. They usually sell them for a few dollars. You will also receive a tote bag with a program for the weekend.

Party Business
The State Democratic Executive Committee meets on Friday. The meeting is open if you care to attend. You will get an idea of what the party does at the SDEC meetings. (hint: It’s boring) Delegates will break out into Congressional Districts (Or Senate Districts) to elect people to various committees and positions such as SDEC members. You also may have to vote on various proposed rule changes and resolutions that shape the party. Usually what is voted on tends to be in the news.

Lady Bird Breakfast
Early in the morning on Saturday is another fundraiser. Personally I would skip it especially if you had a late night on Friday. 

Parties and hospitality suites
Many organizations will hold parties or hospitality suites with food and drinks. Find one that interests you and go meet like minded people. The Young Democrats usually put on a good event as well as the LGBTQ organization. Elected officials, counties, cities, and others will host at a suite in a hotel or at a local bar. Look for invitations in your convention bag or advertisements. Go meet your elected officials!

Caucuses and training
On Friday and Saturday there will be a number of organizations that will meet up. In the past I have been disappointed because the entire 2 hours are taken over by candidates wanting to talk. Some orgs put the candidates at the end of business. Some are very informal and others actually conduct business of electing leadership etc. Find one and attend. I personally like the Hispanic Caucuses (yes there are multiple) and the Gun Safety Caucus. There will also be training for VAN, how to run a campaign, etc. Again find one and attend.

Exhibits
Bring some money! There will be an Exhibit Hall area selling t-shirts, lanyards, etc as well as informational booths. Many years ago I had a booth concerning consumer issues. It was a very fun way to talk with people about issues concerning new home constructions, electricity, and home insurance.

Enjoy the convention!

It’s like the Ten Commandments.

A simple google search can answer the question “What is Sharia Law?”n. Sharia Law is a set of rules followed in predominantly Muslim countries. It’s not a set of laws. It’s just like the Ten Commandments, a set of rules that are followed in predominantly Christian countries. In the United States neither have anything to do with the law. For instance it is not against the law to have multiple affairs like Ken Paxton and Donald Trump. It’s not against the law to lie multiple times a day like the entire Republican Party does.

If you haven’t taken the time to google Sharia Law, here it is:

Sharia, literally translating to “the path leading to water”, is the fundamental religious and moral code of Islam. It encompasses divine guidance for all aspects of a Muslim’s life, ranging from personal daily rituals and ethics to broader societal, family, and financial laws.

Again it has nothing to do with the law, especially in the United States. The US is governed by the Constitution and laws that are created that do not violate the Constitution. Unfortunately the Texas Republican Party is trying hard to find something to run on for the mid-term elections. Their goto issues such as immigration enforcement has exploded in their face, the abortion issue is over, their “fiscal policies” are a fucking joke, their foreign policy has cratered our foreign relations, and more. So they need something to run on and the Muslims are now the target.

This may backfire. The entire slate is following the lead of the party campaigning on ending Sharia Law in Texas including the Governor, State Senator Money Mayes Middleton, and candidate for State Representative Scott Bowen. The Republican Party’s platform includes a “Don’t Sharia my Texas” priority with legislation surely to follow in 2027. Once again, Sharia Law is not law. It is not here in Texas. It is not enforceable.

As I said, it’s just like the Ten Commandments which many in the Republican Party don’t even follow.

Although the rules committee of the Texas Democratic Party has recommended against this change there are ways to force it to a vote on the floor.

The socialists of the party had a proposed a rule change for the 2024 Texas Democratic Convention that would require including a “non of the above” option for the Presidential primary. It would give primary voters a way to say “I just don’t like them”. There are a number of ways using parliamentary procedures to stop votes on fringe changes to the party rules and resolutions. The Chair in 2024 used one of those procedures to stop a vote on this stupidity. Someone alerted the Chair that we no longer had quorum and a lengthy count of delegates began. It was so lengthy that by the time the vote was taken, many delegates had left, there was no quorum, and the Convention was over. As was the proposed rule change and the far left was mad.

Without a quorum the “I just don’t like her” rule was dead and for good reasons. You would think the Democrats would have other important issues to address like the attack on our free press, the war, inflation, voter suppression, Trump, etc, etc, etc. Instead they were willing to debate this incredibly stupid rule with unwanted consequences. Can you imagine if this rule actually happened and those who want perfection in their candidates for President would vote for “none of the above”. The Republican Party would have a political orgasm and would use that against us during the election.

This stupidity is being brought by the far left of the party. The same guys who kept saying in 2016 “I just don’t like her”. The same guys who said “but….Gaza” in 2024. The same guys who said “We are going to send a message to the party”. Well nearly 10 years later the message is pretty goddamn clear. All you whiny little bitches who want perfection gave us a 9-3 Supreme Court, the Iran war, families in concentration camps, attacks on the gay community, the end of Roe v Wade, pardons for the Jan 6 rioters, and all the things they are currently complaining about. Message received. Thanks.

The proposal could hit the floor if enough signatures are gathered. If you are attending the convention don’t sign ANY petitions. Concentrate on winning and taking over the House and stopping Trump from his continue damage to the country.

At this point Trump is about as popular as herpes at a hot tub party.

But that won’t stop Texas Senator Money Mayes MAGAt Middleton. If elected Middleton’s lips would be surgically attached to Trump’s ass waging war on the non existent Sharia law and illegal immigration supported by the home building industry. He will share Trump’s Easter message of death and destruction and support the Christian Nationalist’s goal of indoctrination in schools.

This is who Money Mayes Middleton is.

And from a suspected pedophile.

Our local State Representative Dennis Paul is running to be our next State Senator after spending 10 years in the Texas House accomplishing little if anything. He was on the Insurance Committee for years as our property insurance has skyrocketed. He did nothing while our electricity grid turned into shambles then voted to pass on the cost to repair to the consumers. Our electricity bills have become shocking. (lol) Home prices are out the roof making it hard for first time buyers to purchase. The cost to live and remain in the Bay Area has soared. So it is fitting for Paul to accept this endorsement from a convicted felon and suspected pedophile.

And he seems to be proud of it. I wish a real Conservative would challenge Paul in the primary. He is fiscally and morally bankrupt.

Can he do the job? Absolutely!

Representative James Talarico came to our club meeting last year to discuss public education issues. Our usual monthly crowd of 80 or so ballooned to over 150. It was an overflow crowd, an interesting meeting, and a great speaker. Today Talarico will be announcing he will be joining the race for Senate to challenge Ken Paxton or John Cornyn.

Most probably Paxton will be the nominee. He is a perfect representation of the Republican Party and one all republicans can be proud of. He is an incredible ass kisser and would serve Trump well. He cheated on his wife. He was overwhelmingly impeached by the Texas House. He was sued, and lost, a whistle blower suit and will ask the state to pay the $6.7 Million judgement. He is openly defying court rulings. And he is now mired in a nasty divorce. So Paxton has all the values that Republicans admire. Senator John Cornyn can’t kiss enough ass to save his own. His time in the Senate is over.

Talarico is the exact opposite, not perfect, but not Paxton. He is young, 36 years old. A State Representative with experience with passing legislation. He is a former middle school teacher and a devout Christian, one who can relate to those who worship, no matter who they worship. It is an interesting combination. Talarico will probably disappoint the extreme far left but then again they thought Obama was a far lefty. Talarico will join former Congressman Colin Allred and Terry Virts in the race.

So Texans will have a choice between an impeached, lawless, adulterer and the winner of the Democratic primary. Just remember who they voted for in November 2024.