THE MORNING RANT: Texas Republicans Defeat the Uniparty and Will <i>Finally</i> Elect a Conservative House Speaker

THE MORNING RANT: Texas Republicans Defeat the Uniparty and Will Finally Elect a Conservative House Speaker

Another firewall in the uniparty’s control of power fell over the weekend in Texas. Despite the Lone Star state being solid red for over three decades, including Republican control of the legislature, a coalition of Democrats and RINOs had continued to exercise control over the state House of Representatives.

Over the weekend, conservative Republicans took actions to finally gain control of the statehouse by selecting conservative Rep. David Cook as their nominee for Speaker of the House. The actual floor vote will occur in January.

Cook will replace Dade Phelan, who had previously won the speakership by obtaining the support of the Democrat minority, and then peeling off enough RINO Republicans to defeat the conservatives who constituted a majority of the elected Republicans. In other words, “Republican” Dade Phelan was a de facto Democrat serving Democrat interests as Speaker of the Texas House. He even appointed Democrats to head House committees, despite Republicans having a solid majority of the House seats.

But Dade Phelan’s loyalty to Democrats and the old order went even deeper. He sought to overturn the will of the people of Texas by impeaching Attorney General Ken Paxton. Paxton is a passionate, activist conservative who is fighting the culture war on behalf of Texans. He has taken legal action against woke capital firms such as Black Rock, and he used his office to stop the trans-child industry in Texas. The impeachment of Paxton failed, and many of Phelan’s “Republican” allies who supported the impeachment were primaried out of office this past November.

After Phelan’s campaign for Speaker was finally defeated this past week, the Democrat-RINO alliance offered up Lubbock Republican Dustin Burrows as their candidate to try to keep Democrats effectively in control of the statehouse. He too was defeated by the Republican Caucus.

“David Cook Secures GOP Nomination for Texas House Speaker, Backed by Reform Advocates” [Texas Scorecard – 12/07/2024]

While Cook entered the caucus meeting with the support of reform-minded members due largely to his pledge to end the practice of placing Democrats in leadership positions (a priority of the Republican Party of Texas), Burrows instead had spent much of his limited time in the shortened race attempting to appeal to Democrats.

The RINO Republican, Dustin Burrows, showed his true colors when he deleted a previous tweet of his stating opposition to the transing of children. Rep. Burrows made it clear that he was now willing to have children sacrificed and mutilated if that’s what it took to get Democrat support to make him Speaker of the House. That won’t play well in West Texas when it’s time for his re-election campaign in 2026.

Dustin Burrows on Thursday: "Texas must never bow to [trans] insanity."

Dustin Burrows on Saturday: "Bows to pro-trans insanity Democrats and deletes his post as he pursues their support for Speaker."#txlege pic.twitter.com/YhGbnKPAyS
— James Silberman (@JSilbermanFTS) December 7, 2024

Of note, Dustin Burrows has still not conceded defeat, but he would need a group of kamikaze Republicans to push him over the top in January. That won’t happen, because the Republican Caucus put a stipulation in its bylaws that members must support the Caucus’ nominee on the House floor. If they don’t, they’ll be censured by the Republican Caucus, which by the way also added a new party rule that censured members can be removed from the next primary’s ballot.

Sadly, former Texas Governor Rick Perry decided to end his long political career in shame and dishonor, by lending his name and reputation to Dade Phelan.

“Former Gov. Rick Perry joins House Speaker Dade Phelan’s team as senior adviser” [Texas Tribune – 9/05/2024]

This recent picture of Rick Perry campaigning for stealth-Democrat Dade Phelan is pathetic, but it’s also how I’ll remember Perry’s political career.

Rick Perry is an opportunist who spent pretty much all of his adult life on government payrolls. As a state legislator, he switched parties from Democrat to Republican in 1989 to run for statewide office. He ultimately spent a ridiculous 14 years as governor of Texas, after which he then moved on to the federal payroll as Energy Secretary in Donald Trump’s first presidency. By supporting Phelan, Perry came full circle in his support of Democrats. Perry was a prominent supporter of Al Gore’s presidential campaign back in 1988.

For career politicians, all roads seem to lead to Ukraine, so of course Rick Perry was involved in some of that sweet graft: “Investigation: Rick Perry’s Ukraine deals could enrich his political allies” [Energy News Network – 9/10/2020]

That’s enough about old-guard Republicans in Texas who are trying to keep Democrats in power. Dade Phelan and Rick Perry will not be missed.

Congratulations to David Cook, the next Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives. And in 2026, someone (perhaps Ken Paxton) needs to primary and defeat John Cornyn in the 2026 U.S. Senate campaign.

*****

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Posted by: Buck Throckmorton at 11:00 AM

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1 Niiiiice

Posted by: Lizzy at December 09, 2024 11:01 AM (u1uWe)

2 ???

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in Solidarity with the Struggle at December 09, 2024 11:01 AM (BEOIm)

3 Oooh, first!

Posted by: Lizzy at December 09, 2024 11:01 AM (u1uWe)

4 Top 5?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 09, 2024 11:01 AM (omVj0)

5 1st?

Posted by: Bulg at December 09, 2024 11:01 AM (v6JzV)

6 Karl Rove hardest hit ...

Posted by: ShainS -- Deus Ex Muskina [h/t Mike Benz] at December 09, 2024 11:02 AM (H7MhK)

7 Damn, read some of the comment before posting. That'll teach me.

Posted by: Bulg at December 09, 2024 11:02 AM (v6JzV)

8 7 *content* I mean. Sheesh.

Posted by: Bulg at December 09, 2024 11:03 AM (v6JzV)

9 To be fair, Target did it before Bud Light.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at December 09, 2024 11:03 AM (HsOwE)

10 >>For career politicians, all roads seem to lead to Ukraine, so of course Rick Perry was involved in some of that sweet graft

How very disappointing

Posted by: Lizzy at December 09, 2024 11:03 AM (u1uWe)

11 Yeah, who reads comments?!

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at December 09, 2024 11:03 AM (HsOwE)

12 Karl Rove hardest hit ...

Posted by: ShainS -- Deus Ex Muskina [h/t Mike Benz] at December 09, 2024 11:02 AM (H7MhK)

This guy shows up on Fox....he gets the clicker.

Posted by: BignJames at December 09, 2024 11:04 AM (Yj6Os)

13
End of the Bush Republican Party in Texas.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 09, 2024 11:04 AM (dxSpM)

14 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at December 09, 2024 11:04 AM (Zz0t1)

15 Too bad about Rick Perry. I used to really like him.

Posted by: Bulg at December 09, 2024 11:04 AM (v6JzV)

16 Rick Perry will always be a huge disappointment.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at December 09, 2024 11:04 AM (Zz0t1)

17 Rick Perry was one my gut was completely silent on. No enthusiasm one way or another.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at December 09, 2024 11:04 AM (HsOwE)

18 Another brick in the wall!

Posted by: Huck Follywood at December 09, 2024 11:05 AM (MkDc8)

19 Perry probably did it for around $5K, that is the going price to sell out. Of course, Perry is an acolyte of the Bush dynasty, so maybe it was just calling in a favor.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at December 09, 2024 11:05 AM (lTGtQ)

20 Governor Goodhair. Meh.

Posted by: Scarymary at December 09, 2024 11:06 AM (F2xQR)

21 Rick Perry brought Spaniard construction companies to build our freeways up and gave them tolls. Then he catered the the Owebama administration and shut down a TON of coal fired power plants in Texas. Now, for the first time in my life, we have rolling blackouts during 'extreme' weather events, such as heat and cold.

Douchebag.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at December 09, 2024 11:06 AM (Zz0t1)

22 $5k for your integrity? Cheap at any price.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at December 09, 2024 11:06 AM (HsOwE)

23 Perry is an acolyte of the Bush dynasty

The Bush dynasty -- Now with acolytes!

Posted by: Bulg at December 09, 2024 11:07 AM (v6JzV)

24 Harris county ( Houston) is solid blue but the county just north of it, Montgomery county, is solid Red and went 75% for Trump.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at December 09, 2024 11:07 AM (D6PGr)

25 Rick Perry was one my gut was completely silent on. No enthusiasm one way or another.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at December 09, 2024 11:04 AM (HsOwE)

He did say one of the greatest lines in a campaign I've ever heard.

"As president, I will do everything in my power to make the federal government as inconsequential in your daily lives as possible."

That would be AWESOME.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at December 09, 2024 11:07 AM (Zz0t1)

26
The House Speaker and Lieutenant Governor are actual power centers in Texas. The Governor's office is relatively weak.

Would that the Federales adopted the Texas model. The Lege meets every two years only for a few weeks.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 09, 2024 11:08 AM (dxSpM)

27 Excellent.

Texas strong

Posted by: Zeera , The People Are Coming at December 09, 2024 11:09 AM (6ryjY)

28 Great as always, Buck

Posted by: LASue at December 09, 2024 11:09 AM (lCppi)

29 Watches and sighs from his home in Maryland.

Posted by: NR Pax at December 09, 2024 11:09 AM (jjoN6)

30 Rick Perry will always be a huge disappointment.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at December 09, 2024 11:04 AM (Zz0t1)

Every woman he's ever dated called and said "Disappointment? Yes. Huge? No."

Posted by: BurtTC at December 09, 2024 11:09 AM (dGCAG)

31 Texas needs to rid itself of John Cornyn and the horrific ruse that is Dan "Eyepatch McCain" Crenshaw.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at December 09, 2024 11:09 AM (Zz0t1)

32 Rick Perry, Dade Phelan & John Cornyn are what's wrong with Texas Politics.

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 09, 2024 11:10 AM (L4M+8)

33 >>Rick Perry brought Spaniard construction companies to build our freeways up and gave them tolls. Then he catered the the Owebama administration and shut down a TON of coal fired power plants in Texas. Now, for the first time in my life, we have rolling blackouts during 'extreme' weather events, such as heat and cold.

Douchebag.
- - - -

Wow. Yes.

Posted by: Lizzy at December 09, 2024 11:10 AM (u1uWe)

34
Harris county ( Houston) is solid blue but the county just north of it, Montgomery county, is solid Red and went 75% for Trump.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at December 09, 2024 11:07 AM (D6PGr)

________

The county just south of it, Brazoria County, is solid red and went 60% for Trump.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 09, 2024 11:10 AM (dxSpM)

35 That's True Conservative Firebrand Rick Perry to you.

Posted by: ... at December 09, 2024 11:10 AM (Eqj7r)

36 25 "As president, I will do everything in my power to make the federal government as inconsequential in your daily lives as possible."

I remember the screeching from the media about that line. It was absolutely wonderful to hear.

Posted by: NR Pax at December 09, 2024 11:10 AM (jjoN6)

37 and shut down a TON of coal fired power plants in Texas. Now, for the first time in my life, we have rolling blackouts during 'extreme' weather events, such as heat and cold.

Douchebag.

Posted by: Sponge

Texas installed $66 billion of windmills and solar farms in the past decade or so. One third of that was subsidy, which tells you why they were installed. They get paid to put them in, not to maintain them. When an ice storm hits, they all go to zero output within minutes, and we look like Germany - saturated with energy sources that aren't being used.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at December 09, 2024 11:11 AM (lTGtQ)

38 That's True Conservative Firebrand Rick Perry to you.
Posted by: ...

Go polish your rock, Rick.

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 09, 2024 11:11 AM (L4M+8)

39 Go polish your rock, Rick.
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 09, 2024 11:11 AM (L4M+

Is that a euphemism?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at December 09, 2024 11:13 AM (HsOwE)

40 I remember the screeching from the media about that line. It was absolutely wonderful to hear.
Posted by: NR Pax at December 09, 2024 11:10 AM (jjoN6)

Every once in a while, a candidate says something to require a 2nd look, or something completely disqualifying.

Another was John Kerry running against Shrub.

"As president, I would single handedly dismantle the United States nuclear weapons program."

BAAAAANNK!!!! You're done. Go away now.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at December 09, 2024 11:13 AM (Zz0t1)

41 Go polish your rock, Rick.
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices

Rickroll >>>> Rickrock

Posted by: Bulg at December 09, 2024 11:14 AM (v6JzV)

42 Rick Perry pushed the "Trans Texas Corridor" back in the day, a massive private-property grabbing toll road nightmare behemoth running straight from the border. He was dead to me after that. I never understood people taking him seriously as a national candidate.

Posted by: brak at December 09, 2024 11:14 AM (25k9m)

43 Would that the Federales adopted the Texas model. The Lege meets every two years only for a few weeks.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 09, 2024 11:08 AM (dxSpM)

Hard to get much graft going in 2 weeks!

Posted by: your betters at December 09, 2024 11:14 AM (/6GbT)

44 I still remember ace's comment on a podcast after one of the primary debates: 'Those glasses are dynamite!'

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at December 09, 2024 11:14 AM (HsOwE)

45 Meanwhile, the government can continue being as woke as possible. And unlike companies, never suffer.

From GatewayPundit

Joe Biden’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) wants everyone to remember this important day in the American public calendar.

“Today on Pansexual and Panromantic Pride Day, everyone deserves to feel seen, respected, and supported—no matter who they love,” the HHS wrote in a post on the X platform.

“Create a world where everyone feels proud to be themselves!

Everyone have a great day. I guess i have to drill some holes in some pans today.

Posted by: Stateless at December 09, 2024 11:14 AM (jvJvP)

46 Nice article Buck. But will Target ever learn? I predict "No" as this will be the hill they are choosing to die on.

Posted by: Tonypete at December 09, 2024 11:14 AM (WXNFJ)

47 Karl Rove hardest hit ...
Posted by: ShainS

Not hard enough.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at December 09, 2024 11:15 AM (IG4Id)

48 Now maybe we will be able to see some real school property tax relief here in Texas.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at December 09, 2024 11:15 AM (Rcnd3)

49 House Speaker and Lieutenant Governor are actual power centers in Texas. The Governor's office is relatively weak.

Would that the Federales adopted the Texas model. The Lege meets every two years only for a few weeks.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 09, 2024 11:08 AM (dxSpM)

That doesn’t stop some from blaming Abbott for everything. I’m no Perry fan for a number of reasons ( never trusted the switch) but Texas did get more red during his terms. But again the Lt Governor has a lot of power and currently Dan Patrick has done a great job.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at December 09, 2024 11:15 AM (D6PGr)

50 Perry completely exposed himself in 2016 when running in the primaries against Trump. He's a snake.

Posted by: Dr Pork Chops & Bacons at December 09, 2024 11:15 AM (g8Ew8)

51 I supported Rick Perry in 2012 for three reasons:

First, the quote Sponge mentioned above. Second, his stance on defense. Third, ummm…I forget the third.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at December 09, 2024 11:16 AM (u73oe)

52
Went to Mass this morning (a Day of Obligation). Had to drive home a different way. Stopped at a 7-11 for coffee. They were out of lids. I told them and they were indifferent. I said there was no excuse for it. They shrugged. Last time I'm stopping there.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 09, 2024 11:16 AM (dxSpM)

53 From GatewayPundit

Joe Biden’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) wants everyone to remember this important day in the American public calendar.

“Today on Pansexual and Panromantic Pride Day, everyone deserves to feel seen, respected, and supported—no matter who they love,” the HHS wrote in a post on the X platform.

“Create a world where everyone feels proud to be themselves!

Everyone have a great day. I guess i have to drill some holes in some pans today.
Posted by: Stateless at December 09, 2024 11:14 AM (jvJvP)

Damn...it's my birthday, too.

Posted by: BignJames at December 09, 2024 11:16 AM (Yj6Os)

54
Texas installed $66 billion of windmills and solar farms in the past decade or so. One third of that was subsidy, which tells you why they were installed. They get paid to put them in, not to maintain them. When an ice storm hits, they all go to zero output within minutes, and we look like Germany - saturated with energy sources that aren't being used.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at December 09, 2024 11:11 AM (lTGtQ)

Wind and solar contribute less than 9% to the grid as it's been deemed WAY to unreliable to be a usable resource.

The ONLY thing the old school power plants like is they WILL provide some extra time for outages for repairs during off-peak times.

Otherwise, they're garbage. Not mentioning the wind turbines don't last an entire warranty run (20 years). They die and will be replaced cheaper than fixing them. Oh, and they'll never be torn down because THAT'S too expensive and the blades can't be recycled as of yet.

Like ethanol, it's a shit concept that they KNOW sucks, but are forcing everyone towards it anyway.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at December 09, 2024 11:16 AM (Zz0t1)

55 Nice article Buck. But will Target ever learn? I predict "No" as this will be the hill they are choosing to die on.
Posted by: Tonypete

Once you realize it's a religion, all becomes clear.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at December 09, 2024 11:16 AM (IG4Id)

56 Rick Perry, Dade Phelan & John Cornyn are what's wrong with Texas Politics.

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 09, 2024 11:10 AM (L4M+

---------------

We're still haunted here in Arizona by the Ghost of Juan McCain's Thumb, Funeral, and Cronies in The Machine ... but mostly Cronies in The Machine (Cogitationes Ex Machina?).

Posted by: ShainS -- Deus Ex Muskina [h/t Mike Benz] at December 09, 2024 11:16 AM (8W3ml)

57 Is that a euphemism?
Posted by: Aetius451AD

No.

In the early years of his political career, Rick Perry began hosting fellow lawmakers, friends and supporters at his family’s secluded West Texas hunting camp, a place known by the name painted in block letters across a large, flat rock standing upright at its gated entrance.

“Niggerhead,” it read.

https://tinyurl.com/437sj74w

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 09, 2024 11:16 AM (L4M+8)

58 48 Now maybe we will be able to see some real school property tax relief here in Texas.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at December 09, 2024 11:15 AM (Rcnd3)

_______

Yes please.

Posted by: Scarymary at December 09, 2024 11:17 AM (F2xQR)

59 “Create a world where everyone feels proud to be themselves!
-------

"Create" a world full of pride? And just who might want that again?

Could it beeeeeeee....

Posted by: ... at December 09, 2024 11:17 AM (Eqj7r)

60
Damn...it's my birthday, too.
Posted by: BignJames at December 09, 2024 11:16 AM (Yj6Os)

Well, Happy panromantic Birthday!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at December 09, 2024 11:17 AM (Zz0t1)

61 I supported Rick Perry in 2012 for three reasons:

First, the quote Sponge mentioned above. Second, his stance on defense. Third, ummm…I forget the third.
Posted by: Duke Lowell

Rush once told a story about how Rick Perry responded when asked about his stand on gun control.

Perry responded by saying "I believe in gun control. Always use two hands."

Posted by: Bulg at December 09, 2024 11:17 AM (v6JzV)

62 "Democrat" and "Republican" are merely labels of convenience used by the junta to advance uncertainty and doubt.

They are loyal only to the junta, not their oaths of office.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 09, 2024 11:17 AM (RIvkX)

63 You guys really wouldn’t have liked Texas before 1994.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at December 09, 2024 11:18 AM (D6PGr)

64 I supported Rick Perry in 2012 for three reasons:

First, the quote Sponge mentioned above. Second, his stance on defense. Third, ummm…I forget the third.
Posted by: Duke Lowell

ISWYDT.

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 09, 2024 11:18 AM (L4M+8)

65 You guys really wouldn’t have liked Texas before 1994.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth

Yeah. Mark White and Ann Richards.

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 09, 2024 11:19 AM (L4M+8)

66 Now maybe we will be able to see some real school property tax relief here in Texas.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at December 09, 2024 11:15 AM (Rcnd3)

All you have to do is turn 65.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at December 09, 2024 11:19 AM (D6PGr)

67 "Congratulations to David Cook, the next Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives."

A LONG history with the perfidiousness of the GOPe tells me not to count your chickens before they're hatched.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at December 09, 2024 11:19 AM (N1DT3)

68 Everyone have a great day. I guess i have to drill some holes in some pans today.
Posted by: Stateless at December 09, 2024 11:14 AM (jvJvP)

Trepanation?

Posted by: Bulg at December 09, 2024 11:19 AM (v6JzV)

69
Yeah. Mark White and Ann Richards.
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 09, 2024 11:19 AM (

But, they weren't the fire-breathing communists that Democrats are now.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at December 09, 2024 11:19 AM (Zz0t1)

70 Bush family, Scott Walker, all the Cheneys, Rick Perry, all on the ash heap of history. All rolled over by the new MAGA reality. There will be more retirements and casualties.

Posted by: Keep On the Sunny Side at December 09, 2024 11:19 AM (D0hl3)

71 “Niggerhead,” it read.

https://tinyurl.com/437sj74w
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 09, 2024 11:16 AM (L4M+

Nice. /s

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at December 09, 2024 11:20 AM (HsOwE)

72 53 “Today on Pansexual and Panromantic Pride Day, everyone deserves to feel seen, respected, and supported—no matter who they love,”

Wake me up when it's Asian Hottie Pride Day then. And we can't help but see them because they won't leave us alone!

Posted by: NR Pax at December 09, 2024 11:20 AM (jjoN6)

73 Now maybe we will be able to see some real school property tax relief here in Texas.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at December 09, 2024 11:15 AM (Rcnd3)

All you have to do is turn 65.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth

3. More. Years.

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 09, 2024 11:20 AM (L4M+8)

74 "Of note, Dustin Burrows has still not conceded defeat, but he would need a group of kamikaze Republicans to push him over the top in January."

Pretty sure I saw him on the news yesterday admitting defeat.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at December 09, 2024 11:20 AM (Rcnd3)

75 President-elect Donald Trump suggested Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that President Joe Biden should pardon Democrats and members on the partisan January 6 Committee, such as Liz Cheney, Adam Kinzinger, Bennie Thompson (D-MS), and Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA).

... then they would have to answer questions

Posted by: SMOD at December 09, 2024 11:20 AM (RHGPo)

76 That’s enough about old-guard Republicans in Texas who are trying to keep Democrats in power. Dade Phelan and Rick Perry will not be missed.

The GOP is NOT the GOPe of old, and those who insist it is are simply not willing to acknowledge reality. We are winning.

Posted by: Archimedes at December 09, 2024 11:21 AM (xCA6C)

77 Shutting down the coal power plants was mostly Obama malevolence,

Buuuuut, Perry played his part by rolling over like a $5 whore.

It's why so many folks in Texas are now buying home generators.

We sure could use a bunch of natural gas and nuke generators. Hopefully under Trump that will happen.

Posted by: naturalfake at December 09, 2024 11:21 AM (iJfKG)

78 Well, Happy panromantic Birthday!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at December 09, 2024 11:17 AM (Zz0t1)

Thanks....that's swell.

Posted by: BignJames at December 09, 2024 11:21 AM (Yj6Os)

79
Yeah. Mark White and Ann Richards.
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 09, 2024 11:19 AM (L4M+

_________

Say what you will about GWB, but he ended the career of that pickled sot Ann Richards.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 09, 2024 11:21 AM (dxSpM)

80 Perry responded by saying "I believe in gun control. Always use two hands."
Posted by: Bulg at December 09, 2024 11:17 AM (v6JzV)
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These fucking pandering assholes. All toughguys who love murka, guns and one other thing it's on the tip of their tongue.

Posted by: ... at December 09, 2024 11:22 AM (Eqj7r)

81
All you have to do is turn 65.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth

All that does is lock it in at the current rate, no? So, unless it drops significantly, you're still feeling PAIN once a year writing that check.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at December 09, 2024 11:22 AM (Zz0t1)

82 Would that the Federales adopted the Texas model. The Lege meets every two years only for a few weeks.

In a more ideal world, Congress would only meet in person during these times:

1. The first week of the Congressional session. The only item on the docket is a budget. They have seven calendar days to pass a budget while still getting paid. After that, they have to do it without pay.

2. When a declaration of war is required.

3. When someone is being impeached.

Other than that, they can stay in their states and deal with the commoners.

Posted by: NR Pax at December 09, 2024 11:22 AM (jjoN6)

83 Great update. We def need a good primary candidate to get Cornyn out... Paxton would be great. Was mildly surprised he wasn't Trump's AG pick...

Posted by: bearski at December 09, 2024 11:23 AM (Bhsk7)

84 I don't like that Perry guy. He could be a Chinaman.

Posted by: Somewhere, A Racist Rock at December 09, 2024 11:23 AM (Ybyk2)

85 Now maybe we will be able to see some real school property tax relief here in Texas.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at December 09, 2024 11:15 AM (Rcnd3)

All you have to do is turn 65.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth

Yes your insanely high school taxes get locked in and can't be increased until you sell the house, but it does not erase decades of the maximum allowable school tax increases that occur every year.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at December 09, 2024 11:23 AM (Rcnd3)

86 Steers and Queers. Texas.

Posted by: pudinhead at December 09, 2024 11:23 AM (jFCkp)

87
Was mildly surprised he wasn't Trump's AG pick...
Posted by: bearski at December 09, 2024 11:23 AM (Bhsk7)

__________

We need him here.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 09, 2024 11:24 AM (dxSpM)

88 Great update. We def need a good primary candidate to get Cornyn out... Paxton would be great. Was mildly surprised he wasn't Trump's AG pick...
Posted by: bearski at December 09, 2024 11:23 AM (Bhsk7)

I think Trump knows the great work he's doing for America right from Texas and needs that to continue. He'll get a solid AG in place, regardless.

He has a mission. The people have spoken.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at December 09, 2024 11:24 AM (Zz0t1)

89 Joe Biden’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) wants everyone to remember this important day in the American public calendar.

“Today on Pansexual and Panromantic Pride Day, everyone deserves to feel seen, respected, and supported—no matter who they love,” the HHS wrote in a post on the X platform.

“Create a world where everyone feels proud to be themselves!

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Is there a Potsexual and Potromantic Pride Day -- and if not, why does The Junta hate Pots?

Posted by: ShainS -- Deus Ex Muskina [h/t Mike Benz] at December 09, 2024 11:24 AM (8W3ml)

90 Texas needs to rid itself of John Cornyn

Schichter's column today discusses with of the GOPe traitors needs to be a figurative head on the wall. Cornyn was mentioned. I concur strongly.

Posted by: Archimedes at December 09, 2024 11:24 AM (xCA6C)

91 Now maybe we will be able to see some real school property tax relief here in Texas.

Posted by: Mister Scott

Move to Tennessee. My annual property tax is 10% of what is was in Ohio for a similarly valued home. We transplants are damn near giddy when we drop off our tax payment.

Posted by: Tonypete at December 09, 2024 11:24 AM (WXNFJ)

92 Go Texas. But I will give Perry credit for not blocking or undoing the Texas *murder one of us and we will kill you * judicial stance.

I'm not remembering the quote correctly, its something I heard in a comedy routine I think.

Posted by: PaleRider at December 09, 2024 11:25 AM (UKUm3)

93 Dash Riprock>>Rickroll>>Rick Rock

Posted by: Rick the Prick at December 09, 2024 11:25 AM (D0hl3)

94 I'm not sure we're going to get Cook elected Speaker in January. There are too many R legislators willing to continue the deal to keep Dems in charge of the House.

Posted by: Texas Zombie at December 09, 2024 11:25 AM (b9Ycu)

95
“Today on Pansexual and Panromantic Pride Day, everyone deserves to feel seen, respected, and supported—no matter who they love,” the HHS wrote in a post on the X platform.

“Create a world where everyone feels proud to be themselves!

Because celebrating mental breakdowns always works out so well for everyone.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at December 09, 2024 11:26 AM (Zz0t1)

96 Say what you will about GWB, but he ended the career of that pickled sot Ann Richards.

I'll never forget her "He was born with a silver foot in his mow-oth."

That's about as clever as a Dem gets.

Posted by: Archimedes at December 09, 2024 11:26 AM (xCA6C)

97 Go Texas. But I will give Perry credit for not blocking or undoing the Texas *murder one of us and we will kill you * judicial stance.

I'm not remembering the quote correctly, its something I heard in a comedy routine I think.
Posted by: PaleRider at December 09, 2024 11:25 AM (UKUm3)

"Texas put in an express lane."

- - - - - Ron White

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at December 09, 2024 11:26 AM (Zz0t1)

98 There's some drama today, as the next uniparty republican is claiming that he will have enough GOP crossover votes to win the race with all dems in his favor. He is probably lying.

Posted by: Tom Servo at December 09, 2024 11:27 AM (wyMQY)

99 72
‘ Wake me up when it's Asian Hottie Pride Day then. ’

I think they’re celebrating that in Thailand this year. Be sure to tune in.

Posted by: Dr. Claw at December 09, 2024 11:27 AM (jbnUc)

100 'You better not kill in Texas...
We just love to kill you.'

A song by a singer on Bob and Tom some decades ago. Her album was something like The Pink Pearl.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at December 09, 2024 11:27 AM (HsOwE)

101 99 72
‘ Wake me up when it's Asian Hottie Pride Day then. ’

I think they’re celebrating that in Thailand this year. Be sure to tune in.
---------------
They have Lady Boys there. Don't expect, INSPECT.

Posted by: pudinhead at December 09, 2024 11:28 AM (jFCkp)

102 Would that the Federales adopted the Texas model. The Lege meets every two years only for a few weeks.

In a more ideal world, Congress would only meet in person during these times:

1. The first week of the Congressional session. The only item on the docket is a budget. They have seven calendar days to pass a budget while still getting paid. After that, they have to do it without pay.

2. When a declaration of war is required.

3. When someone is being impeached.

Other than that, they can stay in their states and deal with the commoners.
Posted by: NR Pax

How about the Senate's confirmation of cabinet and judicial nominees? That's a Constitutional duty of the Senate.

Posted by: Bulg at December 09, 2024 11:28 AM (v6JzV)

103 I'll take Aussie Hottie pride day.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at December 09, 2024 11:28 AM (HsOwE)

104
How about the Senate's confirmation of cabinet and judicial nominees? That's a Constitutional duty of the Senate.

Posted by: Bulg at December 09, 2024 11:28 AM (v6JzV)

Zoom meeting.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at December 09, 2024 11:29 AM (Zz0t1)

105 Damn...it's my birthday, too.
Posted by: BignJames at December 09, 2024 11:16 AM (Yj6Os)

Happy Birthday!

Now it's more special!

Posted by: Stateless at December 09, 2024 11:29 AM (jvJvP)

106 I saw this weekend they put Alec Baldwin on as a game show host?

WTF thought THAT was a good idea?!?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at December 09, 2024 11:30 AM (Zz0t1)

107 How about the Senate's confirmation of cabinet and judicial nominees? That's a Constitutional duty of the Senate.
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TEAMS Meetings!

Posted by: pudinhead at December 09, 2024 11:30 AM (jFCkp)

108 Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at December 09, 2024 11:23 AM (Rcnd3)

The mud tax is what is getting me now. Hopefully it will decrease as the development grows.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at December 09, 2024 11:30 AM (D6PGr)

109
Rick Perry pushed the "Trans Texas Corridor" back in the day, a massive private-property grabbing toll road nightmare behemoth running straight from the border.

_______

They're working on a slimmed-down I-69 version.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 09, 2024 11:30 AM (dxSpM)

110 Despite her reprehensible role in PP, Anne Richard's daughter, Cecile, was and still is smoking hot. However:

What does Cecile Richards do now?
She is currently on the board of the Ford Foundation, a global private foundation with the mission of advancing human welfare.

Once, just once, I'd like to see one of these entitled brats get a real job.

Posted by: Archimedes at December 09, 2024 11:30 AM (xCA6C)

111 Panomantic: Attraction to all genders
Heteroromantic: Attraction to members of the opposite gender
Homoromantic: Attraction to members of the same gender
Biromantic: Attraction to members of two genders
Polyromantic: Attraction to multiple genders
Aromantic: Little or no interest in any type of romantic relationship

Posted by: SMOD at December 09, 2024 11:31 AM (RHGPo)

112 Poaching all the great state officials into a 4 year presidency…I’ll have to think on that one.. many facets.

Posted by: tubal at December 09, 2024 11:31 AM (PCK5/)

113 Like TX, here in SC we have big clanging Republican brass balls, but micro dicks when it comes to politicians. Why?

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov, now, where does a war hero get some lubrication around here? at December 09, 2024 11:31 AM (wBaIH)

114 What does Cecile Richards do now?
She is currently on the board of the Ford Foundation, a global private foundation with the mission of advancing human welfare... for the betterment of the CIA.

Posted by: pudinhead at December 09, 2024 11:32 AM (jFCkp)

115 Rick Perry pushed the "Trans Texas Corridor" back in the day, a massive private-property grabbing toll road nightmare behemoth running straight from the border.

Not to worry. It could in no way become an illegal autobahn into the heart of the country.

Posted by: Archimedes at December 09, 2024 11:32 AM (xCA6C)

116 All that does is lock it in at the current rate, no? So, unless it drops significantly, you're still feeling PAIN once a year writing that check.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at December 09, 2024 11:22 AM (Zz0t1)

Yes but I believe you also get additional amount of homestead exemption.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at December 09, 2024 11:32 AM (D6PGr)

117 113 Like TX, here in SC we have big clanging Republican brass balls, but micro dicks when it comes to politicians. Why?
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov, now, where does a war hero get some lubrication around here? at December 09, 2024 11:31 AM (wBaIH)

Money??

Posted by: tubal at December 09, 2024 11:32 AM (PCK5/)

118 Despite her reprehensible role in PP, Anne Richard's daughter, Cecile, was and still is smoking hot.

It's amazing how wild the swing is between what men consider 'smoking hot.'

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at December 09, 2024 11:32 AM (Zz0t1)

119 What is the difference between aromantic and acromatic

Posted by: SMOD at December 09, 2024 11:32 AM (RHGPo)

120 95
“Today on Pansexual and Panromantic Pride Day, everyone deserves to feel seen, respected, and supported—no matter who they love,” the HHS wrote in a post on the X platform.

“Create a world where everyone feels proud to be themselves!

Because celebrating mental breakdowns always works out so well for everyone.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at December 09, 2024 11:26 AM (Zz0t1)

NOBODY "deserves" to be seen, respected, or supported.

Misery builds character, and humans are meant to be beaten up and disrespected over and over again until they become hardass enough to become a respectable warrior on their own.

Posted by: XTC at December 09, 2024 11:32 AM (sm6Pk)

121 Penny not guilty.

Good

Posted by: WisRich at December 09, 2024 11:33 AM (G0vdT)

122 How about the Senate's confirmation of cabinet and judicial nominees? That's a Constitutional duty of the Senate.

Posted by: Bulg at December 09, 2024 11:28 AM (v6JzV)

Zoom meeting.
Posted by: Sponge

Then they can do the other stuff virtually, too.

Posted by: Bulg at December 09, 2024 11:33 AM (v6JzV)

123 Schichter's column today discusses with of the GOPe traitors needs to be a figurative head on the wall. Cornyn was mentioned. I concur strongly.

Posted by: Archimedes at December 09, 2024 11:24 AM (xCA6C)

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We're gonna need a bigger wall ...

Posted by: ShainS -- Deus Ex Muskina [h/t Mike Benz] at December 09, 2024 11:33 AM (RW4Tl)

124 PENNY NOT GUILTY. UNANIMOUS

Posted by: Smell the Glove at December 09, 2024 11:33 AM (C8u8d)

125 Penny NOT GUILTY

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 09, 2024 11:33 AM (RIvkX)

126 119 What is the difference between aromantic and acromatic
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An 'n.'

Posted by: pudinhead at December 09, 2024 11:33 AM (jFCkp)

127 Penny has been acquitted
!

Posted by: Ripley at December 09, 2024 11:33 AM (GUOwU)

128 I am what you might call "Soloromantic".

Big Star Wars fan, why do you ask.

Posted by: ... at December 09, 2024 11:34 AM (Eqj7r)

129 IMO
==
I'd prefer if the speaker were chosen from outside the membership of the legislature from the ranks of elderly or retired judges and expected to be impartial.
==
Committee seats should be apportioned between the majority and minority caucus according to the number of members each has, with the precise members filling the slots on each side selected by lot. The positions of chairman and ranking minority member then might be determined by seniority, with a numerical limit on the number of committees for which a given member could hold the chair (or the ranking minority position). Committee seats should not be slated by the floor leaders or the speaker.
==
Certain chairs (and ranking minority members) might be elected by the respective caucuses, e.g. the chair of the budget committee; you might have the floor leaders as (ex officio) the chair / ranking minority member of the rules committee.

Posted by: Art Deco at December 09, 2024 11:34 AM (2TXH9)

130 PENNY NOT GUILTY. UNANIMOUS
Posted by: Smell the Glove at December 09, 2024 11:33 AM (C8u8d)

Really?

Sanity prevails.

Good for him.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at December 09, 2024 11:34 AM (Zz0t1)

131 Anyone else surprised by the Penney decision?? I am. Amazed, really.

Posted by: tubal at December 09, 2024 11:34 AM (PCK5/)

132 Panomantic: Attraction to all genders
.
.
.
Posted by: SMOD at December 09, 2024 11:31 AM (RHGPo)

Pretty sure you're being speciesist here.

Panromantic, I think, is attraction to EVERYTHING. (Like "Pansexual")

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at December 09, 2024 11:34 AM (N1DT3)

133 Penny not guilty!

Posted by: Cosda at December 09, 2024 11:34 AM (i0IK1)

134 121 Penny not guilty.

Good
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Wow. NYC may have some real human beings among all the Pod People. Who knew?

Posted by: pudinhead at December 09, 2024 11:35 AM (jFCkp)

135 Penny not guilty.

Good

Posted by: WisRich at December 09, 2024 11:33 AM (G0vdT)

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I hope he sues for malicious prosecution, and Trump's AG puts Fat Alvin Bragg (among many) in prison.

Posted by: ShainS -- Deus Ex Muskina [h/t Mike Benz] at December 09, 2024 11:35 AM (RW4Tl)

136 I am shocked but pleased that Penny was acquitted. Now the BS civil suit needs to be dismissed.

Posted by: Scarymary at December 09, 2024 11:35 AM (F2xQR)

137 Rick Perry, when asked in a debate, what 3 federal agencies he would like to eliminate, could only name 2.
He makes me look like a Road Scholar.

Posted by: Joe Biden, Potatoe Brain at December 09, 2024 11:35 AM (jRlwL)

138 USC financial disclosures show the university spent $158 million more than what the university earned

Posted by: SMOD at December 09, 2024 11:35 AM (RHGPo)

139 TEAMS Meetings!
Posted by: pudinhead at December 09, 2024 11:30 AM (jFCkp)
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IRC. Make them work at it.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at December 09, 2024 11:35 AM (tT6L1)

140 130 PENNY NOT GUILTY. UNANIMOUS
Posted by: Smell the Glove at December 09, 2024 11:33 AM (C8u8d)

Really?

Sanity prevails.

Good for him.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at December 09, 2024 11:34 AM (Zz0t1)

“ Something’s happenin’ here
What it is ain’t exactly clear…”

Posted by: tubal at December 09, 2024 11:35 AM (PCK5/)

141 PENNY NOT GUILTY. UNANIMOUS
Posted by: Smell the Glove at December 09, 2024 11:33 AM (C8u8d)

WOW. Is there hope for even New York?

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at December 09, 2024 11:35 AM (N1DT3)

142 Penny not guilty!

It will be interesting to see if anyone riots. There's a new sheriff in town, and Adams seems to have decided he's politically dead, so he might as well show a spine.

Posted by: Archimedes at December 09, 2024 11:36 AM (xCA6C)

143 PENNY NOT GUILTY. UNANIMOUS
Posted by: Smell the Glove at December 09, 2024 11:33 AM (C8u8d)

WOW. Is there hope for even New York?
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at December 09, 2024 11:35 AM (N1DT3)

Also, where can I fund his lawsuit for malicious prosecution? He needs to do that.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at December 09, 2024 11:36 AM (N1DT3)

144 Thank God! Penny deserved a quick verdict today!

Posted by: Moonbeam at December 09, 2024 11:36 AM (rbKZ6)

145 The guilty leaning were tired and just gave up . I think the weekend at home helped .

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at December 09, 2024 11:36 AM (D6PGr)

146 PENNY NOT GUILTY. UNANIMOUS

Posted by: Smell the Glove at December 09, 2024 11:33 AM (C8u8d)

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How in the hell is it unanimous on the second count but not the first?

Posted by: ShainS -- Deus Ex Muskina [h/t Mike Benz] at December 09, 2024 11:37 AM (RW4Tl)

147 141 PENNY NOT GUILTY. UNANIMOUS
Posted by: Smell the Glove at December 09, 2024 11:33 AM (C8u8d)

WOW. Is there hope for even New York?
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at December 09, 2024 11:35 AM (N1DT3)

THIS is exactly what I'd hoped for! With the Prosecutors bailing on the top charge, there was no reason for any of the jurors to give in on the secondary charge. I suspect the Judge was hoping for this now - this is better than a mistrial.

Posted by: Tom Servo at December 09, 2024 11:37 AM (wyMQY)

148 I called the acquittal. I have very little to offer anyone but I do have a nose for these things, and when I heard the prosecution kept referring to him as "the white man" I said the case was dead in the water. Thank God for prideful scumbags I guess.

Posted by: ... at December 09, 2024 11:37 AM (Eqj7r)

149 Anyone else surprised by the Penney decision?? I am. Amazed, really.

The jurors may not have taken kindly to the prosecution's move (with the connivance of the judge) of dropping the charge that the jury was deadlocked on, in the hopes that the jury would then find him guilty on the second charge.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at December 09, 2024 11:37 AM (uxCna)

150 They're working on a slimmed-down I-69 version.

the "NAFTA Superhighway" -- yeah the globalist WEF types will never stop pushing

Posted by: brak at December 09, 2024 11:37 AM (25k9m)

151
How in the hell is it unanimous on the second count but not the first?
Posted by: ShainS -- Deus Ex Muskina [h/t Mike Benz] at December 09, 2024 11:37 AM (RW4Tl)

I don't know, but there should be a shitload of egg on Alvin Bragg's face right now.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at December 09, 2024 11:37 AM (Zz0t1)

152 Good 'ol Rick 'Hot Gas' Perry.

My wife swooned over him, too. Bad wife...

Posted by: one hour sober at December 09, 2024 11:37 AM (Y1sOo)

153 131
‘ Anyone else surprised by the Penney decision?? ‘

Considering that they were deadlocked earlier, yes I am.
They must have said, “The hell with it. I want to go home” and agreed with the other side.

Posted by: Dr. Claw at December 09, 2024 11:37 AM (jbnUc)

154 The ~~guilty leaning~~ frothing loons were tired and just gave up.

FIFY

Posted by: Archimedes at December 09, 2024 11:37 AM (xCA6C)

155 'A Sweet Deal'? Mondelez (Oreos, Chips Ahoy!, Ritz, etc) Reportedly Mulls Hershey Takeover To Expand Junk Food Empire

Even if Mondelez offered Hershey a sweet deal, it would require the support of Hershey Trust...

Posted by: SMOD at December 09, 2024 11:38 AM (RHGPo)

156 I am shocked that the jury wasn't divided on this. Maybe over the weekend ithey happened to read things online about Penny possibly being awarded medals the holdouts changed their minds.

Posted by: redridinghood at December 09, 2024 11:38 AM (NpAcC)

157 PENNY NOT GUILTY. UNANIMOUS

Riots to follow.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at December 09, 2024 11:38 AM (uxCna)

158 The Penny has flipped!

Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Seeker of Mistletoes Hanging Over Bodacious Wagshambas at December 09, 2024 11:38 AM (M7vhK)

159 Welcome to the People's Republic and Karen Read trial...

Aidan Kearney
@DoctorTurtleboy
The witness intimidation charges brought forth by the Canton Police Department over rubber duckies was completely dismissed today in Stoughton, District Court by Judge Walsh. Congrats to Rich Schiffer and Attorney Tim Bradl.

Posted by: Mister Ghost at December 09, 2024 11:38 AM (TGPs7)

160 Penny and Rittenhouse shows the insanity and sanity divisions in the country . I would also include Perry in Austin who was pardoned by Abbott.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at December 09, 2024 11:38 AM (D6PGr)

161 *adopts the voice of zombie Howard Cosell*

BRAGG GOES DOWN!!! BRAGG GOES DOWN!!

Posted by: Tonypete at December 09, 2024 11:39 AM (WXNFJ)

162 Maybe Penney should consider moving now…

Posted by: tubal at December 09, 2024 11:39 AM (PCK5/)

163 Penny? Penny? Penny?

Posted by: Sheldon at December 09, 2024 11:39 AM (OA79/)

164 Daniel Penny acquitted of criminally negligent homicide after more serious manslaughter charge was dismissed

Posted by: SMOD at December 09, 2024 11:39 AM (RHGPo)

165 How in the hell is it unanimous on the second count but not the first?
Posted by: ShainS -- Deus Ex Muskina [h/t Mike Benz] at December 09, 2024 11:37 AM (RW4Tl)

Because when the Prosecution dismissed the first charge, they openly admitted that they never had any confidence in it and were wasting the jurors time. That tends to piss jurors off.

Posted by: Tom Servo at December 09, 2024 11:39 AM (wyMQY)

166 151
I don't know, but there should be a shitload of egg on Alvin Bragg's face right now.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at December 09, 2024 11:37 AM (Zz0t1)

Or maybe just a shitload of shit.

Posted by: XTC at December 09, 2024 11:40 AM (sm6Pk)

167 Zelensky wants Biden to admit Ukraine to NATO while he is still President:

"I'm going to call President Biden and raise the issue of an invitation to NATO, because he is the current president of the United States and a lot depends on his position. And there is no point in discussing that with President Trump -- while he is not in the White House -- it does not depend on him"

Posted by: The ARC of History! at December 09, 2024 11:40 AM (uxCna)

168
Dan O'Donnell
@DanODonnellShow
University of Wisconsin microbiology professor Timothy Paustian tells students during a class lecture that "we have a psychopath who's going to be the head of Health and Human Services. He's a moron. That's not a political thing, that's a fact."

Posted by: Mister Ghost at December 09, 2024 11:40 AM (TGPs7)

169 Anyone else surprised by the Penney decision?? ‘

***************

Considering the fuckhole stupidity of New York jurors who can go rot in the bottom of the mariana trench, Im leaning to yes

Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Seeker of Mistletoes Hanging Over Bodacious Wagshambas at December 09, 2024 11:40 AM (M7vhK)

170

I pray Mr. Penny has a great life after what he has been put through.

Posted by: four seasons at December 09, 2024 11:40 AM (3ek7K)

171 117 Money neuters people in SC? There's not a lot of money here. There is a lot of military and vets. And serious Christians. The USC crowd is not as stupid as (neither is UT) relative to most state universities.

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov, now, where does a war hero get some lubrication around here? at December 09, 2024 11:40 AM (wBaIH)

172 I don't know, but there should be a shitload of egg on Alvin Bragg's face right now.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at December 09, 2024 11:37 AM (Zz0t1)
-----------------

You misspelled "tossed unceremoniously out of his office."

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at December 09, 2024 11:40 AM (tT6L1)

173 Skulls kind of hard to light this morning?

Where's his Medal of Freedom? With Bronson on it?

Posted by: Way,Way Downriver at December 09, 2024 11:40 AM (zdLoL)

174 I will say again - The Prosecution succeeded in completely pissing off the jurors, which is the worst thing any counsel on either side can ever do in a trial.

Posted by: Tom Servo at December 09, 2024 11:40 AM (wyMQY)

175 Nood Penny acquittal!

Posted by: Ham Biscuits at December 09, 2024 11:41 AM (n4bvL)

176
They're working on a slimmed-down I-69 version.

I-69 is complete in Indiana.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at December 09, 2024 11:41 AM (63Dwl)

177 151
How in the hell is it unanimous on the second count but not the first?
Posted by: ShainS -- Deus Ex Muskina [h/t Mike Benz] at December 09, 2024 11:37 AM (RW4Tl)

I don't know, but there should be a shitload of egg on Alvin Bragg's face right now.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at December 09, 2024 11:37 AM (Zz0t1)

Haha egg.

Does anyone think this would have turned out differently if Carmella had won?

Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at December 09, 2024 11:41 AM (OA79/)

178
You misspelled "tossed unceremoniously out of his office."
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at December 09, 2024 11:40 AM (tT6L1)

Can they recall his ass? Because they should. Immediately.

That dude is a menace and makes NYC look even worse.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at December 09, 2024 11:41 AM (Zz0t1)

179 128 I am what you might call "Soloromantic".

Big Star Wars fan, why do you ask.
Posted by: ... at December 09, 2024 11:34 AM (Eqj7r)

I thought pansexuals couldn't be left alone in a kitchen...

Posted by: jim (in hospital in Kalifornia) at December 09, 2024 11:42 AM (SSBCb)

180 "primary and defeat John Cornyn in the 2026 U.S. Senate campaign"

From your lips to God's ear...

Posted by: Deplorable Fascist Garbage Human at December 09, 2024 11:42 AM (a9Lqc)

181
Is there a Potsexual and Potromantic Pride Day -- and if not, why does The Junta hate Pots?
Posted by: ShainS -- Deus Ex Muskina [h/t Mike Benz] at December 09,

***
John Bickerson: "Stop using my pants for a potholder!"
Blanche Bickerson: "Why not -- that's what *you* use them for."
John: "Leave my pot out of this!"

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 09, 2024 11:42 AM (omVj0)

182 Because when the Prosecution dismissed the first charge, they openly admitted that they never had any confidence in it and were wasting the jurors time. That tends to piss jurors off.
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 09, 2024 11:39 AM (wyMQY)

I don’t think some of the jurors are that deep. I think they just wanted to go home .

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at December 09, 2024 11:42 AM (D6PGr)

183 Dan O'Donnell
@DanODonnellShow
University of Wisconsin microbiology professor Timothy Paustian tells students during a class lecture that "we have a psychopath who's going to be the head of Health and Human Services. He's a moron. That's not a political thing, that's a fact."
Posted by: Mister Ghost at December 09, 2024 11:40 AM (TGPs7)

That's a nice tight resignation letter.

Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at December 09, 2024 11:42 AM (OA79/)

184 I wonder if during the deliberations the Penny jury talked about how the rules changed in the middle of the trial. When the judge and the DA got rid of count 1 they wasted a lot of deliberations that the jury had already done. The jury may have given the finger to the DA and judge for wasting their time.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at December 09, 2024 11:43 AM (C8u8d)

185 181
Is there a Potsexual and Potromantic Pride Day -- and if not, why does The Junta hate Pots?
Posted by: ShainS -- Deus Ex Muskina [h/t Mike Benz] at December 09,

***
John Bickerson: "Stop using my pants for a potholder!"
Blanche Bickerson: "Why not -- that's what *you* use them for."
John: "Leave my pot out of this!"
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 09, 2024 11:42 AM (omVj0)

Is there one for toaster lovers?

Posted by: jim (in hospital in Kalifornia) at December 09, 2024 11:44 AM (SSBCb)

186 155 'A Sweet Deal'? Mondelez (Oreos, Chips Ahoy!, Ritz, etc) Reportedly Mulls Hershey Takeover To Expand Junk Food Empire

Even if Mondelez offered Hershey a sweet deal, it would require the support of Hershey Trust...
Posted by: SMOD at December 09, 2024 11:38 AM (RHGPo)

Can't see it happening. The Trust owns all the land in the municipality, residents are on auto-renewing 99-Year Leases. I don't see them turning that over to Mondelez (or anyone else, really).

Posted by: XTC at December 09, 2024 11:45 AM (sm6Pk)

187 Can they recall his ass? Because they should. Immediately.

That dude is a menace and makes NYC ~~look~~ even worse.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at December 09, 2024 11:41 AM (Zz0t1)

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at December 09, 2024 11:46 AM (N1DT3)

188 186 155 'A Sweet Deal'? Mondelez (Oreos, Chips Ahoy!, Ritz, etc) Reportedly Mulls Hershey Takeover To Expand Junk Food Empire

Even if Mondelez offered Hershey a sweet deal, it would require the support of Hershey Trust...
Posted by: SMOD at December 09, 2024 11:38 AM (RHGPo)

Can't see it happening. The Trust owns all the land in the municipality, residents are on auto-renewing 99-Year Leases. I don't see them turning that over to Mondelez (or anyone else, really).
Posted by: XTC at December 09, 2024 11:45 AM (sm6Pk)

Seems bittersweet...

Posted by: jim (in hospital in Kalifornia) at December 09, 2024 11:47 AM (SSBCb)

189 @170 I pray Mr. Penny has a great life after what he has been put through.

Seconded, and it behooves all of us to make sure this happens.
He should be showered with gifts and scholarships, and elevated to the pantheon of modern heroes.

Architecture student. Marine. Bassist. What a stud of a man.

Posted by: Way,Way Downriver at December 09, 2024 11:48 AM (zdLoL)

190 So was Rick Scott performing Phelantio in that photo?

Posted by: jim (in hospital in Kalifornia) at December 09, 2024 11:48 AM (SSBCb)

191 Would that the Federales adopted the Texas model. The Lege meets every two years only for a few weeks.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 09, 2024 11:08 AM (dxSpM)

Hard to get much graft going in 2 weeks!

Damn but some people are gullible. Billy Sol Estes was just one of the few that got caught.

Actually the legislature meets for about 4 months and then goes into numerous special sessions that stretch it out a couple of more months. That's plenty of time for special interests to enforce their will.

Posted by: Pendejo at December 09, 2024 11:49 AM (YhAHm)

192 Can't see it happening. The Trust owns all the land in the municipality, residents are on auto-renewing 99-Year Leases. I don't see them turning that over to Mondelez (or anyone else, really).
Posted by: XTC at December 09, 2024 11:45 AM (sm6Pk)

Seems bittersweet...
Posted by: jim

That's dark.

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 09, 2024 11:50 AM (L4M+8)

193 189 @170 I pray Mr. Penny has a great life after what he has been put through.

Seconded, and it behooves all of us to make sure this happens.
He should be showered with gifts and scholarships, and elevated to the pantheon of modern heroes.

Architecture student. Marine. Bassist. What a stud of a man.
Posted by: Way,Way Downriver at December 09, 2024 11:48 AM (zdLoL)
***

Family of the dead dude is suing him. Wrongful death.
They should be suing the city for letting the guy out onto the streets.

Posted by: Diogenes at December 09, 2024 11:51 AM (W/lyH)

194 Ill remember Rick Perry because he allowed the State of Texas to kill an innocent man named Todd Willingham. He changed my mind about the Death penalty. After this I understood Govt isn't smart enough to get to kill people. And made me hate Rick Perry.

Posted by: Fisht at December 09, 2024 12:11 PM (BHEHK)

195 Excellent Morning Rant, Buck! Texas shifting more Red (which always translates to more Common Sense) is tremendous news, as is the cherry on top of Phelan and Perry's retirements. It's a sweet Monday!

Posted by: Tracy at December 09, 2024 12:24 PM (fZ8z7)

196 David Cook also voted to impeach Paxton. I guess he saw the light. My state rep Stan Kitzman is a hardcore Phelan phan and voted with dems to kill repub bills about 25% of the time.

Local paper will not publish my essays against him. Kitzman garnered more 'republican' votes in the last election than any other republican. That tells you he got dem votes.

Posted by: DanMan at December 09, 2024 12:41 PM (8uzBS)

197 Rick Perry pushed the "Trans Texas Corridor" back in the day, a massive private-property grabbing toll road nightmare behemoth running straight from the border. He was dead to me after that. I never understood people taking him seriously as a national candidate.
Posted by: brak at December 09, 2024 11:14 AM (25k9m)

toll roads are the devil. You have to be pretty dumb to build a zillion dollar express way and then put a roadblock in it every few miles. Being near a normal highway speeds are development far more than chiseling 40 cents out of each car. In the Chicago area I saw it over and over, one subdivison I lived in had a N/S toll road on one border, and free highways on N side and S side. There was no development, even a gas station on the tollway side.

Posted by: Oldcat at December 09, 2024 01:35 PM (n7h9X)

198 Zelensky wants Biden to admit Ukraine to NATO while he is still President:

"I'm going to call President Biden and raise the issue of an invitation to NATO, because he is the current president of the United States and a lot depends on his position. And there is no point in discussing that with President Trump -- while he is not in the White House -- it does not depend on him"
Posted by: The ARC of History! at December 09, 2024 11:40 AM (uxCna)

By NATO rules countries can't be admitted while they are at war.

But more to the point I don't think the US and NATO are keen on seeing how unprepared they are for this kind of warfare. They don't have years of experience dodging drones to stay alive.

Posted by: Oldcat at December 09, 2024 01:42 PM (n7h9X)

199 Wind and solar contribute less than 9% to the grid as it's been deemed WAY to unreliable to be a usable resource.

The ONLY thing the old school power plants like is they WILL provide some extra time for outages for repairs during off-peak times.

Otherwise, they're garbage. Not mentioning the wind turbines don't last an entire warranty run (20 years). They die and will be replaced cheaper than fixing them. Oh, and they'll never be torn down because THAT'S too expensive and the blades can't be recycled as of yet.

Like ethanol, it's a shit concept that they KNOW sucks, but are forcing everyone towards it anyway.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at December 09, 2024 11:16 AM (Zz0t1)

66 billion? For that they could supply every house in Texas with a little backup solar / gas / wood fired stove that could keep the house livable.

Posted by: Oldcat at December 09, 2024 01:45 PM (n7h9X)

200 Perry's also the one who sold our highways out to a Spanish company owned by the Saudis to construct toll roads and collect the money on them for the next 40 to 50 years.

The prices are absolutely usury, and Perry should be demonized for that boondoggle as well.

Posted by: Happy at December 09, 2024 01:48 PM (bH0uL)

201 31 Texas needs to rid itself of John Cornyn and the horrific ruse that is Dan "Eyepatch McCain" Crenshaw.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at December 09, 2024 11:09 AM (Zz0t1)

Agree completely.

Posted by: Happy at December 09, 2024 01:50 PM (bH0uL)

202 Hopefully this change will help the Texan gov't to finally overrule the local lunatics and fix Austin. I know that the capitol is where the state mostly warehouses the worst leftist idiots--somewhere they can watch over them--but the homeless problem has gotten out of hand and grownups need to intervene.

Posted by: bittergeek at December 09, 2024 03:12 PM (3SsGZ)

203 Texas should Build a Border Wall no matter what Biden the DNC,UN and CFR say

Posted by: Tamaa the Drongo Bird at December 09, 2024 04:22 PM (wGqjj)

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