It’s good to know that people in Colorado are already in training to ensure that the Texas delegation feels right at home while in Denver this summer.
The first cut is the deepest…
Apparently, the Obama and Clinton campaigns have begun private talks to merge – join forces for the general election, and the eventual common good of defeating John McCain. Oh, sure, the Washington Post got that much of the story, big effin’deal. But, in yet another stunning LettersFromTexas.com world exclusive, we’re able to bring you the READ MORE…
Weekly Poll Wrap-up
The weekly poll question was “which writer would you most want to be trapped in an elevator with for 8 hours?” The lead changed at least 8 times during the week, but now we have a winner. The lovely and talented birthday girl Eileen Smith of “In The Pink Texas” and “Poll Dancing” fame was READ MORE…
George Bush says he’s bi, but only because he thinks it makes him seem more hip
Former Austin American-Statesman columnist Dave McNeely retired from the Austin fishwrapper several years ago, but he still writes a weekly column carried in various publications. He also recently co-wrote a biography on the late Bob Bullock. Knowing how utterly lazy I am in figuring out which newspapers carry the column from week to week, Dave READ MORE…
There is no limit to the educational value of this blog.
For example, where else can you find a link to the things that are not as old as John McCain? Now that you’re warmed up, you can learn about more things that are not as old as John McCain.
Dear People of Fort Worth:
It may come as a surprise to some that I, a progressive Democrat, am also pro-gun. I suppose it’s part of the proud “liberal redneck” tradition of many Texas Democrats, especially once you get out around the state and away from the People’s Republic of Travis. I hunt, but do it so badly I doubt READ MORE…
Another O’Reilly Factor to Consider
They told me it was a Bill O’Reilly temper tantrum, in earlier days in his broadcast career. They told me he really screwed up during a taping. They even told me he dropped the f-bomb. But nothing prepared me for this. You think you’re prepared. You’re not. Conservatives: behold your leader. One who is among READ MORE…
Journalism school is fun.
We should all have a deep abiding respect for headline writers who slip one in under the radar.
Exclusive Video of Jenna Bush’s Wedding!
…is something we don’t have, sorry. But it could have gone down sort of like this.
They Report…You Reject
Last week’s reader poll is closed. The question: who covers politics best on Austin TV? KVUE delivered a butt whuppin’ with 30%, closely followed by KXAN with 26%. News8 and KEYE trailed with 21% and 17%, respectively. Not surprisingly (because longtime political reporter Mike “Westbury High School Sux” Rosen just left, and because “Fox” is READ MORE…
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Written by Harold Cook, Letters From Texas is a humorous look at politics and current events, as seen through the eyes of a progressive Texan in a bad mood.