Category: Politics and Elections

Bush Legacy tarnished by arrogant missteps

Bush Legacy tarnished by arrogant missteps

When George W. Bush took office in 2001, I of course still felt like he had stolen the election. But since he was from Texas I had made up my mind to give him the benefit of the doubt. The Democrats of Texas had “misunderestimated” Bush when he campaigned to...

Salute to G.W. Bush Part Two: 5 Things Bush Got Right

Salute to G.W. Bush Part Two: 5 Things Bush Got Right

In honor of President Bush’s last days in office Dallas South is running a 3 Part Series titled “Salute to G.W. Bush”.  Today I’m posting 5 Things Bush Got Right.  Tomorrow I will share personal reflections on the Bush years and will post a Bonus Bush Video on Friday. 5...

Salute to President G.W. Bush Part 1 of 3 – Top 10 Bushisms

Salute to President G.W. Bush Part 1 of 3 – Top 10 Bushisms

The first year after George Bush took office one of my favorite things to do was recount Bushisms, The President’s verbal goof ups. With all of the serious events that happened during his presidency, Bushisms didn’t seem as funny anymore. Now that the Bush years are done, we’re all reflecting...

ALERT:Senate Confirmation Schedule – hearings start this week

ALERT:Senate Confirmation Schedule – hearings start this week

With the circus surrounding the nomination of Roland Burris, it’s easy to forget that the U.S. Senate actually has work to do. Here is a schedule with dates of when the senate is set to hear from Barack Obama cabinet nominees. Committee of Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Chairman –...

LeVar “L D” Thomas files to run for Dallas City Council in District 8

LeVar “L D” Thomas files to run for Dallas City Council in District 8

For a while I’ve been saying that Dallas deserves better leadership.  It looks like voters will have another candidate 0along with Casey Thomas- that can help to make that happen. On Friday January 9, LeVar “L.D.” Thomas will host a press conference where he answers the question of whether or...

Mr. Burris goes to Washington

Mr. Burris goes to Washington

Well it’s on now. Roland Burris, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich’s choice to replace Barack Obama in the Senate, is headed to Capitol Hill on Tuesday. Things could get ugly as the Democrats look to avoid a potential embarassment. J. Taylor Rushing from TheHill.com writes about Tuesday’s potential showdown: Roland Burris...

Lights Out in Bishop Arts District

Lights Out in Bishop Arts District

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Ebony/Essence adding White House reporters to cover Obama administration

Ebony/Essence adding White House reporters to cover Obama administration

NIA-MALIKA HENDERSON writes an article for The POLITICO regarding the changes that Barack Obama’s presidency is already making in the black press.  Here’s a sampling of Nia-Malika’s article Obama Brings Firsts for Black Press. Essence, the top-selling magazine among black women, will have a full-time White House reporter for the...

Video Test: Barack the Magic Negro

Video Test: Barack the Magic Negro

I know satire when I see it. The New Yorker cover was satire that went awry. Bamboozled is one of my favorite films that a lot of people do get or don’t like. This Magic Negro stuff is totally bigoted and is far from the true meaning of the “Magic...