Category: Politics and Elections

No Campaign T-Shirts or Buttons inside Texas, New York, New Jersey and other polling places

No Campaign T-Shirts or Buttons inside Texas, New York, New Jersey and other polling places

I received an email tonight with some important information for voters. Apparently it is unlawful in the State of Texas to wear “campaign materials” i.e. buttons and t-shirts inside the polling place.  The source of the e-mail said they contacted the Texas Election Board and confirmed that this was true....

BBC discussion includes Log Cabin Republicans, North Texas Pakistani Society VP, and Dallas South

BBC discussion includes Log Cabin Republicans, North Texas Pakistani Society VP, and Dallas South

On Monday, I had a chance to spend my lunch hour with the good folks from the BBC’s World Have Your Say Radio Program.  I’ve been on the show with host Ros Atkins three times previously, and it was nice to have the opportunity to meet him in person. Listen...

2008 Presidential Election: What if Obama Wins?

2008 Presidential Election: What if Obama Wins?

By Earnest Gates This is a question that I never hear anyone talk about, but it is a question that needs to be asked. Often times we prepare for failure but don’t do a good job preparing for success. If Obama wins the election, on January 20, 2009, he will be...

LIVE BLOG of Presidential Debate on Friday at 8 p.m.

LIVE BLOG of Presidential Debate on Friday at 8 p.m.

I’m letting everyone know early that we will be having a live blog of the Presidential Debate on Friday.  As such we should have full participation from the Dallas South Family.  See you then.

Listen to Shawn on BBC World Have Your Say at no

Listen to Shawn on BBC World Have Your Say at no

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John McCain on 60 Minutes, furthers myth that support of troop surge helped secure nomination

John McCain on 60 Minutes, furthers myth that support of troop surge helped secure nomination

I am convinced that the McCain/Palin campaign can say anything that they want and no one will call them on it.  John McCain said on Sunday’s 60 Minutes that his campaign was going nowhere until he announced his support of an increase in troop levels in Iraq.  This is an...

Jazzy wants to know: Presidential Election ’08 – What are your issues?

Jazzy wants to know: Presidential Election ’08 – What are your issues?

By Jazzy of Because I Said So  As the election date draws closer both parties should focus on issues and leave trivial lipstick on the pig non-issues behind. I am curious as to what readers and potential voters are focusing on as their must haves in a candidate. I s shared...

Photos/Images of Dallas Cotton Bowl Renovation

Photos/Images of Dallas Cotton Bowl Renovation

I’m still learning my camera, so these pictures didn’t turn out like I wanted.  You live and you learn right?  Anyway, I think you can get the picture (no pun intended). href=”http://www.ritzpix.com/net/Albums/ListImages.aspx?a=4EF1F41E8715F0A7410F7D3F9103772BA18546D061BF9258B63C050077DB6DA0″>

Interview with Houston citizen on Hurricane Ike

Interview with Houston citizen on Hurricane Ike

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CONGRESSWOMAN EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON MARKS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

CONGRESSWOMAN EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON MARKS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

Washington, D.C. – (September 15, 2008)  Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson today issued the following statement in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15 every year: “Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence this week.  In their honor, and...