The Brief: Top Texas News for Jan. 21, 2013
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Texas Democrats rode a fresh wave of optimism over the weekend as inauguration festivities descended on Washington.
Top Texas Democrats gathered in D.C. to celebrate the second term of President Barack Obama, who was officially sworn in as president Sunday in a private ceremony but will participate in the traditional inauguration ceremonies today.
U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk, who is leaving Washington for the private sector, told a large gathering of Texans on Sunday in Washington that they should be hopeful about the state's political future, as The Dallas Morning News reports.
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Stephanie Donnell Santiago via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Lord help us if that were to ever happen!!!
Karen Spivey-Cummings via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Actually, it would be wonderful.
Karen Spivey-Cummings via Texas Tribune on Facebook
The Republican party is now the party of extreme right wing nuts.
Lori Trammell via Texas Tribune on Facebook
If that ever happens we will not have a country anymore. Noddy left to pay the bills
Steven Felfe via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Texas needs to Secede before the choking us out turns it Blue.
Terry Bradley via Texas Tribune on Facebook
God I hope it happen & soon.
Tim Hurst via Texas Tribune on Facebook
secede. really? This is laugyhable.
Deb Uetz
In 1066, William the Conqueror, also known as William the Bastard, invaded Great Britain. He was secure in his role as tyrant, and willing to do whatever necessary to succeed. He was also born out of wedlock, however he was proud of this fact; since he did win power. He also managed to influence others who were clever with the details, since he was not, to work for him.
Since we do have a leader who is illegitimate in more ways than one, and a tyrant who is not clever with the detaisl; his name shall forever be: Obama the Bastard. We have more in common with Great Britain than we know; and once our values disappeared, as it did in Britain, history was also repeated.
Stanley Moore via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Sounds like heaven; a country without closed minded bigots. Just think?
Dale Curry
@Deb Uetz - the only thing illegitimate here would be racist Birthers who question this Presidents right to hold office. It is deeply offensive to be subjected to your brand of bigotry. Since the President has addressed your lies, and because sinking to your level serves no purpose, I will refrain from quoting you by calling you, "her name shall forever be, Uetz, the Racist Bitch". That level of vitriol does nothing to raise the debate.
Additionally, after Bush v Gore, the last thing a republican should discuss is legitimacy.
gypsy314 ne
With any luck this tyrant negro Obama will be impeach soon enough.
Adrianne Stone via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Im sorry but the idea that the entire country is going to support one political party is a terrifying one.
Deb Uetz
This is for Dale: I never once mentioned race and William the Bastard was a white guy.
Dale Curry
@ Deb Uetz - While you might have "thought" you were being coy, however, we are clear as to your meaning when you question the President's legitimacy, referring to him as Obama the Bastard. You are neither coy, and using your metaphor, like William, cleaver.
My suggestion is for you, and bigots like gypsy, is for you to have the courage of your convictions and renounce your citizenship. Since you are clear, that by abandoning our values, our nation's destiny is defined, please feel free to shut up and take action!
@gypsy - thank you for you post. No one could speak so eloquently to the racism of the tea party than you have..
Dale Curry
@Adrianne Stone - I agree, one party control is terrifying, even at the state level.
Deb Uetz
Dale, I don't belong to the tea party.
Deb Uetz
Dale, is it true what Rush Limbaugh has said about critics of Obama? If you criticize him this means you are racist? Doesn't that actually demean the idea of comparing all leaders past and present as equals on the world stage? I thought our nation was about equality, not race. The founding fathers committed treason when they criticized George the III as a Tyrant. And they insulted him in writing in a sacred document called "The Declaration of Independence." If world leaders like Barack Obama chooses to place themselves in history's pages, they will be judged famously or infamously, not by their race, but by their actions.
Dale Curry
Ms. Uetz – To answer you question, no, not all criticism against Obama is racist. Frankly, I have only agreed with the man on approximately 73% of the issues. What is racist is spewing more of the birther nonsense. Especially, after this matter has been put to rest for any reasonable person. It is offensive and it has no place in these discussions. Lastly, supporters of the President are quite comfortable with judgment based upon his actions, policies, and their results. It was you who interjected the rhetoric regarding his birth.
As to your club affiliations, thank you for informing me you are not a member of the Tparty. Much of your rhetoric tracked closely with their hate. Might I suggest watching something other than fox new?
Lastly, to answer your underlying question, no, there is little that comes out of Rush Limbaugh that is true, logical, or lucid.
Alexandra Richmond via Texas Tribune on Facebook
texas is a state.