Mike Kelly to IRS: Is there any limit to the scope of how far the IRS can go?

I watched the IRS Congressional hearing this morning and Rep. Mike Kelly’s turn proved to be worth waiting for.  He got to the meat of the issue, that when a normal citizen gets a call or letter from the IRS, it can be terrifying because the IRS can do “anything it wants,  to anybody it […]

Castro Denies any Slippery Politics with Brooks Development Authority

In order for CPS Energy to strike the deal with South Korean solar firm Nexolon to bring manufacturing facilities to San Antonio, it had to entice the company with taxpayer incentives. One of the biggest incentives was a sweet deal for the land purchase at Brooks City-Base. More about that here. Some people are still […]

Democrats Declare War on Texas

Declare your side When Democrats talk about “taking over” Texas, about “crushing the GOP” so that it no longer functions as a second party, is that divisive talk or conciliatory talk? It sure doesn’t sound like: Hey, let’s get together on work on making things better, does it? To progressives, the success of Texas isn’t […]

Obama 2.0: How Julian Castro Rocketed to National Stardom

A different kind of vision for Texas The article below deserves to be circulated outside of San Antonio.  When Barack Obama, a previously unknown community organizer, became a US Senator, it was clear certain forces were working hard in the background to pave the way.  Castro seems to be rising to prominence in a similar fashion.   The foreign influences are […]

We The (Little) People

Funding the entitlement class. The GO-GOs: Vacation, all I ever wanted, Vacation, had to get away, Vacation, meant to be spent alone. Michelle and Barack are off on their separate vacations, he to Miami and she to Aspen, right after sharing a $900 Valentine’s Day Dinner and a long Christmas in Hawaii.  If only we […]

So God Made a Liberal

Never Let a Crisis Go to Waste: Progressives Use Bad Economy & Layoffs to Troll for Unions

With major medical device companies announcing cutbacks and layoffs due to Obamacare – and government regulation generally – the heavily frequented message board at CafePharma is generating the interest of union trolls: This makes sense as a strategy in progressivism’s long term playbook.  It’s obvious Jobs aren’t the first priority of this administration – and […]

Brooks OKs Land Deal with Nexolon, But Was Nexolon’s Deal With CPS Energy Rigged From the Start?

Shared Goals, Similar Tactics? The Obama administration has been notable for doing one thing exceptionally well – propping up failing energy companies with taxpayer money, until they eventually fail. Never mind, has been the media’s response to date.  And so, as expected,  the Brooks Development Authority in San Antonio approved the land portion of CPS […]

Are Women Less Corrupt in Positions of Power?

The cause or the effect. The Common Belief that She is Less Prone to Cheat This article is a pretty good follow-up to yesterday’s post exploring Lt Governor candidate Susan Stimpson’s confusing stance on gender governing. “It is almost a cliché that getting more women into power is a good way to tackle corruption. Women, […]

Oh Here We Go Again

Alternatively titled: Mr. McSweeney finds another tool. “Father Knows Best” Keeping it in the Family The former RPV Chairman apparently has a thing for young women who want to play in the big leagues without much experience.  He supported Jamie Radtke’s bid for the US Senate when she had never run for office prior, with little accomplishments […]