Tag Archives: corruption

Guess The Party Affilation

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Bob

Yet another lengthy piece that required some additional research to find out some simple facts that would be in the headline if the situation was a tad different. A six-count federal indictment against Hidalgo County Commissioner Sylvia Handy is only … Continue reading →

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Guess The Party Affilation

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Bob

The media insists that they are impartial and above reproach when it comes to giving us the story, the whole story, and nothing but the story. Manny Aragon was one of New Mexico’s most powerful law makers and power brokers. … Continue reading →

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Replacing Rahm

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Bob

I had the honor of conversing with Dr. Dave Anderson, who is running for Obama’s Chief of Staff’s old seat. BP: What district and area you’re running in and WHY do you want to work in that Capitol Hill cesspool? … Continue reading →

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The Unwashed TARP

Posted on February 7, 2009 by Bob

There is a saying that is no more truer than in politics, “One hand washes the other.” Given the recent circumstances regarding TARP (Troubled Asset Relief Program) money, the $700 billion bill passed and signed in October, it appears that … Continue reading →

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“Most Ethical” Update

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Bob

This leadership team will create the most honest, most open, and most ethical Congress in history. — Speaker-Elect Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Press Release, November 16, 2006 What a difference a one term makes, and the magic is spreading… Kiernan: No … Continue reading →

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The Last Great Act Of Defiance

Posted on December 19, 2008 by Bob

Fight this “until I take my last breath” may not be the wisest thing to say in Chicago.

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What Goes Around…

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Bob

A few months ago, Republicans had a branding problem. Now, it’s the Democrats’ turn… As the Rod Blagojevich scandal continues to unfold, it’s worth recalling that Democrats in 2006 -led by Representative Rahm Emanuel- ran on the theme that they … Continue reading →

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The Illinois GOP’s Fun With Their Democrats

Posted on December 14, 2008 by Bob

I wonder when the Democrats are going to remind us, as they always do during their dark days, that now’s not the time to gloat. The Illinois Republican Party launched a new Web site that it says will link 12 … Continue reading →

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