Castle Hills Democrats

Schieffer, Sharp, White, & Durrance Speak at the Dual County Fish Fry

2009-06-21T00:34:00.004-05:00

We had quite a Democratic event up here in the north metroplex counties Friday night, as the Denton County Dems, along with the Collin County Dems, hosted a "Fish Fry." Despite the location being out in the middle of nowhere (hey--it was affordable), we had a great turnout: around 130 local Democrats showed up to eat catfish and hushpuppies. We were also extremely fortunate to get the

The Definition of Hypocrisy

2009-06-08T15:46:00.002-05:00

The Women Are Running Things Now

2009-05-31T13:59:00.010-05:00

Within the last 3 months, we've seen a change in the leadership of Democratic organizations in Denton County. Two organizations elected new leadership, plus one new organization formed......and all 3 are now lead by women.Phyllis Wolper is the new Chair of the Denton County Democratic Party.Julie Malcom is the newly-elected President of the South Denton County Democratic Party (aka SoDeCo).

Memorial Day 2009

2009-05-24T10:52:00.004-05:00

This was sent to me by the most conservative person I've ever known. I won't even tell you some of things I've heard him say to people who are of a different race or religion (or even gender) than he is, because you wouldn't believe it. He doesn't say things in a malicious way. He just says them in a way that he shows how much he is convinced the white Christian male is the ruler of all the

Everyone is Invited: Fish Fry + Tom Schieffer for Governor !!

2009-05-22T12:31:00.005-05:00

Ya'll Come!! All-u-can-eat Catfish, Democratic fellowship, and speakers Tom Schieffer for Governor, John Sharp for US Senate, and Neil Durrance for Congress!Purchase your ticket here: http://www.actblue.com/page/dualfishfry(click on the image below for a clearer picture...).

Tired of Big Government

2009-05-19T23:02:00.005-05:00

One of my very best friends in the world, Melinda Cunningham, wrote this....and it speaks to the issue so much better than I can.*****************************************************I have been thinking lately about Big Government. In this morning's Dallas Morning News, a Republican said that Americans don't want another Big Government program like universal healthcare. I started thinking about

New Chair for Denton County Democratic Party: Phyllis Wolper

2009-05-15T13:27:00.004-05:00

We have a new County Chair for the Denton County Democratic Party: Phyllis Wolper! Phyllis was elected last night in Denton in a very close race with challenger Joyce Duesman.[Our previous chair, Neil Durrance, has resigned so that he can run for Congress in 2010--we wish him well!]Phyllis is a real estate agent in Denton, and has been very active in the Denton County Democratic Party for the

Healthcare Reform: It's Coming, and Not a Moment Too Soon

2009-05-02T10:59:00.004-05:00

Many of us out here in the general public have been waiting for this for years....HEALTH REFORM: WWW.HEALTHREFORM.GOV

County Chair is Running for Congress

2009-05-01T13:04:00.001-05:00

Our own Denton County Democratic Party Chair has decided to throw his hat in the ring and run for Congress. Go Neil Go!!FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 1, 2009 ~DURRANCE FOR CONGRESS ~ PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Neil L. Durrance, durranceforcongress@gmail.com Denton Attorney Neil Durrance Announces Campaign for Congress Neil L. Durrance, an attorney and Chairman of the

100 Wonderful Days of Obama!! (click image for more info)

2009-04-24T23:18:00.004-05:00

THERE IS NO VOTER FRAUD IN TEXAS

2009-04-06T13:00:00.002-05:00

With thanks to the Lone Star Project...Facts on Phony Republican Voter Fraud Efforts Who gets hurt by Todd Smith? Independent studies show that those least likely to have a photo ID are senior citizens, college students, low income voters and women. Senior Citizens – In 2006, a study by the nonpartisan Brennan Center found that 18% of seniors 65 and over do not have a driver's

Republican Control of Texas Has FAILED Texans

2009-02-17T13:49:00.002-06:00

There's a lot of talk all over the place about how Texas is one of a few states with a "budget surplus." At what cost has that surplus come?Here's where Texas ranks in some key areas**:Residential Utility Rates:WORSTState Funding per Student:46thPercentage of People with Health Insurance:WORSTPercentage of Hungry Children:WORSTAir Pollution Emissions:WORSTPer Capita Mental Health Spending:

Senator Cornyn SKIPS One of the Most Important Senate Votes of the Last 50 Years....to Rub Elbows with the Fat Cats

2009-02-10T11:09:00.004-06:00

From Politico and the Dallas Morning News.....February 09, 2009Where was Cornyn? Texas Republican Sen. Jon Cornyn -- head of the GOP's Senatorial committee -- has been an outspoken critic of Democratic stimulus efforts, but he chose to skip tonight's cloture vote on the package without offering a detailed explanation. Cornyn was the only no-show -- except for Commerce Secretary

Think You Have to Pay $1 Million Dollars to Get An Energy-Efficient Home? Think Again!!

2009-02-06T12:03:00.004-06:00

A good friend who is also a Democratic activist AND successful real estate agent in Denton, Phyllis Wolper, has listed a "Green-Built Home" in Denton, TX for under $145,000. This is not a "cottage"--this is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home on a cul-de-sac called Nevada Court.The builder, Dan Fette Builders Inc, describes the features of the Nevada Court home on his website:"Homes in Nevada Court will be

Gallup: Texas No Longer Republican

2009-01-30T12:01:00.003-06:00

The Gallup Organization published "the first in a four-part series on the State of the States to be released this week on Gallup.com. The series examines state-by-state differences in party affiliation, religiosity, consumer confidence, and employer hiring and letting go, based on Gallup Poll Daily tracking data collected throughout 2008."The Findings:"The accompanying map shows party strength by

Best News for Women in 8 Long Years.....

2009-01-23T15:39:00.003-06:00

Officials: Obama to reverse abortion policy By LIZ SIDOTI and MATTHEW LEE, Associated Press Writers Liz Sidoti And Matthew Lee, Associated Press Writers Jan 23, 2009 WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama plans to sign an executive order ending

From The Finger to The Shaka Sign

2009-01-21T22:47:00.012-06:00

Now that we have a new President, there are new things we all must learn.Over the last 8 years, we've all received (at one time or another), Bush's favorite hand salute:But now we have a new salute to learn--and you're probably going to like this one a whole lot better:"The Shaka"Ok, maybe I'm hopelessly old and out of touch (crap, when did THAT happen?) but this was a new one on me. So, off to

A New Day, A New Country, & a Turning Point in History

2009-01-20T09:49:00.008-06:00

THE CASTLE HILLS DEMOCRATS WELCOME AND CELEBRATE OUR NEW FIRST FAMILY,THE OBAMASand OUR NEW PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES BARACK H. OBAMA

Democratic Business Referral Club: a First in Denton County

2009-01-15T23:28:00.004-06:00

My good friend (and 2008 County Commissioner candidate) Phyllis Wolper has formed Denton County's first Democratic Business Referral Club.Phyllis is the Business Outreach Chair for the Denton County Democratic Party, and also a successful real estate agent in Denton. She's very active in the County Party, and ran a terrific campaign for County Commissioner.This Business Club is a great way to

Inauguration to be Shown in Theaters.....Free Tickets Available

2009-01-13T10:56:00.004-06:00

Do you have the day off on Inauguration Day? Stuck in Big D that day? Go watch the Inauguration on the big screen at Studio Movie Grill. See the links below for free tickets.....Obama inauguration to air in theatersMSNBC pact puts coverage in 27 U.S. locationsBy Paul J. GoughJan 12, 2009, 07:15 PM ETNEW YORK -- President-elect Barack Obama is on his way to the big screen, thanks to a deal

The REAL Legacy: Cataloging Bush Administration Failures

2009-01-11T11:25:00.007-06:00

Dumbya is currently focused on his most important mission ever: to rewrite the history of the last 8 years and try to convince America and the world that he really wasn't as bad at being President as we all know he has been.All anyone has to do is step outside their front door, or turn on the evening news, and survey the wreckage of the once-great United States of America. In 2000, Dumbass was

Bush "At Ease" After Destruction of US Lives and Economy

2009-01-09T09:29:00.007-06:00

I was struck by the simultaneous appearance of 2 very different article published by news sources within the last few days. These 2 articles really sum up what this country has been put through during the last 8 years of Bush Presidency:First, from Salon.....#1: "W and the Damage Done" "After a couple of presidential terms, mismanagement in every area of policy -- foreign, domestic, even

Tres Reyes...y Muchos Democrats

2009-01-04T20:46:00.004-06:00

I met the famous Texas blogger Stace Medellin at his sister Toni Medellin's "Tres Reyes" party last night.If you've been reading this blog, you know that Toni is the Denton County Democrat's new Diversity Chair. Toni and her husband Ben hosted a very fun party, where we ate delicious tamales and Rosca de Reyes, drank hot chocolate, and of course....talked Democratic politics!Two of my best

The Audacity of....Soap

2009-01-03T14:06:00.002-06:00

A good friend of mine, John McClelland, ran for TX State Representative in 2008. He ran one of the best campaigns in our county, and was such a terrific candidate...everyone I know was pulling for him. Despite his and his campaign's best efforts....he lost. However, he got 40% of the vote in a VERY red county--and that's an accomplishment to be proud of. Running a local campaign like John's is

Denton County Democratic Party: Great Progress in 2008

2008-12-19T11:59:00.005-06:00

The Denton County Democratic Party has made great strides in 2008. Here are just a few of the accomplishments:--Tripled our number of Precinct Chairs from around 25 to 75--Filled out all of our Committees and appointed Chairs for all the Committees--Increased funds raised for the County Party by over 45%--Fielded Democratic candidates for local office for the first time in many, many years--

Meet our New Diversity Committee Chair: Toni Medellin

2008-12-17T12:57:00.011-06:00

I'm very excited to introduce our new Chairman of the Denton County Democratic Party Diversity Committee, Maria Antonia "Toni" Medellin.Toni, her husband, Ben, and their son Benny just moved to Denton County earlier this year, but in this short time I've gotten to know her as an intelligent, experienced, and skilled political activist--and also as a friend. Toni is an attorney who was active in

Hallelujah! A President-Elect who is Concerned about the Reproductive Rights of Women!!!

2008-12-16T22:32:00.004-06:00

From the Wall Street Journal....********************************************Bush-Era Abortion Rules Face Possible Reversal By Laura MecklerWASHINGTON -- The outgoing Bush administration this week will finalize a regulation establishing a "right of conscience" allowing medical staff to refuse to participate in any practice they object to on moral grounds, including abortion but possibly birth

Horowitz: "Shut Up About The Birth Certificate"

2008-12-09T08:49:00.002-06:00

David Horowitz, noted American conservative writer and activist, has this to say in the National Review Online about the continuing kerfluffle over Obama's birth certificate:"The continuing efforts of a fringe group of conservatives to deny Obama his victory and to lay the basis for the claim that he is not a legitimate president is embarrassing and destructive. The fact that these efforts are

Inaugural Theme: "A New Birth of Freedom"

2008-12-02T13:40:00.004-06:00

The theme for the 2009 Inauguration of President-Elect Obama in Washington, DC is "A New Birth of Freedom.""A New Birth of Freedom" commemorates the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. The words, echoing across 200 years from Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg address, express Lincoln's hope that the sacrifice of those who died to preserve the United States would lead to "a new birth of

Filed Under: "Oh Really? Tell Me Something I DON'T Know"

2008-12-01T14:44:00.002-06:00

The US is in a Recession.....

Bill Clinton Warns Foreign Despots About Hillary

2008-11-23T10:32:00.001-06:00

This is just hilarious....[via Saturday Night Live]

Medical Researchers Write Letter to President-Elect Barack Obama

2008-11-20T10:38:00.007-06:00

This is a subject near and dear to my heart because it involves the industry I have worked in my entire life.When W became President, one of the first things he did was ban federal funding of stem cell research (based on the idea that an embryo is a "baby" and shouldn't be used in medical research). This action dealt a huge blow to cancer research and other potential disease-curing research in

Picture Gallery: Before He Was President-Elect Obama

2008-11-13T13:20:00.003-06:00

"Four years ago Time photographer Callie Shell met Barack Obama backstage when she was covering presidential candidate John Kerry. She sent her editor more photographs of Obama than Kerry. When asked why, she said, "I do not know. I just have a feeling about him. I think he will be important down the road." Her first photo essay on Obama was two and half years ago. She has stuck with him ever

Here Comes the Future, Citizens of America!!

2008-11-12T15:16:00.002-06:00

Wow! A new day for our country has definitely arrived. Getting a young, technology-friendly, highly-educated man to be our new President will bring changes and advances that we haven't imagined.....Article from Associated Press, today:Obama to pioneer Web outreach as presidentTransition officials call it Obama 2.0 — an ambitious effort to transform the president-elect's vast Web operation and

Meltdown in Freeperville

2008-11-11T23:37:00.003-06:00

The conservatives are so undone over the election, that now they are boycotting FOX NEWS!! Why? Who knows? Something about how Fox dissed Sarah Palin. Wow, the Repubs have truly lost their sanity over the election results!Read here and try not to giggle...

America is Becoming MORE PROGRESSIVE

2008-11-09T12:20:00.004-06:00

More fantastic maps here.......

How Did Castle Hills Vote??

2008-11-05T23:34:00.009-06:00

Castle Hills/Precinct #224 experienced a HUGE turnout for Tuesday's election: 94.4% of registered voters in CH voted. Compare that to 71% voter turnout for Denton County as a whole.[note that some percentages don't add up to exactly 100 due to rounding and/or Libertarian votes]2541 Ballots were cast by Pct 224 residents58% Voted straight party ticket: of those,

Free Advice for the Republican Party

2008-11-05T13:54:00.002-06:00

Repubs lost a dozen more seats in Congress, as well as the Presidency yesterday.Here are my suggestions for how the Republican party can quit alienating Americans, and bring their party back to competitiveness and sanity:STOP......saying the US is conservative or "center-right" (it's not)...the hatred and intolerance of non-heterosexual people...spending like drunken sailors while claiming to be

PROUD DEMOCRAT LIVES HERE

2008-11-05T09:35:00.003-06:00

My house today......victory IS sweet!!!!

Bill & Tom's Excellent OBAMA/OHIO Adventure !! (Tuesday ELECTION Day Edition)

2008-11-04T10:33:00.003-06:00

Today is THE DAY, Democrats! It's the day we will mark down on our Democratic historical calendars and diaries as the day that our "long national nightmare" of the Bush/Rove/Cheney regime is OVER. It is SO over.I have full confidence that the American people have finally opened their eyes, and are going to elect Barack Obama to be our 44th President of the United States. Hooray for the USA!!!*

Bill & Tom's Excellent OBAMA/OHIO Adventure !! (Monday Afternooon Edition)

2008-11-03T15:53:00.002-06:00

It's raining on the Dems in Ohio...but Tom says,"Pouring rain won't stop us - all for Obama !!"(that's Tom on the left, Bill on the right. Thanks for doing this for all of us, guys!)

Bill & Tom's Excellent OBAMA/OHIO Adventure !! (Monday Edition)

2008-11-03T13:30:00.002-06:00

So what are our Texas/Castle Hills Democratic Guys, Bill H. & Tom, up to in Ohio today? Here's a post from Tom as he and Bill work on the Obama Campaign today in Cleveland:*****************************************************************Tom:"Bill is working the voting line and I am guarding chips and water for Obama - all in a days work."

Bill & Tom's Excellent OBAMA/OHIO Adventure !! (Sunday Evening Edition)

2008-11-03T11:03:00.003-06:00

For those who don't yet know: Castle Hills Dem Bill H and his friend Tom are in Ohio, working for the Obama Campaign to get out the Vote!!The guys attended an Obama Rally in Cleveland Sunday night, and here's their dispatch from the scene:*********************************************Bill H:"Tom and I are standing in the rain for Obama--we're willing to do a raindance for him!! It is raining as

Bill & Tom's Excellent OBAMA/OHIO Adventure !! (Sunday Edition)

2008-11-02T13:18:00.006-06:00

As you read below, Castle Hills Democrat Bill H. (that's him on the right, at Obama HQ in Cleveland) and his friend Tom (Tom's on the left above) flew to Ohio to work for the Obama Campaign. Here's today's emailed update, direct from Bill & Tom in Cleveland:************************************************************************Bill H:"We went to headquarters yesterday and the place was hopping

Bill & Tom's Excellent OBAMA/OHIO Adventure !!

2008-11-01T11:37:00.005-05:00

As many of you know, Castle Hills Democrat Bill H. has volunteered to go to Ohio for Obama to work toward getting out the Obama vote there. Bill is joined there by his good friend Tom, who is from Houston. They will both be there right through the election, until next Wednesday!Bill landed in Cleveland this morning (Saturday morning) and is right now waiting for Tom's flight to land. However,

"Wassup" Guys, 8 Years Later...

2008-10-27T11:37:00.001-05:00

Let's check in on the "Waasssssuuupppp" guys, eight years after we first met them.....

EARLY VOTING EXPERIENCES of Castle Hills Democrats

2008-10-23T00:49:00.007-05:00

Oct. 26th:Judith: I voted at the Carrollton Library today. Traffic was steady, but the line was short. The whole procedure took about 10 minutes, tops. I asked for and received a paper ballot. Scanning it at the end went smoothly also. I got my "I Voted" sticker and was soon on my way. Oct. 24th:KO: .hmmessage P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body.hmmessage { FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY:Tahoma

"REPUBLICANS JUMP SHIP"

2008-10-20T00:30:00.003-05:00

I'm not sure who this "Jed Report" guy is, but he has compiled a fascinating list (and keeps adding to it) of Republicans who have jumped off the John McCain Titanic. They see the cool Obama Iceberg about to sink them, so they are covering their butts by distancing themselves early:54 entries and growing • by Jed Lewison and Barath Raghavan Colin Powell (Sun Oct 19):Colin Powell, former

More from Colin Powell: Discusses His Endorsement of Barack Obama

2008-10-19T20:43:00.001-05:00

Colin Powell elaborates on his endorsement this morning of Barack Obama.

Colin Powell Endorses Barack Obama on Meet the Press

2008-10-19T20:41:00.001-05:00

Major endorsement for Barack Obama by REPUBLICAN military star Colin Powell.

Dallas Morning News: "Democrats Suburban Success Probably Still a Ways Off"

2008-10-19T13:09:00.003-05:00

The DMN has an article today about the shift from Republican to Democrat in the suburban counties of Denton, Collin, and Rockwall.First of all, I love how the DMN hedges their bets by inserting the word "probably" in the title of the article. Even this conservative newspaper is afraid to underestimate the strength of the Democratic voters in the upcoming election!Here are a few quotes that

Ensure Your Vote: ASK for a PAPER BALLOT

2008-10-15T12:18:00.002-05:00

From the Denton Record Chronicle, Wednesday Oct 15th:**************************************************************Local party leaders urge use of printed ballots 07:14 AM CDT on Wednesday, October 15, 2008By Bj Lewis / Staff Writer The general election is three weeks away, and the leaders of both major Denton County political parties are urging voters to choose a paper ballot when they head to

Name That President: Who Said "It's a clear goal...we'll increase the number of minority homeowners by at least 5.5 million"???

2008-10-14T15:38:00.003-05:00

Very nice explanation by one of my favorite financial bloggers, Barry Ritholtz, about why the so-called "Clinton push to expand home loans to the poor" is NOT to blame for our current economic disaster:***************************Guess who's goal this was? You might be surprised: "More and more people own their homes in America today. Two-thirds of all Americans own their homes, yet we have a

Domino's Pizza Customers are Voting for Obama!

2008-10-05T14:12:00.005-05:00

I break down and order a medium Domino's pizza once in awhile (half pepperoni & onions; half pineapple). I love pizza, so shoot me. It's an integral part of my food pyramid.If you order pizza online at Domino's website (SO much easier than spelling out my street name to the teenage girl who answers the phone), you have the opportunity to take a Presidential poll after you place your

Kenny Marchant: People are Looking for You

2008-10-01T19:28:00.007-05:00

One of the most interesting things about having a blog like this is figuring out how strangers find my blog. I use StatCounter, which presents me with a list of websites that people visited immediately before landing on my blog. By far, most readers are coming from a Google search.Where it gets interesting is to see what words or phrase they Googled, which resulted in them landing on my blog.

Tom Love: "I would have voted FOR the bailout."

2008-09-30T11:28:00.005-05:00

As you see by the post just below, Kenny Marchant (Republican) voted "No" on Monday for the Bailout. The stock market promptly dropped 777 points--the biggest point drop in the history of the US.I asked Marchant's Democratic opponent, Tom Love, how he would have voted. He sent me the following response:"While I dislike the premise of bailouts, this bill is far better than Depression. I think it

Kenny Marchant Voted NO to The Bailout

2008-09-29T15:29:00.006-05:00

Kenny Marchant (our Castle Hills congressman) voted NO to the Bailout today....click here for Roll Call of Votes in the House on the Bailout

The Big Bailout of 2008

2008-09-28T19:48:00.004-05:00

I don't have a whole lot of comment about The Big Bailout of Wall Street. I agree with what many others have written, that's it just a huge transfer of wealth from Joe & Jane Citizen to the Mr. Goldman Stearns Lehmans of the US. I feel powerless to stop the bailout, and I'm not even sure that stopping it is a good idea. The citizens of our country might suffer even more if we let Wall Street

Is Barack Obama Muslin?

2008-09-18T15:30:00.004-05:00

Still confused?? Answers HERE......

Obama's Tax Cuts for Middle Income/Working Families: How Much Less Tax Will You Pay in an Obama Tax Plan??

2008-09-08T12:59:00.010-05:00

This graphic is from the WASHINGTON POST, and the analysis was done by the TAX POLICY CENTER. It's not an analysis done by "some liberals" or "the DNC" or the "Obama campaign." It was done by an independent group who analyzed what is known to date about the Obama and McSame tax plans.The Tax Policy Center is a non-ideological (non-partisan) is made up of "nationally-recognized experts in tax,

Cindy McCain Doesn't Know What Roe V. Wade Is

2008-09-06T14:34:00.005-05:00

Cindy McCain does not know what Roe V. Wade is. She completely botched her answer when Katie Couric asked her this week (see the video) "if she supports overturning Roe V. Wade" (Cindy answers "No, no.")But then again, why would a wealthy heiress EVER have to confuse her brain with information about abortion rights? When you are a wealthy woman, or the teenage daughter of a wealthy or

Mission Accomplished???

2008-09-06T09:10:00.007-05:00

8 is ENOUGH!!!

Obama Acceptance Speech Word Cloud

2008-08-31T22:54:00.011-05:00

Here's an interesting "word cloud" of Barack Obama's nomination acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention......Thanks to Wordle

Conservative Prayer for Rain Results in Clear Skies....This Year, God is a Democrat

2008-08-29T22:26:00.009-05:00

I won't even try to recap the events and speeches of this week's Democratic National Convention. Michelle, Hillary, Bill, Joe Biden---all gave speeches that were soaring and clear, inspiring and motivational. And of course, Barack Obama's speech was perfect--he strongly challenged all the crap that the desperate McCain camp has thrown out there at Obama and the Democrats.[We learned just how

Hillary's Words Tailor-Made for Denton County Democrats: "Don't Stop....KEEP GOING!"

2008-08-26T22:47:00.006-05:00

Tonight at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Hillary Rodham Clinton gave one of the best speeches of her political career. It was rousing, it was enthusiastic, it brought observers to their feet and tears to their eyes--and it was unequivocally supportive of Barack Obama. If any Hillary supporter could listen to that speech, and still think for 2 seconds about voting for McSame--

Rick Noriega for US Senate: a Veteran and Democrat Who Deserves Your Vote

2008-08-17T14:25:00.011-05:00

The South Denton County Democrats held a fundraiser last Friday for Rick Noriega, Democratic Candidate for US Senate at the home of Toni Medellin and Ben Briseno in Lantana.[Kudos to Jennifer Giles of South Denton County Dems for organizing a very well-attended event; and a big welcome to Toni Medellin, new Democratic Precinct Chair for her voting precinct in Lantana. Toni was politically active

McCain Resorts to Tired Old Lie: "Dems/Obama will Raise your Taxes."

2008-08-10T19:32:00.005-05:00

John McCain is running a couple of commercials where he resorts to the tired old lie that "Obama and the Democrats will raise your taxes!!" Fortunately, the internet age is here, and we can easily refer to sources where McCain's Lies are debunked.From FactCheck.org, I am bringing you the actual truth below. Remember, don't be taken for a fool and be lied to anymore. There are a number of

Thought for the Day, by John F. Kennedy

2008-08-04T18:15:00.004-05:00

“If by a ‘Liberal’ they mean someone who looks ahead and not behind, someone who welcomes new ideas without rigid reactions, someone who cares about the welfare of the people — their health, their housing, their schools,their jobs, their civil rights, and their civil liberties — someone who believes we can break through the stalemateand suspicions that grip us in our policies abroad, if that is

Texas: The "BLUE STAR" State??

2008-07-05T13:12:00.003-05:00

I want to call attention to a terrific article that was published on July 1 in The Nation. The article--titled "How Democrats Could Turn Texas Into the Blue Star State"-- talks about the resurgence of the Democrats in Texas. It explains not only how the Democrats in Texas are pulling themselves together (finally), but also how the Texas Republicans are screwing themselves as the demographics of

Today is Independence Day in Our Great Country

2008-07-04T11:24:00.008-05:00

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY !!Have a Fun, Safe 4th of July!!And be thankful that we live in a countrythat values freedom of speech---and the nonviolent transition of political powerfrom one party to another.Obama/Yes We Can/2008

McCain Campaign-"Another 9/11 Would Be a Benefit"

2008-06-24T13:27:00.005-05:00

When you go to the voting polls on November 4, one of your choices for President will be John McCain, the Republican party presumptive nominee. What are the kinds of things that preoccupy the minds of the McCain campaign staff as we move closer to the election? This quote by McCain's Chief Strategist, Charlie Black, pretty much says it all......"...The assassination of Benazir Bhutto in

Democratic UNITY RALLY in Lewisville--Pictures

2008-06-15T14:42:00.009-05:00

We had a really fun time at the Democratic Unity Rally in Lewisville yesterday. A couple of hundred people show up, and Mother Nature even cooperated by supplying a cool breeze to make us all more comfortable.We welcomed new Democrats, talked about progressive issues, heard local candidates make speeches, and enjoyed all kinds of bad-for-you-but-oh-so-delicious food (chili cheese dogs, bbq, ice

Democrats Make History

2008-06-04T20:39:00.003-05:00

The Democrats are once again on the front lines of historical change, as Senator Barack Obama seals the deal and gathers enough delegates to become the presumptive Democratic nominee for President of the United States.When President Obama moves into the White House in January of 2009, it'll be the dawning of a new United States of America, and a chance for our country to repair its standing in

Yes He Will

2008-05-19T19:21:00.008-05:00

As all 3 of my regular readers know, I have been a Hillary Clinton supporter. I don't regret that at all....I still feel that she would make a very good President. And it's not that I have anything against Barack Obama....on the contrary: to see how he has energized our party and the US voting public is truly exciting.However, there comes a time when it becomes obvious that your favored

Democratic Unity Rally in Lewisville, June 14 !! Hope to See You There!!

2008-05-17T13:14:00.004-05:00

The Denton County Democrats are planning a Unity Rally at the Vista Ridge (Lewisville) Amphitheater on Saturday, June 14. This rally is open to EVERYONE who supports the Democratic party!This rally is in the planning stages, so if you'd like to volunteer to help (or donate funds to help pay for this rally), call or email the planners:John (214) 732-3391, john@fierke.netorMercedes (972) 955-

DISGUSTING

2008-05-06T14:49:00.007-05:00

That's the only word for the following story. This highlights the major difference between conservatives and progressives.....conservatives are all about getting for themselves, everyone else be d*mned. Progressives want EVERYONE in our wonderful United States to have access to affordable healthcare._______________________________________________________Craddick Supports State Health Care Plan

May Meeting of the Denton County Dems

2008-05-06T14:45:00.003-05:00

Denton County Democratic Party This Thursday, May 8 will be the first monthly meeting for our new 2008-2010 Executive Committee. We will be swearing in all of our newly elected and re-elected precinct chairs. For those of you that didn't file to run, but wish to be appointed or re-appointed as a precinct chair, we will be doing that after we swear-in the elected chairs. As

News Article: the Denton County Democratic Convention

2008-03-30T17:22:00.004-05:00

I'm so disappointed that I could not attend the convention (I have a little lower back problem that manages to crop up at the worst possible times). But I've already heard from a number of our CH Democrats about the Convention--and I understand that it was quite a long day!. However, everyone said they had a terrific time.Jennifer G. has been elected as our Delegate to the State Convention, and

Denton County Democratic Convention : Update

2008-03-28T14:16:00.004-05:00

Castle Hills Delegates and Alternates, Here's the latest information you might need for our County Convention tomorrow. 1. Unfortunately, there will be NO tents. We are going to be right out in the weather at the park. As you may know, the weatherman is calling for a 30% chance of rain. So you will want to definitely bring an umbrella, and wear a raincoat in case of rain, and think

A Serious Need.....Please Help

2008-03-23T22:49:00.013-05:00

This post will address a very serious need.....the need for funds to help alleviate the costs of our upcoming Denton County Convention.As you will read (or have already read) in the post just below, our Party Chairman reports that attendance at the upcoming Convention is going to be many multiples of any previous County Convention. As a matter of fact, we were unable to locate a site that would

The Denton County Democratic Party Convention on Saturday, March 29: Come Out for a Day in the Park and Support Your Local Democratic Party!

2008-03-23T12:57:00.009-05:00

In less than one week, the Denton County Democratic Party Convention will be held in Denton, Texas. If you've never attended a political convention, your golden opportunity it coming up. Following is all kinds of helpful information about when and where it's taking place, and what to expect....*************************************Here's a letter about the Convention from our Party Chairman, Neil

Lewisville Mayor: "Speed Limits in Castle Hills are Unenforceable"

2008-03-16T14:12:00.007-05:00

A resident of Castle Hills and good friend of mine attended the presentation last Thursday evening by Lewisville Mayor Gene Carey and his assistant. Evidently no new information was presented or released, but then that's really no surprise.However, my friend did verify some news that he found shocking, as I do:speed limit signs in Castle Hills are not enforceable.This is directly from an email

Property Tax Rates in Castle Hills (Lewisville, TX) for 2008

2008-03-15T17:35:00.004-05:00

Here's an update on our property tax rates in Castle Hills....Effective October 1, 2007, the property tax rate in Castle Hills was set to $2.505 per hundred dollars of assessed home value.This rate breaks out as follows:$0.2358......Denton County$1.3700......Lewisville Independent School District$0.9000.....Denton County Fresh Water Supply District Notice that we in CH don't pay "City of

Texas Dems Stop Trying to Count Massive Number of Caucus Votes

2008-03-14T22:57:00.003-05:00

As you have probably heard reported elsewhere, the Texas State Democrats have given up trying to count the 1 million caucus votes gathered from the March 4 Primary Precinct Conventions. See the Dallas Channel 4 news story here.....I want everyone in Precinct #224 to know that I phoned in our caucus results on Wednesday March 5, and mailed the convention minutes and paperwork on Friday March 7.

Taking Stock of US Conditions

2008-03-12T16:52:00.001-05:00

Let's take stock at this point, and see where our country is compared to where we came from. As the saying goes, those who don't study history are doomed to repeat it.THE LEGACY OF GEORGE W. BUSH’S PRESIDENCY The Country He Inherited & The Country He Leaves Behind THE ECONOMY JANUARY 20, 2001 (after Clinton) TODAY UNDER BUSH REAL GDP GROWTH1

And The Democrats Cheered

2008-03-09T00:50:00.009-06:00

So it's been a few days now since the "Great Democratic Parking Lot Caucuses of 2008," and there's one main feeling, one strong memory, that remains from the event. That memory is:..of Democrats, smiling and cheering.As the Precinct Chair of precinct #224, I wondered during the day about how much animosity there might be between Clinton and Obama factions at the precinct convention. As 7 pm

Pictures from the Castle Hills (Lewisville/north Carrollton) Precinct Conventions on March 4, 2008

2008-03-05T11:53:00.010-06:00

Texas Primary Day has come and gone, and I can't speak for the Republicans--but for Democrats, it was an exciting day. Not only do we have 2 well-qualified candidates that are generating a ton of excitement, but also for the first time in many years, Texas Democratic voters are able to have an impact on a Presidential election.I worked the Castle Hills voting poll yesterday, and we were

Record Turnout for Early Voting in the Texas Primary

2008-02-22T12:23:00.005-06:00

The TX Secretary of State Website tracks the early voting totals (number of people voting) daily. Across the state, people (especially Democrats!) are out in record numbers, casting their votes for President in the Texas Primary.In the Top 15 Counties in Texas (which includes Dallas, Tarrant, Denton, & Collin counties), here are the numbers of people who have already voted, just in the first two

Obama Sweeps Saturday Contests

2008-02-09T22:20:00.001-06:00

Mr. Obama prevailed in all 3 of today's Democratic contests: Washington state (68% of the vote), Louisiana (55%), and Nebraska (68%). The 2 Democrats are essentially neck-and-neck when considering delegate count.The Texas primary is the next, and one of the last, big juicy prizes for each of these candidates. It's looking like Mrs. Clinton will really need to win Texas to stay even with

Super-Duper Tuesday Ends in a Draw for the Dems

2008-02-06T00:41:00.002-06:00

Super-duper Tuesday is still being wrapped up at this writing (1 am), but it looks like the results are going to turn out to be inconclusive. The race is still on, and we in Texas are about to get a taste of something we haven't seen in many, many, years: Democratic presidential hopefuls coming to our state to fight it out before our primary on March 4th. Very exciting! Here in Dallas, we're

Eisenhower Endorses Obama

2008-02-05T15:27:00.001-06:00

Susan Eisenhower, granddaughter of Dwight D. Eisenhower and lifelong Republican, endorses Barack Obama in today's Washington Post:"Forty-seven years ago, my grandfather Dwight D. Eisenhower bid farewell to a nation he had served for more than five decades. In his televised address, Ike famously coined the term "military-industrial complex," and he offered advice that is still relevant today. "As

What Do Democrats Believe???

2008-02-04T23:05:00.006-06:00

The Google searches for this topic have hit an all time high. For those of you seeking this information, here's a progressive's explanation of Democratic Values:DEMOCRATS BELIEVE THAT.......Government exists to open doors of opportunity to ALL of its citizens, so that all citizens, if they try, may achieve the American Dream...The US needs stronger borders, a well-defined immigration policy, and

Castle Hills Community Center to be a Busy Democratic Primary Voting Location

2008-02-04T13:00:00.001-06:00

Primary (March 4th) Voting Locations for local Denton County Precincts have been announced:Castle Hills Residents (precinct #224):Democratic Primary Voting: Castle Hills Community Center on Queen MargaretRepublican Primary Voting: First Baptist Church of HebronThe Castle Hills Community Center on Queen Margaret Drive will be a busy place on March 4th, since Democratic voters in 10 local

"Single Payer" vs "Universal" Health Care": FAQ

2008-02-03T23:09:00.002-06:00

It's coming, so get used to the idea. Our current system of healthcare delivery makes absolutely no sense; is the most expensive in the world; and delivers terrible outcomes (compared to nations offering Universal or Single Payer healthcare). Think about this.....which of these costs less and yields a better outcome: treating a person's high blood pressure with effective generic medications

Hillary Takes Florida

2008-01-29T22:24:00.000-06:00

Hillary Clinton has "won" the Florida Democratic primary. I use the quotation marks to indicate that even though she got the most votes, she will not be awarded the delegates. The Democratic National Committee plans to penalize Florida Democrats for holding an early primary by stripping the state party of all its delegates to the national convention. If the penalty is lifted, the state party

Obama's Response to Bush's Final State of the Union

2008-01-29T00:30:00.002-06:00

Well, I'm not crazy about posting 2 Barack videos in a row, but Mr. Obama does a great job of summarizing the fictional tales told during the Village Idiot's LAST State of the Union address. Listen carefully as he explains what Progressive ideals are about.

Barack Obama Accepts Kennedy Family Endorsements

2008-01-29T00:18:00.002-06:00

You would have to have a heart of stone not to be moved by the scene today at American University, as Barack Obama accepted the endorsements of Ted, Carolyn, and Patrick Kennedy. There's no denying that Mr. Obama is touching people, and energizing the American public. If he can keep this up through November, it'll be great to see what this man can do for our country.

The New Baptist Covenant....REAL Family & Christian Values

2008-01-27T14:48:00.000-06:00

It's very heartening to see the formation of the New Baptist Covenant, which is an alternative to the Southern Baptist Convention:"The New Baptist Covenant is an informal alliance of more than 30 racially, geographically, and theologically diverse Baptist organizations from throughout North America that claim more than 20 million members. Representatives of these Baptist organizations have

Obama Wins South Carolina Primary

2008-01-26T22:20:00.000-06:00

Senator Barack Obama has won the Democratic Primary in South Carolina, beating Hillary Clinton by a significant margin:55%....Barack Obama27%....Hillary Clinton18%....John EdwardsMr. Obama won support from 80% of black voters, as well as 40% of white voters under 40. This primary brought another huge turnout, with about 530,000 South Carolinians voting (versus 290,000 voters in 1994).John McCain

Castle Hills in the Lewisville Leader

2008-01-25T22:42:00.000-06:00

Shopping center construction to begin in Castle Hills BY DAN EAKIN, Staff WriterLewisville Leader Newspaper (Created: Friday, January 25, 2008)For the past nine years, Castle Hills has been known as an affluent bedroom community, just east of Lewisville and north of Carrollton. Castle Hills will be much more than that after a new shopping