Governor Perry Not My Governor

Governor Perry seems to have forgotten what job he holds in Texas. He has decided that instead of being governor for the entire state, he will be the governor of the Ultra Right Wing. Perry is pushing for an amendment to the constitution to define marriage as between one man and one woman while also banning civil unions, domestic partnerships and possibly outlawing common law marriage in Texas. It seems using hate and fear to divide the state are more important than working on problems such as education and tax reform.

He held a meeting with 500 pastors in Austin and plans meeting in Dallas, Houston and San Antonio where he will speak with other pastors in closed meeting. Closed means no press and no accountability to the public. Separation of church and state have officially died and you can believe that pastors from moderate or more open minded churches will not be invited. The plan is to register 5000 new extreme right wing voters in time for the November 8th election to put legalized discrimination into the Texas Bill of Rights.

Voting against Proposition 2 will show the legislature and governor what we think of them wasting Texans time and money and their total disregard for what is good for Texas. Get involved, get busy, get mad as hell and let these jerks who think they are on a mission know that we do not approve of them or their blind allegiance to a party line.

No Nonsense in November

The fight for Equality has started. The campaign is underway to defeat the “Marriage Amendment” in Texas. People all over Texas are getting involved for various reasons. The main reason is they do not believe in using the State Constitution as a means of teaching hate and fear. This is what this amendment is all about.

Once again the Republican party is using gays and lesbians as a divide and conquer tool. They could care less about protecting marriage or families. They want to appease the ultra right wing and get their money and votes. Fair minded Texans are sick of this style of government. This past legislative session and the two special sessions have proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that the Republican party does not care about Texas, but is only interested in satisfying their rulers in Washington.

It is time for a wake up call for the Texas government. Vote No in November and let them know you will not accept their petty lies over good government.

I Just Love Barbara!!!!

Last night at the Democracy for Texas Meeting , Barbara Radnofsky was a featured speaker. I am more impressed every time I hear her speak. Anyone who is familiar with Austin politics knows that the dreaded question and answer period at any gathering can be a death knell for a candidate. Not so for this Tough Dame!!!

Barbara answered questions ranging from civil rights, veterans funding, the draft and everything in between. Her training and expertise as a lawyer and mediator resonate through out her answers and her speeches. Complaining about the current situation and mistakes does nothing for a candidate. Barbara talks not only about what has not been handle correctly but also talks about what she will do to correct the problems or make sure they do not happen again. When asked about Iraq, she clearly stated that a time table for bringing the troops home was needed while also saying that leaving Iraq high and dry was not a choice. America started something there and yes we do have to lend a hand to this fledgling Democracy. As opposed to the war as I am, I agree 100% that walking out at this point is not an option.

Barbara does not apologize but embraces the fact she might look like a soccer mom. I haven’t asked if she drives a suv yet. LOL Barbara does refuse to accept other “titles” that are slung at strong women. Too many words that meant wonderful things in the past have been twisted by the opposition in the past few years to negative images. Feminist, progressive, liberal, and, yes, even moderate(unless they decide to use it) have been turned in to nasty words. Barbara is a combination of all the good things these words represented in the past and will again in the future.

Check out her web site. She is doing a lot of traveling around the state. Find a place and time where you can hear this dynamo speak. I think you will agree that we have a wonderful candidate and will have a wonderful new Senator after the 2006 elections.