He was supposed to be executed today, but because of the testimony of a prosecution psychologist during his sentencing, Duane Buck – convicted of murdering two people – will live to see another day. The testimony of the psychologist claimed that black people are more likely to commit crimes. Luckily, former Texas AG turned senator John… Continue reading Rick Perry Saves One Life In Texas
Category: Texas
Did Rick Perry Kill An Innocent Man?
During the recent Republican Presidential debate, Rick Perry was asked if he struggled to sleep at night with the idea that any one of the 234 death row inmates the state of Texas kills every year, might have been innocent. Perry answered that the courts in Texas have a great record for quality convictions, so he… Continue reading Did Rick Perry Kill An Innocent Man?
Texas Residents Are Number 2 In The United States… In Hunger
Either Rick Perry is a liar, or he just doesn’t know the residents of his state that well. The Texas governor recently announced his intention to run for the Republican nomination to take on Barack Obama in the 2012 Presidential elections, and he often quotes his “success” in Texas as his main qualification for president. But… Continue reading Texas Residents Are Number 2 In The United States… In Hunger
Rick Perry Accepts Federal Emergency Help From President Obama
Information released today by the White House suggests that President Obama and Texas Governor Rick Perry recently had a telephone conversation, where the President offered FEMA’s help to the people of Texas affected by the wild fires. According to the news release; Today the President called Texas Governor Rick Perry to express his concern for citizens… Continue reading Rick Perry Accepts Federal Emergency Help From President Obama
While Texas Burns, Perry Slashed Firefighter Funds By 75%
The fire raging through Texas is not a surprise, it’s something everyone expected, in fact, it happens often. Yet, with that in mind, Rick Perry, the Republican candidate for President in 2012, massively cut funding to the only agency whose job is to fight these fires. Volunteer departments that were already facing financial strain were slated… Continue reading While Texas Burns, Perry Slashed Firefighter Funds By 75%
Federal Judge Strikes Down Parts of Rick Perry’s Abortion Law
A key provision of Rick Perry’s abortion law in Texas got struck down by a federal judge on Tuesday. The law – which would have required a sonogram of the fetus to be done, then an explanation of the results to a woman seeking the abortion – will go into effect on Thursday. According to U.S. District… Continue reading Federal Judge Strikes Down Parts of Rick Perry’s Abortion Law
Abortion, As Seen Through The Eyes Of Rick Perry
Republicans have used their massive gains in the 2010 midterm elections to implement a lot of bills and legislation against middle class America. And most these bills are directed towards women and against their reproductive rights. Enter Rick Perry. What can we look forward to in a Rick Perry America? An article by Amy Bingham of ABC News details some… Continue reading Abortion, As Seen Through The Eyes Of Rick Perry
Rick Perry Tried To Gain Benefits From Dead Texans
This is as slime-ball low as slime-ball low goes. A story in the Huffington Post details a scheme by Governor Rick Perry of Texas to make money off the dead. The scheme, according to the report, spoke about an arrangement the Perry administration proposed, where Wall Street investors would bet on how long retired teachers… Continue reading Rick Perry Tried To Gain Benefits From Dead Texans
Laugh With Us. Watch Rick Perry Stumbles To Answer A Question
LOL. Did you know that Texas issued an apology to America for bringing us the likes of Rick Perry and George Bush? Well they did, and the video below is a perfect example of why Texas feels the need to make this apology. In the video below, Rick Perry is asked a question about one… Continue reading Laugh With Us. Watch Rick Perry Stumbles To Answer A Question
Texas Apologizes To America For Bush And Perry
Well it’s about time. We have been waiting for this apology since Bush first announced his intentions to run for President. And here we are, 10 years later, with an economy in the ditch because Bush took us into two unpaid wars, instituted trillions in tax cuts for the rich, an exploded deficit and spent… Continue reading Texas Apologizes To America For Bush And Perry
Unemployment Claims In Texas Debunked – The Chart
A dose of reality for Rick Perry’s Texas in reference to unemployment. Kevin Drum posts this chart at Mother Jones, and it shows the present unemployment rate of Texas, as it relates to the unemployment rate of the 11 states immediately surrounding Texas. Drum points out that Texas only beat 4 states, while the other 7… Continue reading Unemployment Claims In Texas Debunked – The Chart
Rich Donors To Rick Perry Get Extra, Extra Special Treatment
Large donors to the Rick Perry campaign for governor of Texas are beginning to reap the benefits of their donations, or more appropriately, investments. Reports have shown that numerous individuals and couples who’ve invested in Perry, are getting multi-million dollar contracts and subsidies from the state of Texas, and some even get jobs in the… Continue reading Rich Donors To Rick Perry Get Extra, Extra Special Treatment