Monthly Archives: August 2014

Vote If They Let You & Raise Hell If There’s a Problem

Posted on August 31, 2014 by nonsequiteuse

I like to talk about politics, not for the sake of talking, but in the hope that enough of us getting involved and voting our values can change things for the better. Hate reading about teachers having to dip into … Continue reading →

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Starbucks & Paying It Forward

Posted on August 21, 2014 by nonsequiteuse

My dear friend, gadfly extraordinaire Steve Dew, posted the following status update on Facebook just now: These “pay it forward” stories get my goat as much as they get his. I find the act of buying a coffee for someone … Continue reading →

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Cruz & Cornyn Invest in Themselves Instead of Investing in Texans

Posted on August 11, 2014 by nonsequiteuse

Texas senators spend more than almost any other senators do on their office operations: All told, Cruz’s office spent $3.8 million in taxpayer funds from April 2013 through March 2014 on salaries, office equipment and travel to and from the state. … Continue reading →

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