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Pipelines and Legislators: Partners in Plunder

While the crony capitalism prevalent in Texas made national news headlines during the 2012 presidential campaign, the practice has not been curtailed.  One need only look to the ongoing saga between private property owners and pipelines in Texas to see that the politically influential continue to script law that grants them special privilege. The ability of legislators to convince the public of their commitment to the rule of law, private property rights and free markets … Continue reading →

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CATALYST 730: Capitol Training Day

Janice Cookston WeTexans.com Archives originally http://wetexans.com/catalyst730/ =================================== DATE: December 8, 2012 LOCATION: Texas Capitol – Austin TIME: 10:30a – 4:30p Together with Texans for Accountable Government, we proudly present our first annual Catalyst 730: Capitol Training Day, a full day of educational sessions, discussion and dialogue designed to teach you everything you need to know to take an active role in Texas’ legislative process. What’s in a name? cat·a·lyst [kat-l-ist] something that causes activity between two or more persons or forces without … Continue reading →

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Railroad Commission Favoring Pipelines Over Land Owners

“Only one candidate for Railroad Commissioner has the proven experience and ability to lead the agency and protect private property rights.” That is the opening line from one of Railroad Commissioner Barry Smitherman’s re-election radio ads (emphasis added). The problem, at least from my perspective as an engaged citizen who has fought to protect private property rights in Texas for years, is that Mr. Smitherman has not lifted a finger to protect property from eminent … Continue reading →

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Questions: What Is Justice? Does It Exist?

We here at GiN have been focused a lot on the City’s handling of the Occupy Lincoln issue, first and foremost because of the need for justice – the need for justice for all. Since it’s Sunday, a day of rest and reflection seems appropriate. In considering what I might share here, I wondered what… more

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Debt Ceiling: I Laugh Because I Must Not Cry — That is All!

Editor’s Note: This article is particularly timely considering statements by President Obama at a news conference yesterday (Thursday, June 29, 2011). For a transcript click here, for video, click here. This post is a conglomeration of thoughts around a common theme:  Current Congressional talks re raising the debt ceiling.  The title includes a quote attributed [...]

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Gun Owners of America Ex Dir Larry Pratt on a Special Episode of the CLC Gets Grizzly Thursday @5pm Central

The Constitutional Liberty Coalition Gets Grizzly radio show will have a special episode TONIGHT at 5:oopm central.Larry Pratt, the Executive Director of Gun Owners of America will join Sandra and…

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