Ever since his rise from political obscurity in Texas, observers have used words for Ted Cruz like “smart” and “shrewd.” Watching him on the campaign trail, I’m thinking, “Not so much.” Here’s how smart Ted Cruz is. His “New York values” snideness in the pre-Iowa debate, which helped him win a whole eight delegates there,…
The current Texas Monthly is a special issue – a .38 Special, if you will. It’s about guns. Page after page, see and hear about Texans and their rods. A cover shot and photo gallery show people and their beloved rifles, carbines and sidearms. See former Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson pose with his Colt…
At first glance, HB 16-1396, passed recently by the Democratic-controlled Colorado House, looked like one of those pointless and petty bills — like Congress’ designating National Tap Dance Day (May 20). However, I’ve thought about HB 16-1396 a little more. I now realize it isn’t pointless, it isn’t petty, and it’s not a small matter.…
“Do I really look like a guy with a plan? You know what I am? I’m a dog chasing cars. I wouldn’t know what to do with one if I caught it.” Donald Trump in 40 words or fewer. Understand, now: Those words aren’t from The Donald. They’re from The Joker, lines cackled by the…