My recent blog began the process of connecting the dots between individuals and non-profits being used to push forward a specific public policy agenda. It is important to note that public perception needs to be managed by the political cabal in order to keep the rabble-rousers at bay. As part of their modus operandi they […]
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Taxpayers Funding Political Agendas: Veronica Escobar, A Case Study
A public policy agenda has been in the works in El Paso since at least 1998, if not before. The case Study of Veronica Escobar’s entrance into the political scene demonstrates this. There are two ways to make public policy. The first, the one envisioned by the democratic process, requires building and cultivating political alliances […]
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Et tu, Susie Byrd and Veronica Escobar? What “s—“ did Medina do under your watch?
During Larry Medina’s sentencing some Information was revealed that should be of interest to those who follow the political shenanigans of El Paso politicians, especially today’s debacle concerning the downtown arena. According to the El Paso Times report on February 19, during Medina’s sentencing his attorney tried to minimize Larry’s criminal participation. To which Judge […]
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And the corruption just keeps on giving
Another tidbit of information to become public at the latest sentencing is Linda Chavez husband’s attempt to manipulate the process in furtherance of the corruption. As if his wife’s public castigation wasn’t enough, Alfredo Chavez had to be called before the judge to be warned to stop interfering. According to media reports, Judge Montalvo called […]
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The Pillar of Society also known as Larry Medina is Expected to be Sentenced Today on Public Corruption Charges
Whether Larry Medina, among others, gets sentenced today, February 19, 2013 as expected is yet to be seen as Larry is such a weasel that he will likely seek to weasel his way out of doing jail time. He already tried prostrating himself before Judge Montalvo at his plea hearing shedding crocodile tears while uttering […]
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Jaime Abeytia: Useful Idiot Extraordinaire
As is the common denominator in a corrupt society the wagons have begun to circle and the “useful idiot”, also known as Jaime Abeytia is being put out to pasture. For those not in the know, a “useful idiot” is a political operative used by the powers that be to generate the back current buzz […]
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Jaime Abeytia Just Another Symptom of El Paso Corruption
In a County overflowing with corruption scandals you would think politicians would be more careful about who they hire at the taxpayer’s expense. Unfortunately in El Paso the politicos love to publically castigate those accussed of corruption while pounding their chests proclaiming that they are not corrupt. All this while making backdoor deals to funnel […]
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The Battle Lines on Immigration: Legal Immigrants Need to Engage
As the discussion about US immigration reform begins to formulate, the initial battle lines are being formed around the expected, traditional ones. From the left to the right there are many special interest groups formulating their strategy to protect their special interests. But where are the documented immigrants? On the conservative right, the immigration reform rhetoric […]
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Immigration Reform Week: Immigrants stand up and be noticed
This morning a bipartisan senate committee, led in part by Senators Chuck Schumer (D), John McCain (R), Dick Durbin (D), Lindsey Graham (R), Robert Menendez (D), Marco Rubio (R), Michael Bennet (D) and Jeff Flake (R) released a statement that they have preliminary support for a senate led immigration reform framework. This initiative comes one […]
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Lance Armstrong Exemplifies Personal Responsibility Failure
Lance Armstrong can be described in two words; a liar and a cheater. Nothing else can be used to describe Lance Armstrong as his legacy is that of a cheater and a liar, a legacy he, himself created. Regardless of how and if Lance Armstrong comes clean about his cheating ways, the fact remains that […]