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AlaninTX
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 Posted: 05/12/03 - 16:08 Post subject: A little excitement at work today
Go here for the story and update. First time in 24 years there is a staged walkout by a chamber of the Texas Legislture.
The Ds say they are going to stay on the lam until Friday morning. Its going to be some long days around here.
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runswithscissors
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Posted: 05/12/03 - 16:11 Post subject:
That's bad for you, no?
In that case, here's a lice check: 
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Sandy Cheeks
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Posted: 05/12/03 - 16:12 Post subject:
Wow! They just barely made it... 97 out of 100 needed.
Where are they hiding?
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Cappy
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Posted: 05/12/03 - 16:14 Post subject:
Stalling there too, eh. No wonder nothing get accomplished in this country
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AlaninTX
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Posted: 05/12/03 - 16:17 Post subject:
Latest count I have is 91 present.
Where are they? I'll never tell
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Posted: 05/12/03 - 16:31 Post subject:
I love Texas. 
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akern
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Posted: 05/12/03 - 16:51 Post subject:
It must be one juicy story cause I can't access it here. 
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Posted: 05/12/03 - 16:59 Post subject:
 Wow. Thats pretty wild...but sounds like it will be quite a week for you, no? Hang in there!
would it help if I put up 'Missing Persons' or 'Wanted' signs?
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Posted: 05/12/03 - 17:19 Post subject:
I just spoke to Mrs. Gray on the phone. I told her you are NOT missing. You are just missing home, her and the kids a lot. Be home soon.
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omega lambda
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Posted: 05/12/03 - 17:36 Post subject:
Big news indeed. I find this all very interesting and the wording of the article bothers me a bit. They repeatedly use the phrase "Since the Republicans took control of the house...". They make it sound like the Republicans stormed the building and took over. Those people were elected, no? The people of Texas decided whom they wanted as their representatives. The elected officials of the opposite political party don't like what the majority of the people want, so they stage a walk out?
I'm sorry this is messing you up Alan. I have no idea which side your bosses are on, but I hope all works out well for the people of Texas.
Can I interest you in a bag of Jalapeno Chips while you're waiting? 
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AlaninTX
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Posted: 05/12/03 - 18:31 Post subject:
| omega lambda wrote: | Big news indeed. I find this all very interesting and the wording of the article bothers me a bit. They repeatedly use the phrase "Since the Republicans took control of the house...". They make it sound like the Republicans stormed the building and took over. Those people were elected, no? The people of Texas decided whom they wanted as their representatives. The elected officials of the opposite political party don't like what the majority of the people want, so they stage a walk out?
I'm sorry this is messing you up Alan. I have no idea which side your bosses are on, but I hope all works out well for the people of Texas.
Can I interest you in a bag of Jalapeno Chips while you're waiting? |
We have no opinion either way on the reason--which is Congressional redistricting. In one way the walkout works to my advantage, but in another way it doesn't. It is a bit of a mixed bag, but the overall delay is a plus. It will just make for a few long days of wating on something, anything, to happen.
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Posted: 05/12/03 - 18:49 Post subject:
Gee...I hope this means they don't get around to slashing my pay. Can we have all of them arrested? I could be fun.
C'mon Alan, you know you're hoping Gov. Perry calls a special session so you can do this all over again.
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AlaninTX
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Posted: 05/12/03 - 18:54 Post subject:
| kattzoo wrote: | Gee...I hope this means they don't get around to slashing my pay. Can we have all of them arrested? I could be fun.
C'mon Alan, you know you're hoping Gov. Perry calls a special session so you can do this all over again. |
We knew last year the budget problems were so large that special sessions would be necessary. The Regular session is just a prelude to the real work--at least this time around.
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