Behind the Links

The Best of Behind the Links --

Published on 2010-03-29 00:00:00

It is five years today, since my blogging began on March 29, 2005.  BTL began over 450 posts ago on 2/6/09.  Thanks again to my regular contributors - Jon, Betmo, Dan'l and Diane - for reading and linking to such valuable and interesting material.  I appreciate their sharing of links so much more than I could ever adequately recognize.  I finish this series with a set of links that will remain lasting and useful: "The Best of Behind the Links," Because I want a change of d

Republicans, scandal and war

Published on 2010-03-28 07:52:00

Republicans attack and obstruct-- "The Textbook Myth#," is from The Texas Tribune (3/26/10). Regards the supposed undue influence Texas has over text book publishing."How a 77-Year-0ld Visionary Author Became the Target of a Far-Ranging Right-Wing Conspiracy Theory#," is from AlterNet (3/25/10)."GOP Senators Refusing To Work Past 2PM, Invoking Obscure Rule#," is from The Huffington Post (3/24/10)."‘Scary’ Harris poll: 24% of Republicans think Obama ‘may be the Antichrist’#,"

News: from general interest to Texas politics

Published on 2010-03-27 09:39:00

Of general interest --"GM Cars to Get F-16 Fighter Jet Display Technology#," is from Yahoo! News (3/25/10). Jon adds: "Now all we need is a missile system to clear the road and eliminate tailgaters.  YEEHAW!""Document: Toyota warned dealers of throttle surging in 2002#," is from CNN.US (3/24/10)."Bees in more trouble than ever after bad winter#," is from Yahoo! News (3/24/10).Texas news --"The Wild Card#," is from The Texas Tribune (3/25/10)."Texas Republicans preparing to fight