THE AUDACITY OF HOPE

Gosh, I Hate Time-Warner

Due to work and health and internet issues I have not been blogging. For the past month I have been having a great deal of problems with my internet connection. If I could I would switch from time-warner to Grande but alas such is not possible. With any luck my connection to the the inter-tubes will remain secure.

As for why we didn't go to the convention and have done no blogging. Work issues have held me back as well as health issues. I am on the mend and I am even working are my next post. Until then...


Gratias Tibi Ago Deus


Wonko's Bud

We're Going to Austin

We just received confirmation from Hector Nieto, TDP Communications Director, that we will be covering the convention.

My man Wonko's Bud Too will be covering the convention for me. Alas, family details and work won't allow me the time off. With any luck he'll have a good time.


Gratias Tibi Ago Deus,

Wonko's Bud

Un Otro Voice Has Signed Up To Cover The State Convention

Thanks to my good friend at Dos Centavos, who sent me the request form, I have requested credentials, for a special correspondent, to the 2008 State Convention. I know that we could have gone as either an alternate or delegate, but we wanted to take the chance and try this route. I know that this is a long shot, but hey a lot of things for me have been long shots.

I will let you know one way or the other how it goes.


Gratias Tibi Ago Deus Wonko's Bud

Gun At Hernandez Intermediate: Update

The school district is releasing information that I was unwilling to release. The student in question is a 12 year old sixth grade male student. The gun is now described as a 38 caliber revolver. The amount of ammunition on the students person was two rounds and the gun was unloaded. The administrator is Vice Principal Ricardo Soliz and the teacher is Mrs. Carlyle a sixth grade teacher. The names of the support staff have as of yet not been released.

Questions are starting to arise as to the way the school has handled the incident.


Gratias Tibi Ago Deus

Wonko's Bud

Gun Found In San Marcos Texas School

I have just this afternoon received word that a gun was found within a students possession at Hernandez Intermediate School. The school houses both fifth and sixth grades. The details are still sketchy and have only been confirmed by two sources.

The gun is described as a large caliber revolver, possibly a .357 magnum, and was confiscated from the student after a teacher noticed the student acting peculiar. An administrator was called by the teacher to search the students backpack. It was at that time the firearm was discovered. The gun may have been unloaded but the student was in possession of some ammunition.

It has been determined that this was the second day that the student brought the gun to school. Other students are known to have seen the gun yesterday and some were in possession of rounds consistent with the caliber of gun. It is assumed that those student's who had knowledge of the gun have been suspended and, that the student who brought the gun to school has been expelled.

My sources tell me that the administrator and the teacher both acted prudently, and should be commended for their quick thinking and good response. For one thing, the teacher is said to have noticed the student acting suspiciously with his backpack, and rather than let it pass notice contacted the administrator for assistance. The administrator called police when the weapon was found before informing the Superintendent, Dr. Shafer. The administrator had support staff search the school for those students with knowledge of the gun. Both teacher and administrator (as well as support staff) acted in the best interest of their students and their colleagues.

While I do have additional information, I am keeping it under wraps to protect the identities of those involved and, I will let the S.M.C.I.S.D. and the police divulge most of the other details.

At this time, the motive for the student bringing the gun to school is unknown, but the one thing that is certain is that a potential tragedy has been averted.


Gratias Tibi Ago Deus

Wonko's Bud

Writing R-E-A-L S-L-O-W

Just saw this online. Its actually a still from a fake ad. Basically, the ad makes fun of Hillary Clinton by saying that Laura Bush is ready to be president on day one. But there is a little problem with the fake ad it relies on fake facts. Now those of you who know me may be thinking, " Hold on, it's just a fake ad", but I have heard serious people make the same erroneous point.

The makers of the ad chose to overlook the simple little fact that not only is S-E-N-A-T-O-R Clinton a twice elected United States Senator but, before being a presidents wife, she was a lawyer. The experience gained from defeat, Ala the failed health care reform attempt of the early 90's, was a valuable lesson in national politics.

I don't know how others feel but, I want people around me who have learned from mistakes made. You learn more from your mistakes than from your success'. I guess that's why I like being Catholic. It's a religion that accepts our human condition while at the same time pushes one to be more than ones DNA.

Gratias Tibi Ago Deus

Wonko's Bud