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The President Who Stole Christmas?

December 25, 2008 By Mark Draughn 1 Comment

George Bush is such a tool: WASHINGTON - The pardons President George W. Bush granted this week couldn't have been better Christmas gifts if Santa himself had delivered them. But a Brooklyn, N.Y., man, Isaac Robert Toussie, received the legal equivalent of a lump of coal. Toussie, convicted of making to the Housing and Urban Development Department and of mail fraud, was among … [Read more...] about The President Who Stole Christmas?

Spreading the Love

December 24, 2008 By Mark Draughn Leave a Comment

Houston Criminal Defense Lawyer Murray Newman used to be an Assistant District Attorney at the Harris County Criminal Justice Center until today. He backed the wrong horse in the last election and was the victim of a political firing by incoming District Attorney Pat Lykos. Newman had been told today would be his last day, but yesterday he posted a satirical version of The … [Read more...] about Spreading the Love

The Congress That Stole Christmas

December 24, 2008 By Mark Draughn Leave a Comment

Well, not quite, but this isn't good. After last year's problems with lead paint in children's toys, Congress passed new laws to regulate the industry. Without changes to strict new safety rules...mom-and-pop toy makers and retailers could be forced to conduct testing and labeling they can't afford, even if they use materials as benign as unfinished wood, organic cotton and … [Read more...] about The Congress That Stole Christmas

When It’s Time to Collect…

December 23, 2008 By Mark Draughn Leave a Comment

I'm not as upset as some people about Chrysler taking out an ad in the Wall Street Journal to thank us for the money. Sure, they're thanking us by spending $100,000 of our own money, but really, that's a drop in the bucket. Besides, they'll pay it all back, in theory. On the other hand, Mark Cuban has a great idea how to get our money back if they give us trouble: I could … [Read more...] about When It’s Time to Collect…

Time to Give Something Back?

December 23, 2008 By Mark Draughn 2 Comments

Hey Readers! With overnight shipping, it's still not too late to get your favorite blogger something special!   Amazon.com Widgets … [Read more...] about Time to Give Something Back?

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