SHERIFF'S RACE RUNNING ILLEGAL CAMPAIGNS

OOPS! IN CAMERON COUNTY

Those seeking the office of Cameron County Sheriff have begun posting up billboards, bumper stickers, and yard signs, SO wheres the ILLEGAL ACTIVITY THERE YOU ASK, well its in the LOGO being used on the political printed materials aforementioned. Apparently these Candidates were either ill advised or it was a detailed overlooked. One may not use the State Seal of Texas to publicly endorse oneself for a political office they do not hold. Which means the badge symbol can't be used in the political print due to the state seal on it. NOW was this some type of malicious intent by these candidates, probably NOT. It was a mere oversight on the printers and candidates' part.

Heres My ADVICE TO THE NOVICE AND INCUMBANTS: Grab yourself the STATES HANDBOOK on CAMPAIGN REGULATIONS in TEXAS, it will not only come in handy, but It will show the public that your just that much more qualified to seek such a position. If you take that initiative or not doesn't necessarily make you a shoe in to the position, but will eliminate the chances of public humiliation. Or hire someone who knows the rules in campaining.

Good Luck to those Candidates Seeking The CAMERON COUNTY SHERIFFS Office.

HEADHUNTING BLOGS IN THE POLITICAL RING

Trash printing BLOGS everywhere serve a multiple of Purposes:

1. MISDIRECTION- misdirect others into believing political spin or finger pointing verbage.

2. DISCREDITING- once you have Discredited opponents, it really doesn't make a difference what one's issues or agenda is. For Example if you have information on your opponent about some type of arrest record, domestic violence etc, well then you as there opponent already have the advantage in that race.

3. AIRING OUT DIRTY LAUNDRY- Bedroom politics has been around for decades and has still proven to be deadly epidemics that plague political careers. For example, that Congressman getting caught in a public restroom propositioning an undercover cop is pretty much a political career ender, imagine if he gets a opponent in his next re-election.

Heres my advice to those trying to get by with all these HEADHUNTING BLOGS out there craving political blood.

1. IGNORE THEM- the general public has a limited attention span(not trying be insulting,just real) with so much reaity affecting our daily lives, todays news will be forgotten once we have to hurry up and pay our high electric bills or more for gas, or just making ends meet.

2. POLITICAL SPIN DOCTORS- these guys don't come cheap either, but they are dedicated to doing damage control on a candidates' personal life, public life, or just your everyday headlines.

3. PRINT THE TRUTH- the more you deny, the more the headhunter is compelled to prove there point. The headhunting blogs hide behind anonymity so they are SAVAGELY THIRSTY FOR POLITICAL BLOOD in a STEALTH LIKE MANNER. Thats what they get paid to do. TO CREATE CHAOS OF THE OPPONENT and have there candidate come up smelling like a champ.

4. GO PUBLIC- Headhunting Blogs have one thing in common, they never PUT DOWN THERE CANDIDATE in public, rather its only quite the opposite, they mention all there candidates accolades, charitible doings if any, and honors they've recieved as well as educational background blah blah blah. Associating the headhunting blogs with the candidate not mentioned is usually the dead give away as to who the blog is really serving. But I must warn you that GOING PUBLIC is really expensive, but needed to spread the message of the campaign, and headhunting blogs dare not go into public printed material. Opponents print negative add campaigns about each other and make up phony campaign groups, but they at least always leave a paper trail.

5. HACKERS!! politiqueras of the cyber world are the future. These guys are being recruited and well financed to, well you guessed it, information, chaos, and some more information on everything from the opponent to well good ol airing out dirty laundry online.
HERES the TRUTH ABOUT HEADHUNTING BLOGS: THE HIDE, THEY CONSPIRE, and THEY DON'T COME OUT OF HIDING.

Well hope the aforementioned comes in handy to you the reader regardless of what party or faction you are affiliated with. GOOD LUCK.

HIDALGO COUNTY POLITICORAZIS

Edinburg News declared BREAKING NEWS that:Ronnie Perez, the bailiff for Bobby Flores, will run for constable against Andy Rios, Mando Patlan and Frank Cerda.

CHISME? or FACT?

Time will tell as to how many people will throw there sombrero in that Constable's Position. CHISME is also circulating that a possible 4th candidate might throw his sombrero into that ring as well, Robert Vela Jr. The Late Coach Vela of Edinburg's Son. Again CHISME? or FACT? The Political Ring isn't endorsing anyone, ridiculing anyone, or declaring any of these possible scenarios are true, because that would be inaccurate. But It would be interesting to see the outcome of this political race. Let me dissect what is known about some of these candidates and what the people may know as well too.

Incumbant Constable Mr.Andy Rios: well his name has been dragged through some headlines and well time will tell as to how Mr.Rios will come out of this situation he is in. And to be fair, the man is nice fellow and he should be aforded due process and wait and see how the courts decide the fate of Mr.Rios. From what I can see, his billboards are still up and he is the incumbant to beat.

Next on the list of possible candidates is Mr.Frank Cerda: Son of the Late Constable Rumaldo Cerda. It is a known fact Mr. Rumaldo Cerda served multiple terms in the very same Position his son now seeks. Great Name Recognition to say the least. I've seen and met the candidate in a past race and he seems like a viable candidate.

POSSIBLE CANDIDATE Robert Vela Jr.: The Late Legendary High School Football Coach that helped pave the way for Edcouch as well as Edinburg's Victorious Seasons' Son. Robert Jr. or Robbie as many may know him, Is an Edinburg Native and has some grass roots here in Edinburg. Now is it true that Mr.Vela is seeking the Constable's position? Not Sure, just rumors circulating as of yet.

Mando Patlan is another possible candidate, but Im not too familiar with him at this point. Yard signs have been posted throughout Edinburg and I've also heard he poses as a strong candidate to vie for the position.

Ronnie Perez, the baliff, I'm sure has been around County Shot Callers, being that he's employed at the Court House. Being a Baliff exposes you to the system as well as the politics going on behind the scenes. Deals being cut daily between attorneys, friends, foes, and the courts. Again the word "DEALS" doesn't necessarily mean shady ones. So lets just stress that point, "DEALS" in courts are usually conducted in a professional manner, seeking to end a court hearing in either plea deals, alternative sentences, reduced bonds, etc. So that being said, I think I've covered the aforementioned Candidates as most people would percieve them on the streets.

WARNING: There are some HEADHUNTER BLOGS out there that serve INTERESTS and SEE TO IT THAT THEY RAPE, DESTROY, HINDER, ABUSE, SLANDER, or LIE TO ELIMINATE A POSSIBLE CANDIDATE FROM BEING ELECTED. THESE HEADHUNTER BLOGS ARE NOT FACTS 80% of the time and they do not serve the public, but they will NOT stop until they KILL THE CREDIBILITY OF ANYONE OPPOSED TO THEM.

And we here at the POLITICAL RING would just like to make that CLEAR. We here at the POLITICAL RING serve a fair and balanced blog that announces those candidates seeking office. We will also point out PROs and CONs to anyones agenda or policy affecting the general public.

HISPANICS IN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT

Well just when you thought, Hispanics had NO REPRESENTATION on the National Government Level, comes a 3 STAR GENERAL, Rio Grande City Native General Sanchez, leading troops in IRAQ. WOW! a latino KICKING ASS and TAKING DOWN NAMES oh and he's from the VALLEY? DAMN! plenty of latinos probably enlisted due to seeing such accomplishments by one of there own, right? WRONG, we saw how quick General Sanchez's short lived claim to fame fizzled out. But wait a Minute, we have another Latino Representing and this time the slick hair do without a hair net thank you very much is not only in the President's Cabinet, he's also the head of well the Country's Judicial Law Enforcing Body. Well not long before ol Bertie Gonzalez as Mr. Bush came to know him as got caught in the Political Cross Hairs of the Bush Web of Decietful Secretive Gestapo Government Style of "I don't RECALL A DAMN THING YOUR HONOR"

ARE THESE TWO HIGH PROFILE HISPANICS IN OUR NATIONAL GOVERNMENT SOMETHING TO BE PROUD OF? Or are they simply a message to all Latino's, "get caught up in National Politics, and regardless of your rank, we will discredit you faster than you can say "no speako engless senor?" Did the Republican administration set up these two public scandals to better sell to the White America Machine that has gotten so enraged about ILLEGAL IMIGRATION? I mean c'mon, First some Arab terrorist, then our very own neighbors to the south. Poor RAZA had no idea that they would be implacated in the same sentence as that of Osama Bin Laden. Those terrorist NEVER came from south of the border Senores y Senoras, they came through Canada. And although tragic what happend on that 9/11 day, we latinos can honestly claim that our brethren south of us had no part in compromising our country's line of defense and for that, VIVA MEXICO CABRONES!! ONDE NO SE ALMITE BABOSOS QUE QUIREN FREGAR CON LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS!!
We had two of our very own serve on at the National Level, but had to face ridicule and political reprisals. Now, there will be finger pointing as to who said what or who did what, but as a latino, I feel those two were publicly lynched for the whole country to see and take note of what I feel is more to come. NO RESPECT FOR OUR KIND. In the end I guess we're just some subserviant class here to serve, we're not in the FLINSTONES CARTOON or STAR TREK. No History nor A FUTURE? YEAH RIGHT, we are here steady and proud. VIVA LA RAZA, WE MULTIPLY GREATER THAN ANY MATH MATICIAN and as GEORGE LOPEZ QUOTED, " WE AINT GOING NO WHERES EY!"

WHAT DOES EDINBURG NEED?

ATTENTION POLITICOS, PUBLIC SERVANTS, AND INTERESTED PARTIES!!!

Get your pen and paper and get ready to take down some notes. Times are getting hotter and our children are spending more time indoors in 70 degree Airconditioned temperatures and Lacking Essential Excercise. High Blood Pressure in children was making headlines the other day, Diabetes dibilitates many hispanics daily, not to mention the poor diets some of these children have due to parents always working or on the go. Not blaming anyone here for the aforementioned. We do what we can for the children, I know that. But our City has some nice parks that lack MATURE TREES FOR SHADE. So what do ya say POLITICOS? Make it happen, Champion the cause. I know children don't VOTE and funds earmarked for them are the first to get the AX when budget constraints hit the fan.

HERE WE GO: REGARDLESS OF POLITICAL LINES, I WILL GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE.
1. People Blamed Ochoa for the Water Park failure, but Children loved that place.
2. People Criticize the Palacios, but that family helps sponsor countless Little League Teams.
3. I've seen countless Politicos on the School board and Council participate within the City's Parks and Recs sports.

There I am demonstrating that I hold no ill will towards any faction, And that I represent no personal Interest. My INTEREST IS WHATS BEST FOR THE COMMUNITY. I SUPPORT ALL THAT EDINBURG IS AND REPRESENTS. I AM EDINBURG, WE ARE EDINBURG. NO ONE POLITICAL FIGURE INHERITS THIS COMMUNITY, WE ALL CONTRIBUTE TO THIS COMMUNITY DAILY.

So Heres My ADVICE TO THOSE POWERS THAT BE on WHAT OUR CITY NEEDS:
1. More Mature TREES (LARGE SHADY ONES) PLANTED AT OUR PARKS
2. Getting Families to ADOPT certain Items in the PARKS to help beautify them, make the park a more personal feeling rather than some public mess.
3. Residents need to be assigned RECYCLING GREEN BINS TO BE PICKED UP SEPARATELY FROM OUR TRASH BINS.
4. BEEF UP ANTI GRAFFITI UNITS. Heres a Hint: Most of those TAGGERS (kids spray painting public and private walls or buildings.) wake up at or about 4am to go and Spray Paint deface private and public property.
5. There should be no flooding around the Fountain Park area, the City Has plenty of PUMPS to drain such areas if need be. Lets not just use such equipment on the Up Scale areas. We all pay taxes, we need those services just the same.
6. The intersection of sugar and canton, one word: SHIT!, lets relieve the children in the daycare and elementary across the street. HIGH DOLLAR development being assembled on that road, why cant canton be refurbished?

THE STATE POLITICAL RING

EDINBURG NEWS, BLAH BLAH BLAH!!!

Tom Craddick Knew All Along What Was About To Happen.
In the final days of the 80th Legislature, House Speaker Tom Craddick went to every length possible to keep his position, including resorting to shredding the state constitution, misconstruing House Rules, and disregarding precedents.

Que Que, que es eso. What que dicen, quien es Tom Craddick? Quien chingados es ese pinche gringo?

The aforementioned response is probably what alot of our voters probably think, when you try to downplay our current State Rep. Aaron Pena. Am I here representing Mr.Pena? NO. But if a website is trying to point the finger at a sitting Political official for the sake of the people, why bring up teadious prints of official business occuring at the state capitol as opposed to dealings that affect our county roads, sewer systems, high gas prices, no food on the table due to shortage of jobs, some big wall south of us being erected, crimes in our streets, congestions in our prisons, why we have too many prisons in Edinburg, political corruption, child molesters going free because his daddy knows someone in power. Those are the interests we share down here in the valley. Who the hell knows Tom Craddick down here, really, other than those who stay afloat of state news and politics that usually have big money that regardless can care less of the aforementioned problems the rest of us little to do with anything care about.

ENEWS, heres my challenge to you, try covering REAL MATTERS THAT AFFECT "LA JENTE" US PEOPLE, not political people, but US the people that freakin work for minimum wage, shop at the dollar store, have mierda in our roads, have pot holes in our colonia and have no hot water. We are the same raza who get picked up by you guys in shiny buses during election time. We get a free meal, a free ride, and a ticket with the names we are suppose to vote for on election day. NOW are you guys the only ones that do that? NO, so Im not just saying you do it, but many do it. But since you take a great deal of pride of your webpage, why dont you try using it for a greater good than just being camped out at someones office running negative publicity ads to DISCREDIT opponents opposing YOUR PARTY.
THE GREATEST PARTY IS THE PEOPLE, THE EVERYDAY PEOPLE, but I guess they are not the ones that pay you huh? Mr.Whatever his name is pays you well, so you work as a loyal obedient puppy chasing after his slippers for that good ol milk bone and pat on the back. Meanwhile, que se chinge la pinche jente pendeja that serve so subservient to your cause right? WRONG, many here in our very own backyard need better roads, sewer systems, and jobs. So hop to it ENEWS use your BLOG know how for a GOOD DEED for once. Have your BOSS go IMPROVE COLONIA ROADS or SEWER SYSTEMS, now wouldn't that be a LABOR of LOVE, since you call yourself "EDINBURG"NEWS. Again you're not the only one that conducts what I just mentioned, and I am taking the side of the PEOPLE.

MY ADVICE TO ENEWS AND ALL THE OTHER BLOGS TRYING TO DISCREDIT ANYONE:
If you're gonna BLOG ABOUT THE TRUTH, only those with computers are gonna be equiped to view your SHOCKING BREAKING INTEL. And Again a DISSERVICE done for the majority. The Valley is comprised of 60% non-English speaking citizens. SO quit with your English only billboards, blogs, and pamphlets. You declare that you're for EDINBURG, oh yeah which part? Wheres your bilingual Billboards, blogs, and pamphlets. LETS MAKE IT AVAILABLE TO ALL RESIDENTS.

THE NFL RING

MICHAEL VICK TAKING PLEA DEAL!!

In our Country, the Law states INNOCENT til proven GUILTY right, wrong not if you're a Famous Celebrity making Millions. Mr.Vick, regardless of how much publicity, millions, and accolades he may have gained in the past he felt compelled to add a few thousand measly bucks by financing a (Fighting Dog Kennel) comprised of well Fighting Pitbull Dogs. How much money do you need Mr.Vick? The NFL franchise Atlanta Falcons are lining your pockets with a lucrative contract, not to mention endorsements from the likes of NIKE. This Man is still making millions wonder why he'd take part in such debacle. Now Now Now, innocent till proven guilty right? Well, Mr.Vick's jury had based there verdict on one acronym FBI and once that Acronym follows your name on any headline, chances are the people are gonna DECLARE you GUILTY. Call it Guilty by association. Any Name associated with INVESTIGATION and FBI are usually pegged as GUILTY before they even step foot in a court room.

I aint here trying to declare Mr.Vick guilty or anything, I'm here simply to state the obvious, He's taking a PLEA DEAL and this Athlete Celebrity Millionaire had no need to take part in such Investment Venture to make a lousy buck. God knows the man was making enough money. Now its fact that Vick did finance the whole Investment venture of "Bad News Kennels" AND WELL WHAT DO YA KNOW, THE NAME PROVED WORTHY OF SUCH NAME. BAD NEWS KENNELS FOR MR. VICK.

WARNING

The aforementioned comment about GUILTY by association with the acronym FBI and INVESTIGATION does not apply to TEXAS (Hidalgo County: Rudy Delgado or Omar Guerrero) or CALIFORNIA (Celebrities:Michael Jackson or OJ Simpson)

THE NATIONAL POLITICAL RING

DEMOCRATS or REPUBLICANS
the million dollar campaign question.

Heres the Breakdown on How the Valley uses FACTS and CHISME for POLITICAL GAIN here in South Texas.

FACT: Many Political Officials, Business Owners, and Professionals have accumulated a great deal of wealth here in a Government Subsidized Poverished Area and Classify themselves as Being DEMOCRAT. The aforementioned people all have one incredible thing in common: THEY HAVE ALOT!! And those WHO HAVE DO NOT WANNA SHARE WITH THOSE WHO HAVE NOT!! Rampant Social welfare programs puts millions in the pockets of many Valley Healthcare professionals and Business Leaders. The Market down here is so saturated, still many are making millions off such rackets. Lets face it, many of these SO-CALLED DEMOCRATS hardly do for those less fortunate, hardly care to contribute their hard earned money to the low social economic class, nor will they set up there mansion near any low income neighborhoods. God forbid sending there children to public schools. But when time comes to vote, they classify themselves as Democrats and vote for the Republican Ideology, the Republican way of living: "Those WHO HAVE Deserve it and Those WHO HAVE NOT Deserve it."

REPUBLICANS way of thinking: "Anyone can go out and make a million dollars" And once you make a million, then your money will slowly TRICKLE DOWN to those less fortunate through means of PAYROLL, TAXES, OR CHURCH CHARITIES. Government assistance shouldn't be a way of living, but just a quick handy alternative for those down on there luck. If you need money, don't seek the Government that rapes you of your minimum wage earnings through triple taxing your deteriorating income. Seek monetary assistance through means of your local church. Capitalism at its finest. Only the big dog eats the little dog. Corporate America, This Country operates on the UCC, those in business know exactly what that acronym represents and those less fortunate well, they have no clue and thats just the way the Republican Elitest Like it.

FACT: DEMOCRAT or REPUBLICAN mean the same thing: A name of a Political Party. The ideology for each party differs as in Right vs. Left. But in the End, they're all the same Elitest running Campaigns on other peoples' MONEY and an Agenda set forth by none other than their party. A candidate doesn't choose an Agenda, Platform, or Message, those have been carved out in POLITICAL STONE AGES AGO. FOR EXAMPLE:

DEMOCRAT/ REPUBLICAN
PRO-CHOICE/ PRO-LIFE
GAY RIGHTS /ANTI-GAY EVERYTHING
PULL OUT TROOPS/ DON'T KNOW HOW TO PULL OUT

The Valley is Pre-Dominantly Catholic Democrats, Now how much more confused can someone get: Democrats - PRO CHOICE-which means Abortions are O.K.
Catholic- PRO LIFE- which means Abortions are against GOD'S LAW.

SO the CONCLUSION to the whole DEMOCRAT or REPUBLICAN here in the VALLEY, well it really doesn't make an OUNCE OF DIFFERENCE, just bet that who ever is running is serving an INTEREST in seeking that particular office and chances are that they are going to SERVE A SELECTIVE FEW and NOT YOU AND ME. Democrat or Republican is only a Label just as German Shepard or Pit Bull Terrier, in the End they're both still dogs. They bite, bark, and walk on all four legs just the same. The difference between candidates are the people financially sponsoring the campaign.

CHISME: THAT THE VALLEY IS PREDOMINANTLY DEMOCRAT

FACT: YOU CANT PUT A PRICE ON IGNORANCE, IF PEOPLE WANNA BELIEVE THAT A LABEL IS GONNA GET THEM ELECTED, THEN YOU'RE THE SUCKER THATS VOTING BASED ON A LABEL.

POLITICA in EDINBURG

CHISME or FACT?

DAMAS, PRIMOS, POLITICOS Y CABALLEROS!!

CHISME is Our very own Incumbant State Rep. Aaron Pena seems to have drawn up an Opponent. Chisme or Fact?

Here are the Details of the CHISME: Edinburg Businessman Eddie Saenz from J.E. Saenz and Associate and Vitaline Healthcare seems to be re-throwing in a very big Sombrero into the Political Ring once again challenging Incumbant Aaron Pena. The last time these two met, Aaron Pena gave him a few jabs to the chin and the Glass jaw broke so bad Vitaline was on hand to administer the defibrilators and resucitate Mr.Saenz back to life. They say the brain can go with out oxygen for a short time during a flatline experience in the political arena, but theres no telling what is compelling Mr. Saenz to re-challenge the Home Grown Puncher Pena again. It is rumored that Mr.Saenz has the funds to run for President, but is opting to challenge Aaron rather than Hillary or Obama. Although, some of the tail end part of that Chisme also includes Mr. Saenz seeking Pena's Office as a REPUBLICAN. AY CABRON! Don't know how much of all this is true, but you can bet the Ring Announcer will be ready to give you the full count once the bodies hit the canvass. Best of luck to both contenders, God knows they have chingos of money and will not have to resort to $0.99 cent burgers from McDonalds if anyone of them should lose. They both live very comfortable lifestyles and being a State Rep. only pampers there lifestyle just a bit more. "First you get the Money Chico, then comes the POWER!" Tony Montana, SCARFACE.

The EDINBURG RING

Well we have a showdown brewing up in the very near future. It will be a Heavyweight Bout between two of Edinburg's Very own:
Incumbant Charlie Espinoza Vs. Challenger David Chavana
These two individuals have roots in Edinburg and both are a class act, it should be interesting to see this turnout when all is said, campaigned and done.

Another interesting Match will have an Opponent Challenging Incumbant City Councilman Gene Espinoza. However that Opponent is only rumored and has not formally announced his candidacy for the city councilman position.

City Councilwoman Alma Garza, has yet to be put through the test, as in getting chosen by the people. She was initially appointed and then unopposed. We do however know she has a formidible alliance in family ties with our Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner. This race too should be a good one to watch.

Voter TURNOUT is critical and will draw big numbers due to the 2008 Presidential Election. All candidates have fans and critics alike. Now will they draw a good turnout in favor or opposition? Well one thing is for certain in this City of Edinburg, there are factions conspiring, whispering, and networking to make there faction the winning party.