PEOPLE'S RIGHTS REGARDING A DWI STOP BY POLICE

Ok so the Mission PD are stalling, Mr.Saenz stalled turning himself in, People are furious and things aint looking too good here. THE INCIDENT DWI, lets get some helpful hints as to what could of happened that Saturday Morning according to some Legal Professional.

SO IT STILL DOESN'T EXPLAIN HOW TO COVER IT ALL UP!

CHANNEL 4 NEWS CONFIRMS A DWI in MISSION TX OF DISTRICT 40 CHALLENGER: EDDIE SAENZ!!

IT IS CONFIRMED BY CHANNEL 4 NEWS

EDDIE SAENZ WAS ARRESTED FOR DWI!

HE WILL TURN HIMSELF IN THE NEAR FUTURE.

HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE? HOW CAN SOMETHING LIKE THIS BE HIDDEN FOR 4 to 5 DAYS? SOMETHING ISN'T MAKING SENSE HERE.


AGAIN WE HERE AT THE POLITICAL RING AREN'T TRYING TO BEAT A DEAD HORSE, BUT THE FOLLOWING IS A CLIP FROM MR. SAENZ'S ISSUES FROM HIS WEBSITE (EDDIE SAENZ FOR DISTRICT 40)


note: we BOLDED some IRONIC KEY ISSUES well that didn't work while he was in custody in Mission.


"Make South Texas safer

South Texans have just as much right as anyone else to feel safe in our homes, our businesses, our schools, our neighborhoods, and on our streets. The key is getting tough on crime — and tough on the causes of crime. Our law enforcement professionals can’t do it on their own. It takes a community-wide effort to find the resources for proven programs that makes us all safer. We can do better:


Secure more resources for local law enforcement professionals so that they have the tools to do the job we expect of them.

Work with federal authorities to improve border security and obtain the technology needed to keep our communities safe without weakening the family, business, and cultural ties that make our region dynamic


Support meet-and-confer rules to allow local leaders and police departments to reach agreements on important work force issues

Provide more resources for community first responders, fire fighters, and other emergency personnel"


AGAIN, WE'RE NOT HERE TO BEAT A DEAD HORSE ISSUE, BUT YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO LIE TO THE PEOPLE BY HIDING THE MISTAKE AND THEN DECIDE TO TRY TO RIGHT A WRONG LATER. IF IT WERE ANY OF US, WE'D BE IN JAIL IN MISSION AND HIDALGO COUNTY JAIL.

WHY WASN'T THE STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE CONDUCTED IN THIS SITUATION?


I CLEARLY UNDERSTAND THAT US WORKING CLASS CITIZENS DON'T HAVE SUCH POLITICAL CONNECTIONS AND MONETARY RESOURCES TO MAKE A CASE OF THIS MAGNITUDE DISAPEAR OVERNIGHT AND CONSIDER SURRENDERING DAYS LATER, BUT WE ARE THE VERY SAME CITIZENS THAT JUST HAPPEN TO BE VOTING IN THE UP COMING ELECTION. AND THIS TYPE OF ARROGANCE IS A POOR EXCUSE OF PUBLIC DISPLAY. THAT IS JUST SLAPPING US ORDINARY WORKING CLASS IN THE FACE. WE ABIDE BY LAWS ON A DAILY BASIS, WELL THEN SO SHOULD MR. SAENZ. SOMETHING VERY WRONG JUST OCCURED HERE, AND WE GAVE ENOUGH TIME FOR THIS STORY TO BE CONFIRMED AND WE MUST ADD THAT PEOPLE SHOULD TAKE NOTE AS TO NOT ONLY THE SEVERITY OF THE CASE BUT THE CLEAR IGNORANCE OF IT AS WELL. WHY TRY TO HIDE IT?

EDINBURG AIRPORT SECURITY IN QUESTION?

Third Trip to Edinburg Airport Uncovers Lax Security
Wednesday , September 12, 2007 Posted: 12:19 AM

Airport Security Investigation
Related Stories:
Monday , September 11, 2006Private Planes Possible Terrorist Weapon
Monday , September 11, 2006NEWSCHANNEL 5 Investigates Security at Small Airports
City manager says contractor left the gates open


EDINBURG - Six years after the September 11th attacks many small airports remain vulnerable to terrorists.
Counter-terrorism experts tell NEWSCHANNEL 5 Al-Qaeda could be plotting to steal a small plane, pack it with explosives, and fly it into a high-value target like a crowded building or stadium.
The government is working with small airports to improve security measures.
NEWSCHANNEL 5 put the new security to the test at an airport we have documented security problems with before.
Will Ripley managed to walk through an open gate and wander around the Edinburg Airport for more than half an hour, gaining access to many restricted areas.
During the time, Will even questioned pilots about stealing aircraft.
Airport Director Deborah Melvin called police and reported Will Ripley for entering a restricted area.
Once the police arrived, they issued a warning for criminal trespassing.
Edinburg City Manager J.J. Rodriguez says a contractor working on a new warehouse left the gates opened and failed to report Will Ripley when he entered the area.
"I think what we need to do is address it to the contractor immediately in order to avoid this from happening again," says Rodriguez.
He tells NEWSCHANNEL 5 new security measures have been put in place since our visit to the airport a year ago.
New security cameras are in place, and there's a direct phone line to the government.
The city promises the Edinburg Airport is more secure but says more needs to be done.


HERES MY TAKE ON THIS STORY:

It's funny when you think of how our city shops around for talent. That lady on the news clip supposedly heading up the Director of Airport position I won't mention any names, but just ask our council members how much qualifications she had prior to EARNING(wink wink) such POSITION. Oh and ask the council what job she had prior to such position, the answer will shock and amaze you as to how our city picked this woman to head up the airport gig and how our city SHOPS around for TALENTED WELL QUALIFIED PEOPLE TO RUN OUR CITY GOVERNMENT(another big ol wink wink, ok my eye stayed shut on that one).

MY ADVICE TO OUR COUNCIL:

Can't we get anyone better for these security sensitive positions? And if I get the reply of "well she was the leading candidate for the job" I will first fall off my chair in utter disgust, then I will dish out what I know of her job history prior to Airport Director and we'll just let the readers decide if they think this Director is well qualified or if it was a lapse in judgment on our council's part. City Manager= questionable, Airport Director= definitely questionable or even underqualified. I mean the journalist was at the airport in broad daylight, wheres the director? Was anyone working at the time? I didn't see no security around in the video.

GANG FACTIONS DECLARING POLITICAL WAR HERE IN EDINBURG?

Something very disturbing is becoming very popular here in Edinburg. Gangs! No I’m not describing those in the streets, schools or committing mischief, I am describing the GANGS of Adults in POLITICAL FACTIONS.

This TOWN is getting torn apart by a very few FACTIONS and for those of you that have no clue as to what I am describing, let me further explain what we here at THE POLITICAL RING are referring to.

For example you the voter are sitting at home minding your business and all of a sudden you either get a phone call from a candidate seeking office, political mail, or have someone knocking on your door seeking support for a certain candidate maybe even handing you a flyer about the candidate and his or her FACTION printed on the paper. Yep, its just that simple now a days, that some candidates get together pitch in a few thousand bucks and have all there functions together, all printed political materials have there names together, and you would think that maybe they can save a couple of bucks with this type of cooperation with one another huh? Sort of like carpooling, but only they not only carpool together to help each other out save gas money, they in fact try to run the competition off the road. Well not too extreme, but in theory that is exactly what takes place.

FACTIONS vs FACTIONS? What is a voter to do, when they may like say one of the candidates from the bunch and decide only to support that one candidate from that bunch and another candidate from the opposing bunch? Well, it seems that is being frowned upon. SUPPORT THEM ALL OR YOUR AGAINST US seems to be the norm here in Edinburg now. That sort of GANG MENTALLITY is not only troublesome but could prove to be confusing for some voters or maybe even all. Though, very few may voice there concerns, we have decided to shed some light on this GROSS EPIDEMIC PLAGUING US THE CITIZENS. Pachangas, bailes, comida, musica and la jente conocida, is all good things to be apart of, but not when you’re alienating some of those you care about or support. Reminds me of that movie GANGS of NEW YORK, The Old vs The New. Is that the future? Is that the best that could come about from our City? Is this Historically Old way of doing things still alive and well in our very own backyard today? I mean seriously, Hidalgo County was notorious for its pachanga politics in the 1800’s when the blue rivaled the reds. The only difference is that the political Anglo Names were replaced by Mexican Names on the ballot, oh and we evolved from a lever to a button touch screen just yesterday.


HOW INSULTING it must feel for the citizens to have to be dictated as to who to choose once political season is upon us. The voter gets picked up, fed, transported to and from the voting polls, and en route the political strategists give the voter a cheat sheet with the names of the political strategists’ employers. And with that in hand the voter is instructed as to how, when, and why to do what was instructed when entering the voting booths. That Movie, Gangs of New York is an interesting political movie that depicts how these sort of tactics were employed then and I must admit is rather disturbing today to witness such accounts.

What can be done you ask? Well as long as we let it happen nothing will be done. Who will control the seats of power in our town? Well those that has the stronger faction. Why do they control in such manner? Because we let them and many don’t care to stand up and dispute such ARROGANCE. Will this process ever change? It hasn’t changed since the 1800s. How many factions exist in Edinburg today? You can probably count the factions in Edinburg on one hand. What do these Factions do when they are in Power? They do how they please and prosper very well. Do they let anyone prosper as well? NO, it is already decided as to which parts of the faction will control what. Jobs, Contracts, Money, and Power is only afforded to members of the Faction and not those poor individuals that invested there vote in such factions. DO THESE FACTIONS REMEMBER THE VOTERS? WELL YES, WHEN IT’S POLITICAL SEASON THEY WILL GIVE YOU FREE FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT, ALCOHOL, AND TRANSPORTATION. But other than that, NO, they will not remember you. Try asking them for a favor or job months after the elections, GOOD LUCK! Why do such things occur? Because it’s easy to manipulate people for a short period of time and well some of the poor citizens feel important and detrimental during this period of elections so they accept any and all attention as well as handouts they are given by these factions.

SAD NEWS TO HEAR and SAD DISPLAY OF PEOPLE BEING HERDED LIKE CATTLE. Let’s have some decency and respect for our citizens and our community. Elderly people do not need to be wielded about like some objects of value during these periods just so that they could be given some bingo prizes. Or some impoverished people be given an amount of money (wink wink) to vote a certain way. Lets vote for the CANDIDATE (single not plural) that best suits us the voter rather than having some FACTION FORCE THERE PARTY DOWN THE THROATS OF EVERY VOTER THEY WISH TO EXPLOIT.

REMEMBER in the MOVIE Gangs of New York, The Old Establishment defeated the First New Comers only to be defeated by the 2nd New Comers, the offspring of the 1st original newcomers. Does life imitate art? That is left to be determined here in Edinburg. A New Beginning shall come in the near future.

ARE YOU A DEMOCRAT or REPUBLICAN?

IN TRUE POLITICAL RING FORM

Many citizens here in Edinburg and Throughout the Valley find themselves siding with one Political Party or flat out not being interested in either Candidate, Party or Issues. So we here at THE POLITICAL RING decided to show YOU the citizens the DIFFERENCE in the TWO DOMINANT POLITICAL PARTIES IN OUR NATION. So you can decide which party identifies with your personal beliefs, ideology, or issues. So we listed each Party's Platform Preamble alphabetically and well (D) comes before (R) so that nobody gets offended here. Just keeping you the readers informed.

Texas Democratic Party Platform
Adopted June 2006

Preamble
Texas Democrats believe our government can be as good as the people. We have faith that democracy, built on the sacred values of family, freedom and fairness, can afford every Texan, without exception, the opportunity to achieve their God-given potential.

We believe a democratic government exists to help us achieve as a community, state, and nation what we cannot achieve as individuals; and that it must not serve only a powerful few.

We believe every Texan has inalienable rights that even a majority may not take away, including …the right to vote…the right to fair and open participation and representation in the democratic process…the right to privacy.

We believe in freedom…from government interference in our private lives and personal decisions…to exercise civil and human rights…of religion and individual conscience. We believe in equal opportunity for all Texans …to receive a quality public education, from childhood through college…to have access to affordable health care…to find a good job with dignity…to buy or rent a good home in a safe community…to breathe clean air and drink clean water. We believe a growing economy should benefit all Texans…that the people who work in a business are as important as those who invest in it…that every person should be paid a living wage and no person who works full time should be paid a wage below the poverty level…that good business offers a fair exchange for customers…that everyone and every business should pay their fair share of taxes…that government policy should not favor corporations that seek offshore tax shelters, exploit workers, or pollute our environment.

We believe that our lives, homes, communities and country are made secure…through cooperative efforts of involved citizens, law enforcement, and emergency personnel…through retirement and pension security…through the preservation of our precious natural resources and quality of life
…through compassionate policy that offers a safety net for those most vulnerable and in need.


We believe America is made stronger by the men and women who put their lives on the line when it is necessary to engage our military to secure our nation.

We believe America is made more secure by moral, ethical, economic, and competent diplomatic leadership that uses the assets of a powerful, free nation to avoid unnecessary military conflict.

We believe in the benefits derived from the individual strengths of our diverse population. Where others would impose their narrow definition of “family values” on everyone, we offer common sense policies that value all our families.

We believe an honest, ethical state government that serves the public interest, and not the special interests, will help all Texans realize economic and personal security by serving the interests of the people who live here, who work here, who worship here and who play here.

To that end, we recommend specific policy goals based on the beliefs and principles that are the foundation of a government of the people, by the people, and for the people.

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2006 Republican Party of Texas Platform

PREAMBLE

Throughout the world people dare to dream of freedom, of opportunity, of a beautiful country in which to grow, to raise their family, to worship God in their own way without fear. The embodiment of that dream is America. And within America, people dare to dream of achieving, of becoming somebody better, served and protected by, not encumbered by, government, constantly nourished by faith and family, thriving in a free market, and helping others through charity of giving and serving. The embodiment of the Conservative Dream in America is Texas. Our Texas. It is we who strive to protect our culture from destruction, our children from predators and drugs, and our dear country from those who would destroy it. It is we who defend the embattled traditions that made our nation the greatest in all recorded history.
1. We respect and cherish the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and our Founders’ intent to restrict the power of the federal government over the states and the people. We believe self-government, based on personal integrity of a proper moral foundation, is the best government. This is best balanced with limited civil government, coupled with public trust, to provide collectively for the people those services not efficiently achieved individually.
2. We believe that human life is sacred, created in the image of God. Life begins at the moment of fertilization and ends at the point of natural death. All innocent human life must be protected.
3. We believe that good government is based on the individual, and each person’s ability, dignity, freedom, and responsibility must be honored and recognized. We believe equal opportunity is a right and a privilege but equal outcome is not. We insist that no one’s rights are negotiable and that individual freedom demands personal responsibility.
4. We believe that government spending is out of control and needs to be reduced. We support fundamental, immediate tax reform that is simple, fair, and fully disclosed. We commend President George W. Bush’s principled stand to reduce taxes and stimulate the economy.
5. We believe that traditional marriage is a legal and moral commitment between a natural man and a natural woman. We recognize that the family is the foundational unit of a healthy society and consists of those related by blood, marriage, or adoption. The family is responsible for its own welfare, education, moral training, conduct, and property,
6. We believe that a well-educated population is fundamental to the continued success of our Republic; and that parents have the right, as well as the duty, to direct their children’s education. This right should include choices among public, private, home and religious schools. Competition improves education.
7. We believe that the future of our country depends upon a strong and vibrant private sector unencumbered by excessive government regulation.
8. We believe that a strong America ensures a free America. While we recognize that our nation is the primary leader in the global community, we must also vigorously protect the sovereignty of the United States.
9. We believe in peace through strength. We take a principled stand to preemptively defend the citizens of the United States against all foes, foreign or domestic, whose goal is to destroy our American way of life. Freedom is never free, and we honor all those who have served our nation to protect our liberty, especially our men and women in uniform, who unselfishly and courageously defend our country.
10. We believe all Americans have the right to be safe in their homes, on their streets, and in their communities. We support enforcement of the laws through the Courts imposing swift and sure justice with stiff penalties, truth in sentencing, and respecting the rights of law-abiding citizens, while opposing judicial activism.
“We pray God Bless Texas. God Bless the U.S.A. God bless us all!"

HISPANICS HAVING TO PUT UP WITH BULLSHIT AGAIN!!

Hispanic Americans:
U.S. Armed Forces Awards in WWII Number

Medal of Honor- 13
Distinguished Service Cross- 140
Navy Cross Medal- 25
Legion of Merit- 323
Silver Star Medal -2006
Bronze Star Medal -1352
Distinguished Flying Cross- 55
Purple Heart Medal -3378
Air Medal -237

"We apologize for he foul language in the heading and We here at THE POLITICAL RING don't make it a habbit to use cus words in our blog, but it's b.s. injustice about How Hispanics are being Percieved that inferiorates us so"

My advice: Call your Congressman and complain about such b.s. being portrayed on a Public Broadcasting Channel.

The following is a clip from Today's Monitor:


Area veterans criticize omission of Hispanics from WWII documentary

Amanda Harris and Jennifer L. Berghom (Valley Freedom Newspapers)

September 21, 2007 - 11:00PM

HARLINGEN — A group of men held yellow and orange signs Friday that read, “Hispanic World War II Vets were excluded. Why?” The men also held American flags and black-and-white Prisoner of War/Missing in Action flags as they protested filmmaker Ken Burns’ documentary series, “The War,” which is scheduled to premier Sunday on Public Broadcasting Service stations across the country. “We want to make sure that the public knows — especially PBS and this affiliate here, KMBH — that we are opposed to the airing of this documentary by Ken Burns,” said M. Felix Rodriguez, commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars District 18. “It’s an inaccurate portrayal of the diversity of the groups that contributed to the victory over our enemies during World War II.” Rodriguez and four other veterans, all of whom have fathers, fathers-in-law or uncles who served during World War II, stood in an empty field Friday across the street from the KMBH-TV60 building with their signs and flags. “They left us out,” veteran Maximo Belmarez said. “Mexicans played a big part of the war. It was not puros gueritos fighting.” Veteran Efrain Solis said that even though Burns added segments to his documentary featuring Latino and Native American veterans, it was only after various groups protested their initial absence. “It’s an afterthought,” Solis said. Eduardo Casas, a retired Marine and retired teacher from the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo school district, said his biggest worry is that teachers will use the documentary as an educational tool. “That’s my concern as an educator,” Casas said. “It’s inaccurate. That’s a worry. It will give the wrong message to young students.” Casas said documentarians have a responsibility to do thorough and complete research, because documentaries are often used in classrooms. Questions to KMBH regarding the protest were directed to the e-mail account of the station’s general manager Monsignor Pedro Briseño, who did not respond as of Friday. The documentary sparked protests throughout the nation as well as threats to boycott products of the series’ sponsors. Some cartoonists even dedicated their comic strips to telling the stories of Hispanic World War II veterans, according to The Associated Press. The AP also reported that Burns and PBS reached an agreement with a Hispanic veterans group to add a segment that includes content from Native American and Latino veterans. But Rodriguez, fellow veterans and historians said that isn’t enough, calling it “a slap in the face.” “What he is saying is (Hispanic and Native American veterans) didn’t participate or contribute to the success in winning the war,” Rodriguez said. “It is an insult to me, but more of an insult to my dad.” Jennifer Mata, a history professor at the University of Texas-Pan-American, said leaving out that history could lead to issues of identity problems for younger generations because they won’t see their ancestors’ contributions. Mata and fellow UTPA history professor Amy Hay said World War II was a significant war for Hispanics as well as other minorities, because they were fighting against discrimination abroad while facing it in their own country. Trinidad Gonzales, a history instructor at South Texas College in McAllen, said he hopes more Hispanic veterans and their families will record their own histories. Gonzales said he is working with Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez — a University of Texas at Austin professor collecting oral histories of Hispanics who lived during World War II — to record the histories of veterans throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Rivas-Rodriguez also founded Defend the Honor, a campaign that criticizes what it calls Burns’ omission of Hispanic and Native American veterans from his documentary. “The bottom line is, we can’t just allow the documentary (to be) considered to be a true reflection of what was going on in World War II,” she said.

WHO IS TEXAS REPUBLICAN TOM CRADDICK?

This is the TEXAS REPUBLICAN HOUSE SPEAKER State Rep Aaron Pena once voted for.

WHO IS ALASKAN REPUBLICAN DON YOUNG?

This is THE REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMAN FROM ALASKA THAT EDDIE SAENZ CONTRIBUTED TO.

DISTRICT 40 CORRECTION!!!

STATE REP. Aaron Pena VS POLITICAL STRATEGIST Kelly Fero
FOR DISTRICT 40

"We here at THE POLITICAL RING were looking forward to seeing a FAIR AND BALANCED HONEST RACE ON THE REMATCH OF PENA v SAENZ II. Seems like One candidate has unleashed the BIG GUN. REACH will be one of the most important ingredients to this race. Good luck to both Candidates oh and The Big Gun too."

Top Democratic strategist signs on for Saenz
By Steve Taylor

EDINBURG, September 18 - Kelly Fero, one of the top Democratic strategists in Texas, has signed on as a campaign consultant to House District 40 candidate Eddie Saenz.
Saenz, a 47-year-old civil engineer, ran for the District 40 seat in the Democratic primary in 2004 but lost easily to incumbent Rep. Aaron Peña, D-Edinburg. Saenz picked up 36 percent of the vote, Peña, a 48-year-old attorney, secured 64 percent.
Fero, who has worked in the past with state Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, D-McAllen, state Rep. Veronica Gonzales, D-McAllen, and Hidalgo County Judge J.D. Salinas, says he believes things will be different in 2008.
“It’s a new day and I think the voters of District 40 want a new direction. The dynamics have changed,” Fero said.
“The leadership climate in Texas is increasingly in a state of flux. We are in a state of transformation and people are looking for something new. Without being supercritical of Aaron, he is on the wrong side of history in supporting Tom Craddick.”
A former award-winning journalist and author, Fero has worked with governors and other top elected officials around the country. In Texas, he is perhaps best known for his work on the campaigns of former Comptroller John Sharp. Sharp backed Saenz in the 2004 election.
Fero, who lives in Austin, was raised in Argentina and speaks Spanish fluently. He has a bachelor’s degree in economics from UNAM, the national university in Mexico City. He has worked as a communications strategist for both Mexican President Ernesto Zedillo and presidential candidate Francisco Labastida. He has also written influential studies Texas-Mexico border issues.
In the 2004 campaign, Peña portrayed Saenz as a business-friendly, closet Republican. Peña had served just one term in the House and was viewed as a staunch Democrat loyal to Democratic Caucus leader Jim Dunnam, D-Waco. Once he had beaten Saenz, Peña took a different path, pledging support for Craddick, the Republican House speaker.
At the start of the 2007, Peña gave a nomination speech for Craddick and voted for him in a contentious speaker’s race at the start of the session. He was rewarded with the chairmanship of the Criminal Jurisprudence Committee.
By the end of a fraught session, some Craddick Ds, such as Reps. Patrick Rose, D-Dripping Springs, and Eddie Lucio III, D-Harlingen, had deserted the speaker. Another Craddick D, Rep. Joe Deshotel, D-Beaumont, led a walkout from the House chamber after Craddick refused to recognize members who wanted to oust him.
Peña stayed loyal to Craddick throughout, and, in an interview with the Guardian at the end of the session, said being a member of the leadership team paid big dividends for the Rio Grande Valley and his district.
“As difficult as it was, we far exceeded our expectations. We really did. It was a success beyond any other region of the state,” Peña said. “Clearly, our position in the leadership team helped.”
Peña pointed to the additional $5 million appropriated to the Regional Academic Health Center, $3 million for a substance abuse facility in Edinburg, $750,000 for the Museum of South Texas History in Edinburg, and $45 million for a Department of Public Safety center in Hidalgo County.
Fero said it was clear Peña would not be able to cast Saenz as the Republican-friendly candidate this time.
“Aaron swift-boated Eddie in 2004. That is not going to happen this time,” Fero said. “In fact, Aaron is going to have a hard time painting anyone but himself as being in bed with the Republicans. He may have run as a Democrat but he has voted as a Republican.”
Times do appear to have changed since 2004. Back then, Saenz and his supporters claimed Peña was a back bench bomb thrower who could not pass legislation because he would not work with the House leadership. Responding to early criticism from Saenz this time round, Peña has said his opponent would not be effective if he positioned himself as “a back-bencher bomb-thrower.”
Fero said Peña would try to claim he had achieved much for his district by being a member of the leadership team. He said the claims would not stand up to close scrutiny. “The fact is that District 40 is still one of the poorest districts in the state,” Fero said.
Fero said Saenz could legitimately challenge Peña on two important issues – his performance on restoring cuts to the Children’s Health Insurance Program and his absence on a key vote for a Voter ID bill supported by Republicans.
Peña has said the Craddick D’s played a crucial role in changing the eligibility rules so that tens of thousands of children could be re-enrolled in CHIP. “The Democrats for Reform negotiated and fought for CHIP every step of the way. We were turned down multiple times. We negotiated and we succeeded,” Peña told the Guardian.
Fero said District 40 voters would see through such comments. “CHIP enrollment is still not close to what it was. It is still a huge challenge that Aaron has not been up to,” Fero said.
On the voter ID bill, Fero pointed out that Peña missed a crucial vote in April on an amendment offered by Dunnam that would have exempted citizens aged 65 from over from having to provide more forms of ID in order to vote. The amendment was defeated by just one vote, 73-72, with the vote mostly breaking along party lines.
Peña missed the vote because he was giving a speech about crime victims in McAllen. “He could have given that speech any day of the week. When it came to voting against the Voter ID bill that Republicans wanted, Aaron was nowhere to be seen,” Fero said.
Fero said District 40 voters would look more favorably at Saenz this time round because he has shown the leadership skills necessary to be effective in Austin.
“Eddie is a community leader with knowledge of infrastructure projects that are critical to the area. He has been creating jobs for many years and knows all about health care.”

INCUMBANT STATE REP. AARON PENA v. CHALLENGER J.EDDIE SAENZ

PASS THE POPCORN, PUSH CARDS, AND POLITICAL BUMPER STICKERS!!

TWO U.T. EXXES FROM SOUTH TEXAS FIGHTING FOR THE SEAT OF DISTRICT 40

Fighting out of the BLACK Corner we have Attorney Aaron Pena Incumbant State Representative, hails from The City of "PRIMOS" Edinburg TX and Fighting out of the RED Corner we have Engineer Jose Eddie Saenz as the challenger also hailing from The City of "PRIMOS" Edinburg,TX.

TALE OF THE TAPE

Aaron Pena

Height: 5'8

Weight: Seasoned Attorney, Experienced with Policy making in Austin, TX

Reach: Diplomat in Reaching Agendas regardless of Political Party Lines.

Record: 3 bouts, 3 wins, 2 TKOs

Dispute: Voted for Republican Tom Craddick

Jose Eddie Saenz

Height: 5'8

Weight: Has a wide range of Political Support and Well financed Campaign

Record 1 bout, o wins, declared TKO from Incumbant Pena last Match

Dispute: Financially supported a Republican from Alaska Don Young

(warning: Disputes are and have been brought up by the voters.)

May the best CANDIDATE WIN!!!!

CHANNEL 4 COVERING HIDALGO COUNTY WORKERS' RALLY FOR BETTER WAGES AND SICK LEAVE!!

"TELL ME THIS AINT HAPPENING IN HIDALGO COUNTY"

(Picture and comment added by The POLITICAL RING)

The following is a clip from channel 4 online.

Rally for Working Families

Monday afternoon several Hidalgo County employees attended a rally at the courthouse plaza urging commissioners to improve sick leave and the distribution of raises.
The Service Employees International Union spokesman told Action 4 News that this is an issue that they've been working on for 7 months and for some reason it keeps being put on the backburner.
Hidalgo County has a meet and confer process. The big issue is employees have a lot of sick leave and often lose it because they are not allowed to use the sick leave to take care of their family. They also want raises distributed more evenly.

THE POLITICAL RING's TAKE ON THIS MATTER:
These workers should demonstrate such rally in about 5 months and just witness how many Political Power Players will be on hand to settle some of these disputes. The only thing is that the Hidalgo County Budget is just about inked waiting to be voted on.

MY ADVICE, for those employees who wish to protest should do so in an orderly non-violent manner. Poised, Intelligent and prepared. If many assemble with organization and a speaker, it is considered a function or rally, But if many assemble without organization it is considered a MOB and mobs get tear gased or arrested. Theres a difference in achieving your goals. So read up on ROBERT RULES as to how to initiate your ADDRESS THE ISSUES RATHER THAN PROTEST DURING COMMISSIONERS COURT IN AN ORDERLY MANNER. THE TV CAMERAS ARE THERE, SO THE ATTENTION WILL BE HEARD AND ADDRESSED. PREPARE YOURSELF WITH CUE CARDS AND ADDRESS ALL THE KEY ISSUES ON YOUR AGENDA IN A RESPECTFUL TONE. LAST THING NEEDED IS A CIRCUS DURING COMMISSIONERS COURT. LOS TRABAJODORES TAMBIEN MERESEN RESPECTO. these people shouldn't have to demonstrate when the commissioners just handed out raises to themselves. Elections are just around the corner ladies and gentlemen. There are some wages and salaries so low within the County employees, it's confusing as to why some of these dedicated people remain employed within County Government. "WAY TO GO PEOPLE, STAND UP FOR YOUR WORKING RIGHTS and WE HAVE TO KEEP SOME PEOPLE HONEST and ACCOUNTABLE."

SCHOOL HOURS and DAY CARES in our COMMUNITY

HOW MANY PARENTS WORK FROM 8am to 5pm?

HOW MANY PARENTS FIND THEMSELVES RACING TO AND FROM SCHOOL AND WORK TO EITHER PICK UP OR DROP OFF THERE CHILDREN?

HOW MANY PARENTS RESORT TO AFTER SCHOOL DAYCARE FOR PICK UP AFTER SCHOOL?

WHAT DOES SOMETHING LIKE THAT DAYCARE COST? AND CAN EVERYONE AFFORD IT?

Well regardless of how you answered the aforementioned chances are that It could prove to be a dilema for many that have no means to do or pay for such resources.

The sad truth is that many parents can't get off from work to pick up there kids or have to resort to family and friends to help alleviate such routine important tasks. I mean c'mon its our Children, and one can't put a price on them right? Well I'm not going in that direction, but I do see that there is a MAJOR DILEMA going on with after school hours, pick ups, transport, and well daycare. HOLD UP, I'm not trying to KNOCK THE IDEA of AFTER SCHOOL DAYCARES. God knows they come in handy and they serve a great purpose. But I did however witness an auto accident involving a daycare minivan with another vehicle in a very congested area. Now that got me thinking, these sort of accidents can happen to anyone right? Well, it didn't appear that anyone was hurt in the fender bender, but one can never be too sure about our very own children being transported by well strangers, I mean we know the teachers at school because we meet them on meet the teacher night, and well we know the teachers at the daycare, because well we write the check out to them. But what about those pulling the transporting duties, who are they? What do we know about them? I challenge any parent out there to at least know the full name of those they are entrusting with there childrens' lives everyday after school on our public streets.

Am I the only one that feels that AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE SERIOUSLY IN NEED. You drop of your little bundles of joy at a safe haven for them to learn, eat, and socialize with there peers. Parents can set aside that responsibility for at least 7 to 8 hours while they focus on doing there jobs and rest assured that their children are in good responsible hands.

WHICH BRINGS ME TO MY MUCH ANTICIPATED POINT:

WHY DON'T WE AS A COMMUNITY DEVELOP SOME TYPE OF 1 TO 2 HOUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM COMPRISED OF VOLUNTEERS THAT WOULD WATCH, TEACH, OR CARE FOR THOSE SAME STUDENTS ON THAT SAME CAMPUS THAT NEED TO WAIT FOR THERE PARENTS UNTIL 5PM. I KNOW I KNOW SOME OF THOSE TEACHERS NEED TO ATTEND TO THERE MATTERS TOO AND I KNOW MANY WILL COME ON HERE AND GRUNT ABOUT THE COSTS OF SUCH PROGRAM AND HOW MUCH TAX DOLLAR WILL GO TO THAT AND THE HONEST TRUTH WOULD BE= NO NEW TAXES, NO NEW EMPLOYEES, NO EXTRA HOURS FOR TEACHERS, AND JUST A 1 DAY TRAINING COURSE FOR PARENT VOLUNTEERS, INTERNS, TEACHERS IN TRAINING OR THOSE SEEKING A CAREER IN TEACHING.

NOW CAN THIS WORK, OF COURSE IT CAN. WHAT ARE THE LEGALITIES OR RED TAPE: BEURACRACY, BEURACRACY, BEURACRACY! THE SCHOOL BOARD CAN MAKE IT POSSIBLE, SO I CALL ON ANY BLOGGER, PUBLIC OFFICIAL, OR POLITICIAN TO LOOK INTO SUCH A PROGRAM TO HELP ALLEVIATE THINGS FOR THOSE PARENTS WHO LACK THE MEANS. THIS TYPE OF PROGRAM MAY ALSO PROVE TO BE AN ASSET TO OUR COMMUNITY ADDING MUCH VOLUNTEER HELP. AND IT WILL HELP THOSE ENTERING THE FIELD OF TEACHING TO NETWORK WITH THOSE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS AS IT WOULD BENEFIT THOSE STUDENTS GAIN SOME MUCH NEEDED HOURS OF EXPERIENCE.

I AS A PARENT WOULD BE AVAILABLE TO HELP IN ANY WAY POSSIBLE. NOT ALL PARENTS CAN AFFORD AFTER SCHOOL DAYCARE, NOT ALL PARENTS HAVE THE LUXURY TO GET OFF WORK, BUT THE SAFETY IS NEEDED DESPERATELY FOR THOSE CHILDREN THAT DONT HAVE THE MEANS TO REMAIN ON CAMPUS AWAITING THERE PARENTS.

"IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE OUR CHILDREN" Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton

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'08 PRESIDENTIAL PREDICTIONS

Well '08 is right around the corner and The Republicans are still scrambling to get a viable candidate to oppose Hillary or Obama Democrat Frontrunners.

This Current Administration has left many DAZED and CONFUSED not to mention PARANOID. JOB WELL DONE BUSH, you sure managed to get everyone CONFUSED about at least one thing since you took office. Am against Bush? Do I follow the Democrats? I'm an educated person who researches to PROS and CONS about the issues that have the most impact on US the everyday citizen. And the following are some of the most impacting issues thus far:

1. Price of Gas: which means everything from food and medication being delivered via anything running on fuel has skyrocketed. I THOUGHT PRICE GAUGING WAS ILLEGAL?

2. IRAQ INVASION: The U.S. spending A CAGILLIONS DOLLARS on well we still havent figured out that one. MISLEADING LIES LIES LIES

3. WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION: NOW that whole b.s. line was as confusing as it was misleading. VERY VERY CONFUSING

4. OH AND WHO CAN FORGET THE WHOLE OSAMA HIDE AND SEEK FIASCO: Osama must be the KING of HIDE AND SEEK. CONFUSING TO SAY THE LEAST.

NOW ARE THINGS GOING TO GET BETTER IN '08?
If a Democrat wins, the outcome may alarm some of those Yellow Dog Democrats, now I am not siding with either side as of yet. But lets learn something here from our past administration: They LIE when NEEDED, They fabricate ways to go to WAR or INVADE other Countries, and MOST OF ALL they SPY on its very own CITIZENS. And not to mention the PRESIDENTIAL POWERS have GROWN ASTOUNDINGLY.

Hillary winning the Presidency? WELL YOU CAN FORGET THE GAS PRICE GAUGING CRISIS, WE ARE GOING TO RE-LIVE THE HEALTHCARE INSURANCE CRISIS ALL OVER AGAIN.

THATS RIGHT, HEALTHCARE IS A CREEPIER SUBJECT than most would like to admit, but HEALTH INSURANCE is going to be the NEW OIL CRUNCH. THE INSURANCE COMPANIES ARE ALREADY DROOLING AT THE MOUTH. GET READY AND PREPARE FOR THE HEALTCARE COVERAGE GAUGING ERA UNDER HILLARY.

NOW IF OBAMA WINS, WELL WHO KNOWS, HIS LEGISLATION CAREER WELL IF THATS WHAT YOU WANNA CALL IT, FEELS MORE LIKE A STINT. HE'S A FRESHMAN SENATOR, ITS LIKE HAVING A FRESHMAN CROWNED KING OF HIS HIGHSCHOOL, HAS THAT EVER HAPPEND? DON'T KNOW, IM JUST SAYING. OBAMA HAS A BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD OF HIM, I JUST DONT SEE HIM WINNING THE MOST COVETED OFFICE IN THE NATION JUST YET. HE WILL BE A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH POLITICALLY IN THE FUTURE AND THAT IS WHAT I THINK WAS HIS INITIAL PLAN. DOES HE CONTROL THE BLACK VOTE? I DONT THINK SO, HE CONTROLS A MORE BROAD TYPE OF VOTE OF YOUNG UP AND COMING PROFESSIONAL INTELLECTUALS THAT YEARN FOR A CHANGE IN THE OLD 2 PARTY SYSTEM. OBAMA HAS AN INTELLECTUAL FOLLOWING THAT WILL ONE DAY EVOLVE THE POLITICAL WORLD IN OUR COUNTRY, BUT IT SEEMS THAT OLD SCHOOL IS NOT READY FOR THAT CHANGE JUST YET.

GLOBAL WARNING: BIG BUSINESS (ie Movie by Al Gore) BIG SCARE to us all of course. GREEN IS IN RIGHT? WHATEVER! People are still buying big SUVs as if they were on a mission to get into some type of auto wreck head on derby style. WILL THIS ISSUE REMAIN AS POPULAR AS IT IS TODAY? WILL AUTOMAKERS DO AWAY WITH FUEL CONSUMING VEHICLES? NO, because they SELL!!

DO YOU KNOW WHY MOST PEOPLE CAN CARE LESS ABOUT GLOBAL WARMING? Because they feel their years are almost up, thats right, the baby boomers are in there 60s and they can care less whats coming up in 10 to 20 years. OR THE WHOLE CHRISTIAN RIGHT COALITION that BELIEVE IN THE RAPTURE feel that the END IS NEAR can also care less about GLOBAL WARMING. Now do the aforementioned people have a right to feel that way, you bet, do I feel that way? No Sir, but the aforementioned people are those who are in power at this point.

Again that is my take on the whole PRESIDENTIAL PREDICTIONS in '08 along with ISSUES of the old and new to come.

RACIAL MARKETING IN TODAY'S MONITOR?

WAIT A MINUTE HERE, what gives Bert Ogden Mission Mazda Kia in Mission (ph#519-3333) the RIGHT to Print a picture of an Anglo Man (David Fisher) Used Car Manager with a cartoon look of a Thick Black Mustache and A Sombrero, who is this person trying to impersonate? Is it a Diez y Sies de Septiembre SPOOF? DAMN, we here at the political ring heard from some people who found that rather OFFENSIVE so we did our due diligence and called the Auto dealer and asked to speak to the General Manager as to why they would print such an offensive picture on a man who maybe didn't even know his picture had been used in such way. First of all, I am not trying to bicker with the Dealership because We found out that it was in fact the General Manager of that particular location with the idea in the first place. NOW, would they have done that to the African American Community? My guess is NO. So why is it so easy for people to dump on us? Hispanics, Mexicans, Mexicanos, Latinos or whatever political correct term you may want to use to describe us, this type of RACIAL PRINT is profoundly misleading and misrepresents. Yeah, some may think its just a joke or festive of the holiday, but It's Highly Offensive and I guarantee you that if this Same General Manager wanted to have his USED CAR MANAGER be festive for diez y seis de Septiembre in a picture, that is the same stupidity and Ignorance of the same man dressing in Black Face for Martin Luther King jr Day. IT'S INSULTING, RACIAL, AND ABOVE ALL IGNORANT. We are a bigger Minority in regards to population, yet I can guarantee you that if this type of racial picture was depicting an African American in a negative like, the phones would light up with callers as well as protest and boycotting. This picture not only has an anglo man painted like a MEXICANO, BUT THEY have the Audacity to do it to none other than a USED CAR Manager at that, WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSE TO MEAN? I am proud of my culture and heritage which means we protect our own. This kind of vulgarity shouldn't be allowed to ridicule our people regardless of what kind of festivities are up and coming. If it shouldn't be tolerated by African Americans it shouldn't be tolerated by us.

Heres my take on this picture:
We Hispanics are of An Educated Background, Honest Hard working people, and We have served our Country in Every WAR, so those of you who think you can tear that down with ignorance are sadly mistaken. WE ARE AMERICAN AS APPLE PIE and all we ask is a fair share of it.

POLITICA IN EDINBURG SCHOOLS?

Well summer is gone and yet another school year is upon us. I have been noticing some strange coincidences or politica in the Edinburg Schools for quite some time now, yet there wasn't anyone in the school system who would admit to it, then all of a sudden a friend of a friend came forth and started to divulge some interesting tid bits about the going ons in our very own schools from elementary to high schools. I must warn you that what I heard was not at all suprising to me, in fact I had plenty of clues to piece together in the past as to what this teacher had tried confirming.

Some of the tid bit of information: Was that Teachers' children got preferential treatment and better placement. For example she said that those Teachers who worked in the same school had the best teachers hand picked to teach there very own kids, as opposed to the whole: parents have to wait for the first day of class in order to peak at there childrens' course schedule or teachers. Now I'm not insinuating that there are teachers better than others, but I am stating that the proof is in the testing results, and those teachers who constantly recieve State Recognition are usually handpicked by there peers to teach there own children regardless if there kids are capable of handling the required workload. This is known to be a common practice among these elementary teachers, I guess some type of code I guess. Oh and not to mention the awards ceremonies, these teachers' and administrators' kids get so many awards that they even have to create new awards just to present them. One child of an administrator once was said to have recieved 21 awards in one day and who did the presenting of those awards, none other than her own parent. WOW! I was floored at this point, I had to repeadetly ask if this individual was joking or were these in fact true stories.

This one teacher also went into detail as to which teachers' or administrator' kids got to get the parts in the school plays, extra curricular activities, school sports, UIL, etc. OK by this time I was in complete disgust as to how SOME of these people were getting away with such POLITICA B.S. So did I take one person's experience with a grain of salt? Of Course I did, so I called a few parents I know that work for the District that Have had there children Graduate already from HighSchool and What do you think they said? "SURE THESE THINGS HAPPEN EVERY YEAR." "I EVEN HAD TO PASS A KID JUST BECAUSE I WORKED WITH HER MOTHER AND THE KID WAS A CHEERLEADER" were there quotes.

SICK! was the first words that came to mind after hearing all this utter b.s. Some of our very own kids will be alienated from competitions, Good CLASSROOM Teachers, Good Groups, and well just about anything that takes place in school due to the untold practice of such POLITICA.

Our kids deserve better! One parent told me that she was a judge in a cheerleading trouts competition and that and I QUOTE HER here, "This one short husky girl just couldn't jump to save her life and that is why I couldn't give her the points for her to make the squad." But it resulted in chaos after the tryouts, the Mother (teacher with the district) of the one cheerleader who couldn't make the squad ended up making death threats to the judge in the parking lot.

Now does this type of practice only occur in Edinburg? I'd be ignorant to think so. Now do some of you guys feel this is highly unlikely? How many of you guys flat out deny such practices going on in our very own schools? Some of the stories I heard from more than 8 credible sources that in fact work for the district at all levels.

Well for those who are finding it difficult to believe such statements, heres an idea: If you're in doubt that POLITICA exists in your child's school, do one of the following observations and please come on here and blog the results, you may do so ANONYMOUS. Heres some helpful observation tips to discover POLITICA in our children's schools:

1. WATCH for the children of teachers that work at that particular school taking up every extra curricular activity, making every event in the top 2, being chosen as the lead for any school play regardless of talent.

2. KEEP track of which teachers are the RECOGNIZED teachers in the SCHOOL, chances are there peers children will be in there class regardless of test scores.

3. AWARDS CEREMONY: Teachers' children in the same school take home more awards than Michael Jackson in the 80's Music Awards.

4. ALWAYS, but Always will these teachers' children be given preferential treatment in the very schools that there mommy or daddy work in.

HERES MY ADVICE TO THESE TEACHER PARENTS:
Get over it already!! If your kids got it they got it, the awards, better classes, better teachers, and extra curricular activity roles will come eventually, but if you as a teacher have to be there to insure that POLITICA is on your side in order to try to build some type of foundation for your child, well I guess you're just gonna have to keep following your child through every grade I guess.

THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO DISCLOSED SUCH DETAILS ABOUT THIS TYPE OF PRACTICE; ALTHOUGH, ONLY A SELECTED FEW PRACTICED DOING THIS, IT GIVES MANY A BAD NAME AND THATS JUST NOT RIGHT.

EDINBURG NAMES NEW CITY MANAGER!!

J.J.Rodriguez tapped as new city manager of Edinburg. Well the SEARCH is FINALLY OVER! You think? Was there ever a Search to begin with? Was it simply a formality process to post the job on the website and in the papers? How did the Recruitment Go? Well all those questions can be put to rest already or can they? The Council announced that there very own interim city manager was being TAPPED to be the Permanent City Manager, his contract being based on an anual basis of course. Was this the wisest choice to make? How did the council vote? Whats the Educational Background of Mr.Rodriguez you ask? My sources say this gentleman has a Political Science degree from UTPA and has extensive experience in city government(planning dept under Juan Lopez). Most books in a Masters Course would hardly touch the surface of such experience. So how does the community feel about this new City Manager? Opinions are always welcomed on this blog, but please have some substance to the opinions rather than just rambling on with foul language and predispositioned attitudes.

The question is about The City of Edinburg's New City Manager (CEO of EDINBURG), Is this choice the wisest Decision for Edinburg?

The City of Edinburg's website has the position for City Manager listed as follow:

A Bachelor or Advanced degree in Public Administration with specialization in municipal administration is preferred. A minimum of five years as a City Manager or Assistant City Manager in cities with a Council/Manager form of government with a population of 20,000 or more is preferred. The applicant should be highly knowledgeable in government finance and accounting procedures, budget development and internal controls and audits.

EXPERIENCE vs EDUCATION ACCOLADES? shouldn't the experience be at 10 yrs as opposed to just 5, I guess they read up on Mr.Rodriguez's experience and went off those credentials, because the aforementioned criteria is taylored to what Mr.Rodriguez has, no more or no less.

I'm sure Mr.Rodriguez is knowledgeable in his job, but Why is CRITERIA PUBLISHED to fill such jobs? It is an OXY MORON, to publish a VACANCY POSITION that DEMANDS SUCH CRITERIA only to hand the job over to one WHO HAS EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF THE CITY and ITS GOVERNMENT. Now does this certain individual have the know how to operate a city government successfully? Did the other candidates have successful track records as well? How did the candidates compare to one another?

Heres my take on this situation:
My opinion is Valley Compadres HAVE TO FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH YOU IN ORDER FOR YOU TO GET THE JOB, REGARDLESS OF EDUCATION.

QUE ES UN Ph.D o Masters?

Mr.Rodriguez did not fare better than the others in the Education aspect of the JOB CRITERIA.
But he did know the Council and Mayor on a FIRST NAME BASIS and probably has done some of them a favor or two in the past, AND THAT MY FRIEND IS HOW THINGS GET DONE HERE IN EDINBURG. SO THE MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION ARISES: WHY RECRUIT or PUBLISH THE VACANCY PUBLICLY? IS IT A MERE A FORMALITY? BECAUSE THERE ARE SOME PRETTY UNDER EDUCATED EMPOLOYED AT THE CITY AND COUNTY LEVEL, BUT ITS ALWAYS OK, because some Ol Politician will come out and trumpet just how much experience and (in spanish CONOSENCIA knowing those in high places) they have. THIS PRACTICE IS WRONG and IT SENDS A BAD MESSAGE TO THOSE GETTING EDUCATED. I GUESS THAT IS WHY EVERY GRADUATING SENIOR IN HIGH SCHOOL's WORST NIGHTMARE IS HAVING TO STICK AROUND HERE AS OPPOSED TO GETTING EDUCATED FURTHER NORTH. Recruiting from within is not always the most successful way of governing, sometimes restructuring with the right personnel gets the best and brightest. I can guarantee you that the best and brightest don't always get the job here in Edinburg, due to the whole CRAB IN THE BUCKET SYNDROME that plagues many down here. Many feel there jobs may be COMPROMISED to those better qualified or educated, so those Veterans with 10 plus years may become stagnant and difficult to manage. But City Hall is full of Pre-Madonnas who can't be shown new ways of doing things. Even the Black Jack tables in Vegas get a new Dealer from time to time. My attorney, doctor, dentist, surgeon, accountant better have the best education possible.

This type of Government is riddled with the ol saying, "It Doesn't Matter WHAT you Know, But It's Who You Know that Counts"

CONGRATS Mr.Rodriguez NEW CITY MANAGER FOR EDINBURG.

WHATS WRONG WITH VALLEY HOSPITALS?

Disturbing news was just reported earlier this evening about an auto wreck in the Pharr area that involved 2 teens with an elderly woman with infants. As if that wasn't disturbing news enough, one of the infants was severly injured from what seems to have been head trauma according to a statement a family relative stated during the report on the evening news. This poor child had to be airlifted to a Hospital in Corpus Christie or San Antonio.

HERES MY GRIPE:
We have about a hundred HOSPITALS just in Edinburg and McAllen alone. We have a womans, children, heart, co-ed, surgical, cancer center, etc, WHY CAN'T WE HAVE A SEVERE TRAUMA TREATMENT FACILITY HERE IN OUR VERY OWN BACKYARD? WE probably have just as much Auto accidents as Corpus does, so with all these hospitals not one can treat major trauma situations? THAT IS JUST PLAIN B.S., our area is close to 60% Government Subsidized which means Uncle Sam is footing most medical bills here in our very own Valley. Uncle Sam pays on time and well, Some of these doctors are getting spoiled not having to adhere to Hospital MBAs Management Style and rather opting to Incorporate with other Docs and well govern themselves picking and choosing what type of patients and services they wish to administer.

Our Very own Edinburg Hospital Doesn't treat Pregnant women, CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT? In an area increasing in population as rapidly as we are, our very own pregnant women if transported in an emergency must have to be transported to McAllen. Maybe that new Women's Hospital is dedicated to such services, but my friend's wife just got transported all the way to Mission 2 weeks ago. Both McAllen Hospitals Emergency rooms were packed, Go Figure. The Medical Field here in the Valley is on a rampant growth, so that being said, its just sad that an Infant near death has to be airlifted in such a critical period to some medical facility out of our very own area. SAD SAD SAD, Our Prayers go out to the Family of this Child and wish him GODSPEED. And well to anyone having to be airlifted to cities such as Corpus, San Antonio, or Further, We hope one day our area will have the proper facilities and personnel to accomodate such tragedies.

Heres my take on the whole situation:
I don't think its the facilities that are lacking in our area, it's the RIGHT PEOPLE for the JOB that is lacking. Now, now, now, I'm not throwing stones here nor am I trying to insinuate that our Medical Professionals lack the proper training, IT IS JUST THAT THE VERY BEST (ie SURGEONS) ARE FEW AND THEY CHOOSE TO LIVE IN AREAS LIKE SAN ANTONIO, HOUSTON, DALLAS, or AUSTIN as opposed to The VALLEY. Now do the aforementioned cities offer a more luxurious lifestyle or community? Well Ask a sought after Surgeon. What are our Hospitals doing to RECRUIT the VERY BEST? OBVIOUSLY history has dictated to us, we're yet to lure the BEST and Until then our victims here in the Valley will just have to be airlifted to cities that these Medical Assets to there communities call home.

DRINKING WATER CONTAMINATED IN EDINBURG?

CALLING ON OUR MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL!!!

A Company by the name of AQUAKLEEN has representatives going door to door here in our very own city of Edinburg as well as the rest of the Valley running tests on our tap water free of charge. They will schedule an appointment with you and your family, come into your home and demonstrate what contamination our very own tap water has in it. Yes, that is correct our TAP water, the one some drink and all shower in. IS THIS TRUE? HOW COULD THIS BE? We here at the POLITICAL RING are NOT ONLY ADVOCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC, but imagine if the very same water we use at home has also penetrated public schools. Is this a PUBLIC OUTCRY or simply some company trying to lure some business by using the Good Ol Karl Rove tactic, SCARE THEM HALF TO DEATH, them being us the American people, THEN THEY'LL BELIEVE ANYTHING. Well the answer to that remains to be seen, these demonstrations are free of charge and may prove to be disturbing. So We are calling on all concerned citizens to phone the council and mayor with any concern, if this proves to be true, these issues need some serious swift addressing. And on the other hand lets not think for one minute that it isn't possible, just be vigilant in what this Company offers or tries to convince you to do. Again, take what I'm blogging with a grain of salt, are these FACTS ABOUT THE WATER BEING CONTAMINATED? NOT AS OF YET, but AQUAKLEEN WILL PERFORM THESE TEST IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE. And as far as I'm concerned, this Company is real and are there FREE OF CHARGE DEMONSTRATIONS REAL? YES. So I welcome Mr.Espinoza, Mr.Garcia, Ms Garza, Mr.Garza (no relation to Ms Garza) or Mayor Ochoa to come to this blog or some type of public notice to insure the public that if any ISSUES arise from our very own WATER, That these issues are being resolved TODAY, not tommorrow like the sewer on canton and sugar. We the GENERAL PUBLIC should not stand for the whole "WAIT AND SEE APPROACH" If these political or public officials know something about our water, then we demand to know the truth of the possible dangers. So, Again for those with blogs, take the initiative and lets get some answers about our very own community's water supply, lets have this common ground today and if our water proves to be contaminated, we should not only blog about it, but educate the children about it as well. Let the bloggers take this PRIORITY ISSUE first and worry about the POLITICAL CLASHING later. I know theres always two sides to every argument or the odds of this being nothing, but we should prepare, educate, and cooperate if this story is in fact TRUE. All help will be greatly needed and appreciated by our community.

PRIVATE FUNCTION FILLED WITH FACTS or CHISME?

A few of us were out and about at a get together and well some talk was going around about who's running for what and who's not seeking to run. NOW, which brings me to a few rumors We heard and would like for anyone to either confirm or deny, because here at The Political Ring, we're not about to start claiming the sky if falling when in reality it's just drizzling outside. We'd hate to start printing B.S., we'd rather the other blogs do that instead. Here were the rumors:

1. Gene Espinoza was going to seek the position of County Commissioner rather than Edinburg City Councilman. Now, again I'm in the dark about this one, I haven't asked anyone, I haven't even asked Mr.Espinoza myself, but I'm just printing what was said at the function. We aren't here to disrespect Mr.Espinoza, because we have printed in the past Mr.Espinoza seeking re-election against a new opponent. So is the NEW RUMOR FACT or CHISME?

2. County Commissioner of PCT 4 Oscar Garza was not going to seek re-election. FACT or CHISME?

3. State Rep. Mr.Aaron Pena wasn't going to seek re-election. FACT or CHISME?

4. The New District Judge Position newly created is having Candidate Israel Ramon pitted against former Judge Leticia Hinojosa. FACT or CHISME?

AGAIN, NO DISRESPECT TO ANY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED CANDIDATES, IT'S JUST PEOPLE WERE DROPPING NAMES LEFT AND RIGHT, SO WE HERE AT THE POLITICAL RING WOULD JUST LIKE TO KNOW HOW MUCH OF ALL THAT TALK IS FACT.

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