Politics
Formative, in my own upbringing, I was taught that the right to vote was the most important civic duty. More than important. It was, it is, fundamental: a right, an honor, and a privilege.
Honestly? I’ve voted in every presidential election since I could legally first pull the lever. Some part of my upbringing brought that about. Ingrained, almost to the point that it is innate, like it’s genetic. I’m not sure.
Early in my career, after work one weekend, at a BBQ joint in the small town of Round Rock, TX, when that town was a separate location from North Austin? There was a sign on the wall, and I’ve thought about it during the ensuing years, “There are three topics hotly debated in Texas, Politics, Religion, and BBQ. Of the three, BBQ is the most important.” My other comment, from years in Austin’s underbelly? “Texas politics is a blood sport.”
With my own work, I tend to shy away from political commentary because it doesn’t matter what I say, I’ll piss someone off, and that’s not my intent. In my own life, I’ve publicly supported two candidates: Kinky Friedman and Ross Perot, both independents. Only time I really was open about political affiliation.
What I do encourage? Vote.
Politics and Analysis
Not sure how far this will go. I’d like to think of myself as “socially liberal, and fiscally conservative,” unlike the recent Texas administration that’s been “socially conservative, and fiscally liberal” (look at the record).
I was living in Austin, and voted for, Ann Richards. I also recall how good it was, under her guidance.
The stunning rebuke of the GOP policies? The “blue wave?”
Politics and Analysis
There are two unsung heroes in this political mess:
Jasmine Crockett and Beto O’Rourke.
We owe them a debt of gratitude. Sure, we stand on the good works of Ann Richards, but there is also the current desire to hold the mirror up so we can all see what is going on. Towards that end, again, Beto O’Rourke and Jasmine Crockett.
Their tireless efforts? We should all be grateful for what they’ve done to help us, to help all of us. Red, blue, black, white, brown? Doesn’t matter.
We should all be grateful for everything those two have done. Thanks go to Jasmine Crockett and Beto O’Rourke.
Politics and Astrology Analysis
One quick thought. Not going far with this one, as I deal with over-arching themes, not politically sensitive data, but as an overall thematic element, look at Mars, just now hitting its shadow period, and this comes on the tail of Mercury and Venus Retrogrades, so this is about Review, Revision, and Repair.
The Mercury and Venus Retrogrades are associated with Scorpio, and to a lesser extent, Libra. Scorpio digging up dirt, and Libra making it harder than usual to work together. But Mars, and its future, errant path in Leo? Rebuilding is going to go on in public. Less smoke and mirrors — after we get everything sorted out.
Politics and Analysis
Two points, leftover from attack ads that were more fiction than fact?
Former Gov. Abbott kept attacking “woke, Socialist Democrat” policies.
If he was really against DEI, why didn’t he pull out the wheelchair ramps Ann Richards had installed in the Governor’s Mansion?
More poignant? Several ads suggested that (democratic candidate) wanted to add a state income tax.
Again, Ann Richards signed the amendment that prevents state income tax in Texas.
Politics and Astrology Analysis
That Mercury (and Venus) Retrograde stuff is potent. Mars is just now entering its shadow.
Stay tuned for more.
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