One of the recurring narratives I consistently encounter when researching narco violence is the constant but why did he have to kill my…. This is followed with, but my, whatever, was not a drug dealer, or my whatever does not do drugs. But if you look closer at the family unit, you start to see… Read More At What Point Does Personal Responsibility Play a Part
As expected, Veronica Escobar and cohorts have embarked on a disinformation campaign in an attempt to frame the El Paso Children’s Hospital bankruptcy, as other than it is – the poignant example of Veronica Escobar’s utter incompetence. Remember, the truth is only an obstacle to her public agenda policy. As a result, I want to take… Read More The Incompetence of Veronica Escobar
Part of the problem on why El Paso finds itself in the border of financial doom is the notion that has been perpetuated that government officials should be voting their conscious instead of the needs of the electorate. It is the old argument of elected individuals voting as trustees instead of as representatives of the… Read More Billy Abraham Building Purchase
I was doing some last minute research for tomorrow’s article on the El Paso Children’s Hospital and UMC when I came across the children’s hospital Facebook page and I noticed something disturbing. There are hundreds of patient pictures on their Facebook account. As a stock photographer, I am always careful to get my subjects to… Read More Is El Paso Children’s Hospital Violating HIPAA?
The thing about “professional” journalists and the disruption created by the Internet is that “professional” journalists continually bemoan the destruction of their trade by untrained citizen journalists, aka bloggers. Journalism has always benefited the elite of the community. It has always been the individuals with money, that have driven what you get to know about… Read More Brian Williams: Bloggers vs. “Professional” Journalists
In typically El Paso fashion, stupidity reigns in all aspects of government. This time it is the city’s website. The folks over at the ElPasoSpeaks blog pointed out the other day how the city’s website has been redesigned and the new version launched with problems. The problem, though, is that the website doesn’t work. I… Read More City Incompetence Demonstrated by the Website
Politicians are known for contorting themselves into so many positions on a political issue that in no time they are so twisted out of shape that a pretzel looks straight compared to them. Last Tuesday, city council in their continued pandering for public attention once again took up the San Jacinto bathroom issue. As is… Read More The San Jacinto Bathroom
As far as I am concerned, anyone convicted of sexual indecency with a child should forever be known as a sexual offender regardless of whether they have paid their “debt” to society. This issue came up this weekend on a Facebook exchange in a group discussion about Carlos Rosas. I do not know all of… Read More When is a Sexual Predator not a Sexual Predator?
One of the things I found strange when I first came to the United States was how little most US citizens understand proper flag etiquette. Helping Landon with his Cub Scout participation has given me a clearer understanding of the rules and regulations of the United States flag. I thought I would share some of… Read More Violating Flag Laws
There is a reason why “idiots” is part of the phrase: useful idiots. It is because although “useful” they are also idiots. MaxPowers epitomizes useful idiots because although he considers himself intelligent and even witty he is nothing more than a thug serving his masters. The thing about liars is that eventually the truth leaks… Read More The Idiot in Useful Idiots: The MaxPower Story
The trouble with liars is that they become so accustomed to lying that they completely lose understanding the difference between right and wrong. Since a liar doesn’t understand between right and wrong their own actions eventually expose them for the corrupt individuals that they are. David Karlsruher has been exposed not only for outright lying,… Read More Bloggers That Lie Could Easily End Up in Jail
I have been writing consistently about the people who are driving public policy in El Paso and how they have been relying on various levels of useful idiots to manipulate public perception with the help of an incompetent news media. The political undercurrent they create is designed to manipulate the electorate into voting into office those who… Read More The Motives of Useful Idiot David Karlsruher
As a blogger, I’m well aware of the opportunity blogging has given to those intent on manipulating political outcomes and how they abuse the blogging community in order to fulfill their agendas. Blogging has evolved into a platform from where political operatives create political undercurrent from where they create and manipulate public perception. For the… Read More How Useful Idiots Manipulate Public Perception: Case Study David Karlsruher and MaxPowers
The jury has spoken. George Zimmerman is not guilty. The media frenzy and the special interests groups have distorted the fact that George Zimmerman needed to be tried by his peers. Although “peers”, as in a six-woman jury, is not exactly reflective of what would normally be considered Zimmerman’s peers; the fact is that a jury… Read More Why the George Zimmerman Trial Was Needed
On May 8, 2013, KVIA reporter, Matt Dougherty shed more light on El Paso Police Officer Alberto Machorro’s road-rage incident with Dee Margo back in September of 2012. Some have speculated that this incident led to Margo’s reelection loss to Joe Moody. Was this incident a conspiracy? As with all conspiracies the evidence is circumstantial,… Read More The Dee Margo Affair
As is the common denominator in a corrupt society the wagons have begun to circle and the “useful idiot”, also known as Jaime Abeytia is being put out to pasture. For those not in the know, a “useful idiot” is a political operative used by the powers that be to generate the back current buzz… Read More Jaime Abeytia: Useful Idiot Extraordinaire
Lance Armstrong can be described in two words; a liar and a cheater. Nothing else can be used to describe Lance Armstrong as his legacy is that of a cheater and a liar, a legacy he, himself created. Regardless of how and if Lance Armstrong comes clean about his cheating ways, the fact remains that… Read More Lance Armstrong Exemplifies Personal Responsibility Failure
The recent rhetoric on gun control demonstrates the laziness of American society. Americans have evolved into lazy citizens looking for the easy way out of problems. Knee-jerk legislation is nothing more than the symptom of a lazy American populace. Instead of collectively demanding personal responsibility, Americans would rather abdicate their responsibility and have the government… Read More Lazy Americans and Gun Control
There are two weeks left until El Pasoans make one of the most important decisions of the decade. Early voting has already started. Within two weeks, the destiny of El Paso and the nation is in the hands of the electorate. Are you registered to vote? Check your voter status here. For those fortunate enough… Read More Are you registered to vote?
Former County Judge and convicted corruptor, Dolores Briones exemplifies the mind set of why corruption will continue to prevail in El Paso. Corruption is so ingrained in the El Paso mindset that even after admitting corrupt practices, Dolores Briones and her supporters continue to perpetuate a fraud upon the taxpaying citizens of the community. An… Read More Dolores Briones is one reason corruption will not end in El Paso
The potential loss of millions of user’s legitimate data is a wakeup call for those who rely on free services for business and other data protection services. The Internet has dramatically changed the way we do business but it has also created a self-serving mentality that everything is free for the taking, even for business… Read More MegaUpload: A Warning to Users of Free Services
Recently on an airplane ride to a business meeting I spent some time reflecting on the people around me. I am a people watcher and as such I enjoy seeing how people react or act under different situations. Along with this, lately I have been unsettled by something I didn’t seem to understand. The world… Read More A culture of Needy People
Please note: This is an observation of today’s event and no endorsement, for or against, the intent of the protestors is intended, nor should one be assumed. I do not have enough information to form an opinion on their grievance or proposed solution. I was enjoying my Cuban sandwich under a cloudy wonderful Orlando afternoon… Read More Chanting and Marching in Downtown Orlando; America Whimpers for Change
“I am David Karlsruher. Some time ago, I wrote a blog about Stuart L. Leeds wherein I made statements regarding him which were inaccurate and which I should not have made. I publicaly (sic) apologize to Stuart L. Leeds for having done so.” A public apology, by a local blogger, for words written in defiance… Read More Blogging and Personal Responsibility; Flights of fancy should be ignored
Texas Governor Perry is absolutely correct in exercising his veto power over the driving and texting bill presented to him by the Texas Legislature. It comes down to the simple notion of personal responsibility. Unfortunately, many legislators are intent on protecting the community against itself in the mistaken belief that the government’s job is to… Read More Texas Governor Right about Veto to Driving and Texting
Author: Martin Paredes Greg Freyermuth, on his radio talk show, KTSM 690AM brought up a novel approach to taking back control of local government. Today is the 3rd day of early voting for the November 5 elections and it is still not to late to take control of future politics in El Paso. Freyermuth’s solution… Read More A Resounding NO to Briones