Winner of national JFKennedy Profile in Courage Award. Favorite quote: "rejoice in you hardship, for from hardship comes endurance, from endurance comes character, and from character comes hope, which does not disappoint us . . ." Romans 5:3-5
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Bill White
Last weekend didn't it seem like House members in each party repeated standard "messages" and "talking points" rather than discussing candidly hard choices? Both Presidential campaigns were much closer than the House leadership now is on issues such as health care and the need reduce oil imports and risks of climate c...hange. House districts drawn to segregate voters by party work against finding common ground.Read More
Bill White
As we approach this Veterans Day, mourning the losses at Ft. Hood, honoring of the sacrifices of those who still fight for us, we should be inspired by Marine Sgt. Klay South, who on Veterans Day five
years ago was shot point-blank in the face in Fallujah. He endured more than 40
surgeries and procedures, and has dedicated his life to assisting those
rehabilitating from major wounds as founder of Veterans of Valor.
Source: www.veteransofvalor.org
Veterans of Valor is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We offer three main programs to combat-wounded veterans: Backpacks, Hero Wishes and A Night Out. Each program provides a unique therapeutic value to the wounded service member and his or her family. ...
The Texans made mistakes, but they showed grit playing the best team in football at home. And they are much younger the the Colts.
Bill White
The attached article explains well the U.S. dilemma in Afghanistan. As some critics of the article have pointed out, there are gradations of each strategy. But the US could sure use help with our NATO. In 2002 I was part of a Council of Foreign Relations delegation which met with NATO civilian and military leader...ship, and our allies were frustrated because they wanted to help more in Afghanistan, but felt rebuffed by U.S. Central Command . . . a lost opportunity.Read More
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Bill White Pure bliss: slept in my own bed last night, read the Sunday paperwith Andrea; listened to a Malcolm Gladwell essay while getting some exercise; worship service at St. Luke's with my daughter; and I'm about the do some paperwork while watching the Texans.
Just passed a road sign in Duval County, south of San Diego, Tx: "Hitchhikers May Be Escaping Inmates."
I am travelling between stops in South Texas. Great day, big country, warm welcome.
Bill White Watching Rockets and Lakers in overtime.
Bill White
Have you voted? Many are volunteering to help elect Houston's next Mayor today. Even though kids can't vote, election day is a good time to teach them that action at the ballot box matters. On Thursday at the headquarters for my U.S. Senate campaign, we'll have an opportunity for kids to be involved in the political pr...ocess with the launch of Volunteer Family Night. You can learn learn more here: http://bw4tx.com/familynightRead More
Bill White I like a 25 hour day.
Bill White At home I just got a recorded call urging Democrats to vote against Ron Green for City Controller because he would hurt D's. Who paid for this? I am neutral in the race, but it does seem to me that if another candidate or party paid for it, they should say so upfront.
Bill White Please share your comments, with civility. Do you believe: (1) climate change caused by humans is a serious threat, and we are morally obligated to take dramatic steps regardless of cost, and be global leaders; (2) we should reduce climate risks, but not so quickly that we harm low income consumers or American jobs; or (3) either humans don't cause climate change or future generations should learn to adapt.
Bill White Great day outdoors, getting some exercise with my son. Tonight I'll attend the annual Books and Authors dinner benefiting literacy programs and libraries.
Bill White Hitting the sack after going to four South Texas Counties. I wish all Texans could have been with me, and heard stories both about the educational needs in parts of this state, and the problems caused by federal funds for education that come with well-intentioned but ill-suited mandates. Simple competence may seem like a slogan to some, but we sure need it in government today.
It is a beautiful day In South Texas. I'm driving to a meeting and then a county fair in Carrizo Springs.
