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Feb 12
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 …
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Jan 16
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 …
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Jan 14
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 …
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Oct 23
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 …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.elpasonews.org/2012/10/are-you-registered-to-vote/
Jul 24
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 …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.elpasonews.org/2012/07/dolores-briones-is-one-reason-corruption-will-not-end-in-el-paso/
Feb 01
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 …
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Oct 11
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 …
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Aug 26
“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 …
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Jun 22
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 …
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May 16
The Dee Margo Affair
Opinion
by Martín Paredes
May 16, 2013
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, …
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