They told you so.  They told you that Operation Jade Helm was a ruse to turn us all into gay communists who worship Prince Obama.  You were warned, dammit.

Well, now it’s happening.

The internet is abuzz with reports of forced micro-chipping taking place in Clint, Texas. Dozens of families were said to be rounded up by American troops, and given the option of an RFID implant, or imprisonment for an indefinite amount of time.

These allegations first appeared on Twitter, and has exploded across the social media landscape. While some were skeptical of the accusations, others swore by the events, and had the RFID chips to prove it.

And it’s even on You Tube, so that’s proof that it must be happening.

Clint, Texas, is about 30 minutes from El Paso, which is about 5 hours from anywhere else in Texas. The population is about 1,000 people and dropping fast. Do you want to know why? Because they are bored as hell in Clint, Texas. Plus, they are so far out there that they don’t get the Today until tomorrow. If the world ends they won’t hear about it for a week. The average temperature in Clint is “hell.”

So, of course, that’s where the revolution to Lord Obama will start.

But maybe not.

It’s a hoax, but the crazies swear by it.

Thanks to Kris for the heads up.

Hood County, Texas, is situated on the banks of the Brazos River upstream from me so I hope all the foolhardy ignorance filters out before it gets down here.

Their county clerk was one of the clerks in Texas who followed the advice of indicted first degree felon and Texas attorney general Ken Paxton and refused to issue marriage licenses to same-gender couples.

Her office got sued and, of damn course, lost in court.  Hood County Clerk Katie Lang’s refusal to follow the law cost the taxpayers of Hood County $44,000.

And that was lucky.  The half million dollar lawsuit was settled out of court for attorney fees.

I have a real problem with the taxpayers having to pay this.  The clerk herself should pay it or The Liberty Institute, which has bucketloads of money, who advised her to refused to follow the law.  Or Ken Paxton.  Hell, all his money is going to lawyers anyway.

Thanks to everybody for the heads up.

Last Sunday was the Catholic observance of Assumption Day, the day Catholics believe that Mary was welcomed into heaven.  I do not know how they know the date, and maybe that’s why they call it Assumption Day.

Anyway, Texas Governor Greg Abbott is a Catholic.  So, he posted a holy card on his political Facebook page.

Here ya go.

Folk were upset.  The Baptist accused him of practicing idolatry.  The non-religious people accused him of being an idiot.  The Lutherans aren’t sure what to make of it but still think Martin Luther was right.  In short, wildness erupted on his Facebook page, which I’m sure made little baby Jesus cry.

None of that bothers me. Not at all.  What bothers me is that if you look closely, the holy card has a Greg Abbott political disclaimer on it.

Now that took some gall, didn’t it?  I just think it’s kinda inappropriate to use the Blessed Virgin Mary in your political ads, unless, of course, you have a signed endorsement from her which I doubt Greg Abbott does since he’s gone out of his way to hurt helpless little children.

I am pretty much sure that the Blessed Virgin Mother isn’t big on denying health care to children.

Thanks to Steve for the heads up.

Jeb Bush was asked by the Washington Post if he liked Donald Trump’s idea of revoking the 14th Amendment for children born in the country of immigrant parents.

Jeb’s answer started this way …

“There are like 10 things I would change in the Constitution with a magic wand,” Bush said.

Jeb, maybe your brother will lend you his.

The 14th Amendment was adopted in 1868 to to establish birthright citizenship so that freed slaves would be guaranteed the rights and protections that come with citizenship.

Now Republicans want to think about that a little more.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is doubling down, dammit, and screw you!

After his Facebook post suggesting that we use nuclear weapons against the entire Muslim world, Miller says that he took the post down but he is not gonna apologize for it.

Killer Miller

Todd Smith, a political consultant for Miller, said he didn’t know why the post was taken down but said critics outraged over the content should instead be demanding apologies from Islamic terrorists, Iranian leaders and President Barack Obama for their words and actions.

“We think those are all issues that deserve an apology and are much more serious than a thought-provoking Facebook post,” Smith said.

Miller, a professional rodeo calf-roper and former state lawmaker, is currently in China for what his office described as a trade mission.

Thanks, Obama.  I knew it was your fault.  You made Sid do this.

I do not know where to start.

First off, Sid Miller thinks this is a “thought provoking” Facebook post.

“Nuke ’em” is not a thought-provoking idea any more than “kiss my butt” is a romantic overture.

Second off, he’s in China?  On a trade mission?  What’s the tarnation is that?  We sent our best and brightest statewide elected official from Texas?  He’s gonna give a whole new meaning to bull in a China closet.

Third off, oh dear God, why do I live in Texas?

Y’all, I almost feel guilty for enjoying the GOP’s descent into the hell of their own making.  I said almost.  No, even that’s a lie.  I’m enjoying the hell outta it.

They pandered to the Tea Party and now they are owned by them.  Too bad.  So sad.

Now comes the birthers. After claiming that Hawaii is not part of the United States and that Kenya sent Baby Barack there anyway so no one would notice, the chickens have come home to roost and they are Chicken Littles.

The sky is falling with people who cannot be president because …. oh hell, who knows.

They are contending that Mario Rubio, Ted Cruz, Bobby Jindal, and Rick Santorum are ineligible to be president because they are not natural born citizens.

There’s where we part ways because I contend that they are ineligible because they are idiots.

But I will take them where I can get them, so consider me part of the birther movement now.

Isn’t there some sort of Constitutional tests for toupees?

They are coming down hardest on Cruz.

“Details have been emerging which highly suggest that both Ted Cruz’s parents had become Canadian citizens prior to his birth. According to past public statements made by his father, legal opinions and documentation currently available, Rafael (Ted) Cruz was likely born of 2 Canadian citizens in Calgary back in December of 1970.

Under public pressure regarding a possible run for President of the United States, Cruz did release his Canadian certificate of birth. Since the certificate only lists his parents place of birth and not their citizenship status, it has just merely been assumed that his mother retained her US citizenship since her birth. It was not until May of 2014 that Senator Cruz filed the legal paperwork necessary to officially denounce his Canadian citizenship which was automatic at birth.”

So what we have here is a dandy happening.

– He has no country (having renounced his Canadian citizenship)
– He can’t be a Senator (not a citizen)
– He can’t run for President
– He’s here illegally!

Somebody!  Quick!  Build a wall around his butt!

Maybe he can become a Dreamer?

Thanks to Alan in Austin for the heads up and the Dreamer idea.