Thank you, Google Video!

Thank goodness Al Gore invented the internet. Now people all over the world can see the Truthmobile!

This is the program from Monday, October 23. Enjoy!

Lights, Camera, Political Action!

Please attend Lights, Camera, Political Action! on Wednesday, November
1, 2006 at 7:00 PM. You can RSVP at:

http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=14968

What: Lights, Camera, Political Action!
When: Wednesday, November 1, 2006, 7:00 PM
Where: Harris Co Democratic Party Headquarters
1445 North Loop West Suite 110
Houston TX 77008

Mark you calendar for Wednesday November 1st at 7:00pm and join your
Democracy for Houston friends for our monthly link-up.

This month's meeting will feature an encore presentation of DFH's live
political action television show "Truth Mobile". Join us to watch this
one-of-a-kind feature and then, take your place on the screen as the
Truth Mobile's host/producer Robb turns his camera on us to capture
our personal activist stories!

Participants will have a chance to film a short statement/message
about why you think your activism is so important. Prepare your
favorite quote, plug your favorite candidate, talk about your most
inspiring moment in the political world etc. Many of these short clips
will be featured on the Friday before the election during the Truth
Mobile live show on the local cable access channel.

Don't miss out - meet us at the HCDP office on Nov 1st and claim your
15 minutes of fame!

Help us to make the last show before the election a show that inspires
others to vote our Democratic values!

(Drinks and Snacks will be available)

Early voting adventure with Jim Henley

I interviewed Jim Henley at his campaign headquarters this afternoon and then I went to Lamar High School with him to load up some of his former students on his bus and go to an early voting location. It was the first time any of them had voted and it was really cool to see a group of young people getting involved in the political process. I remember my first time I voted. Things have changed a lot since then, and not for the better...

I didn't vote straight ticket Democrat. I voted for every Democrat on the ballot, but in races where a Republican was unopposed, I left it blank. In races where Republicans were being challenged by only a Libertarian, I voted for the Libertarian. I even wrote in a candidate from the Green Party by the name of Charles E. Waterbury. He was running for Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court against a Republicon and no Democrat was running. As a matter of fact, there were TONS of offices where Republicans were running unopposed. This really needs to change, and soon. There is no excuse for any Republican to not be challenged. If I were the Harris County Democratic Chairman, I'd make it my #1 goal to run a candidate for every office. The citizens of Harris County deserve that choice.

In other news, the Democracy for Houston Executive Steering Committee met last night and we discussed our next meeting in one week from today. I'm going to show a 20-30 minute video of highlights from my TV activism and then I'm going to do very quick interviews with each member that comes to the meeting. They'll tell everyone who they are, why they are involved, and what inspires them. I really like this idea because it gives us all a better chance to get to know each other and it gives the viewers a chance to see their fellow citizens who are involved in making this a better place. It also will show that I'm not the only one involved even though I've been the only person seen on the show!

Truthmobile LIVE TONIGHT!

That's right, folks! The second installment of Truthmobile Live! presented by Democracy for Houston with you host Robb Zipp will air tonight LIVE on Houston MediaSource (Time Warner 17, Kingwood 98, TV Max 95)! I'll have an interview with Judge Bill Moody and video from the David Van Os whistlestop as well as a video telling you the truth about the Republican Party! Don't miss it and make sure to call in! 713-227-1166

The show starts at 8 PM Central, so don't miss it!

David Van Os whistlestop yesterday

Perry Dorrell, aka PDiddie picked me up and we went to KPFT to pick up David Van Os, the next Attorney General of the State of Texas. We went to the Fannin park and ride and met up with Richard Morrison, who took on Tom DeLay in the 2004 elections and got a surprising number of votes. Richard and David talked to every single person who got onto that train and gave them information about the race. I know if I ever run for anything, I'm going to get Richard Morrison to work for me!

We got downtown and walked over to the Harris County Courthouse so that he could file an affidavit stating that he will do everything in his power to stop the Trans Texas Corridor. He's going to all 254 County Courthouses in the state of Texas, and this was his 252nd. The previous 251 all gladly took his affidavit. Not so in Harris County. They were rude and made it clear that they don't work as servants to the citizens of this county. If you want that to change, remove Republican Beverly Kaufman as County Clerk and elect James G. Pierre! I might even have him on an upcoming episode of the Truthmobile. More on that, later.

After the thwarted attempt to notify the people of Harris County of his intentions, we walked over to the old courthouse and DVO gave a great speech. I video taped that and it will be online shortly as well as being played on the Truthmobile and Greenwatch TV.  Also there was Judge Bill Moody who is running for the Texas Supreme Court. He walked all the way from El Paso! He's walked across the state to let people know why he's running. He's walking towards the Louisiana border now, so he should make it in the next couple of days. I interviewed him, as well. Also present was Gary Binderim, who is running for the US House of Representatives against Ted Poe in the 2nd district of Texas. I did an interview with him that you'll see soon, also.

After the speech downtown, we went to this place called Kobain to celebrate and hear from some other candidates. They had a really good burger there, too. haha. Anyhow, DVO gave another great speech, Hank Gilbert, who is running for Texas Agriculture Commissioner gave a great speech (that I videoed and you'll see soon) and I also was able to video tape some short speeches from Mark McDavid who is running for the Texas House of Representatives District 138, Jim Sharp who is running for the Texas First Court of Appeals, and Mary Kay Green who is running for Judge in the 245th Family District Court.

Democratic candidates want to meet you. It's easy to find out who they are in your area and they will be glad to answer any questions you have. Republicans, not so much. I encourage you all to find out as much as you can and ask tough questions of the people who want your vote. It's really more important than you think.

Chris Bell for Governor -

Here's the commercial that I mentioned in my previous post.

Chris Bell's new ad and response to Perry's

ChrisBell.com
Watch Chris's new ad

Dear Friend,

Great news! We're going up on TV today with a brand new ad that exposes the impact that Rick Perry's corruption has had on the most vulnerable Texans -- our children.

The ad takes a look at Rick Perry's decision to give the children's health insurance contract to Accenture, a Bermuda-based company represented by several former Perry staffers. Since Perry made this insider deal, over 250,000 kids have lost their health insurance coverage. Watch the full ad on our website:

http://www.chrisbell.com/sacrifice

As you've probably seen by now, Rick Perry is running ads across the state attacking Chris Bell on taxes and border security. Not surprisingly, Perry's ad is heavy on rhetoric but light on facts. Chris Bell has a proven record as a tax-cutter. He helped pass the first property tax rate rollback in Houston's history, and he didn't need a court order to do it. Moreover, the border security vote referenced in Perry's ad was a bill to pull troops out of Afghanistan and reassign them to the border -- a bill that even the Pentagon criticized as a dumb idea.

By contrast, Chris Bell's new ad puts the facts on the table and calls Rick Perry to task for passing along the cost of corruption to the most vulnerable Texans. Hundreds of thousands of Texas children have lost their health insurance since Rick Perry gave the $900 million children's health insurance contract to his cronies at Accenture. When Chris Bell is governor, he will fire Accenture, and our children will no longer have to bear the cost of Rick Perry's corruption.

http://www.chrisbell.com/sacrifice

This ad will start airing all across the state tonight, and you can help us spread the word even faster by forwarding this email to 10 friends. When it comes to health care for children, the difference between Chris Bell and Rick Perry could not be more clear. Rick Perry's reign of error has left hundreds of thousands of Texas children with no health coverage. When Chris Bell is governor, he will end the culture of corruption and make sure our children have access to health care.

Sincerely,

Tim McCann
Tim McCann
Chris Bell for Governor Campaign
P.S. Don't forget to forward this email to 10 friends and encourage them to watch the ad. We need your help to spread the word. If Democrats get out and vote, we will win!





This is the ad that I was an extra for on Wednesday. If you look closely, you might be able to see the back of my head!

Interview with Barbara Ann Radnofsky (Part 3)

This is part 3 of 3 of my interview with Barbara Ann Radnofsky.

Interview with Barbara Ann Radnofsky (Part 2)

This is part 2 of 3 of my interview with Barbara Ann Radnofsky.

Interview with Barbara Ann Radnofsky (Part 1)

this is part 1 of my 3 part interview with Barbara Ann Radnofsky

Chris Bell commercial and 2 more episodes of Truthmobile LIVE!

I went to Houston MediaSource today and secured two more time-slots for Truthmobile LIVE! presented by Democracy for Houston

Monday, October 23 @ 8 PM
and
Friday, November 3 @ 6 PM
guests TBA

I'm going to try to snag a moment from Chris Bell tomorrow during his new television commercial shoot. You're invited, so here's the info!:


CHRIS BELL WANTS YOU!! BE A PART OF CHRIS' NEXT COMMERCIAL!!

Are you free tomorrow at 3:30pm??? Would you like to help get Chris in the governor's mansion???

If so, come out and join us!!! Be a part of Chris' next commercial!!!

Tell everyone you know!!! Bring all of your Friends!!! All ages are welcomed!!!!

What: Chris Bell's next commercial
When: Thursday, October 12th
Where: 6221 Main Street [across from Rice University]
What Time: 3:30pm
Who: EVERYONE is INVITED!!! So come on OUT!!!


We ask that you do not wear any red or white t-shirts, or any t-shirts with slogans/writing/logos on them. THANKS!!! See you tomorrow!!!

Dunlavy Bridge peace protest

The truth about the Peace Activists on the Dunlavy Bridge and whether or not it causes a traffic backup.

Truthmobile LIVE recap

The first live show in Studio B at Houston MediaSource went pretty well. Not 100% perfect, but nothing horrible happened. Chuck Silverman was a very good and educational guest and I really hope he gets elected. I'd also like to give big thanks to Barbara Ann Radnofsky for giving me the time to interview her and to Joseph Kaye for his passion and commitment. Last but not least, thanks to Abner Brown for being the behind the scenes talent. It really made the evening so much easier!

To see the videos I discussed during the show, please scroll down.

I will upload segments of the show and make them available here via YouTube in the next couple of days.

Stay tuned for information, guests and times of future episodes!

David Van Os

The bulldog that will fight for all of us!

Hank Gilbert for Ag Commish

Texas Republican Party Platform 2006

Here it is in living color.

my take on the Gubernatorial debate tonight.

Rick Perry (R) incumbent - he actually came across as the smug worthless asshole that he is. I hope everyone else saw that and will change their mind about voting for him.

Carol 4-Names (I, or R, or D, or whatever she thinks will get her votes) - I think she did herself a big disservice by even showing up. Everyone called her out on her hypocrisy. She did get a few good jabs in on Gov. Good Hair, so I guess it wasn't all for not.

Kinky Friedman (R posing as an I) - "Um, uh, um, uh, what that guy said." He got a bit defensive at times and it didn't look good. Neither did the cigar and cowboy hat. But he likes weed, so that should get him a few stoner votes.

No Name (L) - He wasn't there. I don't know if he wasn't invited, or just didn't show up. I think I could probably get more votes than him at this point.

Chris Bell (D) - Damn, Chris. I am going to vote for  you and I know you'd be a good governor, but I don't know how many independent and/or angry Republican votes you won tonight. You were asked why you were so boring and what you can do to change that, and you talked about something else - in a monotone voice.


Looks like we'll be stuck with Gov. Good Hair for another 4 years. :-(

Today's update

Wow! This has been all over the interweb already and I'm totally hotlinking from someone else's photobucket account:



NO, Mark Foley IS NOT a Democrat. He IS a RepubliCON and his fellow RepubliCON cohorts all knew he was a sexual predator, yet they failed to do anything about it. Where were there "family morals"?

In other news, tonight is our monthly Democracy for Houston meeting at the HCDP HQ. We'll be showing a movie and having fun.

Saturday night is the TV show LIVE on HMS. I will have an interview I conducted with Barbara Ann Radnofsky as well as a live interview with Judgicial Candidate Chuck Silverman. Tune in!