Above, Playing Texas Governor, Charles Durning performs, Texas Sidestep from the Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Did you guys know that the Lone Star is Texas' Yelp review?

The Fucking News: Texas Democrats Life on the Lam.

Everyone Is Entitled To My Own Opinion: We're In A War For Democracy!

Adventus: Even Ken Paxton Knows Better!

40 Years In The Desert: Monday was Jeffrey Epstein Day.

Bonus Track: Tell Me A Story: The Glitz and the Garbage.

Today is the anniversary of when in 2001 former Texas-Governor-then-President Shrub ignored the presidential daily briefing that warned of Bin Landen's plans to attack the United States.

Round-up by Tengrain who blogs at Mock, Paper, Scissors. You can follow Tengrain on the Fediverse, or on BlueSky. Send tips, requests, and suggestions to mbru@crooksandliars.com (with For MBRU in the subject line).