THE BROWNSVILLE OBSERVER
by Jim Barton
Friday, May 24, 2024
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
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From the editor: Despite the Trump rhetoric that Mexican Nationals are "rapists" and migrants "escapees from mental institutions and prisons," Pope Francis condemns the anti-immigrant posture of many Americans living along the U.S. Mexican border, including conservative Catholics, priest and laity.
Many Catholics in Brownsville have been totally duped, tricked and fooled by the orange con man and will not listen to the Holy Father's words or any other rational thinking.
They are simply well-indoctrinated cultists, tricked by a clever con man who holds up a Bible and kisses the U.S. flag.
Americans, including many in our town, have been totally dumbed down by this lying con man.
We submit this recent story from AFP News:
Pope Francis |
Pope Francis made a foray into the US election season with a rare television interview Sunday, calling harsh anti-migrant attitudes "madness" and criticizing right-wing US Catholic figures for overly conservative stances against his social teachings.
Speaking in his native Spanish through a translator for more than an hour, Francis told CBS News program "60 Minutes" that the closing by the state of Texas of a Catholic charity offering humanitarian assistance was absurd.
"That is madness. Sheer madness. To close the border and leave them there, that is madness. The migrant has to be received," the pope said.
"Thereafter you see how you are going to deal with him. Maybe you have to send him back, I don't know, but each case ought to be considered humanely," Francis said.
Record numbers of migrants have been seeking to enter the United States, largely from Central America and Venezuela, as they flee poverty, violence and disasters exacerbated by climate change.
The matter has emerged as a top political issue in the November US election, with President Joe Biden's Republican challenger, former president Donald Trump, pushing the topic front and center.
"The globalization of indifference" on migrants, Francis said, "is a very ugly disease." 'A human fact' -
Francis, 87, also addressed criticisms by conservative US bishops who oppose his efforts to revisit certain teachings and traditions.
A "conservative is one who clings to something and does not want to see beyond that," he said when asked about the bishops, adding "it is a suicidal attitude."
Since his election in 2013, Pope Francis has insisted on the importance of a church open to all, including member of the LGBT community, but he has faced strong resistance from conservative Catholics.
There was a particularly strong reaction when Francis opened the door to the blessing of gay couples last year, especially in African countries.
Calling gay people "a human fact," Francis said in the interview: "To bless each person, why not? The blessing is for all."
The pontiff also touched on the controversial topic of sex abuse within the Catholic Church.
He has made combatting sexual assault in the Church one of the main missions of his papacy, and insisted on a "zero tolerance" policy following multiple wide-reaching scandals.
"Unfortunately, the tragedy of the abuses is enormous," he told CBS, adding that abuse "cannot be tolerated."
"When there is a case of a religious man or woman who abuses, the full force of the law falls upon them," Francis said.
But, he added, "there has been a great deal of progress."
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For our recent stay in Las Vegas, we'd booked The Mirage, a legendary 30 floor/3000 roomed casino/resort featuring a huge tropical solarium with stunning water features among thousands of multi-colored tropical plants.
Exiting the fourth floor of the parking garage, we walked across a bridge straight into the casino to access our rooms. (Certainly, by design, the walk to the lobby to check in or out, getting to your room or even outside to Las Vegas Boulevard, takes you first through the casino.)
As the least likely person in Las Vegas to win or lose a nickel at a slot machine, I was still intrigued by the mostly elderly women tirelessly working the electronics on the "Vanna White" or other model slots.
Paying close attention to "payouts" as I walked by, I saw results like "0.00," 0.04," but also "$40,005."
Sports betting attracted gamblers who bet on every aspect of the game in front of giant screens showing NBA, soccer and hockey.
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From the editor: The anonymous comment published below, obviously from Democratic County Chair Jared Hockema, disputes our report that Monday's DSCC event was sabotaged by poor sound quality at the venue. (I've not listened to the live stream, but did publish a report from David A. Esqueda, who did not share Hockema's representation of the live stream.)
Jared Hockema
The broadcast of this event was handled by a local TV station. After hearing your concerns, I listened to the tape on their Fb page. Although it could be a bit louder, it is not difficult to hear. Several other stations also picked up the feed during the event, and from what I’m told that prevented the use of a loudspeaker. Also, the elderly gentleman you refer to is Davis Rankin, who is the host of KURV 710.
When you walked in and began speaking loudly from the audience, I let you know that the event was being broadcast live and that your comments were likely being picked up by the broadcast.
I did not have any role in the organization of this event, but I thought that DSCC did a great job. I am hard of hearing and did not experience any of the issues you describe. I am very proud of DSCC and all our dedicated volunteers and thank them for working on this well-attended and successful event.
Monday, May 20, 2024
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The Democrats of Southern Cameron County held another campaign event Monday evening at a strip mall on Paredes Line Road, but the event's poor execution rendered it almost worthless to prospective voters.
Tax Assessor/Collector Candidate Eddie Garcia |
Following the Sheriff "debate," Eddie Garcia, candidate for tax assessor/collector, pledged to run that office with integrity and efficiency while chastising incumbent Tony Yzaguirre for his disrespect to the voters by failing to appear at the event.
L to R: Manny Trevino, Sheriff Eric Garza |
The "debate" between Sheriff Eric Garza and challenger Manny Trevino repeated familiar campaign themes with Trevino touting his experience, while Garza's more skilled public speaking and managerial technique was obvious.
Thursday, May 9, 2024
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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Mayor John Cowen |
John Cowen, Jr. set an extremely high bar for future mayors of Brownville's "State of the City" events by giving every city commissioner, the city manager and administrators a share in the credit for the city's economic growth the past year.
Cowen's approach to governing is light years away from "the mayor is the quarterback and the commissioners are his blocking lineman."
No one is demeaned. All get credit. I mean, who the ha.des wouldn't want to work in a Cowen administration?
While previous mayors have focused on a plastic bag ban that didn't work, a banning of public comment at city meetings, or creating business funding the mayor could tap into once leaving office, Cowen has simply created a well-oiled harmonious city machine where credit for accomplishments is shared.
That's an environment where everyone willingly works their asses off.
With the 800 seat TSC Performing Arts Center near capacity, Cowen's clear presentation of the city's business growth solidified his position with hundreds of actual voters, almost assuring a second term if he wants it. (I know many of these folk and yes, they're voters.)
While I've chided Cowen in years past for timidity, let me reverse field and say he's not a self-promotor, but someone who, not only leads by example, but shares leadership and credit.
So, state of the city? The city is in good hands.
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