EDITOR’S NOTE: Behind the Pine Curtains is a series of anecdotes collected and edited by Herald-Press Publisher Gary Connor.
Allow me to introduce a new word into your vocabulary. While it may not appear (yet) in the Webster Dictionary, it is written with great clarity in the East Texas Dictionary of Political Terms.
Ineptocracy (in-ep-toc’-ra-cy) - a system of national government where the least capable to lead are elected by the least capable of producing, and where the members of society least likely to sustain themselves or succeed, are rewarded with goods and services paid for by the confiscated wealth of a diminishing number of producers.
“’Nuff said,” as we East Texans often say.
Here’s a thought before election day. It’s an old East Texas expression. If you don’t understand its implication regarding the November 6, General Election, you are most likely part of the problem.
“You won’t get the water in the creek to clear up until you get the pigs out of the creek.”
Come election day, vote your gut. Vote your heart. Vote your pocketbook. And, vote your common sense. But, for heaven’s sake please vote Tuesday, November 6.
One final thought prior to election day: “All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for a few good men to do nothing.” Edmund Burke 1729-1797.
God bless Texas. God bless America.
Columns
November 3, 2012
LIFE BEHIND THE PINE CURTAIN: Pig in the creek
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COOKING WITH SIMON: Grapes to grow and grapes to eat
The grapes in the Sabor a Pasion vineyard are really coming along and should be ready to harvest just in time for our Grape Stomp event on July 27. I can’t believe that after three long years of babying the vines and watching them grow that we are finally going to have our first harvest.
- INSTANT MESSAGE: Father’s Day 2013
- LIFE BEHIND THE PINE CURTAINS: What is an American?
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COOKING WITH SIMON: Crispy, Crusted Almond Fried Chicken
Hot sun and high temperatures usually mean lighter meals like fresh salads and finger foods. And when it comes to meat we know we should stick to the grilled chicken, but speaking of finger food – what about the occasional chicken fingers?
- INSTANT MESSAGE: Trust the Lord with All Your Heart
- LIFE BEHIND THE PINE CURTAIN: Food For Thought
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COOKING WITH SIMON: Food as art
As many of you know I was born in England and immigrated to New Zealand as a child. I was never much of a student when it came to math, science and the usual things.
- LIFE BEHIND THE PINE CURTAIN: A New Wine for Senior Citizens
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