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Official Kinky Friedman for Governor of Texas Thread

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One of the great political stories in generations is about to unfold, as Richard 'Kinky' Friedman, humorist, performer, mystery writer and Texas Monthly columnist, threatens to run for the governorship of the state of Texas in 2006. Friedman certainly would bring a whole new ballgame into Austin 's capitol building, and he would do so as an Independent candidate and political amateur.

"The professionals gave us the Titanic, amateurs gave us the Ark. Career politicians are ribbon cutters. They see the governor's office as a job; I see it as an opportunity to make that Lone Star shine again.?

?I'm an Independent, which is the party of George Washington, Teddy Roosevelt, Sam Houston, and Davy Crockett.?

As Governor, Kinky, or ?the Kinkster?, would:

? Legalize casino gambling to fund education
? Abolish political correctness ?We didn't get to be the Lone Star state by being politically correct?
? Take a good look at death row. ?We need to make sure that we're not putting innocent people to death, which I believe we are?
? Outlaw the de-clawing of cats
? Bring young people into his administration. ?Young people are less corrupt. They are the future of Texas ; it's theirs to win or lose.?

I'm a Jew, I'll hire good people.

?If elected, I would ask Willie Nelson to be the head of the Texas Rangers and Laura Bush to take charge of education in the state. I'd ask my Palestinian hairdresser, Farouk Shami, to be Texas ' ambassador to Israel . We've worked together to create Farouk & Friedman olive oil. The oil comes from the Holy land and all of the profits go to benefit Israeli and Palestinian children.?

One thing is for sure: this is not going to be politics as usual and Kinky's campaign, or anti-campaign, is not expecting to have a massive war chest from which to buy the Governor's office. Rather, ?the coin of the spirit? will sweep Kinky into the Governor's office.
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I just signed up as a volunteer.

The election is in 06'

UPDATE 3-2-05

Happy Texas Independence Day!

What better way to celebrate than to support the only Independent Candidate for Governor of the great state of Texas, Kinky Friedman? Many of you have asked what you can do to help; well, here's your first assignment:

Meet us on Saturday, March 5th for the Texas Independence Day parade on Congress Avenue in Austin. The parade starts at 11:00 AM on the South side of the Congress Ave bridge and goes to the Capitol.

You?ll find Kinky supporters in front of the Stephen F. Austin Hotel (701 Congress Avenue). There will be TV crews and press in that area; let's get out in front of the cameras and spread the word about Candidate Friedman!

Show your support for Candidate Friedman by making signs and posters, wearing your Kinky shirts and hats, and generating some noise for a true Texas Independent.

As many of you know, we have TWO races to win. The first will be collecting enough signatures to get on the ballot in 2006. We will need to collect more than 45,000 signatures of registered Texas voters who have not voted in either the Democratic or Republican primaries, and we'll only have 30-60 days to do it depending on what happens in those March primaries!

So, tell your friends, spread the word, and help get a true Texas Independent on the ballot for Governor in 2006.

Thanks for your support.

Kinky's website
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I'm too far away from Austin to attend, but am going to help collect signatures when the time comes😀


 
? Abolish political correctness ?We didn't get to be the Lone Star state by being politically correct?
? Outlaw the de-clawing of cats

well, he has ideas, I'll give him that 😉


So enlighten us non-Texans, what kind of a guy is he?
 
Kinky article

For those of you who may not be savvy to the Kinkster, he is the former front man for an Outlaw county and western group from the Lone Star State called "Kinky Friedman and the Texas Jewboys", a thought provoking and irreverent group of musicians, to say the very least. The Kinkster and his band of merry men toured this fine land with such songs as "They Ain't Makin' Jews Like Jesus Anymore" (a song about the Kinkster meeting a bigot in a Texas roadhouse, and beating the stuffing out of him), "Get Your Biscuits in the Oven and Your Buns in the Bed" (which garned Kinky the "Male Chauvanist Pig of the Year" award), and the very moving "Ride 'em Jewboy", thus far the only county and western song about the Holocaust. He is said to be the first full blooded Jew to play on the Grand Old Opry.
After his musical career began to flag, the Kinkster turned to another love, literature. He was and is a fan of the great mystery novels of our time, and decided to write one himself. His first book, "Greenwich Killing Time", featured himself as the main character, and other friends of his as the other main characters. Kinky wrote just as he spoke, straight from the gut.
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He's one of the funniest & most thought provoking guys you'll ever hear speak. He's on the local NPR station frequently.
 
Originally posted by: Martin
? Abolish political correctness ?We didn't get to be the Lone Star state by being politically correct?
? Outlaw the de-clawing of cats

well, he has ideas, I'll give him that 😉


So enlighten us non-Texans, what kind of a guy is he?
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Isn't # 2 a bit PC ?
 
HA HA, I remember the Kinkster from his Kinky Friedman and the Texas Jewboys days. You couldn't help but love his chutzpah! Years later, I heard he'd become a novelist and got ahold of "Greenwich Killing Time". I've also heard a Fresh Air interview or two featuring him over the years.

What I have to say is this. I loved his music for his wildly inventive and irreverant attitude, but in the end, his musical career was mediocre. And, personally, I don't really think he's all that much of a writer. I do believe his real genius lies in self promotion. He's managed to invent and reinvent himself and keep his personae out there in the public mind.

He does seem like quite an engaging guy. Maybe a little heavy on the manufactured personae, though; it's hard for me to tell. If I lived in Texas, I'd probably lend him some support. Given other politicians, how bad could he be, right? Well, maybe.

He does like cigars, though.

 
Originally posted by: amdfanboy
Originally posted by: Martin
? Abolish political correctness ?We didn't get to be the Lone Star state by being politically correct?
? Outlaw the de-clawing of cats

well, he has ideas, I'll give him that 😉


So enlighten us non-Texans, what kind of a guy is he?
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Isn't # 2 a bit PC ?
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He supports an animal shelter, specializes in cast offs from the rich & famous IIRC...
 
Originally posted by: amdfanboy
Originally posted by: Martin
? Abolish political correctness ?We didn't get to be the Lone Star state by being politically correct?
? Outlaw the de-clawing of cats

well, he has ideas, I'll give him that 😉


So enlighten us non-Texans, what kind of a guy is he?
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Isn't # 2 a bit PC ?
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Take it from someone who used to assist in vet surgeries, declawing is a very cruel thing to do. Yeah I guess it could be a bit PC, but trust me, it's cruel, and gorey. We'd lose about 1 out of every 20. There is no way for the vessels located there to clot properly. We had to use super glue to close them up well enough for them to heal.

 
Originally posted by: digitalsm
Im disappointed the state GOP has given backing to Perry. I might just have to vote for Kinky....
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I really hate the way Perry has sold out to the insurance lobby🙁
 
Originally posted by: CrackRabbit
Hey, they almost elected a homeless tranvestite mayor of Austin. It could happen.
He would certianly get my vote.
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Was that in 2000 or 1999? I remember seeing this guy on Miller Lite commercials when I visited in 2000 and 2001. I also remember seeing him on 6th Street.
 
Originally posted by: bamx2
"He does like cigars, though" . - All was good until I saw that . .....smokers..
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Really? I was thinking, NOW I like him, when I read that. An occasional cigar is a good thing. Not around non-smokers though.
 
Originally posted by: arsbanned
Originally posted by: bamx2
"He does like cigars, though" . - All was good until I saw that . .....smokers..
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Really? I was thinking, NOW I like him, when I read that. An occasional cigar is a good thing. Not around non-smokers though.
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i like my cigars better when im around non-smokers.
 
Time to go back home to Texas and lend him my support. I especially like his campaign promise to "de-wussify" Texas one wuss at a time...Yeeeee Haaaaw!

Kinky for Govenor - "How Hard Can It Be?"
 
Looks like the leg is going to try to put in a payroll tax to reduce property taxes. Contract your state reps and tell them you are not interested in adding a new tax stream to reduce another one.
 
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