Dan Patrick

Join me and my co-host Chris Baker every afternoon from 4 till 6pm.  I’ll continue to talk Texas politics and Chris will zero in on local events you’ll want to talk about.

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The Soldier

Dan Patrick’s favorite Memorial Day poem.

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Dan Patrick’s TTPP Pac Speech

Just in case you missed it, here is Dan Patrick’s speech at the Tax Day Tea Party Rally.  The Texas Tea Party Patriots hosted this event at Woodforest Stadium in the Woodlands. The speech is in two parts. Watch them both below. Below is part [...]

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Citizen Orientation at the Capitol

Friends, on Saturday Feb.12th, the Tea Party Legislative Caucus is hosting a citizen event from 1-4 at the Capitol in the auditorium on level E-1 in the extension. If you’ve never been to the Capitol before this would be a great time to visit the [...]

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Blueprint for a Balanced Budget

Can we balance the Texas budget without raising taxes? Take a look at the Blueprint for a Balanced Budget issued by the Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute. What do you think?

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Open Letter On The Speaker Race

The Case For A Caucus Vote – The People Have Earned It Conservative voters across Texas are responsible for the Republican majority in the legislature. They want that majority to select the next Speaker.  A Caucus vote will send a strong message that in Texas [...]

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Patrick Family Shrimp Dip Recipe

Click here for the Patrick family’s shrimp dip recipe. Try it and let me know what you think!

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  • Gulfcoastwindow

    Please read about Cancer… Need your help in getting the word out..
    http://www.davidicke.com/articles/medicalhealth-mainmenu-37/29121

  • Denisejeter

    Check out http://www.asheepspeaks.org for Christian radio shorts that are one minute long, spoken by Denise Jeter “Hope in the Night Seasons”

  • Johnnyk

    please add 2nd hour to Guns over Texas! please, please, please.

  • Despina

    Thank you Dan for explaining the test score difference. I become upset when our test scores are denigrated in comparison to other countries. They truly don’t educate their entire population.

  • BobM

    AND GOD CREATED TEXAS

    God was missing for six days. Eventually, Michael, the archangel, found
    him, resting on the seventh day. He inquired, “Where have you been?”

    God smiled deeply and proudly pointed downwards through the clouds, “Look,
    Michael. Look what I’ve made.”

    Archangel Michael looked puzzled, and said, “What is it?”

    “It’s a planet,” replied God, and I’ve put life on it. I’m going to call it
    Earth and it’s going to be a place to test Balance.”

    “Balance?” inquired Michael, “I’m still confused.”

    God explained, pointing to different parts of Earth. “For example,
    northern Europe will be a place of great opportunity and wealth,
    while southern Europe is going to be poor. Over here I’ve placed
    a continent of white skinned people, and over there is a continent
    of black skinned people. Balance in all things.”

    God continued pointing to different countries. “This one will be
    extremely hot, while this one will be very cold and covered in ice.”

    The Archangel , impressed by God’s work, then pointed to a
    large area of land and said, “What’s that one?”

    “That’s Texas , the most glorious place on earth. There are
    beautiful mountains, rivers and streams, lakes, forests, hills, and
    plains. The people from Texas are going to be handsome,
    modest, intelligent and humorous, and they are going to travel the
    world.. They will be extremely sociable, hardworking, high achieving,
    carriers of peace, and producers of good things.”

    Michael gasped in wonder and admiration, but then asked, “But
    what about balance, God? You said there would be balance.”

    God smiled, “Not too far from Texas is Washington , DC .
    Just wait until you see the idiots I put there.”

  • Garth Whittington

    Dan I tried to call you last week or the week before when you were talking to the obstinate teacher named Mike. You must add two verbal arrows to your quiver when talking about education,teachers,unions,etc. You could have saved a lot of time by saying to Mike: go rent The Cartel and Waiting for Superman. Garth Whittington

  • John

    Really like listening to Paul Berlin on Saturday Nights.

  • Joseph Swenceski

    1. A caller to your show said that school districts should cap administrative funding. Good idea and all of the data is already reported online on the TEA AEIS reports (administrative costs/classroom costs).
    ***** Be careful though, schools count the salary of a principal or administrator in high school that teaches one class a teacher not an administrator in their budget, positions that are administrative and see very few children per week are counted as teachers because the person filling the job is a teacher doing an administrative job.
    2. Lifting the cap on class size in elementary schools will have the same effect. Positions in schools that don’t have students assigned to them will be counted as teachers and the average class size will be 15 when the real class size will still be at 22.
    **** 22 students was not a class size number pulled out of the air. There is research that shows smaller classes are better. There is a great deal of research on this and one of the largest was the Tennessee’s project STAR research which showed 20-24 students was significantly better than larger classes of 22-26 (even if the larger classes had an aid). It also showed 13-17 students was even better. 22 students was a number in the middle of the research groups and was deemed a workable number between ideal and overcrowded. It was not randomly pulled out of the air and written into law.

  • Joseph Swenceski

    The Tennessee STAR experiment randomly assigned 11,600 elementary school students and their teachers to a small class, regular-size class or regular-size class with a teacher-aide. The experiment began with the wave of students who entered kindergarten in 1985, and lasted for four years. After the third grade, all students returned to regular-size classes. We analyze the effect of past attendance in a small class on standardized test scores through the eighth grade, on whether students took the ACT or SAT college entrance exam, and on how they performed on the ACT or SAT exam. The results suggest that attending a small class in the early grades is associated with somewhat higher performance on standardized test, and an increase in the likelihood that students take a college-entrance exam, especially among minority students. Most significantly, being assigned to a small class appears to have narrowed the black-white gap in college-test taking by 54 percent.

  • Manooshka Penrose

    I called KSEW, no anser. Please let me know what is the name and tel. number of the goverment assigned debt consolidation number advertised by KSEV before Christmas.

  • Loydaroger

    Dan, please consider running for U.S. Senator. I will volunteer to assist in the Katy area. Your city, state and country need you.

    Roger Graham

  • Phil

    This is pretty interesting, and is not an internet made up story (click on newspaper link at the bottom)

    Subject: Why Missouri Has No Known Illegal Immigrants

    Missouri ‘s approach to the problem of illegal immigration appears to
    be more advanced, sophisticated, strict and effective than anything to date in Arizona .

    So, why doesn’t Missouri receive attention?

    Answer: There are no Mexican illegal’s in Missouri to demonstrate.

    In 2007, Missouri placed on the ballot a proposed constitutional
    amendment designating English as the official language of Missouri.

    In November, 2008, nearly 90% voting in favor! Thus English became
    the official language for ALL governmental activity in Missouri.

    No individual has the right to demand government services in a language
    OTHER than English.

    In 2008 a measure was passed that required the Missouri Highway
    Patrol and other law enforcement officials to verify the immigration
    status of any person arrested, and inform federal authorities if the
    person is found to be in Missouri illegally. Missouri law enforcement
    offices receive specific training with respect to enforcement of federal
    immigration laws.

    In Missouri illegal immigrants do NOT have access to taxpayers
    benefits such as food stamps and health care through Missouri HealthNET.

    In 2009 a measure was passed that ensures Missouri ‘s public
    institutions of higher education do NOT award financial aid to
    individuals who are illegally in the United States..

    In Missouri all post-secondary institutions of higher education to
    annually certify to the Missouri Dept. of Higher Education that they
    have NOT knowingly awarded financial aid to students who are unlawfully
    present in the United States.

    So while Arizona has made national news for its new law, it is
    important to remember Missouri has been far more proactive in
    addressing this horrific problem.

    Missouri has made it clear that illegal immigrants are NOT welcome
    in the state and they will certainly NOT receive public benefits at the
    expense of Missouri taxpayers.

    DON’T JUST DELETE THIS AMERICA… KEEP IT GOING UNTIL WE GET ALL 50
    STATES TO COMPLY!!!

    Here is the link to confirm: Be sure to read the readers’ comments too.

    http://www.ozarkssentinel.com/missouri-ahead-of-the-game-in-dealing-with-illegal-immigrants-p1034.htm

    Taken from: “The Ozarks Sentinel” Editorial – Nita Jane Ayres,
    May 13, 2010 .

    If the link does not work, just type in “The Ozarks Sentinel – Nita Jane
    Ayres” in Google.

  • Wayneb52

    No Comment, just one question. What is the name of Dan Patrick’s Theme song (Bumper Music) for his 4PM show? What’s the name of the band?

  • Elizabeth Rose

    Hi Manooshka, I am Elizabeth Rose, Account Manager here at KSEV. You are talking about the Mastriani Law Firm. Please give them a call at 713-665-1777. Tell them you heard the ad on KSEV. Thank you! erose@ksevradio.com
    Let me know how it went and let me know if there is anything else I can do for you. Thank you!

  • Elizabeth Rose

    Dear Wayneb52

    “Uprising” by Muse

  • Wayneb52

    Thank you Elizabeth for the answer to my question.

  • Rrenzz

    Elizabeth, What was the name of his previous bumper music song? The instrumental part that started with a drum beat and then a cool organ riff?

  • BD1959

    Last week there was some discussion on Dan’s show about how a large number of kids (with parents that can afford to pay for school lunches) are taking advantage of receiving free lunches at school. My solution to this is there should be no free lunches given away at any school. Everyone should have to pay. Parents with kids that can afford to pay need to pay and those parents with kids that can’t afford to pay still need to pay with their Lone Star cards they receive from the government. That money on the Lone Star card was given to them to pay for food and should be used to buy school lunches. School’s don’t need to be in the business of deciding who can and cannot afford to pay. We already have a well fare system that is already deciding this.

  • Sally

    I heard your radio show today, 01/27/11 and you mentioned you had several Old Englisheep Dogs in the past years. You should checkout the Houston Old Englishsheep Dog Rescue site, http://www.texasoesrescue.org/; they are a great organization. We have foster several dogs and they have been adopted out to happy families. Also, there is an annual picnic in the springtime everyone brings their dog. There are usually 30-40 dogs there and it is great fun!! You can see the pictures of the picnic on the website.

  • JaimeInTexas

    Now you stepped into it. You actuall dared to ask the consitutionality of foreign aid … in KSEV????!!!!! You know that such notion would mean that also Israel would not get money, raised by taxing the people of these uSA.

  • Alice

    On Thursday you advised a retired man that wanted to go into teaching to become a teacher in Math & Science. Just to let you know that this is one of the teaching positions eliminated at Katy ISD.

  • JOE

    VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH THE SHOW THIS MORNING, BREAST SIZE, EROTIC EVENTS ON MOTORCYCLES. I DO NOT EXPECT THIS FROM KSEV

  • Darren

    Hi Dan, hope today finds you well. I have a simple question. When are we going to do something like AZ? Have you been to Bentaub or LBJ? IF you speak English, your and outsider. Hmm, wonder where our moneys going? I do appreciate what your doing. Thank you for your commitment.

  • Linda

    Dan…Doesn’t the Wisconsin escape of the Democrat legislators in Wisconsin remind you of the Texas Democrats in 2003….(2) buses to Oklahoma? Pathetic, no back-bone!

  • Linda

    Dan,
    Hope you can do something to reign in the Homeowners Associations. I believe they should be able to obtain a judgment and file a “lien” rather than the ability to foreclose on property. We’ve seen over the years how very few dollars owed on HOA fees can end in a disaster, particularly for our seniors.
    Linda

  • W.B.

    The latest rumor is that Chris Baker is joining KSEV. If this is true, I’m back baby!!

  • Danny

    Please make it so that I can listen to you via my iTouch – develop an App or join the iHeart or other streaming radio available to iTouch/iPhone iPad users – thanks!

  • Larry Harbuck

    DAN, Please read or have Travis’ “Alamo” letter read on the air February 23rd… it would also be a nice touch if it could be read in the Capital.

    Many thanks,
    Larry Harbuck
    Pearland, Texas

  • Creg Gentry

    I miss the the Amigo’s on Friday’s drive Home.

  • Rmd1960

    I miss Dan. I know what he is doing is important, and I know we want him there cause we sent him there. But i still miss him…………………………

  • Rmd1960

    I agree Johnnyk! One hour is just not enough! Guns over Texas is one of the better shows on KSEV! It ranks right up there with The Car Doctor!

  • Finnessey

    Very disappointed in the Sam Malone show. In my opinion he doesn’t fit with your other formats or shows. He’s not the intelligent caliber of Edd Hendee or yourself. Same goes for Chris Baker. The feeling I get is “silly and immature” and talking down to their audiences. I do not need to know a particular audience is A+ or one of Sams other silly parting sayings. Please may we have someone else? I have listened to KSEV for years, but now I find myself at 7.40AM until Laura comes on and then I switch over to her. I don’t listen to your show when Chris Baker is on.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_46PI6LYATESF3XQ4OWZ6MN566Q Bill

    Welcome back Chris Baker!

  • Lin

    Please take good care of Chris Baker. We miss him so much here in the Twin Cities. He will be such a creat asset for your radio station. Facts, hard cold facts, and his humor…..the best! Congratulations, Chris, you are the bomb!!

  • Malcolm Zurek

    In light of what is happening in Wisconcin with Democrats leaving like rats and hiding in another state; and this happened in Texas a few years, how about writing and sponsoring a bill that would terminate a state senators or representatives term, with a grace period, if they leave the state or hide out when faced with a serious vote in the legislature. If these people were voted in to serve they should be removed when they don’t fulfill their responsibilities. Then, if they don’t return within the allotted time the lesislature would convene with a new government body less these disbarred public servants.

    Malcolm Zurek
    The Forever Plaid guy

  • Mr Ambrose

    I am really disappointed that you hired Chris to work for you after why he got FIRED from the other Houston Station. I just happen to hear Chris that day when he started talking about the reporter’s boobs. He is such a jerk.
    Wed he was talking with a law professor and he was “lost”. He had no clue how the justice system works.
    I know it hard to compete with Michael Berry with his education and background but is Chris the best you can find.

    The “Boob man” and Dan PatricK. Guilt by association !!

  • RobertC

    Dan, please bring back Cyber-line back on Saturday nights.

    Dan Patrick is scooping up the best talent in Houston that Clear Channel let go..both Chris Baker and Sam Malone. The morning guy on 950 can’t complete an argument without putting the caller on hold, because he hold the conversation. I was glad to hear Sam back on the air. Then I get to hear that Chris Baker is on KSEV? Yippie! I have been a fan of his for years and hope at least he got to move back to the Great State of Texas from the Frozen Tundra.

  • Marvin Horelica

    I just received a call from someone who had worked for me who wanted me to sign a statement for the Houston Housing Authority so she could keep her subsidized housing. I asked her if she would like to work for us again. She said no because the govt would take away her “benefits”. In my opinion, the only difference between slavery and govt “benefits” is that slavery forces you TO work whereas govt “benefits” force you NOT TO work. And guess who is forced to pay for the govt to keep a large portion of our society in slavery? I’m sure they believe it is worth around $20k per year to buy a loyal voter. Since I am paying for it – I disagree!

  • Tamsey3906

    I am thrilled that Chris Beck is your co-host. I listened to him before and could hardley work I was laughing so hard. I hope to hear him often on the radio. Thanks Tamsey3906

  • Scott East

    Dan…although I have listened to KSEV since 1994 and have always felt it was right on…I must say I am disappointed with the addition of CB in the afternoon. He does not fit into the mold of the station at all. I can not understand…it must have been a ratings situation to compete with MB. I recall how you lambasted him back when he first came on the scene and took Mike Richards place…I just do not understand.

  • James

    Dan, now that you hired Chris Baker, I don’t feel guilty about switching to country and western music at 4:00 PM. I miss hearing you but cannot stand that phony Baker guy. I still remember when Mike Richards was replaced by this clown on AM 95 and how rude he was to Mike’s callers when they called and wanted to know what had happened to him. And as I recall, Mr. Baker was on the air for a short time and then off the air while he changed from a Liberal to a Conservative. Funny about things like that. I am 64 and have been a conservative all my life. Anyway, I listen to Sudden Sam in the AM and Edd and will rely on them to let me know about all of the good you are doing in Austin. Keep up the good work.

  • John Hillenbrand

    I received this email this morning from a credible source

    “Tyson Food in Shelbyville , Tennessee eliminated Labor Day as a paid
    holiday in favor of the last day of Ramadan because they have 700 Muslim
    employees. The fact that they have almost that many non-muslim employees is beside the point apparently!”

    Can someone please double check this before I give up Tyson chicken

    John Hillenbrand

  • Stacey

    Dan – I’ve always looked forward to your show in the afternoon. However, I just can’t listen to Chris Baker. He was annoying on other stations here in Houston and continues to be annoying on KSEV. You are awesome, but if Chris Baker continues to share your show, I guess I’ll head on over to Michael Berry’s show.

  • Pat

    Great to hear Chris Baker back in Houston. Also, advocating for a 2nd hour of Guns Over Texas. Keep up the the great programing!

  • BD1959

    In the past I could listen to KSEV online using Windows Media player and it worked great. Now when I listen online I am forced to use “Premier Player Online Radio Player” from V5.Player.abacast.com/flash/player. The Premier Player causes the volume to fade in and out and is very annoying. Is there anyway to go back to Windows Media Player or anyway to fix this annoying volume problem?

  • Finnessey

    Would you like him back? Take him, he’s yours.

  • Finnessey

    I miss Dan, too. Sometimes he’s on with Chris Baker but something is lost in the translation. I had the radio on yesterday to see if Dan was on, which he was, but so was Chris. So evident Chris is just not up to the job and it takes away from what Dan is trying to get across. So, switched to MB.

  • Olivia Taylor

    Please put Paul Berlin’s radio show on each week for rebroadcast so that we may listen again. Right now, only Feb 19th is up and running.

  • Ppersyn

    Howdy Dan

    I missed Sam Malone this morning. I’ll be disappointed if this change is permanent on the morning show.

  • Tommyr

    Dan, I received a call from FBISD asking me to contact my representative to keep the school funding in tact. In my opinion the school districts are too heavy administratively and they need to cut the top and not the teachers. The school districts must have to have the admin. staff to tell the government how well they are doing as they are not talking with the students.

  • Sandy

    Why can’t Congress cut 10% across the board including entitlements, military and everything else, then cut some outrageous stuff like NPR completely? I have had to cut that much and more over the last couple of years! It’s not easy, and it’s not fun, but it IS necessary.

  • KatyJohn

    As I sit at home filling out job applications and networking with business friend, I am completely entertained by the implosion of the Democratic Party. Only wish my father were here to see it. Truth does eventually rise to the top as we are seeing now.

    KatyJohn

  • robc1982

    Hey Dan,

    I like Chris Baker. I just hopes he stays away from silly topics and focuses more on “Serious” radio….the news and their impact. Chris is a smart guy but KSEV is a thinking persons radio station.

    Lance is Amazing. Very insightful.

    On Texas and our budgets. We are hurting….an idea for you: how can we get the prisoners in our system to earn their keep?! Surely there has to be a way we can have them do SOMETHING that adds value.

    One idea is to have them work on recycling all of our garbage. Can we partner with private industry to do this? Just a thought.

    I love your station. It is my new favorite.

    R

  • Ron

    Dan, I voice the same concern of Chris Baker that many others have. I have listened to him some in the past. He is alright, but, not someone I care to listen to very much. I am a longtime listener of KSEV from way back. I listen to Russell’s sports show, and Ed and Sam in the morning. I have always looked forward to your show, and realize that you have responsibilities as a state senator, which takes you away from your program at times. I have generally been pleased with the fillins, and have always enjoyed the 3 Amigos. You and Rush Limbaugh are my favorite radio personalities. You are a very honest and classy person in every respect. I, also, know there are several Chris Baker fans, but, I believe they are far outnumbered by nonfans. In my opinion, I believe you will continue to lose many of your longtime fan base. As a business owner, you have to make risky and unpopular decisions at times. I tune in when I know you are going to be on, but, switch to Michael Berry or something else, when you aren’t. I don’t totally understand this decision either.

  • Wrsimmon

    The Texas House Insurance Committee is holding a hearing this Tuesday in Austin at 1:30p.m. on a bill to give the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) immunity for deceptive and misleading actions….yes, that’s right, immunity for deception.

    We do not believe that TWIA or any insurance company should get away with committing fraud and lying to Texas families, and wrongfully rejecting insurance claims and systematically underpaying insurance claims.
    Please help us or why do we have to pay for windstorm My roof they said needed no repair which I agree but after suing TWIA they want the roof completely redone
    They dictate what we have to pay and repair even though they do not want to cover
    Wanda

  • Houstongirl

    There is only one person who should run for Kay Bailey Hutchinson’s seat, and that is YOU. We need to have a true Conservative, an unwavering Christian, a person of integrity in the Senate. Out of all of the Republicans considering the post, you are the only one that fits that description. In the old Testament, Esther was called on to stand up for her people. The phrase used was “for such a time as this.” You should run for the Senate for the same reason–to stand up for Americans, to return our country to our Constitution. For such a time as this–Wayne Watson sings a song by that title–http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GULZzJ0Uz8o
    The state of Texas needs you, but more than that, our country does.

    BTW–Thanks for the Paul Berlin Show. What a blessing he is! When life seems complicated beyond belief–as it is now as a result of all of the upheaval, turbulence, and division in our country–Mr. Berlin takes us back to a simpler time. It helps.

  • JHillenbrand

    I think you should run for the U.S. Senate also. We need someone outspoken on conservative ideals, someone who can get the message across and someone with integrity. I think you’re that person.

  • Malcolm Zurek

    I second Houstongirl’s recommendation that Dan Patrick run for Kay Bailey’s senate seat. Dan, it is your calling and our salvation as a conservative democratic society/govrnment that you run.

  • Wrsimmon

    Has anyone heard of the bill that the TWIA Texas Windstorm wants to pass a bill that persons can not sue the insurance agency if they do not pay They are to be in Austin today at 1:30

  • Wrsimmon

    Has anyone heard of the bill that the TWIA Texas Windstorm wants to pass a bill that persons can not sue the insurance agency if they do not pay They are to be in Austin today at 1:30

  • 64novaman

    Two comments:
    1-Obama’s recent trip to Reo may not be as off subject and purely pleasure oriented as some are saying. Soros DID buy controlling interest in Petrobras just before Obama got elected. (Of course coincidentally a Billion dollars were given to Petrobras right after O’whatshisface came into office) Is his puppet-master / boss in Reo also this week to give him more marching orders?
    Side note most of the offshore rigs that have pulled up in the gulf due to the morotorium have migrated to Brazil and off the African Coast.

    2- We have been experiencing increased Solar activity end of 2010 – 2011 which is directly attributable to warmer climate. (REF BBC documentary: The Great Global Warming Swindle (agreat watch with even one of the founders of Green Peace saying it is a political hoax, not Eco science))
    Any way I would like to let people know that when it does begin to warm due to this increased Solar activity and the Michael Morons start claiming that it is due to CO2 like they have been saying people can know the real reason for the warming.

    PS I met you briefly at the Katy Townhall meeting with Michael McCaul. I was the one taking pictures for the Sealy News. I sat with my friends Art and Anne Davis on the front row. Keep up the good work.

  • Dancing Bull

    Three cheers to Houstongirl. She articulated well my sentiments completely and exactly. We need you to be our US Senator.

    At 6 PM Saturday, my TV is turned off and the radios are turned on. Paul Berlin’s program is heard throughout the house. It is the entertainment hightlight of the week at this house.

  • Bawest47232

    Dan, why do we allow our Texas Representatives who are passing the voter id law to vote multiple times on bills in the House?
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfhO38CPlAI

  • Bob & Sharon Barnett

    Dear Mr. Patrick – I agree with the comments by Houstongirl. Hope that you consider a run for the Senate seat. Also, I must thank you for putting Mr. Berlin back on the radio. My husband and I are both native Houstonians and have listened to him since the 50′s. He is a national treasure and you sir had the good sense of putting this gold mine back on the radio!! God Bless you, the great state of Texas and America. Keep up the great work that you are providing for this country!

  • Dave

    Dan, March 21, 2001, KSEV returned after you were able to buy back the station and were back on the air.

    Happy 10th anniversary of the rebirth…

  • dgm

    Could you please check out Harmony Schools in Texas? I’ve just read that they are Muslim-run charter schools?

  • NoNonsense

    Really Ron? So you’re not a fan of Chris Baker … So What. Threaten by saying “I believe you will continue to lose many of your longtime fan base …”
    Sad … really sad.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Patricia-Ann-Varvel/1192181453 Patricia Ann Varvel

    Dan – I love KSEV and have listened to Ed, Sam, you, Paul and the Three Amigos for years. I was a little concerned when you hired Chris Baker because I have heard him before and he frequently is rude, crude, and generally unpleasant but I decided to give him a chance since you hired him. I was most unhappy with his comments yesterday about Elizabeth Taylor’s death. He was deriding her as a dumb, liberal woman who “croaked” and incredulous that everybody was making such a big deal about her death since she OLD! Many of us grew up with her as a movie star, with her many marriages, etc. She was Angelina before Angelina was born but she at least married her men. The most important part of her life was when she started AMFAR when everybody else was running from “the gay disease” she recognized that it was also affecting women married to husbands on the “down low”, and children from blood transfusions and perinatal transmission of HIV. We are as far as we are now with AIDS partly because of her efforts. She was far from a perfect person but she deserved more respect from Chris than he gave yesterday. He continues to demonstrate his immaturity and does not meet the standard of KSEV.

  • Cheryl

    Dan,
    Sorry to say but I will no longer be listening to your show in the afternoon. I have been a long-time listener and have found your show to be the most fair and balanced on the air in Houston. While we have some differences in our policies and how they are carried out, we agree on more than one would think. However, yesterday was the final straw. Chris Baker began his broadcast with “Elizabeth Taylor croaked today” and then went on to be very disrespectful. Now, I always liked Ms. Taylor, enjoyed her movies and found
    her life pretty interesting. And while I don’t believe any show should have devoted hours and hours to her memory, she–like anyone else deserves respect. It’s almost as if she had done something personal to him in the past.This isn’t the first time he has personally attacked others but will be the last time tune in at 4pm.

    Your show has now become as common as the other hate-talk stations and that makes me sad.

  • badgolfer

    Dan, I have to agree with all the folks that I will not listen to Chris Baker, nor will my brother. I retired in dec. and have not listen for a couple of months. Imagine my horror when I heard CB on the radio yesterday. I even called my brother to see if your station had been sold, as I was certain you would not hire him outright. Look, I understand satire, but CB confuses satire with being arrogant, and demeaning in his deliver and demenor.

    You know when he came back from Minn. I even wrote the program director at the other station here in Houston and told him I couldn’t understand why he hired him back and that it wouldn’t last. I was a genius. Look people listen to you because you are respectful, straightforword and don’t put people down.

    CB is a Pete Dominick wannbe (liberal??) (POTUS radio), and I can’t stand him either. And I not to fond of Michael Berry either. We like you..

  • Billy Hale

    You are way, WAY too self-important about your taste in radio hosts, my man.

  • Talk2miked

    Finally Chris Baker is back!!! I will be listening daily …finally a good reason to not listen to the 950 and that Berry dude, damn good to hear Baker is back!

  • Billy Hale

    I think you’re right, Cheryl. Chris Baker should never be allowed to express an opinion. Especially one that you don’t agree with, that’s just plain unacceptable.

  • Billy Hale

    Ron, why not just record yourself talking and listen to that all day? Then you’ll be really happy.

  • Billy Hale

    Oh I know right? It’s so hard to find a talk host that thinks exactly the same thoughts as you do and says only what you want to hear all the time.

  • Billy Hale

    Having no taste in music nor talk hosts is nothing to be proud of, Grampy.

  • Billy Hale

    Yes could someone with nothing better to do please teach lil’ Johnny here how to use Google before the poor dear switches chickens?

  • Billy Hale

    No. He isn’t. Houstonians love Chris Baker and are glad he’s back where he belongs.

  • Cheryl

    Mr. Hale,

    I’m guessing you enjoy his hate speech. Good for you. Your family must be proud.

  • Bawest47232

    Dan, I think it would be interesting to learn why we fund the pensions of teachers and state employees. Wouldn’t it be better for them to participate in social security? Or does texas save money by not paying the employer portion of social security?

  • Bawest_47232

    I guess my other post didn’t go through. Dan, we always hear about the pensions on state employees is bankrupting the states. Could you be so kind as to explain to the listeners why teachers and other employees do not pay into social security? Is it cheaper for the state if the state does the retirements instead of pursuing into social security?

  • Bawest_47232

    My posts keep disappearing.

  • Vbk1

    Dan please do not file the bill to exempt Churches and non profits from the rain tax. There help, organization and support is crucial to all of us being freed from this DOUBLE TAX.

    THX

  • Bawest_47232

    Dan, great show.

  • Dansfan

    Test

  • John in Willis

    Driving home I heard you read the email from the listener who asked “Am I responsible for YOUR brother?” In a flash, most of us were thinking of Cain’s question to God “Am I my brother’s keeper?” I think it must have occured to you as well, there was a pause in the patter. It might have been a good moment to point out that since compassion is the foundation of all religious and most secular ethics, the difficult choices you are having to make in Austin place you in a position no compassionate person would envy.

  • Finnessey

    SAm Malone is barely a cut above Chris Baker. KSEV is not their kind of venue. Dan. please give us more quality hosts.

  • Billy Hale

    Very proud. “Think the exact same way I do or there’s something wrong with you” is simple-minded fascism, Cheryl. And the only real hate speech I’ve ever heard from Chris is his disgust with sheep like you: Go look up “ad hominem” and feel embarrassed about yourself, darling, I mean really.

    KSEV is quickly developing content of much greater variety and quality than Houston’s Clear Channel Fox garbage. Pearls before swine?

  • Kay

    Put Edd back on in the mornings. Let Sam keep his own show but him on in the afternoons in the 4-6pm timeslot. Nix Chris Baker entirely. When Dan gets back, let him have the 2-4 slot in the afternoon. He has such a following that people will listen to him, no matter what time he is on the air. There is no one like Dan Patrick!!

  • Kay

    According to your philosophy, neither should Cheryl.

  • Billy Hale

    According to your misjudgment, I should be tolerant of intolerance.

  • Kay

    Such a double standard!

  • Billy Hale

    Indeed! Shame on Cheryl for coming here to spread her hate speech.

  • Terrimus

    FINALLY!! Yahoo and Welcome back, Chris!! Told my 11 year old that you were back on the air and he jumped up and down, screaming. Add the two of us as listeners to KSEV from 4-6 pm!!

  • Terrimus

    Don’t worry. If Ron leaves, it’s ok. My son and I joined as listeners. That’s a net gain!!

  • Jacke

    I just heard that Katy ISD is going to lay off 500 teachers because of budget cuts – why not let some of the administrators go, I’d bet that tha salaries that adminstrators get is much larger than the teachers?

  • Rjstack43

    Dan
    I have been a loyal, full time listener to your station for years now, but I am being teseted by your decision to have Chris Baker join your time slot in the afternoons. I came to KSEV after listening to Chris Baker on another station and quickly tiring of his pointless comments about basically-nothing.
    I am amazed that you would have Chris on your station as a “filler” but you’re forcing me to go back to Michael Berry and having to listen to him extoll the many virtues of every place he has ever eaten at.
    Thanks and I think you and your station are the best broadcasters out there.
    rjstack

  • Finnessey

    I agree with you.Chris is just not in tune with KSEV broadcasting. There have been a lot of complaints but so far no changes. I would like to see them both go. I hope Dan knows what he’s doing.

  • Finnessey

    Apparently, Chris Baker will stay on your show regardless of the numberous complaints. I will not be a listener. I would like you to take note of Billy Hale’s comments and the gentleman who listens with his 11 year old son. This should give you an idea of the calibur of listener you are attracting. Chris’s fans. In a comedy club, I’m sure Chris is very good, but the crudities are kind of expected in that setting. Not for KSEV though.

    Michael Berry can be silly, too. But, he’s very intelligent, on top of all the news, especially locally, and can intelligently carry on a conversation or a broadcast. He get’s my radio presence in the afternoons. I have listened to Laura in the mornings but can no longer support a station who supports Chris Baker. From now on, I’m with Glenn during that time spot. I never listen to Sam Malone anymore. Although, I have to admit he is better than Joe Pags on 950. That guy gives me a headache!

    Thank you for Edd Hendee over the years and some of the other shows. For my buck though, KSEV is not longer the quality expected from your station.

  • Cypress Dave

    Implementing the $ame failed “$olutions” of other economie$ yet expecting different result$ makes you ask… Barack, “Who’s Sane” Obama?

  • Markgoodsell

    Dan, I moved to Texas in 2000 and last year I left to move to Utah. I know you have been working on the property tax issue in Texas and I applaude you for that. One thing that really bothered me while I lived there was the fact that the politicians raved that Texas does not have a state income tax. Even though this is the case, the State of Texas, in my opinion, unfairly “sticks” it to the property owner. My combined state income tax and property tax here in Utah is still far less than the amount of property tax that I paid in Texas each year. I know some will say, well yeah, its Utah. When all I can say is, let them say it! I am enjoying paying less in taxes while enjoying all of the incredible outdoor activities Utah has to offer. I think Texas is a great place and I would live there again. I just think that what Texas does to their property owners is an absolute crime. I know plenty of others who live there that feel exactly the way I do. Something has got to be done.

  • Billy Hale

    I like our property tax rate. Keeps out the riff-raff.

  • Billy Hale

    At least I can spell caliber. Good riddance, Prissy.

  • Rad MD

    Dan, We need you to vote NO!!!!! on SB 1001! This has nothing to do with restricting Chiropractors ability to run a business. It is about keeping them from practicing medicine without going to medical school. They are not medical doctors. Chiropractors should not be doing vestibulo-ocular testing. They would only want to do this because it pays. I am a fellowship trained board certified medical doctor. I would never try to practice in a specialty that I have not received specialized training. Patient safety is of utmost importance. Would anyone let their eye doctor perform their colonoscopy???

  • Katy Bill

    As a LONG-time listener of KSEV but infrequent emailer and never caller, I am compelled to comment on your hiring of Chris Baker. I will now listen to another station in the afternoons. Any station anywhere that doesnt have Mr. Baker spouting his unthoughtful gibberish.

  • Chaslhamilton1955

    Rumor is Katy teachers told that if they resigned they would be in good standing and perhaps would be rehired, (but would not be able to recieve Unemployment pay) Or if the were fired they would not be in “good standing” less likely to be rehired. ???

  • Billy Hale

    The power of Chris compels you!

  • Hicajbe

    Where is Edd Hendee in the morning from 6-7? He is my favorite radio host in the morning and has such class. I wish he had the show without the other host. I enjoy him so much.

  • Usapledger

    heard on the news that CPS of Texas had a prior complaint concerning that child that was killed. Last year three kids die and we found that CPS had prior complaints concerning them and the year before two die again CPS had prior complaints.
    I have a video of a child less then 15 mins after an interveiw by CPS in school so it can be proved that no one could have prior contact with child to tellthe child what to say.
    The child states that he never before met the interveiwer yet reports state this was the second interveiw between this child and this interveiwer. so sre cps reports being faslified? The child also that the interveiwer called him a liar. Child also states that the interveiwer argued with him when his story did not fit interveiwer’s beliefs and threaten him concerning his mother (I believe to get him to change his story). Interveiwer also told him to his face she did not believe child, so what repore is this between CPS and childern they interveiw?
    SO WHY DO KIDS DIE IN TEXAS AFTER CPS INVESTAGATIONS? Texas CPS is Rated the worst in the nation! Conversations with outside counselors, police and attorneys confirm that they are not surprised and that their oppinion of CPS would confirm this oppinion.
    Randall Stone
    979-479-1413

  • Hicajbe

    Dan, I am so frustrated listening to the Edd & Sam show in the morning. It should be call the SAM show with a little bit of Edd since every time Edd tries to talk Sam talks over him or takes a call. Edd is a first class person to continue with the arrogance of the other host. I listen for EDD and miss him so much. When will Sam allow Edd to really have equal time. Edd has a real talent for presenting the current event with real knowledge on the situation. Hopefully Edd can have his own show soon.

  • Hicajbe

    Dan, I hope Edd will get his own show soon from 6-7 a.m. I am so tired of listeing to Sam try to talk over Edd or take a call every time Edd has something to say. It seem SAM tries to talk 80% or the time instead of allowing Edd to at lest have 50% of time. Edd is a first class guy with so much intelligent insight of the current situations.

  • Sal

    Oooooh cry baby doctor not making enough money so he is complaining? You need more money for your summer house or new Mercedes? You have the biggest lobby in the world and you are still greedy!

  • Sal

    So???
    I mean how much hatfull can you be ?

  • Sal

    Wow, so scared of Muslims are not you?
    You seem so full of hate

  • Ambrose

    You need to get Edd back on in AM. I know he has grand kids to care for but let him broadcast from his home. You let this guy Sam broadcast from his hotel while he is on his 4-5 vacations a year. Go on vacations but Please don’t “advertise-brag” about about where you at or staying. ( the Hilton Hotel !) How many of us can afford to take one vacation a year?
    WHY did you hire Mr Boobs, Chris? Put Chris and Sam on Sundays. Sam can give lectures on marrage and Chris can talk about TV reporters BOOBS.

  • Billy Hale

    As “hatfull” as a Muslim ?

  • Billy Hale

    Tighten your turban and get lost, Saleem.

  • tas

    Thanks, Dan, for being the lone Republican on the redistricting committee to speak in favor of the more conservative SBOE E118 map. We need more like you in places of leadership.

  • EJTomball

    Hiring Chris Baker was a great move. I’m listening much more frequently during the drive home.

  • WAP

    Put Sam in the graveyard shift, only drunk people will laugh to his stupid jokes.

  • Bootyfullkd

    your nervous about women being able to vote because of the women on the view??? well im nervous about men being able to be senators because of your ignorance and stupidity. now please jump off of a cliff.thanks.

  • Tommy

    Dan, sorry to say, but I have stopped listening to the 4-6pm slot since the arrival of Chris Baker! I hope the ratings are sliding into the tank during his 2 loooooong hours to force you to say good buy to Chris! I prefer listening to someone speaking more seriously about news subjects and not making wise cracks all the time (he’s funny in his own mind). This years legislative session will not end soon enough!

    Tommy

  • Owen

    be advise the web access is down this moring at 05:49 AM Friday May 6, 2011

  • Jeanie Phillips

    If he comes back on Sat. night it needs to be after Paul.

  • Jeanie Phillips

    Love Paul Berlin,wish we could get all his past shows put up on his site.

  • http://twitter.com/AmerJustice American Justice

    Well Dan, you got your elitist way with packing heat, This kind of makes you turn your nose up at the rest of us ordinary citizens, huh?

  • Ambrose

    Don’t want to lay off any teachers? Charge 10% on all money being sent to Mexico. This 10% goes to pay teachers.
    Whats the problem?

  • Finnessey

    Ambrose, we need teachers. What we don’t need are are these mega million dollar schools and stadiums.

  • Lloyd399

    Dan, it would be nice if you could add a second hour to guns over houston.

  • Texas Wards

    NO!!!!!!!!! Perry for President – NO!!!!!!!! He talks the talk, BUT HE DOESN”T WALK THE WALK.  Perry will give amnesty to all the law breaking illegals!  I will not vote for the lesser of two evils again!  NO!!!!!!  He is a typical old school Republican.  I only voted for him to keep Kay Bailey OUT! 

  • Texas Wards

    NO!!!!!!!!! Perry for President – NO!!!!!!!! He talks the talk, BUT HE DOESN”T WALK THE WALK.  Perry will give amnesty to all the law breaking illegals!  I will not vote for the lesser of two evils again!  NO!!!!!!  He is a typical old school Republican.  I only voted for him to keep Kay Bailey OUT! 

  • Olivia Taylor

    On Paul Berlin’s page, you wrote : hear Paul’s most recent radio shows. Alas, this is not the case at all.  Your listeners are asking for help on this and other items and there is never an answer.  Can you help? Kind regards,

  • Danica

     When are y’all releasing an app so i can listen to KSEV on my iPhone/iPad?  I can’t take my laptop w/ me everywhere and would REALLY like to be portable w/ my KSEV guys!!!

  • Sharon Jones

    I am working on the Good Friday National Holiday Campaign. Currently, 135 Countries commemorate Good Friday as a National Holiday even Muslim Indonesia. Here we are in the USA which was founded on Christian priniciples and guess what? Only 10 States acknowledge Good Friday as a State Holiday and Texas is one of them – it is called an optional Holiday. Please help me take 1 million signatures to Congress by the end of this year. We have our 501 (c) (4) status, so we can lobby the cause. Please sign the petition our website address is http://www.goodfridaycampaignusa.com my e-mail address is: sj@goodfridaycampaign.com I look forward to your signatures, so we can change legistation. Blessings to you. . . Sharon Jones. 

  • JeaniePhillips

    Still waiting for Paul Berlin archives to be posted on his site,Please. 

  • Charles

      Dan Patrick authored a bill that allows lawmakers, elected officials, select former legislators, and certain state employees to carry concealed handguns anywhere, without the restrictisons placed on us peons. Does anyone know the Senate bill number? I am so proud when our elected employees remind us that everyone is equal, but some are more equal than others. Why not author a “Constitutional Carry” bill that would ensure no infringement of our rights. Would that be just TOO EQUAL Dan?

  • JeaniePhillips

    Thanks for putting a couple of Paul Berlin’s May shows on line.Been listening since I saw them up.

  • JeaniePhillips

    check it out,they just put 2 up today.None of April yet. 

  • jackie

    i listen to your show every afternoon and i personally really admire you as i feel that you are really for the people and smaller government. that being said, i read an article in the conroe courier today that a democrat has added to the state budget a smoking ban in many places. whether you smoke or not a business owner that has built his or her business from the ground up and pays a lot of taxes should not be told by the government what he or she can or cannot do. this is wrong on so many levels. people have a right to choose whether they go into the establishment or not. they are saying that it would cut medicade bills by the millions.  i do not believe this people that smoke are going to smoke regardless of this bill. i believe that there is other more frivolous things that could be taken out of the budget and THIS NEEDS TO BE ONE OF THEM.
    thank you

  • Joe

    Private schools do not have the same requirements as other schools.They don’t have to hire certified teachers.They don’t have to follow state curriculum or take the state tests (which may help make them better).While charter schools admit students by lottery, they are able to kick kids out at will and they demand that parents participate in their child’s education.  That is the difference. Kids and parents are held more accountable at these schools.

  • Darren

    Dan, Hi, praying for you.. You need to rally the troops and pass this anti groping bill. Call the TSA’s bluff!!
     

  • Jjackie

    Per the discussion of last evening, regarding the Lieutenant Governor…………perhaps he is being blackmailed………..http://www.rumormillnews.com/cgi-bin/forum.cgi?read=199154

  • Anonymous

    Dan,

    Herein a copy of a letter that I sent to the Lt. Gov. this morning

    Lt. Gov. Dewhurst,

     

    I was stunned that you would take the actions that you did
    in killing Sen. Patrick’s TSA bill.  The
    underhanded fashion in which you operated appears self-serving and duplicitous.
    I would have no issue if you opposed the bill for some reason although I fail
    to see how any freedom loving citizen would not support it.  But you were unwilling to stand up and make
    this point on the merits and instead went under the table requesting this
    letter from the US Attorney and then by secretly going to the Senate Democratic
    leadership to garner support for killing the bill.  I cannot know what your motivation was in
    killing the bill.  I hope that it has
    nothing to do with your interest in running for the US Senate seat. But
    whatever your motivation, it was your method that I take issue with.

    Texas had a genuine Goliad “come and take it”
    opportunity to stand up to a federal government that has encroached on the
    liberties of its citizens for far too long. 
    I will not stand idly by while my wife, daughter, and granddaughters are
    groped by federal officials in an exercise that is more ritual than efficacious
    and whose use has yet to stop one person from getting on a plane with something
    dangerous. I would rather die in a hijacking attempt than to surrender my
    liberty to these moochers and petty tyrants. Texans have been famous for that
    throughout history and I feel that you have let down every citizen in Texas by
    failing to support this bill and tell the federal tyrants to go ahead and shut
    down air traffic if they dare.  They need
    us a lot more than we need them. But more than that, you have failed us in the
    underhanded way in which you went about it.

    Texas’ rolling over has only encouraged them by showing them
    that their threats have power and that they can strong arm us into submission
    to an unelectable and largely unaccountable bureaucracy. I am deeply
    disappointed by your actions in this matter. I have long since stopped
    believing that the federal government would operate with honor and integrity.
    It pains me now to see that a fellow Texan, when given the opportunity to act
    with honor and integrity, chose not to do so.

    I assure you that your behavior has given me serious second
    thoughts about supporting you in the future. Perhaps my withdrawal of support
    means nothing to you.  It does however
    mean something to me.

    I leave you with the words of Samuel Adams; “If you
    love wealth more than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating
    contest of freedom, depart from us in peace. We ask not your counsel  nor your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand
    that feeds you. May your chains rest lightly upon you and may posterity forget
    that you were our countrymen.”

     

    Yours in deep disappointment,,

    William K Godwin

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Tracy-Campbell/100001148534790 Tracy Campbell

    Dan, you may have addressed this, but I want to post this question anyway:

    What’s your basis or justification for SB 905?  As a CHL holder and instructor, I have to tell you that this smacks of elitism.  You’ve supported the CHL program in the past, but with several important bills affecting our carry rights languishing in committee, your bill allowing elected officials jumps to the front of the line and is passed, without delay.  Your bill, as I understand it, even creates an exception to the application of Texas Penal Code Section 30.06 (Criminal Trespass by a License Holder), which effectively allows politicians to infringe on Texans’ private property rights.

    SB 905 tells Texas CHL holders that your safety is more important than ours.  We already have laws that say we can’t be intoxicated while carrying, we obviously can’t display our handgun without justification, and we can’t arbitrarily shoot folks.  So, why must it be an offense for me to carry my gun into a bar (51% establishment) when I will commit any number of other offenses when I “get drunk and pull out my gun”?  Why do we need the added layers of laws?  I know the answer, but please indulge me.

    You successfully made the argument that politicians find themselves in places where licensed concealed carry is prohibited, and you’d like the option of protecting yourself with your concealed handgun.  What is so special about politicians, Dan?  My line of work puts me in places that are sometimes off limits for concealed carry, but I don’t get the “luxury” you’ve limited to politicians.

    Please explain, because I’ve been a strong supporter of yours for many years, believing that you were not an elitist.  I’m now questioning my loyalty.

    Thank you,
    T. Campbell

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Tracy-Campbell/100001148534790 Tracy Campbell

    You’re really commenting on the “calibur (sic) of listener” Chris Baker is attracting?  Are you concerned that folks of a lesser caliber than you might be listening?  Oh, the horror that you might be lumped in with the likes of… us.  I like Chris Baker.  Michael Berry is a self-absorbed ass, which, I suppose, is why you prefer him to Baker; you have something in common.

    Get over yourself, Finessey.  Your smugness is unbecoming.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Tracy-Campbell/100001148534790 Tracy Campbell

    You’re really commenting on the “calibur (sic) of listener” Chris Baker
    is attracting?  Are you concerned that folks of a lesser caliber than
    you might be listening?  Oh, the horror that you might be lumped in with
    the likes of… us.  I like Chris Baker.  Michael Berry is a
    self-absorbed ass, which, I suppose, is why you prefer him to Baker; you
    have something in common.

    Get over yourself, Finessey.  Your smugness is unbecoming.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Tracy-Campbell/100001148534790 Tracy Campbell

    Careful extolling the virtues of Chris Baker.  Finnessey has labeled you and those like you of “lower caliber”.

    I was pleased to hear Chris Baker was back in Houston.  I like the guy.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Tracy-Campbell/100001148534790 Tracy Campbell

    People who don’t “get” Baker are lacking a sense of humor.  Not everyone likes blah, blah, negative, dead-pan, blah all day long.  The guys at KSEV understand this.  Why else would Michael Berry be so successful.  Personally, he gets on my nerves, more often than not, but he is moderately entertaining and delivers information we might not hear elsewhere.  Baker handles the comedy side light-years better than Berry

    Lighten up, folks.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Tracy-Campbell/100001148534790 Tracy Campbell

    To which “hate-talk” stations do you refer?  And I don’t believe you.  You’ll keep listening, because you can’t complain if you don’t listen.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Tracy-Campbell/100001148534790 Tracy Campbell

    I’ve heard of a “pantload” but never a “hatfull.”

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Tracy-Campbell/100001148534790 Tracy Campbell

    Ron believes the “non-fans” outnumber the fans.  It’s interesting how people “too good” to listen to the likes of Chris Baker believe they are the majority.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Tracy-Campbell/100001148534790 Tracy Campbell

    Unfortunately, as ratings go, “thinking person radio” equals “boring person radio” and leaves KSEV at the bottom of the ratings barrel.  Chris Baker will liven things up.  He has a built-in fan base in Houston.  I mean, if Michael Berry, such as he is, can carry the highest ratings, the bar ain’t that high.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Tracy-Campbell/100001148534790 Tracy Campbell

    Chris Baker is annoying you move to Michael Berry?  Pot?  Kettle?  Frying pan?  Fire?  Any of this making sense?

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Tracy-Campbell/100001148534790 Tracy Campbell

    If you like Chris Beck, you’ll LOVE Glenn Baker!

  • Wwlanning

    Dan, I have been a follower of your career ever since you were a TV sports announcer.  I sincerely hope you decide to run for Senate.  We need you in DC to be a voice of reason in that swamp of insanity.  Please run.  You can count on me to support you with my time and my money.
    Bill

  • Parent in Cypress

    Dear Committee Member,

     

    When it comes to the
    success of individuals, our next generation as well as the prosperity of Texas,
    please do the right thing. Please SUPPORT Vouchers!

    Private schools are
    producing more successful students who can discern, express thoughts clearly and
    out perform their public school counterparts. Our children have been in both
    and I can confirm with 1st hand experience that the public schools today are in
    desperate need of reform.

     

    Vouchers will serve a
    vital role in the reform process.  Just
    as America’s automakers became stronger & produced a better product after
    the Japanese manufacturers established themselves in the late 70’s, so too will
    public schools, and more importantly the children who attend them.

    .

    My heart goes out to the
    Public school teacher, my sister being one of them, who is at the mercy of the
    Teacher’s unions. The unions have become corrupt and self serving. They are out
    of touch with the classroom, the students and their responsibility to the
    community. The level of disinterest and under-achievement is leading to dropout
    and failure rates that would never be acceptable in the private sector.

     

    By funding vouchers,
    Texas would be doing the right thing for a couple of reasons.

    First, under the current punitive system, many
    parents are denied the choice of private schools, because of the financial
    impact.  Under the current program
    they pay for education twice. Once via taxes and again through private
    school tuition.
    Second, teachers unions have shown a lack
    of responsibility and accountability to the taxpayer. With an endless flow
    of money, albeit a reduced flow thanks to our current economy, they have little
    incentive to trim back bureaucracies, defund social engineering projects
    or focus on their primary duty. Teachers are thereby FORCED to use methods
    that are convoluted, ineffective and riddled with inefficiency.

    Simply put, I reside in
    a community served by Cy-Fair ISD, one of the better public school systems, and
    I can only imagine the state of our great state should we continue down our
    current path.

     

    Please vote YES on House
    Bill 33, and please SUPPORT vouchers!

     

    Parent, Tax Payer &
    One who votes

  • Donna Rhodes

    I agree with Hicajbe – I switch to another radio station when I hear Sam’s voice;  he keeps interrupting Edd & I’d rather hear Edd’s opinion because he’s better informed.

  • Donna Rhodes

    I miss the 3 Amigos!  Please get rid of Chris Baker – I can’t stand his voice or his opinions & he interrupts you when you are trying to answer questions or inform us of Texas Legislature hapenings.  Also I want to hear more of Edd Hendee & get rid of Sam Malone.

  • howdy99

    It is shameful that Texas has not lead the nation on this issue:   http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-oe-gallegly-everify-20110613,0,6234124.story

  • Chuck

    Dan, what are you thinking?

    There is a reason Chris Baker can’t hold a job on radio…
    He will be gone as soon as whatever contract he has is up.
    Sam Malone should be gone whenever his contract is up also!

    I am now only listen when Laura and Steve Drake are on…

  • howdy99

    I personally think Chris Baker is doing a fine job.  He’s up against Michael Berry who is a rising star.  Not much you can do about that.  Keep Chris Baker.

  • JEANIE PHILLIPS

    Keeping up with Paul Berlin while I’m in Bonham,thanks to the internet.

  • Reina Bruniug

     Just learned that HB 1937 (http://www.icleiusa.org/blog/archive/2010/04/05/energy-financing-pace-heats-up-in-texas) last year in Texas included language that enables local governments to establish PACE (property-assessed clean energy ) districts. PACE is an ICLE partner. And UN Agenda 21 has ICLE (International Council of Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI). UN Agenda 21 is anti-private property.

    United Nations Agenda 21: ” Land… cannot be treated as an ordinary asset, controlled by individuals and subject to the pressures and inefficiencies of the market. Private land ownership is also a principal instrument of accumulation and concentration of wealth and therefore contributes to social injustice; if unchecked, it may become a major obstacle in the planning and
    implementation of development schemes. The provision of decent dwellings
    and healthy conditions for the people can only be achieved if land is
    used in the interest of society as a whole.”  
     http://www.unhabitat.org/downloads/docs/3566_45413_HS-733.pdf

  • Jobanion

    Just had Tejas Roofing at my home.  They came quickly and were very professsional and honest.  It seems I did not need an expensive fix.  I really appreciate honesty. 

  • Robert Paul

    Dan,  Something needs to be done about the charities with 80% adm. & fund raising cost.  Only 20% going to charity.  I always ask and you may be surprised that is the normal answer.  Any org. with less than 70% going to the
    charity should not be allowed a tax exemption federally or otherwise.  Would you please look into this.

  • listenertoo.

    I totally agree. Seems he is more into hearing his own self talk than listening to what others have to say. I love Edd and would love to hear more from him and less of Sam.

  • FreeRadical

    Michael Berry is a moron, as is Joe Pags.  In fact, 950 am is one of the most retarded stations on the air as it prefers to dwell in the profound macabre of ridiculous and extreme attitude.  Its hosts are particularly rude, uninviting to opposing views, and too often poor in reason. 

    I phoned the Michael Savage show to complain (and it is not possible to e-mail the fool) and then called back to apologize for listening in the first place, having realized that I had actually tuned in to the broadcast by mistake, believing it to be on 700am.

  • Guest

    Dan, last week Chris Baker mentioned something about “Sustainability” in a radio show. It’s the hottest new issue. Sustainability and SMART Growth represent “Eminent Domain via Globalist/Environmentalist Stealth.”
    The United Nations will soon be making all of our local Houston community decisions — from abolishing private property and making land grabs, to making ordinary light bulbs illegal, to undermining everything related to our local businesses, etc. — if we don’t put a stop to it right now.
    Houston’s own H-GAC (Houston-Galveston Area Council) chambers of commerce are hosting innocent-sounding “regional and community sustainability” meetings during July 2011 (no dates given). We need to find out where and when these meetings are to take place and make our voices heard.
    (1) “HGAC Moves Forward with Regional Sustainability Plan” at http://impactnews.com/northwest-houston/327-inside-information/12756-hgac-moves-forward-with-regional-sustainability-plan 
    (2) Take a look at these two “Eco-Greenie” videos which were made in all seriousness; these are not jokes!  (a) “Planned-opolis” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q966tz9aEHM&feature=player_embedded and (b) “No Pressure 10:10″ (warning: violence) at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE3g0i2rz4w&feature=relatedKSEV, we all need to learn more about the United Nations “Sustainability” stealth attacks on our property rights right here in Houston. Thanks for your true service to our communities.

  • Guest2012

    Texas O&G Needs to Take a Stand

    From the Washington Post:
    Obama’s Visits to ‘Green’ Firms Raise Questions
    06/26/2011

    See http://enr.construction.com/yb/enr/article.aspx?story_id=160667069 

    “By emphasizing a sector in which the risks are high, the president has
    prompted questions on Capitol Hill and from industry about the wisdom
    of his singular strategy and his political ties to some of the companies
    chosen for federal attention.

    “The oil and gas industry, for example, has invested billions in energy
    innovation and job creation and could benefit from similar presidential
    attention, said Martin J. Durbin, executive vice president of the
    American Petroleum Institute.

  • Michael Hagan

    On July 4th at noon, members of the 30+ YMCA Centers will stop what they are doing…swimming, playing sports, working out…& be invited by a Y staff member or a volunteer to stand up & say the Pledge of Allegiance.This is always a big day for us as most members & their families are off & are looking for a fun place to do things together. Some of our Ys have parades…some have cookouts…but at noon, they will all say the Pledge.It’s just our simple way of thanking the country we love for all the blessings we have.Wanted to share not to spotlight us but to encourage others to do the same! How cool would it be if Houstonians, Texans & Americans all over, just stopped for a moment & unite across all our differences to say this simple but powerful act!Thanks for all you do & hope that together we can spread this!

  • Doug_ledkins

    Dan, yesterday, June 29, I heard you talking to Chris Baker concerning the
    sanctuary city bill.  If I heard you correctly, you said the House made a
    mistake in that the vote to pass the bill had to be 80 % of the members
    of the House.  Instead, I thought I heard you say, the vote had to be
    4/5 of the members present.  You were lamenting the fact that there were
    only 96 members that voted for it and that a total of 98 was needed.  You
    said that 120 House members were there.  If that is the correct amount, and
    if your premise is correct, then the bill passed.  Simple multiplication indicates
    that 4/5 or 80 % of 120 is 96.  Can anything be done at this juncture?
    Can the Lieutenant Governor or Governor intervene?

    By the way, I am Doug Ledkins and I live in Richmond.  I called at nearly
    5:00 p.m. and spoke to your screener.  I informed her about the above.
    I didn’t have time to hold on.  I am not concerned about getting on the
    radio.  I asked her to pass it on to you and Chris.  I am only concerned
    about our great state.  With the exception of 5 months at Ft. Dix, NJ
    and a year in Viet Nam, I have lived the rest of my nearly 67 years in
    Texas.  I intend to spend my remaining years in this great state.
    My cell phone number is 713-515-9906 and my email address
    is doug_ledkins@whitetucker.com.
    @whitetucker:disqus 
    Thank you for all your good works on behalf of the citizens of Texas.

    Regards,

    Doug Ledkins

  • Joel

    Dan,

    You can send Chris Baker and his trophy wife back to us. WE MISS HIM. The morning ride is boring now here in Minnesota.

    Chills ran up and down his leg every time he heard P-BO speak……no wait that was the other Chris.

    Tell him he’s missed and respected.

    Joel
    Apple Valley, MN

    PS: ok ok we’ll buy him a snow blower….lol

  • Donna Rhodes

    You can have him back!  He is rude to callers & interrupts our State Senator when he’s trying to inform us of legislative actions.

  • Donna Rhodes

    You can have him back!  He is rude to callers & interrupts our State Senator when he’s trying to inform us of legislative actions.

  • Billnancyw

    President Perry = Texas Trans Corridor (HOW SOON WE FORGET)

  • Finnessey

    Find him a job there.  You can have him!

  • JeaniePhillips

    You are behind on posting Berlin’s shows.Please put the rest of June up so we can play them again.Thanks

  • Spaine81

    Any chance Lana Hughes & JP Pritchard will land a new gig on KSEV? I beleive it would increase your listening audience…

  • Spaine81

    Any chance Lana Hughes & JP Pritchard will land a new gig on KSEV? I believe it would sure increase your listening audience…

  • Mistermm

    Allowing these two “dip sticks of the day” to take Sam Malone’s place makes me not even want to vote for you again.

  • Campbell475

    Chris Baker is a poor choice for a host on your station.

  • AgTrotter

    Billy Hate or Hill billy hale

    Go back to your white trash trailer, your sister needs you.

  • JJ

    goofhead

  • Mike

    Great idea! Houston needs Lana & JP.

  • Rdbig

    What has happened to Ed Hennde?

  • http://twitter.com/fedupjeff Jeff Chiacchieri

    For me the biggest issue that
    gets bigger each and every day going on 4 yrs now is Congress won’t remove
    Obama!!! And there is still over a year left for him working with the shadow
    government to manufacture crises after crises. Obama will continue to hammer
    the middle class creating more voters dependent on food stamps, foreclosure
    assistance etc. All to get the votes in 2012. Every policy imposed by Obama
    through this shadow government has had calamitous consequences. I am not
    convinced the ballet box in this next round will be more effective than
    November 2010 to rid this once free land from the tyranny and destruction of an
    organization of pro Marxist criminals. Yes I am just another regular single
    parent unemployed awakened American shouting out, and what am I doing with
    extremely limited resources to fight? 

     

    I am an anti-Obama
    Constitutional Conservative running on Votocracy. Its a new social media I am
    using to wake up the celebrity entrenched polluted culture of most young
    Americans by running on an American idol version of the U.S. Presidency! It’s
    not the real U.S. Presidency. Since Obama has not been indicted and arrested it
    proves the current movement of Americans cannot restore America by talking
    about what is going on and we need to be together in numbers in an effective
    way because UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL.

     

    Obama for almost 4 yrs has
    been working hard to tank the economy in every way he can dream up to create
    more and more voters dependent on food stamps, foreclosure assist, etc. All
    votes he depends on in 2012 for his new socialized American hell.  Meanwhile Facebook & Twitter over the
    last 2 years are the social networks that have turned into a great source of
    communication and are now becoming indispensable as tools to counter liberal
    media bias to expose Obama and corrupt politicians. And with the addition of
    Votocracy it can be even more effective. Just a few years ago that statement
    would have sounded ridiculous to me. Social media in our electoral process is
    rapidly growing as a communication vehicle. The growing failure of print media
    combined with the ultra left main stream media makes social media platforms in
    the digital world an extremely clever move for conservatives who want change.
    That’s why I want as many Conservatives to run on Votocracy as possible because
    we are on a path where all patriotism in America will eventually cede to world socialism. Almost 4
    years now Obama has been undermining his oath, the rule of law and OUR
    Constitution. Also if you decide to run use this code voto-1410 to get you
    started for free and we can start forming a conservative base so when this
    thing goes on TV next year we can in LARGE numbers counteract the liberal media
    bias, which today has elevated to a government media complex covering for all the
    criminals that should be held accountable for high crimes.  Hopefully this will help awaken more
    Americans so “we the people” can restore America by hopefully holding the next REAL president to a
    higher standard than we have seen in decades. Not to mention replacing all of
    socialist traitors in Congress and the Senate!

     

     If you want to read my platform you have to
    accept the Votocracy facebook app, and its free, then go to my candidate page
    and click “like” if you agree with my views. Also you have to have your “Current City” set in your Facebook profile.
    http://apps.facebook.com/votocracy/elections/PresidentofTheUnitedStates/candidate/1650589057

  • Richard morant

    Thanks Dan for all you have done for us and the State and Country
     ..I and some of the old Lone Star times folks are trying to get the notion OUT there that remaining TARP and Stimulus fund should be rescinded and used to finance the limiting of the debt ceiling until the budget gets renewed.
    no more starving old people and eating dog food.. Thanks Richard Morant

  • JeaniePhillips

    Please have someone post all of Paul Berlin’s June and July broadcasts.He has many listeners that listen to them over and over.appreciate it .:-)

  • BOB FORTHAN

    Hello, my name is Bob Leonard Forthan, and I’m a write me in candidate for President of the United States of America in, 2012. I love America, but the high cost of living needs to be addressed. Don’t vote for me if you want a welfare country, because first thing to go are Americas entitlements. I have many ideas to save America, but first I have to stop the one way drain of revenue, gasoline, America spends one hundred million dollars a day in fuel cost. I will by order of the President,  I would change almost traffic signs to stop signs this action would stop the American people from traveling long distances daily and support shopping local. If you ever had to go though a four way stop sign, you would understand, that if this was on every corner the American public, first would protest, call for my resignation, and in time understand that America spends one hundred million dollars a day on fuel, and this is draining revenue, and sending money daily to all ports around the world to feed our addiction to oil. Question how do emergency  vehicles respond if the streets are congested, slow response is acceptable, emergency vehicle will travel on side and back streets. Now at first thought you may think this is a terrible idea, but this is a jobs creator, and lots of them, for example instead of the American people going to the grocery store the groceries come to you,  think of all the ways food can be delivered by, bicycled, cars, trucked, grow your own, sell your own, cows, chickens fruits, vegetables, just like it used to be many years age before corporations own groceries stores.Next I would turn off all street lamps off at night, again America spends one hundred million dollars a day in fuel, not all is gasoline, home heating oil, natural gas, are part of the one hundred million dollars a day. I don’t know if you ever been out and your area lost power,  it’s very dark outside without street lamps, this would limit the America public from traveling at night, saving energy, and get the American people to share their home out of fear of the dark, how many of our older citizens live by themselves with their home heat on high with no one but themselves to heat.I WILL ONLY SPEND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS OF MY OWN MONEY ON MY CAMPAIGN, AND I WILL ONLY EXCEPT CASH ONLY CONTRIBUTIONS. SEND ANYTHING TO 601 NE 162 ND AVENUE, PORTLAND, OREGON 97230, COMMITTEE TO BUILD DOME HOMES. I want to make America a cash only country, no debt or credit cards used for any reasons, not because it’s a bad ideal, but most white people can used their home, or employer as a credit or debt card, while most people of color have to sell drugs or some other sorry way to make money, and most people of color are in criminal courts, while white people are in bankruptcy courts, and as long credit and debt is for most white people, their will be no racial equality, for large items you buy cashers checks, and the item needs to be valued over two thousand dollars to be issued any cashers checks.  No personnel checks written for any reason, if you work and you make under two thousand dollars your paid cash, and the government will pay your taxes, and their will be no tax refund at the end of the year if you make under two thousand dollars, this is how your taxes will be paid when you make under two thousand dollars a month, about on third of the American population. Furthermore this will end entitlements as we know them, and bring down the high cost of living, because about third the country will be making under two thousand dollars a month cash, and the rest of the country will be paying taxes, to fund the country, because they make over two thousand dollars a month, then your paid only with a electronically deposit or a cashers check, and your taxed on deposit or cashed check. Cash only transactions will also help the environment, due to the American public will have to save if he or she wants to buy a big ticket items. If elected I will build Dome Homes, because every American needs a minimum standard of living, a place to eat, sleep, a personal computer, cell phone, and microwave oven for all who wants live inside the dome homes. Now Dome Homes are structures, that will house less than five thousand people, for example a central large dome structure where again people eat, attend school, entertainment. Then smaller dome type structures all attached to the larger dome home for people to sleep, care for the old, infant care, and again all tenants will have their own room with personal computer, cell phone, and microwave oven. All tenants will have a choice of what , when, and where they eat, for example dome homes will have a 24/7, buffet food, left over food will be frozen and made into frozen dinners and ate later for profit. All dome homes will have Burger Kings, McDonalds restaurants, stores where you could buy anything needed inside a dome home rooms, bars, casinos.The federal government well to get into the growing of crops, livestock business, to help lower the price of food, most tenants inside the dome homes will be poor, and expect to live form cradle to grave as cheap as possible. And if elected I will build another type of dome homes to grow some crops, like a large greenhouse, and livestock dome homes for animals. We are the nuclear families, every dome home will have fallout bomb shelters, and if ever used the force of the bomb should travel over dome structures. Now all states below sea level will need to built their Dome Homes on a twenty feet mounds of dirt and rocks, with no fallout shelter, and may not withstand a nuclear bomb.Now the government has a right to lower the cost of living, and stopping the invention of insurance will be a must in my administration, for example a vehicle sell for fifteen thousand dollars new, and then one week later it’s only worth ten thousand, but if that vehicle is wrecked one week later it’s still worth fifteen thousand dollars if insured, furthermore some insurances will replace a new vehicle after almost a year later after it’s sold, and by that time the vehicle is worth way less than ten thousand dollars, then there are American people stopping fast, opening car doors just to collect insurance. Now who will buy a fifty thousand dollar Hummer, or a one, two or three thousand dollar house if their was no insurance. Furthermore health care is out of control, a weeks stay in a hospital could cost more than thirty thousand dollars, billed to insurance and the federal government spends billions on health care each and every year. Moreover many people will die due to no insurance which will help the environment, due to fewer people. Now the health care system will solve their uninsured problems with lower cost, corporations which runs Americas health care systems will abandon the health care industry, make hospitals private, and the private hospitals will stop care for the worst cases. In addition many doctors will leave hospitals and start their own private practices which will lower the cost of health care.Now I’m worth more dead than alive due to life insurance, my friends who die with no life insurance are worth nothing. Also if elected I will stop all Medicare, Social Security entitlements for all Americans. and pay off all who contributed to the system!Now if elected, I must make a choice, if I do the same thing as other past Presidents I’ll have the same outcome, a country in debt, or I can make American great once more. America has more entertainment than any were on the planet, and I think it’s the presidents job to save the country by any means possible, and that means no gun control. For example, would as many people attend a N.B.A. basketball game if their were no gun control, just think of the twenty thousand people attending a basketball game with most people carrying a loaded gun, or all the colleges, high schools, and grade schools, and  the many activities were the parents are carrying guns. Now my point is this would save the environment, most if not all school activities would be canceled, saving the planet from global warming. Furthermore the American public would travel by day and not by night, and the little old lady who lives by herself, in her house with the room temperature unbearably high, would fine some roommates, plus more people stay together for safety reasons, and saving the environment.However, we live in a world were there are two types of Americans ones with great wealth, and thoughts with little, so the people with great wealth will hire someone to protect themselves and their property, and for everyone who dies saving the rich mans property is environmental saving, and the rich person would restrict his activities also saving the planet from and environmental disasters.Also if someone is murdered the government will act swiftly to terminate that persons life, but if someone is in a far gunfight they’re be let off free from any arrest warrants, sounds like the wild west days. Now this is how I’m going to achieve the above. I’m not a lawyer, so I will need my Vice President to be a lawyer, and some one of color a Hispanic, fire all non elected judges, sue grocery stores for being a monopoly, Henry Ford proved assembly lines make things cheaper, and the price of food is to high, stop the federal food stamp programs of the United States, there are to many small grocery making two or three hundred percent profit on food products, and who will work for me if the government has hand outs. The United States needs a new jobs market, major grocery stores profits over one hundred million dollars a year each, I will past laws for no corporate ownership of any grocery stores, this will end large chicken, beef farms and lower food prices, then pay off all retires, with no matching funds, fire all federal employees, with the hope states will follow example of federal government, hire back any one will to work for under two thousand dollars cash a month. This will end entitlements as we know them, and a federal sales tax on all money spent to lower the debt of the country.

  • Houstongirl

    I love Paul Berlin’s show and listen to it EVERY Saturday evening. Just love it. Love his stories. He is a Houston treasure.

  • Jeff

    Why would he not interrupt him?  Sam is from Philadelphia and everybody in the N.E. is like that—rude, big mouthed, and obnoxious.

  • Anonymous

    Did Edd Hendee finally get sick of sitting next to Sam and that’s why he’s gone?

  • Guest

    Whats happened to Edd Hindee I miss him in the mornings and sometimes in the evenings.

  • Wally

    Put Ed back on and get rid of the obnoxious Sam Malone.

  • Barry Snider

    Dan…..Please consider running for Mike McCaul’s house seat.  He is a phony, a cop-out, and a John Boehner lap dog.  He does not represent his constituents and needs to go.  Please consider….we need you in Washington.

  • Myles Byrne

    Hey Dan, any decision on whether you will run for the senate? We will help..

  • Myles Byrne

    Hey Dan, any decision on whether you will run for the senate? We will help..

  • JeaniePhillips

     Thanks for getting Berlin’s new  shows posted.

  • Jeff

    Congressman Pete Olson, I am very disappointed in your vote (yes) yesterday in support to increase the debt limit.This was a compromise that will likely ensure Obama’s re-election. However aside from that Conservatives didn’t get the balance budget ammendment they were fighting for. What happened to the promises made to the Tea Party by you and other Representatives? For example posting a Bill for the people to read 3 days before a vote is cast. I listened to Sam Malone yesterday and you stated you were leaning to a (No) vote. Now with a (Yes) vote you are leaning towards ending my support. I cannot vote for a Representative who will cave to the pressure of their House Leadership instead of standing up and fighting for Principals. Congressman Poe and Paul were the only (R)Reps who had the courage to vote (No). I will be seeking an alternative Congressman with those convictions of Conservative Principals to support and vote for in the next election cycle. I vote in every election and influence a minimum of 5 other people in their choice for candidates, just so you understand that it is not only my vote you will not enjoy in the next cycle. Respectfully Jeff Lowry

  • Dan

    he got sick of Sam’s sexual advances.

  • Gordon Morrow

    Hey Dan, I thought the Repubs in Washington was going to save us! What? Well surprise, surprise, surprise … they lied again. Let’s see here. They have an opportunity (with only 1/2 of 1/3 control) to force Washington to live within their means and they fail to do their job because they are “afraid” of public opinion. They said they caved because they didn’t want America to default (they knew this was a lie), they caved because they did want the markets to crash (they crashed anyway), they caved because they did not want our credit ratings to decrease (S&P dropped our rating and Moody is not far behind) and they caved because they did want to be blamed by MSM, Dems and Independents for a bad economy (they economy is FUBAR for the next two generations and now their constituents are blaming them for their votes, ironic isn’t it!). Dan, you are a powerful voice in Texas and your voice is alot louder than mine on the national scene so, my question is; What are you going to do about this?

  • Guest

    Is there a link to email the various hosts?  I can’t seem to find a page with links.

  • Nisha Doss

    Dan you never did say whether Edd would be back or not specially now we need him!!!
    Nish

  • Nisha Doss01

    Yea lets get Edd

  • Kenneth

    i think we should catch as many illegals as we can and sent them home and secure the border the best we can. have the national guard {armed} with border agents to patrol the border.

  • Ndschroedter

    Dan Please PLEASE PLEASE RUN FOR GOV!!!

  • Ronaldgerdes

    Dan, I am listening to your show, 8-12, and let me tell you, it is like old times. So nice not to hear Baker constantly interrupting you, and making stupid comments.  I don’t have a whole lot against Chris, except it is so much better when you go solo, unless you are with the old crew, Bettancourt, Hendee, etc.  I think you and Chris should do your shows separate of each other.  Alternating would be ok.  I like Chris by himself alright, but, not when he is with you.  Just my opinion for whatever it’s worth.  Probably not much.

  • sickofrisingpropertytax

    I will not be voting for Rick Perry. He has done nothing for property tax reform. The whole Dan Patrick team has swept the problem under the rug as well.

  • Bobby

    Mr. Patrick
              For the last twenty years I have paid my taxes feed my family and paid my bills as a Property Manager of my own property and a few others peoples. ( In the late 80 I had  a real estate license.)   SB 747 will shut down my business as a property manager it also takes away my right to hire whom-ever I fell will act in by best interest concerning my own property ( lets say a family member!)This was done under line x in the bill, now the State says you have to be a Broker or a Texas lawyer only.  (No lawyer has ever had my best interest at heart!)
              This bill also allows TREC solicit gifts, grant, donation or other item of value from any source to pay for an activity. You would allow a organization that has the power to investigate, set fines and have control over a businesses to except Bribes??? How did this get past??
             

  • Cliff Brock

    Question for Professor Trice (sp):
    Do we are do we Not have the right of “Cession”?
    Thanks,

    “God Bless Texas”
    Cliff Brock
    Katy, Tx

  • Rolf Strauss

    Dan, I’ve been a loyal listener since the day you started. I think that Edd Hendee and you are the BEST. BUT!! it seems you are trying to attract younger listeners, and it may well be just a business decision, and I know you have to do what is best for your business. However, I do not like the new Baker/Patrick show, it often sounds silly and rude and crude. More often than not I tune out when it begins grating on me. Bring back Edd, please.

  • http://www.beverlywardteam.com Beverly Ward

    Hi Dan  When Perry wins President are you going to run for Governor.  You
    should. And yes, we miss Edd in the a.m. alot.  Blessings

  • Dan

    Naa Edd was so full of hate, I never liked him. He only care about advertising for his steak joint.

  • Rdbig

    We really need Edd back.  Where is Edd, is he never coming back.  We need good sound information and less funny, meaningless, statements and stands. Now is the time for really meaning information regarding our country and state well being.

  • Michael – Spring

    Dan,
    I just received this e-mail and I’m getting ready to send it to everyone who represents us in D.C.  I’m fed up with what’s transpired and continues to on Capital Hill.  This final column hits the nail on the head:

    This is awesome, please read it!!Charley
    Reese’s Final Column!!
    !
    A very interesting column.. COMPLETELY
    NEUTRAL
    Be sure to Read the Poem at the end.

    Charley Reese’s final
    column for the Orlando Sentinel…He has been a journalist for 49 years.
    He
    is retiring and this is HIS LAST COLUMN.  
    Be sure to read the Tax List at the
    end.

    This is about as clear and easy to understand as it can be. The
    article below is completely neutral, neither anti-republican or democrat.
    Charlie Reese, a retired reporter for the Orlando Sentinel, has hit the nail
    directly on the head, defining clearly who it is that in the final analysis must
    assume responsibility for the judgments made that impact each one of us every
    day. It’s a short but good read. Worth the time. Worth
    remembering!

    545 vs. 300,000,000 People
    -By Charlie
    Reese
    Politicians are the only people in the world who create
    problems and then campaign against them.

    Have you ever wondered, if both
    the Democrats and the Republicans are against deficits, WHY do we have
    deficits?

    Have you ever wondered, if all the politicians are against
    inflation and high taxes, WHY do we have inflation and high taxes?

    You
    and I don’t propose a federal budget. The President does.

    You and I don’t
    have the Constitutional authority to vote on appropriations. The House of
    Representatives does.

    You and I don’t write the tax code, Congress
    does.

    You and I don’t set fiscal policy, Congress does.

    You and I
    don’t control monetary policy, the Federal Reserve Bank does.

    One hundred
    senators, 435 congressmen, one President, and nine Supreme Court justices
    equates to 545 human beings out of the 300 million are directly, legally,
    morally, and individually responsible for the domestic problems that plague this
    country.

    I excluded the members of the Federal Reserve Board because that
    problem was created by the Congress. In 1913, Congress delegated its
    Constitutional duty to provide a sound currency to a federally chartered, but
    private, central bank.

    I excluded all the special interests and lobbyists
    for a sound reason. They have no legal authority. They have no ability to coerce
    a senator, a congressman, or a President to do one cotton-picking thing. I don’t
    care if they offer a politician $1 million dollars in cash. The politician has
    the power to accept or reject it. No matter what the lobbyist promises, it is
    the legislator’s responsibility to determine how he votes.

    Those 545
    human beings spend much of their energy convincing you that what they did is not
    their fault. They cooperate in this common con regardless of party.

    What
    separates a politician from a normal human being is an excessive amount of gall.
    No normal human being would have the gall of a Speaker, who stood up and
    criticized the President for creating deficits. The President can only propose a
    budget. He cannot force the Congress to accept it.

    The Constitution,
    which is the supreme law of the land, gives sole responsibility to the House of
    Representatives for originating and approving appropriations and taxes. Who is
    the speaker of the House now? He is the leader of the majority party.
    He and fellow House members, not the President, can approve any budget they
    want. If the President vetoes it, they can pass it over his veto if they agree
    to.

    It seems inconceivable to me that a nation of 300 million cannot
    replace 545 people who stand convicted — by present facts — of incompetence
    and irresponsibility. I can’t think of a single domestic problem that is not
    traceable directly to those 545 people. When you fully grasp the plain truth
    that 545 people exercise the power of the federal government, then it must
    follow that what exists is what they want to exist.

    If the tax code is
    unfair, it’s because they want it unfair.

    If the budget is in the red,
    it’s because they want it in the red.

    If the Army & Marines are in
    Iraq and Afghanistan it’s because they want them in Iraq and Afghanistan

    If they do not receive social security but are on an elite retirement
    plan not available to the people, it’s because they want it that
    way.

    There are no insoluble government problems.

    Do not let these
    545 people shift the blame to bureaucrats, whom they hire and whose jobs they
    can abolish; to lobbyists, whose gifts and advice they can reject; to
    regulators, to whom they give the power to regulate and from whom they can take
    this power. Above all, do not let them con you into the belief that there exists
    disembodied mystical forces like “the economy,” “inflation,” or “politics” that
    prevent them from doing what they take an oath to do.

    Those 545 people,
    and they alone, are responsible.

    They, and they alone, have the
    power.

    They, and they alone, should be held accountable by the people who
    are their bosses.

    Provided the voters have the gumption to manage their
    own employees…

    We should vote all of them out of office and clean up
    their mess!

    Charlie Reese is a former columnist of the Orlando Sentinel
    Newspaper.

    What you do with this article now that you have read it… is
    up to you.
    This might be funny if it weren’t so true. Be sure to read all the
    way to the end:

    Tax his land, Tax his bed, Tax the table, At which he’s
    fed.

    Tax his tractor, Tax his mule, Teach him taxes Are the
    rule.

    Tax his work, Tax his pay, He works for peanuts anyway!

    Tax
    his cow, Tax his goat, Tax his pants, Tax his coat.

    Tax his ties, Tax his
    shirt, Tax his work, Tax his dirt.

    Tax his tobacco, Tax his drink, Tax
    him if he tries to think.

    Tax his cigars, Tax his beers, If he cries tax
    his tears.

    Tax his car, Tax his gas, Find other ways to tax
    his ____.

    Tax all he has,then let him know
    that you won’t be done till he has no dough.

    When he screams and hollers;
    Then tax him some more, Tax him till He’s good and sore.

    Then tax his
    coffin, tax his grave, tax the sod in which he’s laid…

    Put these words
    upon his tomb, ‘Taxes drove me to my doom…’

    When he’s gone, Do not
    relax, Its time to apply the inheritance tax.

    Accounts Receivable
    Tax
    Building Permit Tax
    CDL license Tax
    Cigarette Tax
    Corporate
    Income Tax
    Dog License Tax
    Excise Taxes
    Federal Income Tax
    Federal
    Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
    Fishing License Tax
    Food License Tax
    Fuel
    Permit Tax
    Gasoline Tax (currently 44.75 cents per gallon)
    Gross Receipts
    Tax
    Hunting License Tax
    Inheritance Tax
    Inventory Tax
    IRS Interest
    Charges IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
    Liquor Tax
    Luxury
    Taxes
    Marriage License Tax
    Medicare Tax
    Personal Property
    Tax
    Property Tax
    Real Estate Tax
    Service Charge Tax
    Social Security
    Tax
    Road Usage Tax
    Recreational Vehicle Tax
    Sales Tax
    School
    Tax
    State Income Tax
    State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
    Telephone Federal
    Excise Tax
    Telephone Federal Universal Service Fee Tax
    Telephone Federal,
    State and Local Surcharge Taxes
    Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge
    Tax
    Telephone Recurring and Nonrecurring Charges Tax
    Telephone State and
    Local Tax
    Telephone Usage Charge Tax
    Utility Taxes
    Vehicle License
    Registration Tax
    Vehicle Sales Tax
    Watercraft Registration Tax
    Well
    Permit Tax
    Workers Compensation Tax

    STILL THINK THIS IS
    FUNNY?Not one of these
    taxes existed 100 years ago, & our nation was the most prosperous in the
    world.We had absolutely no national debt, had the largest middle class in
    the world, and Mom, if agreed, stayed home to raise the
    kids.What in the heck happened? Can you
    spell ‘politicians?’
    I hope this goes around THE USA at
    least 545 times!!! YOU can help it get there!!!

    GO AHEAD. . . BE AN
    AMERICAN!!!

  • Rusty8520

    If you are not happy with the way the country is going go to goooh.com and learn how to become part of the solution. That’s goooh.com (Get Out Of Our House)

  • TPC

    Dan, do your station a favor and bring back the sound wisdom, professionalism and original content of Edd Hendee.

  • DanB

    Dan B who was the Lt. Colonel on yesterdays show?

  • Linda

    Where do I find the information about Brian Birdwell’s book from the interview yesterday?

  • Carlevarom

    Dan,  A friend of mine suggested that Medicare go to a voucher system that can only be used at state approved insurance companies.  Taking it out of the federal government and having competition for the insurance might be more efficient.  We are also concerned about the inflated bills and extra tests that hospital emergency rooms are ordering.  We know people who go it for stitches and because they take heart medications, end up in the hospitals for four days with a multitude of procedures.

  • Sam Clark

    Dan,   This is a question about your relationship with Mike Richards. He was part of the station years ago, and then he was gome.  We heard he had an illness, but was there no mention of why he left so sudden. Thanks for your work at the station and in Austin. 

    San and Jo Clark
    E-mail highness@consolidated.nt

  • sks

    Dan was listening to your show on the way home yesterday and both Chris and you stated Ron Paul didn’t have a chance to win.  I remember back in the Primary of the 2008 election you were saying the same thing about Obama.
    No one can predict the voting public after the last election.

  • Craig

    What if Mormons Are Advanced Christians?

     

    A principle belief of Mormons is that God reveals knowledge to His
    prophets just as He did in the Bible. 
    Through revelation the nature of god has been advanced – Jesus is the
    Christ, the Savior of the world.  He is
    distinct and separate from the Father
    and the Holy Ghost.  The members of the
    god head are united in their purpose, their mission and their desires.  Revelation advances knowledge of god beyond
    the base definition given by creeds drafted by committee and consensus.

     

    Just as Santa Claus is a basic element of Christmas there is more to
    the holiday than receiving of gifts; giving gifts is more advanced and
    celebrating the Father’s gift of His son to the world is even more
    advanced.  Galileo was accused of heresy
    and threatened with death for presenting knowledge that challenged contemporary
    Aristotle views.   However, history is
    clear that Galileo’s teachings built on Aristotle views while advancing knowledge.

     

    Classifying Mormons as a cult is similar to only viewing Christmas as retail
    trade.

  • Sbarrow

    Dan, you need to do the afternoon show by yourself.

  • Murphy_mike

    The Lake Jackson Tea Party will conduct an informative meeting for interested guests.
     
    The meeting will be help 11-3 and featured speaker will be John Colyandro with Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute
     
    Here is the line up
     
    John Colyandro w/ Texas Conservative Coalition Research InstituteTopic – November 8th Ballot AmendmentsFelicia Harris – CD 14 – Representative : Discuss credentials for this seatTracy Read – Justice of Peace Precinct 1- Place 1 Brazoria County : Discuss credentials for this seat Open to the Public The meeting place will be Lake Jackson Civic Center  333 Hwy 332 Lake Jackson TX.  Please announce on your show or I can call in to do so, if you would be so kind. All Patriots invited. Regards Mike Murphy979 417 6700

  • Hawk4160

    I saw this and thought everyone might like to take a look.  Financial collapse was predicted in 1999.  Gee, I wonder who was president then??

    http://www.break.com/index/too-big-to-fail-1999-warning-in-congress-2193451

  • Robc1982
  • Bring Back Ed

    Ed was too critical of George W. Bush for KSEV’s taste.  But he was right about what he said.

  • Bring Back Ed

    Ed was too critical of George W. Bush for KSEV’s taste.  But he was right about what he said.

  • Djlove0549

    Where is Edd?

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_7RS6F5WNMNK74IGAOTFRHHWXOQ debby

    Where is Edd and is he ever coming back?

  • gal

    Letting you know that Occupy Wall Street is planning on stopping the bell on Wall Street Nov. 17. I copied this from their General Assembly notes 11/10: Direct Action: November 17th: Jordan: One week from today we are going to shut down Wall Street! We are going to stop the opening bell at the stock exchange and in its place we are going to ring the people’s bell! And it will be awesome! And we will create a massive carnival that will demonstrate the beautiful world we are creating together. We need your help. We are asking for the funds to…monuments and training…these monuments will cover the themes of things that Wall Street has trampled on, including access to affordable housing, access to a decent education, safe and healthy food, accessible health care, and sustainable environmental practices. Specifically we are asking for the following: $800 for vehicle rental to transport all these materials. $700 to rent a space to do the trainings as well as make the art. $2000 for art supplies, including canvas, paint, sculpture materials, and other art supplies. $500 for costumes. $200 for tools, and $800 for street communication systems on the day of the 17th.  You can read more about this & how they are now calling their camp a town. http://www.nycga.net/2011/11/10/nycga-minutes-11102011/#more-3183

  • JeaniePhillips

    Disqus is not working well on Berlin’s site.No new postings all week and I did post something.Please check it out.Thanks

  • Ramona

    Jan. 9, 2012  5 PM Hour on Radio — What a refreshing conversation to hear about Tim Tebow!  Thank you!  

  • Anonymous

    Looks like my candidate Ron Paul won the Saddle Up Texas Straw Poll.  I can’t wait for tomorrow to hear how Sam & Co. spin it.  “Oh well, you know those Paul supporters, they always show up in droves and inflate the numbers.  We really need to be focused on who came in 2nd and 3rd.”   So predictable.

  • Hoodm85

    Bring back Edd.

  • Beloved

    So you are the man to thank for bringing Paul Berlin back to the airwaves. You rock, Dan and now so does Saturday eve. Nothing like it anywhere – no how, no way, nowhere else.

  • Njrobilio

    Dan,  Do you think your station would host a screening of spOILed.  I would love to see it and I think it is something that everyone needs to see!!!

  • RobertL

    are you still looking for a farm/ranch to take your FFA animals

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