Posted on 09/18/2017 6:52:01 AM PDT by outinyellowdogcountry
The Second Battle of the Alamo A second Texas Revolution is currently brewing in the Lone Star State. This all comes as a result of a seemingly laudable plan promoted to and passed by the state’s legislature some four years ago. The plan involved the rebuilding and improvement of the state’s most iconic shrine—the Alamo. The plan as promoted and approved would have rebuilt certain historic structures present at the time of the 1836 battle, as well as give visitors there a better and more complete understanding of the physical environment existing at the time of the conflict. Consequent to the plan’s passage, Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush, whose office is now in charge of running the Alamo, brought in a number of out-of-state planners to design the project. What they came up with was something very different from what its backers originally envisioned. Much to their dismay, the originators of this effort were astounded to learn that the new focus of the Alamo would no longer be the 1836 battle for which it is world famous. In the words of Bush’s Master Planner George Skarmeas, “We cannot single out one moment in time.” Instead the Alamo would be transformed into a multi-cultural hodgepodge of world history. In fact, its very name would be changed. The site would no longer be referred to as the Alamo—instead, it would be known as the San Antonio de Valero mission. And this does not comprise the full extent of the plan’s disturbing features. Instead of rebuilding the mission’s outer-perimeter defensive walls using the original limestone as has been done at the other four San Antonio missions, the Alamo’s walls would be constructed of modern-day see-through plexiglass. Other bizarre aspects by the designers are also present, including a tree-lined body of flowing water coursing through the middle of the site’s Main Plaza complete with tables, chairs, and canopies under which tourists may sip their drinks in comfort. In short, the effect will be more reminiscent of a modern-day tourist theme park than that of a hallowed and sacred battleground. Needless to say, upon learning these facts Texans across the state have met this plan with vociferous opposition. There are now statewide efforts ongoing to ensure that it is never implemented; these Texans are outraged and adamant that a plan conforming to the original intent of the legislature when proposed and passed be enacted. It is safe to assume that this fight will be loud and ugly. It is also highly likely that when it is over, George P. Bush’s once-promising political career in the state will be finished.
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Nope. It’s offensive to certain people so it needs to be replaced by an El Pollo Loco.
Also, he hired a curator from Cincinnati to carry out the reimagining. How does a person from Ohio have any idea about Texas much less Bush who I assume grew up in Florida. The Daughters of the Republic of Texas were in charge before the Land Office took it away. Government and politics always screw things up.
Oh, no. Now the Bushes are going to destroy the Alamo. Can’t they go away? They’re like a sober Kennedy family.
They just want to rename it, The Lmao..................
Now that’s the gift that keeps on giving the whole year round Clark!
Where are they going to put PeeWee Herman’s bike?
I recall reading that the curved top on the Alamo building was added many years after Texas became independent...
“...with tables, chairs, and canopies under which tourists may sip their drinks in comfort.”
That a bizarre and insulting way to show honor to a site where brave soldiers died.
I always thought the Alamo was out of place, it was like it was on Broadway and 42nd street in NYC.
Stay out the Bushes.
I met George P. two years ago when he was campaigning for his father. He was a very nice man, but I would never vote for him or any of his family.
WHAT THE F##K ARE THEY THINKING??????
It seems odd that liberals, who heartily spurn any reference to Christianity, would want to call it by that name. Anthony of Padua, the mission's namesake, was a Christian evangelist.
Now that right there is funny....
Yep, “Remember the Alamo (Tamales)!”
George P. Bush is half Mexican. His mother was still a Mexican national when he was born. He is not a natural born citizen.
Ping.
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