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To: Diddle E. Squat
With Farmers pulling out, there are now only TWO insurance providers left in Texas. I have no choice but to pay what they will have of me.

You seem to suggest-- and I question-- that if we elect (not re-elect-- Perry was given the job) Perry then he will take on the insurance issue? No, Perry was whistling past the graveyard on this issue during his watch, and he absolutely blew it. He should have exerted some leadership and called a special legislative session this summer.

As far as Mexico's non compliance with the water treaty, you men are right-- Perry can't do much about it. But much of politics is symbolism. Perry is the governor of all of Texas; he could spend a little time down here pretending he gives a damn.

As to race, there are times when race should be considered. My wife was born in Mexico. Half my family is Hispanic. We're talking pride. That's me personally. On the macro, what makes Texas Texas is the commingling of our cultures. Must the anglo always be our leader at the levels that count?

Pride is called for at least once every couple of hundred years. Perry is an empty suit. It is time. Tony Sanchez is a billionaire. There is a corporate cat in that. He's my guy.

Finally, I'm a Dem op? No, no, not at all.

26 posted on 10/09/2002 7:56:53 PM PDT by RainDog
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To: RainDog
Personally I don't care what color or race any govt official is. I just want the most conservative of whoever is running.

But back to insurance, WHY are there only 2 carriers left for your situation? Primarily because the trial lawyers and excessive jury awards have driven them out of the state. Too risky and not profitable now in the current legal climate.
27 posted on 10/09/2002 9:06:28 PM PDT by Diddle E. Squat
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To: RainDog
Oh, as to why Perry didn't address the insurance problem, too much dem control in the statehouse. But redistricting will change that, and enable Perry to push for substantial and meaningful tort reform. Its the only way to sustainably bring down insurance costs. Artificially low limits will just drive the remaining companies out.
28 posted on 10/09/2002 9:09:28 PM PDT by Diddle E. Squat
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