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Proud to be a Texan Republican In an time where federal Republicans don't seem to remember the party's values, it makes me proud to know that Rick Perry and the Texas GOP stand loyal to them. Texas Republicans still believe that wasteful and excessive spending should be dramatically cut down. Texas Republicans still stand tough against illegal immigration and understand the need to preserve the American way of life. Texas Republicans still hold conservative values dear, yet they oppose excessive government encroachment in folks' private lifes. And, above all, Texas Republicans still believe in the power of the individual,...

Okay, okay... I know this is late for The Birthday, but I just received it.  I checked snopes and they don't seem to have it yet.  The e-mail came from a woman whose brother went to high school with Bum at French High School (Beaumont, Tx), so I'm thinking he really wrote it.  It sure sounds like him, anyway.  Does anyone know him personally so we can verify? HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TEXAS -- FROM BUM PHILLIPS  Being Texan by Bum PhillipsDear Friends,   Last year, I wrote a small piece about what it means to me to be a Texan. My...