Jerry Patterson

Jerry Patterson

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Jerry Patterson is a former Texas state senator, Texas Land Commissioner, and a retired Marine Vietnam veteran.

While a member of the Texas Senate, he authored the Texas concealed handgun law and co-authored the Texas Coastal Management Plan.

Wind and solar don't need a tax break anymore 09/17/2024

Thanks to the Chronicle for publishing my letter to the editor.

Wind and solar don't need a tax break anymore The federal production tax credit (PTC) for renewable energy has outlived its usefulness and should be repealed. Wind and solar don't need it.

After 50 years, a Marine comes home. No, Donald Trump, Capt. Ron Forrester is not a loser. 12/31/2023

Welcome Home and Semper Fi Ron. You are a Texan who deserves our humble thanks. Thanks to the Statesman, Chronicle, and Corpus Christi Caller Times for running my op-ed.

After 50 years, a Marine comes home. No, Donald Trump, Capt. Ron Forrester is not a loser. In January 1970, six Marine second lieutenants were commissioned at Te

Trump tells Glenn Beck he’d ‘lock up’ political opponents if reelected 08/30/2023

Another du***ss comment from the Donald.

Trump tells Glenn Beck he’d ‘lock up’ political opponents if reelected Former President Trump told conservative media personality Glenn Beck he would prosecute his political enemies if elected president again. “You said in 2016, you know, ‘Lock her up,'” B…

Marines Urged by Woke Study to Use Gender-Neutral Terms in Boot Camp - American Liberty News 08/23/2023

This will certainly enhance combat readiness! No doubt the Japanese would've immediately capitulated had they been confronted with a "gender neutral" Marine Corps.

Marines Urged by Woke Study to Use Gender-Neutral Terms in Boot Camp - American Liberty News ANALYSIS – In the most glaring example of wokeness in the military, which the Marine Commandant recently claimed wasn’t an issue in our beloved Corps, jarheads are being urged not to use sir or ma’am in Marine boot camp. According to the Marine Corps Times, this is seen as part of a sweeping e...

Trump Pushes Claim That Brian Kemp's 50-Point Victory Was Fraud 06/10/2023

Trump v. Biden. Delusional v. Senile. Is this the best America has to offer?

Trump Pushes Claim That Brian Kemp's 50-Point Victory Was Fraud Georgia Governor Brian Kemp defeated a candidate endorsed by former President Donald Trump in last week's Republican gubernatorial primary.

Watch: Chris Christie Slams Trump During Presidential Bid Announcement 06/07/2023

Christie describes Trump as the person "who's never been wrong, never done anything wrong, blames somebody or something else when something goes wrong, and has never lost". I'm not a fan of Christie but he has cajones. This is gonna be very entertaining.

Watch: Chris Christie Slams Trump During Presidential Bid Announcement Chris Christie, a former Donald Trump ally, criticized the ex-president during an event to announce he was entering the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination Tuesday. Photo: Charles Krupa/Associated Press

Orders surge for trans designer after Target pulls products 05/28/2023

The Target designer identifies as a "gay trans male". Does that mean a biological female, identifies as a male, who is gay, and attracted to males? Was that middle step even necessary?

Orders surge for trans designer after Target pulls products Transgender designer Erik Carnell has seen a surge in demand for his pins, prints, stickers and T-shirts after U.S. retailer Target Corp pulled his products amid a backlash by some customers to its Pride collection, he said on Thursday.

'If by whiskey': Soggy Sweat's historic political speech still resonates 05/25/2023

In light of the recent kerfuffle about whisky and politicians, I suggest all read below the famous "Whiskey Speech" by Mississippi Legislator, Noah S. "Soggy" Sweat given to his colleagues in 1954. It's a classic.

'If by whiskey': Soggy Sweat's historic political speech still resonates The movement for the prohibition of alcohol in the United States began in the early 19th century. For decades, the hot political topic left a great divide among family members

Traditionalists Protest What Some Consider a “Woke” Takeover of the Texas State Historical Association 05/11/2023

If you're a student of Texas history, you're probably aware of the Texas State Historical Association. They've been around since 1897 educating Texans about their history. There's a battle underway. On one side are those who take great pride in their history, seek a complete and accurate telling of that history, including those past events that aren't much to be proud of. On the other side are the "woke" (I hate the word but it fits perfectly) who believe we have much to be ashamed of and we should now focus solely on telling the "white men were oppressors" story, and feature LGBTQIA+ Texan narratives for example. They're also the ones who believe 1836 was all about slavery. Read below to see what Texas history might be like if the good guys and gals don't win this fight.

Traditionalists Protest What Some Consider a “Woke” Takeover of the Texas State Historical Association Inside the arguments, lawsuit, and angry outbursts that are dividing a key authority on historical matters.

US Navy hires activy-duty drag queen to be face of recruitment drive 05/03/2023

Yep. This is exactly what the U.S. Navy needs to enhance combat readiness...

US Navy hires activy-duty drag queen to be face of recruitment drive The US Navy invited an active-duty drag queen to be a “Digital Ambassador” – as part of a recent drive “to attract the most talented and diverse workforce” amid sinking recruitment.

Donald Trump embraces Jan. 6 defendant who wants Mike Pence executed 04/28/2023

trump show's a lot of class here, all of it low class...

Donald Trump embraces Jan. 6 defendant who wants Mike Pence executed Micki Larson-Olson, who served months in jail for her actions on Jan. 6, told NBC News that politicians who certified the results of the 2020 election deserve to be be killed for treason.

Trump posts on Instagram for the first time since Jan. 6 fallout 04/18/2023

He's selling "Trump Trading Cards" to his gullible cultists. I'm not making this up. Be the first on your block to have your own set of cards!

Trump posts on Instagram for the first time since Jan. 6 fallout Former President Trump on Tuesday posted images to his Instagram account for the first time since Jan. 5, 2021, a day before the riot at the U.S. Capitol. “I am pleased to inform you that, due to the great success of my previously launched DIGITAL TRADING CARDS, we are doing it again, SERIES 2, AV...

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