He ran for governor of Texas a few years ago and did surprisingly well.
I had never heard of Kinky Friedman before until I read something about him today, he is just fantastic.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElDtH7rP3T0"]YouTube - Kinky Friedman - They Ain't Makin Jews Like Jesus Anymore[/ame]
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzfei3jG_To"]YouTube - Kinky Friedman Proud to be...from El Paso 2008[/ame]
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He ran for governor of Texas a few years ago and did surprisingly well.
There is much to be said in favour of modern journalism. By giving us the opinions of the uneducated, it keeps us in touch with the ignorance of the community.
-Oscar Wilde
As you say, 13% is pretty good if you're an independant candidate. Plus there was another independent in the race as well so he would have done even better.
There is much to be said in favour of modern journalism. By giving us the opinions of the uneducated, it keeps us in touch with the ignorance of the community.
-Oscar Wilde
An "unknown?" Kinky has been around forever, he is an icon in Texas!
Tom, Kinky is also an author of some very entertaining fiction.
Here lies the body of Mary Lee; died at the age of a hundred and three. For fifteen years she kept her virginity; not a bad record for this vicinity.
Here lies the body of Mary Lee; died at the age of a hundred and three. For fifteen years she kept her virginity; not a bad record for this vicinity.
We-ll y'ain't gonna fahnd this dood watch'n no more a that crap! Shi-ite, that is.
The lay-erst prerson ah noo colled Kinky wuz a fahve foot eight gal with thaagh haagh black boots and spoat'n a big whip.
Naah, aah wa'nt thee-re y'unnerstee-and? Just watch'n orn the tee vee.
Translation: That was shite.
http://www.justplainpolitics.com/blog.php?u=237
If you feel so inclined a comment would be appreciated.
Respect a believers right to believe, but they should damn well repect our right to challenge such utterly illogical notions.
http://www.justplainpolitics.com/blog.php?u=237
If you feel so inclined a comment would be appreciated.
Respect a believers right to believe, but they should damn well repect our right to challenge such utterly illogical notions.
I kind of figured, what with you being in England and all, that there was a pretty good chance you had not heard of him. Probably the only reason I know of him his because I lived in Texas when I was a kid and have been back many times to visit friends and family. I know there are great musicians in the U.K. that I would love but will never hear of.
If you liked Kinky, check out Robert Earl Keen:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RArZGbD9k-M"]YouTube - Robert Earl Keen - Austin City Limits[/ame]
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qvj-2moYZM"]YouTube - Robert Earl Keen - The Front Porch Song[/ame]
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbPRNWx4W0o"]YouTube - Mariano ~ Robert Earl Keen[/ame]
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P37xPiRz1sg"]YouTube - Robert Earl Keene's Merry Christmas from the Family[/ame]
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Here lies the body of Mary Lee; died at the age of a hundred and three. For fifteen years she kept her virginity; not a bad record for this vicinity.
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