This Is What We Talk About

All the time we talk about MEDIA GAGA. So let us give you another angle for you to observe this crazy stuff that goes on.

First, MAGA President Trump cuts back spending at the National Weather Service. In fact, the NWS is so top-heavy that it cannot function like it should. So they eliminate a lot of the overspending. 

Second, the MEDIA hate government cutbacks. More than they hate government cut backs, they hate Trump. 

Third, they (the media) have been pumping to talk about Hurricanes, and with the cutbacks that have been made, will it kill a bunch of people in the United States? 

There is your setup!

Now, meet a “storm” called AL93. What is that? A low-pressure system that came from the Atlantic and drifted into the Gulf for about 20 miles and then stayed on land. Meaning? It is nothing but a small, low-pressure system that will create a little rain (yeah, farmers!), maybe some thunder, and much-needed seeding for our areas in Texas. 

What is the big frigging deal? The media went GAGA over AL93, a rainstorm.

Here is why – they have to get you to watch. Folks like you just want to read what is going on or watch it on TV. They have you hooked. There is no storm coming, other than a rain event, and the NWS is doing a great job watching some thunderstorms drift down the coast and water the fields. 

But what if?

Like peeing on a rock! There is going to be some water. But we all will survive. 

It is a game for friends with Government employees! So just enjoy the rain, cooler temps, and maybe a good movie this weekend. Remember, this panic mode was brought to you by your media who wants to scare you to watch. And we are not kidding. 

Nederland Is Out Of Control?

We are wondering what is now going on at the City of Nederland, Texas? As much as everyone had hoped that someone was watching over the city, it now appears that there is nothing but confusion.

This past week, during the normal city council meeting, Kay Ducuir was seen manipulating again. This time her target was the new city council.

Decuir wants to build a NEW EVENTS CENTER, which she had the council under hook, line, and sinker to approve. Until the audience stood up and asked the question of where the event center would be. You know, another government project taking more land off the city tax rolls. Like the offices for sale that, well, have not sold. Another wonderful deadhead project.

Anyway, Kay Baby (as many call her now), is up in arms because the council was to vote YES to her new project. The only issue? Well it seems that the project is sitting on Boston Avenue. And it is not zoned properly.

No, we are not kidding. They almost approved another pork project by the EDC. They got shut down, and we are told Decuir was furious.

Then, we learned that not only are they not following the law, but also their procedure, where each council member gets to appoint a person to the EDC. However, an argument was started by Councilmember Sonnier, and they tabled the idea. Ya, no, we are not kidding.

Now, as the auditors continue to prepare and get started on the accounts run by the EDC, we are told there is much apprehension about what they will find. Which is fun for us.

Then we learned that the EDC director DOES NOT LIVE IN THE CITY. That got the backroom fired up as Decuir always announces herself at the EDC’s main address. The ordinance will be addressed according to our sources. Equally, we learn that a war is on the forefront of the city.

Lastly, the planning and zoning committee got tricky and didn’t tell the city council that they were meeting. It is too funny to watch these numb nuts have no idea what they are doing and have not even been appointed properly.

Is the city out of control? No, but now every single time they have a meeting, they show you how uneducated all are?

We will watch this closely. Just like the real DOJ is watching. So watch this: HERE

Peel In “Unstable Condition”

Late this evening, former Jefferson County Republican Chairman Garratt Peal fell into a comatose state “and is not expected to live past the next 48 hours,” according to family members who have contacted the Review tonight.

Peel, who was on assignment as a doctor for the US Department of Homeland Security in Miami, Florida, post serving in Washington DC, was diagnosed with a severe infection in his lungs and has been admitted to a local Miami Hospital over the last 10 weeks. 

“Garrett’s condition has gone downhill fast over the last few hours. The doctors came in and told us that the end is near and to make sure we all pray for him. His day is here,” said one close family member. “We are prepared. We are ready for his passing,” said the source. 

Peel took over the Jefferson County Republican party and was instrumental in the strong move to the center, which brought in democrats to join the party. His happy, no-nonsense, want to see Jefferson County go red came to life in 2016 when Donald Trump started to rise to the occasion and pull the Blue Dogs in. Peel, who was very well known and liked in DC, held parties in Washington and brought plane loads of supporters to DC to enjoy the first swearing-in of Trump. For his support, Trump put him on committees and eventually onto the Homeland Security mass casualty team and trauma team in the United States. 

Garrett Peel did not go without his sense for controversy. As many in the advanced community around the United States in presidential politics would say in Trump’s first term, “It was Peels way or no way. We like Peel’s way.”

Tonight, our prayers are for Garrett Peel and his children, who now live in the Austin area. 

No matter what you think, the Jefferson County GOP has some soul searching tonight as one of the good ones heads to where we all go. As it is said, his day is here. 

Subpoena’s Issued

The SET Political Review has learned that subpoenas have been issued in the Flanagan case, and the Federal Government is on the hunt for money that has been given in the 555 building case and the burned-out building case. 

Most have been banking subpoenas, and some have gone into the records of banking, even inside the city of Beaumont. 

We have learned that there has been one issue with a “sitting city council member” that will be released in the next two weeks. 

We are told they are hot on the trail of money, to the tune of almost $1.5 million dollars that was dispersed to buy the 555 and then turn around and share that said money with elected officials. 

The case is said to be going to trial with the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office; however, they deny this. So we play whack-a-mole with who will raise their ugly head. 

Our take?

We are not impressed. Not at all. Nothing is happening and there are only a little bit of leaks. 

Our opinion again? Who cares. Nothing ever changes in Jefferson County, and nothing will. If they do get him – or them – or it – or whatever, we will see if they can get it to a court. Our guess is no. 

Slick, slicker, and slickest we say. And you say?

Special Editorial

Every week, it is like finding out that your girlfriend or wife is having an affair and has been doing so for years. First, it hurts. Then, it stings and you want not to trust anyone or anything ever again. And then it sets in. You are responsible for 50% of the relationship. 

What am I talking about today? Politics in East Texas.

This week, you will find out that some of the characters have been involved with each other for years. Not only do they know each other, they have each other’s backs. They have had relationships for years, and local law enforcement is not now, nor will ever, do anything to stop it. 

Your tax dollars are being spent on payoffs, large (huge) retirements, handshake contracts, contracts that should have been passed through the regulatory process, and most of all, money that is taken from you and given to the ones in wealth here in Southeast, Texas. 

Over this past weekend, I  have met with three high-ranking former officials. They have a story to tell that if you do not play ball like the power structure wants you to, they make your life horrible while you serve. If you win again, they will make sure that nothing and no idea that you have will pass in any governing agency. 

Yes, like a mini mafia. 

Now they are so bold that they do it right in the media’s face. And then laugh. 

Blogs, like this one, try and tell you about it. You laugh at us, then say hmmm…when it turns out the story is true. 

As for the mainstream?

• The Beaumont Enterprise is in a closet somewhere in SET, reporting on press releases as their next editor quits. 
• The Port Arthur News is in a smaller closet, doing only press releases. 
• KFDM and Fox are like a revolving door with reporters that just graduated from High School and read off a phone. 
• KBMT is worse, as many have learned that have worked their they must be liberal first, and report the news second. 

And that is your news media. Notice we did not mention radio – is there any?

So your political officials have ZERO checks and balances. Now, they do what they want. 

Again, like a woman or a man who has an affair, they are willing to bet that the truth either never comes out or they just don’t care. 

Since 1994, we have exposed many great stories here at the Review. We are 32 plus years old, and now we are up to over 100,000 plus a day in page hits. That makes us very happy. But we have not been the solution to the problem. 

Yes, there have been a few glimmers of hope. The Feds come through from time to time, and the agents just shake their heads. Then the phone call comes to go back to where they came from because somebody knows somebody, or somebody is involved. 

Now it is to the point in some counties that citizens are leaving. Look at Jefferson County. Taxes are up around 52% since ten years ago. But they keep on spending. Now wind farms! Gonna kill animals, we say, but where is PETA? Oh ya, they got a phone call on spending! And we learn today that Bartee has a secret backer. We will never know who it is because it will go through about three PACs before he gets his money. Not traceable. 

The City Councils are mess. Look at Port Arthur, where one city council member, who is the voice of calm and knowledge, gets beaten down every single time she opens her mouth. At least she gets it on the record. 

The district attorneys ignore the violations of state law. Why? Well, they have to run for office. And you gotta have the black vote! Right? 

So on this hot, full moon, summer day, I want to say to all of you politicos, keep on doing it till it is all gone. That day will come. Where you tax your way, or corrupt your way, out of money.

I tell many of my political candidates: “There is a difference in running for office and running the office. Remember that.”

They are in office for a few weeks, and they forget that. Too bad. 

We archive our stuff we write. Just like this editorial, someone in my office will pull it out one day and say, “See.” Just like an affair. You cannot change history. You can only bet on nobody cares. 

Last political lesson, you cannot change history. There are guys like me who are writing it as we speak. Is that how you really want to be remembered?

Think about that…

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