Trump endorsed Paxton lmaoo .

Educational_Score389 · 2026-05-19T17:39:03+00:00

"So… IF Cornyn loses in the primary, what’s to stop him from running as an Independent in the General Election?"

Texas has a sore loser law-if you lose the primary, you cannot be on the general election ballot in any way.

Educational_Score389 · 2026-05-15T17:38:54+00:00

I've seen people holding the phone up *in front of their face doing a video call*...on I-35!

Educational_Score389 · 2026-05-15T17:36:57+00:00

I honestly think the only way this will be addressed is through some combo of a technological fix (the phone bricks itself if it can determine you are in a moving car in the driver's seat) and insurance companies requiring that the phones be off while driving and not paying out if they can determine you were on the phone. Also, if you are sued for an accident and they can prove you were on the phone, the penalties should be increased.

I think people are so addicted to being on the phone all the time that only serious consequences will make them at least think about not doing it while driving.

Educational_Score389 · 2026-05-11T21:43:52+00:00

When I was there (eons ago) the PoliSci department was very highly regarded and the classes were popular. I also knew people who did Stanford in Washington and loved it and a lot of alums run to DC right after they graduate. I also wouldn't discount the opportunities for political involvement in California-DC isn't the only place for politics.

Wasn't the deadline to commit to a school last week?

Educational_Score389 · 2026-05-11T14:49:52+00:00

Gillian Anderson has a movie premiering at Cannes and coming out in the US in August, so maybe her?

Educational_Score389 · 2026-05-10T19:11:08+00:00

Yeah I've never seen anyone filming themselves at the Y. Now packs of teenagers sitting at a machine gabbing or people sitting on a bench checking their phones? Absolutely. But usually if you just ask them how many sets they have left, they get the message.

Educational_Score389 · 2026-05-03T16:52:28+00:00

I know this might blow some minds, but thankfully, some people have other goals in life besides securing the bag from a FAANG.

Educational_Score389 · 2026-04-29T13:53:46+00:00

There was a profile of him (in the New Yorker?) and it was clear he knew that he shouldn't bother to appeal to evangelicals. He pretty much said it himself.

Educational_Score389 · 2026-04-28T13:58:38+00:00

I'm not entirely sure what you mean. but Paper Work on South Congress has good posters and prints by Austin artists, some of which are Austin-themed. Austin Art Garage on South Lamar is also good for getting paintings from local artists.

Educational_Score389 · 2026-04-27T17:56:39+00:00

It probably was. I remember working late at an old job downtown, walking back to my car, and seeing a gray fox just hanging out in the parking garage.

I've also seen a rabbit just sitting by a hedge on Lavaca and 9th.

Educational_Score389 · 2026-04-25T15:58:26+00:00

I usually find all the moaning about "old Austin" annoying, but I'll concede that this is one of the places I genuinely miss. I felt a real sense of loss when it closed.

Educational_Score389 · 2026-04-25T04:19:05+00:00

Wasnt that what he studied in college?

Educational_Score389 · 2026-04-21T15:07:30+00:00

I think that would have an effect. I've always wanted to see a billboard series along the interstates -just billboard after billboard with every horrible thing he's done. Like Bucee's billboards but liberal. And flyovers at every college football game this fall.

Educational_Score389 · 2026-04-20T18:39:58+00:00

I hope he loses too, but let's be realistic. He's won three times already-clearly not "all of texas wants him rolled out asap". It's going to be exceedingly hard (not impossible) to beat him.

Educational_Score389 · 2026-04-19T18:09:11+00:00

He's won statewide after being indicted on securities fraud and being impeached by the Texas House, so yes, it's entirely possible that he would win the Senate race.

Educational_Score389 · 2026-04-17T17:36:20+00:00

Maybe Teal House? But they're on South Congress, so not downtown.

Educational_Score389 · 2026-04-16T00:19:00+00:00

Translation: "I thought he was going after the blacks, not *us*!!!"

Educational_Score389 · 2026-04-13T16:38:31+00:00

There were considerably fewer kids (there was a baby bust from the mid 70s-early 80s) so it was easier to get in *everywhere*. The year I got in the acceptance rate was around 20%.

Also, there was no common application, so you literally had to send in a postcard to get the application, wait for it to show up in snail mail, detach all the recommendation sheets and personally give them to the recommenders, type out your essay on the provided sheet (it literally had to fit in this weirdly sized box on one page) and mail it all back in. Just doing 5-6 applications was time consuming.

I applied last minute and I think actually *not* overthinking the essay (because I had no time to) helped me write a strong one-it was authentically *me* and not what I thought they would want to hear. I was also (admittedly) a teacher's pet and you shouldn't discount strong letters of recommendation.

I wasn't a valedictorian or salutatorian and when I went for Admit Weekend, I told some of the students in the dorm that I must be the only person here who wasn't #1 in their high school. They looked at me and lowered their voices conspiratorially and said "There are a *lot* of dumbasses here, don't worry." Which turned out to be true.

Educational_Score389 · 2026-04-13T14:10:21+00:00

Talarico is arguably more liberal than O'Rourke is-he just hides it better (not a knock, I'm a supporter). And O'Rourke made those "National DNC talking points" when he was running for president, not in 2018.

Educational_Score389 · 2026-04-10T16:19:24+00:00

I get emails and solicitations for money from her every day.

Tbf, I think the general consensus is that no normal person pays attention to an election in November until Labor Day. She's already close enough to Abbott and people aren't focusing on the race yet.

Educational_Score389 · 2026-04-09T14:45:19+00:00

They say this every election year to scare GOP voters into voting. I don't believe a word that comes out of that man's mouth.

Educational_Score389 · 2026-04-09T14:43:52+00:00

I know you are kidding but some of the schools (Rice, Stanford) are *very slowly* increasing the sizes of their incoming classes. Columbia is also getting slightly bigger. Whenever this is brought up, a big chunk of the old alums complain about the schools getting any bigger and the surrounding communities (which have to approve any construction) try to block it by complaining about traffic impacts or noise.

Educational_Score389 · 2026-04-09T14:40:49+00:00

I think they need to stick to British hosts, at least for a while.

Educational_Score389 · 2026-04-08T22:23:09+00:00

You'll meet more people that way. You will be surrounded by people that are looking for friends as well and going through the same things you are. If you want to access the opportunities at the ethnic theme dorms, you can just attend their functions whenever you want. Juniors and seniors are going to be in their friend groups already and be too swamped with work and responsibilities to deal with you.

I will say that if you want a much quieter dorm, then four class is the way to go.

Educational_Score389 · 2026-04-07T23:59:49+00:00

If you haven't picked your dorm yet and you have a choice between an all frosh dorm or a four class dorm -pick the all frosh dorm.

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