Here is a clip from an article not to be missed, talking about the good business environment Governor Perry has created in Texas.
Bashing Business 101
By John Tillman, Illinois Policy Institute
Chicago Daily ObserverMay 23, 2008
With oil topping $130 a barrel, pump prices over $4.00 a gallon a nd the media promoting—er, reporting on—the slowing economy, oil companies aren’t the only ones taking abuse from pundits, policymakers and politicians. Businesses all over America are really taking it on the chin.
This must stop. Vilifying business is a terrible trend in American cultural and political discourse. And while I have come to expect it from the Democrats, the Republicans aren’t immune either, including the putative presidential nominee.
In Illinois, it is good sport for Governor Blagojevich to lambaste businesses for not paying their “fair share.” Every ill befalling the state apparently stems from greedy, selfish business owners who care not a whit for their employees, their customers or their communities. The abuse pouring out of this governor’s mouth directed at business is relentless, and yet he wonders why so many are tripping over themselves to leave the state. Over 727,150 people have left Illinois over the past 10 years alone.
Contrast this sentiment with that of Governor Rick Perry in Texas. At a speech I attended in Austin this past January, Governor Perry made it clear where he stood. He stood on the border of Texas with open arms, a hearty handshake and a spirited welcome. In remarks directed at Texas legislators, he said that if they sent him legislation that would make Texas less competitive with the other 49 states, he would veto it. But, if they sent him legislation that would make Texas more competitive in attracting and retaining businesses for Texas, he would sign it.
In Texas the welcome mat is out. In Springfield the baseball bat is out. Business leaders had better duck, or get out of Illinois.
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I remember in Dec. 2005 being at the Governors Mansion for a Christmas Party. It was my first visit to this historic place. I was impressed that the Mansion had lasted as long as it had.
Governor Perry and Anita where such a blessing as they hosted this party.
The party was held down stairs. I was in a wheelchair and was thankful the party was downstairs. I must admit, I looked up those stairs wondering who would come down those stairs? Could it be Governor Sam Houston or maybe Governor Pease. Maybe Governor Hogg or John Connelly, William Clements, or even ole Governor Ann Richards. The history is too much to write it all here.
To the evil doers that tried to burn down the great historical home of Governors for 156 years. God knows who you are and a whole bunch of Texas Heros will bring you to Justice.
See, the memories I have of that old Mansion, will never leave me. It is a treasure stored in heaven where Satan can't steal it or the IRS tax.
Thank You Governor Perry and Anita for giving me an opportunity to be in this Grand Ole Mansion. You shared your home Graciously and and enabled me to have a lasting love for this Mansion and the history of a great Texas Heritage. God bless you both and God bless Texas!!!!!
The picture below: On the left Gov. Perry, on his right Lyndel Lee Jr, on his right Dale Washburn, in the middle sitting, is me, Mark L. Washburn. I hope this picture could be in an album with other pictures so future Texans can see the beauty of the Historical Mansion before it was marred with fire damage.