From today's Austin-American Statesman:

Old-timers might wonder how the Rs landed at Scholz Garten, the close-by-the-Capitol hangout long cherished by liberals. Sally Aiello, the county party’s executive director, reminded that the party had 2002 and 2004 kickoffs there, adding: “We’re kicking the liberals out of downtown and celebrating November victories early.”

Sort of like in 2004 when Travis County Democrats swept the elections? Apparently the name of their kickoff is "Not a Blue Dot in Travis!." Grimace wasn't even sure what the fuck that was supposed to mean, since the last time we checked, Travis County was, well, almost completely blue, and it most definitely will be with the elections of 4 Democratic 3rd Court of Appeals candidates, 2 District Judges, and when we take back the 6th leg seat, it'll be sweet.

That being said, Grimace has a gift for you. The Repuglicans will be at Scholz on September 10 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and you can click here or on the image above to download your very own 11" X 17" "I'm a Blue Dot!" poster. Just print it out and show up at Scholz. Grimace will see you there.

I don't know if Travis County Repuglicans are fucking funny or just fucking dumb. Methinks its a little of both. But let's remember, it was their state party chair, Tina Benkiser, that had this gem of a quote during the GOP State Convention:

At Saturday morning's prayer meeting, party leader Tina Benkiser assured them that God was watching over the two-day confab.

"He is the chairman of this party," she said against a backdrop of flags and a GOP seal with its red, white and blue logo.