We’re working relentlessly trying to bring you a new forum for Independent Texans. We hope to have something up in the next week or two, so please stick around. Many of us, and when I say that, I mean me, are playing catch up with work and school, but look forward to some big changes in the near future. Cody and I are brainstorming, and we do read every single comment for ideas. Keep them coming. We are listening.

In the mean time, we thank Chris Duel for providing this footage. Here’s Kinky in San Antonio at a book signing on November 11th.

**UPDATE Tuesday November 14th**

So apparently nothing has coming of this yet, and most likely nothing will. If anything changes, I’ll update.

**UPDATE Friday November 10th 5:35pm**

Kinky was on the Chris Duel Show today from his ranch. Chris was talking about a fund raiser KTSA was having, and Kinky made a $5000 contribution to the Red Cross to help San Antonio military families, which was totally spontaneous. He said, “I won the money from a bet on Lieberman, what goes around comes around.” The highest contribution the whole day, and in fact KTSA’s highest ever. Chris commended Kinky on his positive and motivational campaign.

Rick Perry will call Kinky on Monday. Kinky said, “I will not sell out. It has to be good for Texas, good for Perry, and good for Kinky.” He went on to say, “Rick lost the cowboys, and he lost the Indians, and he lost the farmers, and he lost the spirit of Texas,” speculating as to what this hoopla is all about.

So apparently, Kinky and Perry will speak on the phone on Monday. We’ll report back with any new details.[...]

In our efforts to be a voice for independently minded people, maybe we should listen to what the people are saying. So here you go folks. Rant away.

Where are you from? What are your top three issues you’d like to see change? What are some specific local issues facing you or your community? What are some statewide and national issues that really hit home with you. What’s on your mind Texas, and hell, you too America, what’s bothering you? Be articulate and do a little research. Offer solutions or suggestions. This is your time, use it.

Dear Kinky,

So here we are, the day after the storm, the day we hoped would end in sunlight. Well, no day ends in sunlight, but everyday starts with it. As I look outside, the sun is actually shining brighter than I’ve seen in awhile. [...]

Folks it’s been a long wild ride since that chilly morning in front of the Alamo. Many of you guys and gals have been following and supporting Kinky Friedman for over a year, some for months, some just converted, and some of you are taking your time to really understand what the big deal about Kinky Friedman is.

For me, its being motivated to actually care about Texas. To understand that what is expected of me is to stay home, consume, and to not care. And for it to be common public humor that the young don’t vote, show us someone worth voting for and we will.

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Take a look back at history in the making. Videos are constantly being added so check back, or add another link of your favorite Kinky video.

The Good Shepherd

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Kinky rallied the troops in San Antonio on Saturday. There are 5 parts to this video. Video recorderd by me and Chris Duel. Keep up the momentum folks. Call all your cell phone lists. Email all your email lists. Go to your nearest poll and put up Kinky signs. Make plans to do the same on election day. Print out flyers from KinkyFriedman.com. Get creative folks and don’t stop pushing until victory.

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There comes a point in time when we will have exhausted all means of showing Texans how important this gubernatorial election is for Texas, America, and the world, and that day is approaching exponentially faster than Rick Perry’s receding hair line.

Kinky Friedman has overcome all odds stacked against him. Getting on the ballot despite critics saying he wouldn’t, amassing a base of independents although critics said he couldn’t, surging in likely voter polls which critics argued he wouldn’t, leading hands down in most other polls that don’t target the 29% that voted in 2002, out fundraising the Democratic challenger which appeared to be unlikely, and now there is only one obstacle left to hurdle. Earning more votes than the other candidates. That’s what this races comes down to. While other candidates believe votes automatically belong to a certain party, Kinky Friedman believes votes are earned and belong to the people of Texas. We’re all independents at heart.

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Watch KTSA personality and #1 talk show host in San Antonio, Chris Duel, vote for the Kinkster. Chris Duel has been a huge part of Kinky’s voice in San Antonio and throughout 99 counties in Texas. The Chris Duel Show is on 550AM, Monday-Friday, 4pm-7pm in Bexar and surrounding counties. Chris has had Kinky on his show every Thursday for months. We fellow Kinksters thank Chris and all the folks from The Chris Duel Show for all of your passion, hard work and effort you’ve put in doing your part to help inform people.