The Tribune shrinks some more September 19, 2008 We don’t need to boycott the Duluth Newsless Tribune. Its in free fall of its own accord. It would have happened whether they had… Continue Reading
The Mother of all bailouts September 19, 2008 I think I agree withRobert Reich on the latest proposed bailout. As a Republican I’m very supportive of free enterprise and the “invisible hand.”… Continue Reading
The most compelling reason to vote for McCain September 18, 2008 The reason? Its divided government and this persuasive argument for it and a McCain Presidency comes from George Will. I agree with George but… Continue Reading
LFRP supporters biggest misunderstanding September 18, 2008 Of all the dumb things Red Plan supporters say one particularly stands out. It has been repeated by Rep. Tom Huntley who ought to… Continue Reading
How much do I trust the Trib? September 18, 2008 Considering their financial analysis of the School Administration, Johnson Controls and the Red Plan I rank them right up their with Forbes and Fortune… Continue Reading
Setting the levy September 17, 2008 I may have led the Trib’s online news but in its paper version the setting of next year’s levy was on the first page… Continue Reading
Welty’s recall petition September 17, 2008 The online Trib began this morning with my name in the top headline. How flattering. It was a short story. Continue Reading
I’m going on talk radio in an hour September 16, 2008 Russ Stewart, former Duluth City Councilor, has invited me on his radio show at 3PM – that’s 610 KDAL – one hour from now…. Continue Reading
The Budgeteer has a couple questions September 16, 2008 I returned an email to Jana Peterson of the Budgeteer answering two questions. Here it is: I have several questions, Harry, that I hope… Continue Reading
Thank you Harry (wink wink) September 16, 2008 There was a letter dripping with insincerity published in the Trib today. Just a month ago its writer told one of the Let Duluth… Continue Reading
Is Palin a Poser? September 16, 2008 As a thirty-year Republican pushed to the margins by a Party which has made abortion its first test of loyalty I’m struck by this… Continue Reading
corn syrup September 15, 2008 My family just spent the weekend in Iowa. We have roots there and we reap a small windfall from all the corn we saw… Continue Reading
No information September 15, 2008 Move Forward Duluth has an expensive but sad and pathetic ad on the editorial page in today’s Trib. Instead of explaining all the great… Continue Reading
Doty misses the point September 15, 2008 In his recent column Ralph Doty makes some interesting and valuable comments about the Duluth Area’s property taxes. I have good reason for irritation… Continue Reading
The Trib ain’t no “rocket scientist” September 12, 2008 Robert Aho, one of the few folks who can really see through the JCI contract bullcrap sent a column to the Tribune. They were… Continue Reading
Sarah September 12, 2008 I can’t help liking Sarah Palin at the same time I’m appalled at the prospect of her being one-heart-beat-away from the Presidency. This is… Continue Reading
No, No, No September 12, 2008 Also from LDV’s recent meeting minutes: “LDV has no public position on how to vote on the 3 tier levy question. We should let… Continue Reading
Oh really? September 12, 2008 From Let Duluth Vote’s recent meeting minutes: Gary [Glass] reports that his data from the school district shows $13 million coming from the operating… Continue Reading