I don’t think we’re in Kansas anymore October 16, 2006 Could Democrats wrest conservativism away from the Republicans? Continue Reading
Radio ad wars October 16, 2006 The Air waves hare heating up as Rod Grams attacks the mega problem of Jim Oberstar’s jet setting. I agree Bud and Marge deserve… Continue Reading
Andrew Sullivan’s critique of Republican loosed greed October 16, 2006 From Sullivan’s website about his new book. “Alongside a 38 percent increase in government spending in five years came the inevitable corruption. When vast… Continue Reading
Hush Hush October 16, 2006 The military will not let two of its members speak to the press about mistreatment of prisoners in Guantanamo. Continue Reading
Red Alert – The Duluth Trib is freezing Harry out of its debate October 15, 2006 Email the Publisher of the Duluth News Tribune and tell her to let me participate in the congressional debate that they are hosting this… Continue Reading
Harry and the Bickersons October 15, 2006 The full 20 minute debate between Jim, Rod and me is now up and running. The story in the Trib mentioned that the Congressman… Continue Reading
Words in Edgewise October 14, 2006 The Duluth New Trib’s account of the big debate was fair enough. I was “overshadowed” it said and I was. I had been placed… Continue Reading
Almanac tonight – be there or be square October 13, 2006 7 PM is my one and only debate with Jim and Rod. Continue Reading
Using Christians – Using Christ October 13, 2006 Surprise Surprise. Another book by a Bush insider. Karl Rove’s people called top Religious conservatives “the nuts.” Maybe he was right. After all, they… Continue Reading
Business Week Lite October 13, 2006 An interesting commentary on changes at Business Week Magazine which my Dad used to read religiously. Are Americans really more obsessed with getting rich… Continue Reading
Daughter’s orders October 13, 2006 I plan on checking in on my Mother this afternoon before I go to Almanac’s couch with Rod and Jim. The last time I… Continue Reading
Coalition of the unwilling October 13, 2006 The BBC reports that the British Chief of Staff, General Dannatt, wants the Brits out of Iraq soon. Continue Reading
The trend lines dive October 13, 2006 From the Wall Street Journal. Although not as low as his May poll numbers when only 29% of voters strongly approved of the President… Continue Reading
The Peace Prize October 13, 2006 I’m very impressed with the Nobel Committee’s Peace Prize selection. I heard about Yunus’s small loans several years ago on NPR and they make… Continue Reading
Decline and Fall of the GOP October 12, 2006 David Brooks writes about the Ohio Senate Race and profiles the Democratic candidate and the Republican incumbent he is close to upsetting. This is the triumph… Continue Reading
New records October 12, 2006 I haven’t had time to check my blog and website stats for a couple days so I’m pleased to report that yesterday both reached… Continue Reading
Campaign stuff October 12, 2006 I finished up another questionnaire this morning and this time I got Mel’s invaluable help. Darn, he had some good ideas. Meanwhile the St…. Continue Reading