Snow at the Trib March 17, 2006 I was out of town yesterday visiting family in the Twin Cities. They had nine fresh of snow on the ground. My niece, Lydia, helped me… Continue Reading
Where did all the people go March 16, 2006 The results of the mid-decade census shows that St. Louis County continues to lose population. This link will probably only be available at the… Continue Reading
Dubai Debacle March 15, 2006 Robert Samuelson is one of my favorite economic analysts. I agree with him that the port deal with Dubai was badly handled. Why? “The… Continue Reading
a Hillary Hoot March 15, 2006 Hillary in 2008 – the musical Don’t watch if you are offended by fishnet stockings. Continue Reading
Borrow and Spend March 15, 2006 George Bush’s fusion of “conservative” and “liberal” borrow-and-spend principles is leading the US to a 9 trillion dollar debt. He has pursued spending on entitlements that… Continue Reading
I’m taking Lincoln with me – my latest Reader column March 15, 2006 I didn’t switch political parties after 35 years of being a Republican just because I think our Commander-and-Chief is the least competent president since… Continue Reading
Chastising Lincoln March 14, 2006 While Senator Feingold is introducing a resolution to censure the President and irate Democrats are hell bent to impeach the bugger rumor has it that another little drama took… Continue Reading
The Duluth News Tribune – on the dinner plate March 14, 2006 I felt bad about sniping that the Trib had swallowed up the Budgeteer in my last column when I heard that the Trib itself… Continue Reading
Graphics March 14, 2006 I spent yesterday morning figuring out how to put a picture of Abe on my website. Its the fourth day I’ve struggled with what sounded… Continue Reading
Rules mtg at AFSCME March 12, 2006 I signed myself up at the precinct caucus to sit on 7th Senate District DFL Rules Committee for their – our – Convention. For those of… Continue Reading
Well, at least someone noticed March 12, 2006 When a “small time politician” defects from one party to another he/she is likely to want people to notice. I know I’m looking forward… Continue Reading
Death, Sacrifice, Shahada March 9, 2006 Bush was elected as a result of, and on the heels of, a Christian resurgence that began several decades earlier. His undoing could be… Continue Reading
George Bush’s Political Capitol March 9, 2006 George Bush gave reporters a confident lecture on the “political capitol” he had earned by being reelected. I cringed at his misunderstanding. Actually, he’d… Continue Reading
A Simpson’s Hoot March 9, 2006 The opening of the Simpsons with real people. Every day needs a good hoot. Continue Reading
Minnesota Precinct Caucuses or Harry crosses thru the Looking Glass March 8, 2006 Last night, like Alice through the Looking Glass, I found myself in a strange new world. For 35 years I’ve attended Republican caucuses –… Continue Reading
FDR March 7, 2006 My first guest sent me this wonderful story from the Washington Post. It’s about one of those “heroes” I mentioned, FDR, and the new… Continue Reading
My Declaration of Lincoln-Democratic Independence March 7, 2006 I’ve been a Republican for 35 years. I stayed faithful despite moving to one of the most aggressively Democratic regions in the nation. I… Continue Reading
