Welty Lawnsigns July 31, 2010 I started putting up lawnsigns this afternoon. I covered the area between 6th Ave, East and to East High. I was afraid I wouldn’t… Continue Reading
The only way to shut me up July 31, 2010 My fellow renegade, Brian Matuszak, wrote in today’s Budgeteer column about me saying: “Say you’re in Hermantown and you’re enjoying a Saturday afternoon doing… Continue Reading
Who wouldn’t listen to Raffi July 30, 2010 if you had this little sweetheart on you lap? Gee whiz, what an unfortunate post I have riding underneath this one. Thank you Operation… Continue Reading
Ten day countdown July 30, 2010 This election represents both the shortest campaign I’ve ever been in (two months) and the one I’ve spent the least effort campaigning. I’ve had… Continue Reading
Putting the latest eco disaster in context July 30, 2010 McCardle’s reaction The upshot (which I don’t disagree with): “Mind you, this is not an argument for letting it happen; I’m not a fan… Continue Reading
“You immediately lost 64%” July 30, 2010 Glenn Beck beckons your bacon. The bottom line: “A 2000 investigation in goldline by Congressman Anthony Weiner discovered that their average markup on numismatic… Continue Reading
Needling the Press July 30, 2010 Another email exchange between me and the Trib. Editor: Your letter is good to go, Harry. Thanks for your consideration and extra work. Chuck… Continue Reading
Forget the oil spill July 29, 2010 If you want to see evidence of changes in the Earth that pose a real threat read this. Continue Reading
Facebook Farce July 29, 2010 Chuck (the Trib’s editor) pointed out that the letter-to-the-editor I sent him had a factual error that I will be changing tonight. He made… Continue Reading
Giving Roger a scare July 29, 2010 An avid reader of my blog from the Twin Cities sent me this audio clip from the conclusion of a political talk show on… Continue Reading
Just in case you think I’m a jerk July 29, 2010 A grown up relationship doesn’t mean holding grudges. In the old days Republicans and Democrats could fight hammer and tong but put their harsh… Continue Reading
More on Congdon July 29, 2010 Here’s a little more background on the acquisition of property at Congdon. I received this email after my post this morning. Would be nice… Continue Reading
A most satisfying reply July 29, 2010 I just sent the Trib a most satisfying reply to their endorsement. I’ll publish it here when they put it in the paper. That… Continue Reading
“Retain?” July 29, 2010 Here’s the Trib’s Editorial endorsement of Roger Reinert. I’m mostly pleased with the Trib’s editorial endorsement of Roger Reinert. I was but an afterthought… Continue Reading
Congdon parking? July 29, 2010 A friend told me that the Trib just published a notice in the real estate section explaining that the school district had purchased a… Continue Reading
Mother’s milk July 29, 2010 Here’s my Minnesota Campaign Finance Report. Here’s Roger Reinert’s. Sometimes I feel like an old dog who can’t learn any new tricks but I… Continue Reading
In the beginning July 28, 2010 This is the universe that the shepherd priests who took dictation from the Almighty didn’t know about. Within the last year I read a… Continue Reading
Why I’m not a Republican any more July 28, 2010 I got a letter from Falmouth, Maine the other day. It was the first of the sixty or so I received from my fundraising… Continue Reading
When same old, same old, becomes “an unprecedented partnership” July 28, 2010 I think the photo of the three men with their grim demeanors is the best indicator of how innovative the District’s latest PR band-aid… Continue Reading