My life as an anvil salesman – Pt 2 January 18, 2013 I’ve always liked the politicians I call boring old white guys when I thought they were sensible and honest politicians. They didn’t have to… Continue Reading
My life as an anvil salesman – Pt 1 January 18, 2013 Yup. Another post beginning Pt. 1. If you are one of my long time readers the “eight loyal readers” you understand that I’ve got… Continue Reading
Those who forget the past… January 17, 2013 …of the Red Plan are condemned to attend meetings to fix it. I got a stream of conscience email today from someone reacting to… Continue Reading
Time for a new abolition movement January 15, 2013 Re: my enthusiasm for American Experience “For profit” prisons Prison labor has long been banned in various states from competing on the free market… Continue Reading
PBS – not just for Big Bird January 15, 2013 I’ve had the chance to see two really excellent series recently. Downton is OK but I really loved Call the Midwife. Pulled tears out… Continue Reading
Maybe not even 8 loyal readers January 15, 2013 A mysterious flurry of readers showed up as the New Year turned despite a dearth of posts. I was so bold as to suggest… Continue Reading
Not taking comments? January 15, 2013 A friend emailed me recently and mentioned that there were no more comments following DNT news stories. She wondered why. So do I? They… Continue Reading
Why the School Board doesn’t see the Red Man behind the curtain January 15, 2013 A letter-to-the-editor from an ex school board member that explains why the current school Board doesn’t have a clue: Reader’s view: School district’s meeting… Continue Reading
Pay no attention to the Red Man behind the curtain January 15, 2013 From today’s DNT: Some teachers and principals reported class sizes this school year in the upper 40s in middle and high school classes and… Continue Reading
Amen January 14, 2013 The President of the United States To even entertain the idea of this happening, of the United States of America not paying its bills,… Continue Reading
Arms vs. Tyranny January 14, 2013 I found a comment on my facebook wall which reminded anyone who would read it that the 2nd Amendment was set up for a… Continue Reading
Why head lice are more popular than Congress January 10, 2013 By way of Sullivan: The HuffPo’s Ryan Grim and Sabrina Siddiqui obtained a PowerPoint presentation given to incoming Democratic freshmen legislators by the Democratic… Continue Reading
How the GOP loots Republicans January 8, 2013 Its not just Fox commentator Sean Hannity raising money for veterans so that he and his family can live the high life and travel… Continue Reading
give that man a hand January 8, 2013 Im still working on new tricks.un zzz uccessfully. Typing In moving car. Ttoo bumpy. Ill try microphone. Here goes. I had a picture of… Continue Reading
Keeping parents and the public separate January 8, 2013 For the next two months there will be a plethora of meetings to talk about the future of the Duluth schools. I plan on… Continue Reading
The toothless Trib January 8, 2013 When I heard that the School Board had chosen Tom Kasper to be its new chairman I can’t say that I was surprised. There… Continue Reading
Amblyopia January 8, 2013 My Dad had a favorite term: “self fulfilling prophecies.” He warned me against them so often I took the idea to heart. They can… Continue Reading
Old dog, new trick January 8, 2013 My thirteen loyal readers are still sticking to Lincolndemocrat even though they are tested every time I pause to live my life rather than… Continue Reading
Not sure if I posted this video news clip last year January 5, 2013 I just found it on Youtube: Oh, I see I already posted it. Continue Reading