Saturday Research March 26, 2006 After two weeks of constant posts I let yesterday slip by without one. I hope my seven readers weren’t too disappointed. Seven readers is… Continue Reading
Senate DFL stiffs Duluth – Embarasses Bakk and Prettner-Solon March 23, 2006 Word came yesterday that the Senate DFL left the expansion of the DECC off its bonding bill. There are two competing theories to explain… Continue Reading
When “Pension Reform” means making pensioners more vulnerable March 21, 2006 Its not only workers who have to worry about having their jobs outsourced. Retirees pensions are under a similar threat as their former employers… Continue Reading
Smartest Guys in the Room March 20, 2006 As I headed back from my early, morning, dental check-up I bumped my car’s radio control panel and found myself listening to the Jerry… 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
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
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
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
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
