50 Days June 22, 2010 That’s the number of days Rep Margaret Keliher’s recent email to supporters said lay ahead to the hotly contested DFL Gubenatorial primary. That’s how… Continue Reading
The turtle people June 21, 2010 I’ve had a strong identification with Old Abe since I told my Mom I thought I was homely in junior high and she told… Continue Reading
On the illness of the 4th estate June 21, 2010 After 2 days with no internet connection mine finally returned a few minutes ago. But I’m leaving now for the Twin Cities to see… Continue Reading
Dad’s day June 20, 2010 Short post. My Internet server has been out for a day and a half. Probably God’s way of telling me to enjoy Father’s Day… Continue Reading
This American Life June 19, 2010 As good old “black helicopter” Perot told us in 1992, If you want to know who’s responsible for our problems……“look in the mirror.” Listen… Continue Reading
Roger speaks with fork-ed tongue June 19, 2010 I was sent the FOX 21 webpage that shows they did pick up my press release. However, it wasn’t a complete text of the… Continue Reading
And furthermore……. June 19, 2010 One thing Mr. Skurla doesn’t address and it is of paramount importance. Not only has the district outraged families in some of our school’s… Continue Reading
Bullshit June 19, 2010 I’ve got no argument with Mr. Skurla. What he says about the contracts is correct as far as it goes. But construction is a… Continue Reading
Something to look forward to June 19, 2010 I was just thinking about that last post. When I ran against Mike all those years ago I imagined writing a weekly column about… Continue Reading
Yesterday June 19, 2010 Its only been three hours since yesterday, Friday, June 16th. It was a busy day but I only added one post all day –… Continue Reading
Jaros Endorsement June 18, 2010 For immediate release June 18, 2010 For further information contact: Harry Welty Jaros endorses Welty for Senate Mike Jaros, western Duluth’s thirty-year DFL legislative… Continue Reading
On second thought June 17, 2010 Maybe that map of US intra migration isn’t that big a deal: “The issue tax-wise, especially when it comes to state government that’s not… Continue Reading
Shill baby, Shill June 17, 2010 Among the most muddled Republican voices on the Gulf oil spill is…… TA DA, none other than Sarah Palin. From her appearance on Oh… Continue Reading
So much for the GOP alternative to the Obama Gulf oil plan June 17, 2010 The Republicans can’t seem to agree. Classic anti-Obama quote from Republican Congressman Barton: “It is a tragedy of the first proportion that a private… Continue Reading
The joy of books June 17, 2010 I don’t give myself credit for reading a book unless I’ve read it from beginning to end. Of the four or five thousand books… Continue Reading
To heck with the passive aggressive Palin comment June 16, 2010 A critic has taken me to task for the last post on Sarah P. to wit: “Long pauses, huh?” Consider how fast Palin spoke… Continue Reading
Long pauses, huh? June 16, 2010 Is Gov. Palin a really small woman or is that one huge American flag lapel pin? Continue Reading
More on Chemistry June 16, 2010 Those mysterious chemical dispersants which are being used to break up the oil could have unwanted future effects. Remember Agent Orange? Continue Reading