All Shook Up February 21, 2011 In September Christchurch, New Zealand was hit by an earthquake as we were beginning to research a trip to Australia and New Zealand. We… Continue Reading
Forty years ago today February 19, 2011 From the DNT’s “bygone” section: News Tribune, Feb. 19, 1971 Negotiators for Duluth teachers told the School Board last night they are giving top… Continue Reading
An Anti-Tea Party? February 19, 2011 I’ve heard pundits argue whether the public is going to be sympathetic to Wisconsin’s public employee union protests or unsympathetic. Both sides make plausible… Continue Reading
Wisconsin, a state that wasn’t in such bad shape… February 19, 2011 …until Republican Scott Walker was elected Governor. I asked Vic to tell me if he knew whether Governor Walker campaigned on a platform of… Continue Reading
There is a crying need to do something February 19, 2011 Many states are facing incredible fiscal obstacles and no obstacle is more spectacular than the one faced by the Golden State, a half trillion… Continue Reading
Would Obama seriously curb ruinous entitlements? February 19, 2011 That is a million dollar question and I don’t have the answer to it. I have believed it to be true and have believed… Continue Reading
Go Democracy! February 19, 2011 This will be my only post on the Middle East before I turn in for the night. In case my fight for our vote… Continue Reading
What ignorance, greed and vanity have wrought February 19, 2011 I have it on fairly sound authority that a lot of Duluth teachers are actually rooting for the voters to turn down the proposed… Continue Reading
going cold turkey on political commentary February 19, 2011 Its been a busy couple of weeks news-wise just as I’ve been preoccupied with packing up for a month long trip to Australia. I’ve… Continue Reading
They have no choice but to ask February 16, 2011 Too bad its our School Board doing the asking. Continue Reading
Find out what Grant drinks and send it to my other commanders February 16, 2011 My gadfly critic, Vic, thinks Blogger Andrew Sullivan is “tendentious.” Here’s my reply to an email Vic sent me this morning in which one… Continue Reading
JCI could sell them air conditioners February 14, 2011 I’m nearly done reading my fifth or sixth book on the lands “Down Under.” This one is a very nice accompaniment to In Tasmania… Continue Reading
More Moonies February 14, 2011 From Slate: That’s four straight interviews in which the country’s three top Republicans—the speaker of the House and the GOP leaders in each chamber—have… Continue Reading
Over the moon February 14, 2011 Apparently the Internet has noticed what millions of Bill O’Reilly’s viewers have failed to notice. He’s incredibly dim. Continue Reading
Making up their own rules February 13, 2011 Arrogant and slipshod. How typical of a JCI directed school board. The St. Louis County School Board failed to conduct a state-required public hearing… Continue Reading
The Duluth School District decides what kind of superintendent they want to replace Keith Dixon February 12, 2011 Sounds like Keith Dixon. From the DNT Has a 21st century educational vision for the district, can articulate it and is able to work… Continue Reading
How long before JCI threatens Field township with financial penalties? February 12, 2011 If anyone has any doubts about why a St. Louis County subaltern would offer a variance to build a school which will do to… Continue Reading
Replying to an email February 11, 2011 Dear A****************************, You might send my Blog’s URL to your friends and neighbors. www.lincolndemocrat.com. The St. Louis County School District is also fighting JCI…. Continue Reading
When he leaves February 11, 2011 I was up late dealing with a little legal nightmare. I slept through the news this morning. I just looked at my favorite blog… Continue Reading
