No Way Jose’ July 16, 2009 It wasn’t just an over abundance of caution that had me book a room in town tonight. An almost non-stop five hour dash to… Continue Reading
250 miles July 13, 2009 NOTE: I may or may not proof read and edit this. Frankly, whatever mistakes are contained herein I’m not sure I’m all that worried… Continue Reading
When will the mice roar? July 3, 2009 I’ve been quite intrigued by the timidity of Duluth teachers. Like everyone they feel powerless. Furthermore Dixon’s mad rush to build all the schools… Continue Reading
Now they want to take my house July 2, 2009 I just mowed my back yard in record time. I was thinking about the stupidity of the School District’s attorneys as I pulled the… Continue Reading
What is your risk? June 17, 2009 At yesterday’s Court hearing the defendant’s lawyers claimed that the five taxpayers did not represent the thousands of Duluth taxpayers that they were certain… Continue Reading
Overheard – Underwhelmed # 2 June 5, 2009 From JCI’s “poor me” schtick in today’s “Overheard” column. On Let Duluth Vote’s argument in its lawsuit that the contract violates bid laws: “It… Continue Reading
My new phone says its 5AM June 2, 2009 I’m sitting here typing away looking at my sleek, new phone sitting on its charging stand. Its got a led clock that reads 4:49… Continue Reading
Five stages of the Duluth School Board May 15, 2009 It occured to me that Duluth’s current School Board can be described over time in much the same way as the so called “five… Continue Reading
Something new has been added April 20, 2009 I’m particularly struck by this statement by JCI’s staff member Eric Kaiser: “The school [Ordean] as designed will have 20% excess student capacity. We… Continue Reading
Vile March 21, 2009 Paul Goossens and I go way back to 1999 when we were both allies in the effort to keep the Edison school experiment alive… Continue Reading
Let’s make a deal February 18, 2009 Today’s Trib story about Mark Winson had a headline which claimed that the City’s former top administrator mad a deal that “cost the city… Continue Reading
Common Sense February 5, 2009 I just got back from my hour long stint on Carinda Horton’s radio show Common Sense on KDAL. (I meant to tell her that… Continue Reading
When liars can’t even figure January 19, 2009 I heard about this story from the trib a couple days ago but just got a chance to read it: Duluth News Tribune Published… Continue Reading
The Trib gets it right January 14, 2009 Last night’s WDIO Story which made it sound like the District had completely backed down and that all the Ordean neighbors were now happy… Continue Reading
Where I am now December 15, 2008 I sent this email today from a supporter who is very discouraged by the Red Plan’s continued juggernaut. We’ve all felt discouraged at one… Continue Reading
Talking Point Baloney June 3, 2008 These talking points are so stupid. The plan is only half paid for and the “low” taxes we’re currently paying will be doubled before… Continue Reading
The gathering storm September 20, 2007 When I got home a little before noon it had started to rain lightly. I found a tarp and covered the soiled carpet. The… Continue Reading
Our Courts are dangerous August 10, 2006 Jim Oberstar’s buddy Tom DeLay made this comment on the Corner after the Supreme Court failed to help the GOP by taking DeLay’s name… Continue Reading
Vic’s Challenge July 4, 2006 My email buddy Vic who has sent me interesting items for years recently read my gushing praise for the “This I believe” segment sticking… Continue Reading
