Category Archives: Economy

Obama’s closing argument in one graph

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Derek Young

The President and Mitt Romney are busy making their “closing arguments” to voters. While I doubt there are many who will actually bother to cast a ballot that remain undecided, I thought I’d make my own closing argument for the … Continue reading →

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Good news, bad news for Pierce Transit & how you can help

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Derek Young

We got an unexpected bit of welcome news that should make this post a little cheerier than it would have been. After many months of stalled negotiations, Pierce Transit and Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local #758 have come to a … Continue reading →

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The Paul Ryan Presidency

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Derek Young

This morning, after a rousing welcoming speech and a quick jog down the steps of the USS Wisconsin, Mitt Romney gave an introduction for “the next President of the United States, Paul Ryan.” Ok, it was obviously a slip – … Continue reading →

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Romney slips and accidentally tells the truth about austerity, Ctd.

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Derek Young

After I made my last post about Mitt Romney’s accidental truth-telling about the deficit and austerity, I noticed that there were quite a few people across the political spectrum that had the same reaction. Since a few people, including some … Continue reading →

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Obama’s War on Women

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Derek Young

The press is reporting Mitt Romney’s latest ridiculous assertion about the Obama administration but I think its focused on the wrong thing. Romney, sensitive to his 19 point gender gap that seems to grow with every crazy right-wing bill that … Continue reading →

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Time to show appreciation for public servants

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Derek Young

Hopefully by now you’ve dug yourself out of the snow/ice mess we found ourselves in this week. While I enjoy it from time to time, I think it should know its place and not interfere with our lives and important … Continue reading →

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Putting politicians in charge of revenue forecasts

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Derek Young

In this morning’s TNT editorial there is a line that surprised me, putting the blame for the City of Tacoma’s revenue shortfall squarely on the shoulders of their City Council. It’s surprising because it seems to find fault in the Council for … Continue reading →

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Giving thanks on Evacuation Day

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Derek Young

This year instead of celebrating Thanksgiving, my family is honoring Evacuation Day today Continue reading →

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We’ve Achieved Peak Lunacy

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Derek Young

I’m afraid, after watching the GOP’s Presidential Primary debate last night, we’ve achieved new heights of insanity at a time when the United States can least afford it. Continue reading →

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Downtown Gig Harbor Rehab Plan

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Derek Young

While there’s been issues for years, the closing of the QFC, still called Thriftway by longtime residents, seems to be the warning that woke everyone up. Continue reading →

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