Monthly Archives: May 2012

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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Romney slips and accidentally tells the truth about austerity

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Derek Young

An extraordinary thing happened to Mitt Romney in an interview with Republican co-author of Game Change, Mark Halperin. Maybe he was feeling comfortable with a friendly interview. Maybe he hadn’t eaten his Wheaties that morning. Whatever the cause, it inspired … Continue reading →

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Update on Pierce Transit service & taxes

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Derek Young

If you’ve followed my updates on Pierce Transit over the last several months, you probably have noticed I’ve increasingly turned my interest to that agency and its financial health. Last month I decided to take the next step and was … Continue reading →

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QOTD: How will the City pay for the Donkey Creek project

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Derek Young

Last week we got a letter from a constituent asking why their water and sewer dollars would be used to help pay for the Donkey Creek project and thought it would make a good “Question of the Day.” I’ve considered … Continue reading →

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