Tag Archives: FAIL

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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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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Public Official Salaries and Declining Local Journalism

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Derek Young

Today the Los Angeles Times is reporting that the Bell City California Council, Mayor, and City Manager were arrested.  Last month after residents of the modestly sized blue-collar town discovered the City Manager was to be paid $1.5 million they … Continue reading →

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Sometimes We Make Mistakes

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Derek Young

As our City Administrator noted in an email to the City Council, this is a preemptive strike.  We goofed.  Or at least the County did, but it's in the City so everyone will like think it was us. This year … Continue reading →

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Multnomah Health Inspector Shuts Down Lemonade Stand

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Derek Young

One of the difficult things about being involved in local government is that no matter how many wonderful things our staff is able to accomplish, there is always someone, somewhere in the country who will do something so stupid that … Continue reading →

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