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Tag Archives: Politics
Local candidate & ballot measure forums this week
This Wednesday the 17th, 6:30pm at the University of Washington Tacoma – Philip Hall, the League of Women Voters and Associated Students of UWT are sponsoring a ballot measure forum. I’ll be representing the “Pro” side for Proposition 1, the Pierce Transit sales tax. Continue reading
Three thoughts on the Seaquist Richards debate
This morning at the Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce’s Thursday morning Public Affairs forum, Rep. Larry Seaquist and Doug Richards had their debate. It was a great crowd and both candidates did a fairly good job giving concrete policy responses … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Politics, Taxes, Transportation, Washington State Legislature
Tagged Budget, Economics, Education, Politics, Taxes, Transportation, Washington State Legislature
The Paul Ryan Presidency
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
Romney slips and accidentally tells the truth about austerity
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
Posted in Budget, Federal Budget, Governance, Politics, Taxes
Tagged Budget, Federal Budget, Governance, Politics, Taxes
Obama’s War on Women
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
Friday night’s assault on open government
Friday night, while most people were wrapping up their work day and enjoying the start of their weekend, Republicans seized control of the Washington State Senate floor with the help of three Democrats switching sides. While surprising, what came next … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Budget, Governance, Ideas, Politics, Washington State Legislature
Tagged Activism, Budget, Derek Kilmer, Governance, Ideas, Politics, Washington State Legislature
Rick Perry wants to re-invade Iraq to defend it from light speed Persians
Rick Perry has had a lot of weird debate moments but I think this answer last night might be the coup de grâce for his limping campaign. When asked a question about Iraq, from which we recently withdrew our last troops … Continue reading
Giving thanks on Evacuation Day
This year instead of celebrating Thanksgiving, my family is honoring Evacuation Day today Continue reading
Lots of anger on Washington state budget
Nobody is happy about the cuts being made to the state budget…. The only real debate seems to be whether or not that damage will be worse than an offsetting tax increase might be. Continue reading
Posted in Budget, Governance, Politics, Taxes, Washington State Legislature
Tagged Budget, Governance, Politics, Taxes, Washington State Legislature
We’ve Achieved Peak Lunacy
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
Posted in Economy, FAIL, Federal Budget, Governance, Politics, Taxes, Uncategorized
Tagged Economy, FAIL, Federal Budget, Governance, Politics, Taxes
