Monthly Archives: June 2008

Bye Bye Ruppert!

One of our right wing commentators says he no longer will comment on this site! That was as of 8:45 PM Sunday, June 29, 2008. (He posted re: E-Burger’s blog titled; FOX News goes after Dino Rossi ). As he … Continue reading

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It’s the oil, stupid!

Click here for Bill Moyers comments and video about the reasons for the Iraq war. Our so called “conservative” commenters will no doubt wail away and ignore real facts by taking aim at the messenger. I don’t think they will … Continue reading

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AG McKenna Falls Down On The Job

Has anyone noticed our state’s ranking on consumer fraud? According to the Federal Trade Commission, Washington State is the second worst in the nation. It’s time for a new AG. As McKenna’s opponent John Ladenburg says: ” No matter what … Continue reading

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Re: Seattle Times article appearing in the YHR on 6/24: “A Campaign of immense interests”

Click here for link to this article. Governor Gregoire has once again demonstrated her commitment to improving the lives of the citizens of Washington State. How reprehensible of her to ask the teachers union for support in her election, promising … Continue reading

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For those of you who are following along at home…

Some of the back and forth between the Gregoire and Rossi campaigns is getting confusing. Here’s a brief recap: The tribes are supporting the Governor. Rossi says that’s uncool. Builders are supporting Rossi. Governor says that’s uncool and puts up … Continue reading

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Democrat Ybarra Winning Online Poll

14th District Democratic candidate Vickie Ybarra is currently leading the crowded field of candidates in an online poll on the Yakima Herald website. She is leading with 30% of the vote. Al Schweppe is next with 26%. I’m pretty sure … Continue reading

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Fox News Goes After Dino Rossi

http://www.horsesass.org/?p=5073

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Bruce Almighty: a wild and crazy guy

Bruce Smith, editor of the Yakima Valley Business Times, latest editorial in his June 13, 2008 edition continues his wild attacks on the Library. Commenting on Monica Weyhe’s departure, Bruce exonerates the two newest board members, Jerry Maggard and Jim … Continue reading

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Ready, set, camera, Action!!

The other side is taking to the airwaves! Jim Winkenwerder and I co-host a community access television program (Charter cable channel 21) called: get ready now; – “the other side on TV” The schedule for this show is as follows: … Continue reading

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Yakima Herald Sues County Over Information In $2 Million Court Case

From Today’s Yakima Herald…. Months after two men were convicted and sentenced for murder, Yakima County officials are refusing to release records of how defense attorneys in the case spent $2 million in taxpayer dollars. County officials have turned down … Continue reading

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