Monthly Archives: April 2009

You would expect this kind of talk from us “socialists” here at The Other Side…but here’s the take on our tax system from the Associate Editor at The Spokesman-Review in Spokane… To get an idea how much the “spending burden” … Continue reading →

It’s the kind of news that takes your breath away. But, here it is: Specter To Switch Parties

Last week, I got called out for using the word “teabaggers” in one of my posts. My definition of “teabagger” is someone who brings a bag of tea to a tax protest. I know there are others but my midwest … Continue reading →

The Sunday, April 26th Yakima Herald editorial nailed it in their opinion headlined ” Fast-track pick subverts public process”. For some reason it’s not on their website and I can’t link to it. Their editorial refers to the selection of … Continue reading →

I’m about to sit down to watch some baseball and eat a can of soup. I can’t think of a better way to spend part of a Saturday and as a bonus I’m not wasting any tax dollars. But, maybe … Continue reading →

Charles Ross is happy that the Yakima Valley School is staying open. Where’s the teabaggers when you need them? Where’s Fox News? Where are the people screaming about socialist politicians who support large government programs? I guess that’s only when … Continue reading →

Last Saturday, April 18, 2009 the Yakima County Democrats filled the banquet room of the Howard Johnson Plaza in downtown Yakima. Attendance of 208 broke all records in a non-presidential election year for the annual FDR Dinner. Speaker Pat Williams, … Continue reading →

From The Olympian: The waiting list for the taxpayer-subsidized Basic Health Plan has shot up by 3,000 people in two weeks, an unprecedented increase that state officials attribute to the economy. Unfortunately for insurance seekers, the plan is scheduled to … Continue reading →

From The Walla-Walla Union Bulletin: The risk to the public and the elimination of needed jobs far outweigh whatever short-term benefits the Legislature might derive by balancing its budget in this fashion. If it can’t keep people safe and working, … Continue reading →

Rick Ensey’s about face about seeking a legal opinion from the City Attorney illustrates once again his arrogance toward the public. He’s dragging down Bill Lover, Micah Cawley and Kathy Coffey with him. This from Friday’s (April 17, 2009) Yakima … Continue reading →