Monthly Archives: May 2009

Former Senator Bob Packwood makes a straightforward but ultimately erroneous argument against our current taxation in this New York Times Article. Here’s the key point: There is a global trend in government spending as a percentage of gross domestic product, … Continue reading →

Sen. Max Baucus (d-MT) is the new marshal in town when it comes to healthcare reform, and one of his first priorities was to take some of  that ever-abundant campaign cash from the health industry lobbyists. Afterall, D.C. is a … Continue reading →

Here is an example of Ensey setting up a meeting with Kathy Coffey and Micah Cawley to discuss their plot about the budget issue. Ensey says they need to meet that day (Thurs. Mar 26), Micah suggests North Town Coffee … Continue reading →

In response to the shenanigans of B.S. and his puppets (Kathy C and the other three): “The idea that it was orchestrated in advance? (I’m) disappointed, not surprised,” McClure said Friday “I’ve been concerned for a long time about Bruce … Continue reading →

President Obama landed some great one-liners last night at the White House Correspondents Dinner. You can watch the full speech at Daily Kos TV. I was particularly inspired by the end of the speech where he talks about journalists. He … Continue reading →

Mary Skinner’s celebration of life Saturday, May 9th was a well attended event. Speakers, including Governor Gregoire, Rep Sam Hunt and Secretary of State , Sam Reed, spoke eloquently about her passion for children and service to the community. Speaker … Continue reading →

My wife and I were out enjoying a great Saturday morning at Sarg Hubbard Park with our grandson. We were there to participate in the Fishing Kids program. A truly great event for kids aged 5 – 12. It was … Continue reading →

In a string of emails on April 8th Kathy Coffey and Bruce Smith and Rick Ensey communicate back and forth to set a meeting time amongst themselves to discuss their budget plot. They finally agree on meeting at Bruce’s office … Continue reading →

Here’s an interesting segment of an email from Rick Ensey to Kathy Coffey and Bruce Smith on Wed April 15th at 11:51 AM: I would summarize this email as one in which he “assumes” control of the new budget process. … Continue reading →

The Spokesman Review has a copy of the joint statement from Senator Lisa Brown and House Speaker Frank Chopp. May 7, 2009 Statement from House Speaker Frank Chopp and Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown regarding special session: “After a conversation … Continue reading →