Monthly Archives: March 2010

Chris Bristol’s story in the Yakima Herald points out the problems facing the taxpayers of the city of Yakima when the city annexes unincorporated areas with low street standards. The crux of the problem is the fact that developers thru … Continue reading →

This article was published in the NYT 3/23/10,Seattle Times 3/25/10 and pretty well sums up the essence of opposition of the party of “NO”: In Health Bill, Obama Attacks Wealth Inequality By DAVID LEONHARDT For all the political and economic … Continue reading →

Self proclaimed brick thrower  (he really is one) Mike Vanderboegh, former leader of the “Alabama Militia” is advocating the destruction of democratic headquarters across the nation on his blog in response to…the health care reform bill just passed in the house … Continue reading →

Health care passed the house despite the obstructionism and negativism of the Republican Party. And now off to the Senate where the party of NO will continue to dig their own grave. They can’t turn back now. When the voters … Continue reading →

It is most entertaining and interesting to watch and read of the frenzy the Republicans are getting their shorts in a knot about regarding the potential legal and traditional moves on the passage of the health care bill. This is … Continue reading →

It’s a bit hard nowadays to like a politician. Why should we? We are being pummeled with innudendo, govspeak and lies that would color every one with the same dark umber that means we cannot trust them to do the … Continue reading →

While the city mulls over barista’s and red light cameras, the  fourth person to die in Yakima gang violence this year, the second in the past 8 days, has occurred.    Depending on your source of media, its just another murder … Continue reading →

We are getting closer every minute towards having real quality health care service in America, as more Democrats make the pledge to support reform if it contains the public option. Senators Bennet, Brown, Merkley, Gillibrand, Kerry, Leahy, Franken, Whitehouse, Burris, … Continue reading →

Today, in an hoped for interview with ABC news, Sen. Jim Bunning R (KY), rejected a question from a reporter when asked why he opposed extending unemployment benefits, including those in his home state. Bunning, who is not running for … Continue reading →