Author Archives: gizmo

Let’s get the ball rolling

The very last thing Ron Bonlender said to me was “Start Blogging!!” I’ve been putting it off and putting it off but yesterday I received a letter from my best friend who lives outside the United States and it pushed … Continue reading

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Lesser of two………..but which one?

Now that the primary is over we can see just what the “top two” process an produce here in this sea of “red” that is Yakima. We have a very limited choice between two candidates for the State House of … Continue reading

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So, What do you think??

Well, the President has signed a most significant Arms Reduction Treaty. I believe the Senate is next in line to approve or reject the treaty as per the Constitution. Do you think the Republicans will vote in favor of what … Continue reading

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Health-care bill Reverses the tilt of wealth toward the rich

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

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What goes around. . . comes around

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

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Am I missing something here??

I heard a radio (KIT) news report yesterday that there were 73,000 alcohol related deaths last year in the United States. There was one death related to marijuana use. So help me understand this: the legislature is considering legislation that … Continue reading

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Imagine that!!

The Party of “NO” showed its disgusting face tonight in front of the nation and world as extreme partisans opposing ANY success for this President – even when it reflects acknowledgement and support for some Republican positions past and present. … Continue reading

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Vox Populi

There must be at least an opinion or two in Yakima regarding the issue of full body scan as a part of airport security. What do you think??

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Shameful

Lieberman has become such a disappointment. Just whose welfare is he concerned about? Seems like he is more a representative of the insurance industry and determined to give them a gift by killing meaningful reform.

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Tiger in the tank

So, uh, what are the opinions and attitudes on Tiger: spokesman and role model? ? ?

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