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(Sent out by Portside and forwarded to me by Gene Rupel, publisher of the Jackrabbit News) Long read, but so well stated. The Republicans Are Like Frat Boys in Animal House Reckless, anarchic and strident, the American right is living … Continue reading →

George Soros, in his latest book: …the puncturing of the subprime bubble in 2007 set off the explosion of a super-bubble, much as an ordinary bomb sets off a nuclear explosion… What made the super-bubble so peculiar was the role … Continue reading →

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 →

As the historic legislation on health care reform was passed, we find out a local person has been charged for making threats against Sen Patty Murray. By Associated Press A Yakima man has been charged with threatening to kill Sen. … Continue reading →

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 →