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The Democrats in DC have been long talking loud and long about Republican corruption (Tom DeLay’s non-existent ties to Jack Abramoff), while totally ignoring their own (Harry Reid’s very real ties to Jack Abramoff). Many in Democratic circles are talking … Continue reading →

Larry Sabato’s “Crystal Ball” newsletter states that the Republicans will continue to hold the House after the November elections. His take on the Senate appears to be the same – the Republicans will hold thanks to a pick up of … Continue reading →

Demetee over at KAR points out the on-going hypocracy at the Trib.On March 22, 2006 they opined that the electoral system was not broken and that we should not try to fix something that was not broken by requiring voters … Continue reading →

There is a move afoot in certain Democratic circles to get rid of the Electoral College. This sentiment is not limited to certain radical lefty blogs. The NY Times (purchase required) calls the Electoral College “an anti-democratic relic”. However, the … Continue reading →

In a roll call vote on March 16, 53 US Senators (including Senators Feingold, Dayton and Clinton) voted to continue to raid the Social Security surplus. This is stunning considering that the Social Security system is heading rapidly toward bankruptcy … Continue reading →

Contrary to the opinions of Twin Cities residents that they are the center of the universe, Minnesota has a dynamic agricultural community. You don’t have to drive much more than 30 minutes in any direction out of downtown Minneapolis or … Continue reading →

That is what many Democratic politicians and activists called the federal government’s response to Hurrican Katrina and to the federal government’s conduct of the war. Yet these same politicians and activists want to turn our health care system over to … Continue reading →

Business as usual, that is what is expected once “lobbying reform” is done in Washington DC. Oh sure, they may do away with some of the more visible “perks of power” – the trips, the dinners, the ballgames, the gifts … Continue reading →

I’m going to try to get caught up on a few things today – starting with this.I work in an industry that is regulated by the Public Utilities Commission. I am well aware of the regulatory burden that is put … Continue reading →

and get Hillary Clinton as his running mate in 2008??? Senator McCain has done what no one other person could have ever done…he united the forces behind the Daily Kos and Red State blogs. What has the esteemed Senator done … Continue reading →