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We all tend to complain about what is “wrong” with the country and very few offer solutions. In this post, I would like to offer up some things I think the government could do to make this country a “better … Continue reading →

I opened up my email today, and had a link here and got the following list.And it reminds me of the question I asked my screaming socialist buddy a while back (screaming socialist: his plan to save Social Security? A … Continue reading →

Both the Star Tribune and the Pioneer Press are (finally?) reporting about the increase in serious crime in our fair cities, something Rambix has been sounding the alarm on for many months. While the Strib’s sub-headline talks about a meager … Continue reading →

The January 2006 Mpls St Paul magazine (not available on line) has an article on Al Franken and his possible 2008 Senate run. The article offered some interesting insights into the man that would be Senator. According to the article, … Continue reading →

Just a follow up to my post last night on the “smokers tax”… I was listening to the Laura Ingraham show this morning on my way into the office. Larry Mareno (guest host) was interviewing the owner of a health … Continue reading →

My husband is a veteran. He served in the military during the 1980’s. We have many friends who are veterans as well. One, has been a caretaker at the Minnesota Veterans Camp on Big Island (Lake Minnetonka) for a few … Continue reading →

I wrote about our governor’s ill-conceived tax, excuse me – “health impact fee” on tobacco products in this post about unintended consequences. Given the news of the last few days, the tax – er…fee – needs to be readdressed.Recently a … Continue reading →

I’ve always liked Dr. Walter E. Williams. He has a great, dry sense of humor. Plus, he makes the complex simple.In his recent column( article ) ,once again, he makes the complex simple: “Private property would solve the smoking issue. … Continue reading →

I don’t know about you, but as I get older, I’ve been discovering certain things about truth:1. It’s usually pretty simple. Now, I don’t ever confuse simple with easy. As an example I was asking a group of young Bible … Continue reading →

I have had this in my “pending” file since before Christmas. The Minneapolis City Council, rather than tackling crime in their fair city (see Rambix for all the stories) has dedicated $300,000 in order to “study” whether a streetcar line … Continue reading →