Archive | September, 2007
Montana Meth Project: Negative Press in the Gazette?
Okay, so it’s only a letter to the editor but it’s a good one. Anyone want to take a bet that the next glowing piece about the Montana Meth Project won’t mention these results? I’m pretty sure it also won’t mention
Continue reading...What is National Security, Really?
23. September 2007
In light of the recent report by the American Friends Service Committee that the Iraq War is costing the United States $720,000,000 every day, or $500,000 a minute, Iraq war cheerleader Frederick Kagan was unconcerned: "Either you think the war in Iraq supports America's national security, or not," said Frederick W. Kagan, a resident scholar at the [...]
Continue reading...Annual Yearly Progress and Schools: A Critical Look
22. September 2007
Being a teacher at a school labeled as failing Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) under the No Child Left Behind Law, it's certainly possible that I am not entirely objective in my feelings about the law. I don't think it presents a fair depiction of the quality of our schools, nor does it present realistic goals. [...]
Continue reading...Thanks, Max
21. September 2007
Thanks, Senator Baucus. By adding your daily schedule to your Senate web site, you've made Montana the first delegation whose members are letting the public know what their work days are. It's a great step.
Continue reading...Bold Democratic Leadership Once Again
20. September 2007
Every day, it's harder to believe that the Democrats have any interest in actually standing up to the Republicans, who use sleaze and distraction to give themselves power: The Senate voted Thursday to condemn an advertisement by the liberal anti-war group MoveOn.org that accused the top military commander in Iraq of betrayal. The 72-25 vote condemned [...]
Continue reading...Dennis Rehberg: Ironic Devil
19. September 2007
You've got to be impressed with Dennis Rehberg's chutzpah. For him to write in glowing terms about the Constitution after supporting this President's assault on the document over and over again is nothing short of remarkable. In today's IR, Rehberg writes The framers of our Constitution created a document that has withstood the test of time, and their shadow continues to [...]
Continue reading...Minimum Wage: An Inside View
17. September 2007
So the new minimum wage has been in effect for over nine months now, and I thought I'd offer some thoughts: Last summer I was making seven dollars an hour. With minimum wage going up a dollar, I am now making…eight dollars an hour. But I'm paying more for everything, right? Nope. Prices are the local [...]
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- Tester-Burns Debate
- A Somewhat Cynical Observation about Mansfield-Metcalf
- Montana's Max: Nutcakes!
- Dennis Rehberg: Master of the Oblivious
- Off to See Hillary and Obama
- Idaho Anti Wolf Coalition Falls Short (18)
- Blogs and the Media: Kemmick and Crisp (17)
- Tester-Burns Debate (14)
- The conscience of a liberal: why I am considering abstaining in the Iraqi War Referendum vote... (14)
- The Religious Right's Trump Card Exposed (13)
- Fixing Failing by Predetermining Passing
- Rehberg’s 14 Minutes and the Media’s Response: Which Was Worse?
- Some More Thoughts About Denny’s Stunt in Washington
- DHS now officially seizing and searching laptops
- NorthWestern Energy makes me sick
- I just lost my appetite
- McCain confuses Somalia and the Sudan
- Some Questions I’d Like to See Someone Ask Steve Daines
- Our Endorsements for the Democratic Primary: Bullock, Juneau, and Hunt
- Why Won’t Dennis Rehberg Vote to Support the Troops? To Protect People Who Make $500,000 a Year
23. September 2007
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