Archive | October, 2007
Helena City Commission: Endorsements
I’ve really had to think about this, to the point that my endorsement probably is coming awfully late to influence anyone’s thinking, in the event that it would have done so. It’s certainly a testament to the quality of these candidates that I have really struggled with this decision, and at one point or another, [...]
Continue reading...The conscience of a liberal: why I am considering abstaining in the Iraqi War Referendum vote…
27. October 2007
I wasn’t even sure I wanted to post anything about this. In fact, despite strong opinions, I often will avoid talking about issues that I have strong feelings about if they criticize the left-of-center political movement because I really want progressives to create as large of a tent as possible. Part of that effort is [...]
Continue reading...Helena City Elections: Referenda and Bond Issues
25. October 2007
Park and Recreational Facilities Bond I support this measure, though not without some hesitation. In general terms, providing quality recreational opportunities for the community is a reasonable function of local government, and some of the proposed spending, like improvements at Memorial Park and the transformation of the old dump site into a much improved park facility, [...]
Continue reading...Dennis Rehberg: Candidate of Substance
25. October 2007
It’s hard to say what stinks more about the Montana Republican Party’s attacks against Bill Kennedy–the whiff of desperation emanating from a party that has been battered so badly the past four years that they are already going negative against a potential opponent for their four term Congressman, or the spectacle of Republicans trying to [...]
Continue reading...Krayton Kerns: Keep the Crazy Coming
24. October 2007
Your Montana Republican Party in action. It looks like Yellowstone County has another potential Senate candidate.
Continue reading...Conservative Blogs Are Fun
22. October 2007
For my money, the worst conservative blog in America (and thus, likely the worst blog in country) is Red State. Today, they are angry because Hilary Clinton was fundraising in Hollywood while wildfires are burning in California. What I want to know is where was Michael Brown?
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