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Slog: SL Letter of the Day: An Honest Divorce Isn't Always The Answer

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:19:53 -0500

I should tell you right away that I am a big fan of your column. I write this now only because you have raised my standards through years of entertaining, informative and honest answers: your advice to HORNYO this week was weak.

Wouldn't you think that HORNYO, after 19 years' [...]

Slog: This Is a Kick-Ass Trailer

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:19:10 -0500

I don't like the comic book very much—Mark Millar hasn't written a great comic book in a few years now—but I'm really liking the trailer for the movie version of Kick-Ass.

I can't wait to see this movie.

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Slog: Last Night on Top Chef: A Certain Occurrence

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:15:38 -0500

Last Night on Top Chef, a certain thing occurred.

Due to popular demand/previous freakout, the rest of this post may be found after the jump.

www.bravotv.comSpoiler alert: Neither of these people went home.

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Northwest Progressive Institute: Organized labor will work to elect progressive Democrats

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:01:00 -0500

Organized labor knows that money is too tight to spend it on would-be Democrats. Despite holding a majority in both chambers of the state legislature, plus the governor’s office, Democratic lawmakers so severely disappointed labor groups during the 2009 legislative session that the groups have either stopped or significantly reduced [...]

Huckleberries Online: Nine Seconds Can be an Eternity for Some

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0500

Debbie and Barry Officer and their children, from left, Suzanna, 13, Peter, 12, Polly, 12, Gus (top right back) and Samantha, 12, gather for a photo at Franklin Park Nov. 3 in Spokane.

"Nine seconds. In America, every nine seconds a child is reported beaten, raped, verbally assaulted or severely neglected," [...]

Slog: Re: Up in the Mountains

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:53:08 -0500

Here is Mt. Baker's snow report:

"Snow is very soft and very deep off the groomed runs."

And it's beautiful outside. I am jealous.

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Slog: Coming Soon: Date Night

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:30:56 -0500

Steven Carell, Tina Fey, James Franco, and a shirtless Mark Wahlberg—what's not to like?

Can't wait. But quickly: where does the Fey/Carell family live exactly? The presidential suite at the Hilton? Harried parents simply do not have bedrooms that look like that. Movie stars do. And movie stars can be parents,' [...]

Huckleberries Online: OtisG Checks In

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:30:02 -0500

"Thanks, everyone. I'm starting day six at the hospital, and it's been interesting… to say the least."

Since he posted this at 2:40 a.m., I'm thinking sleep may be difficult :-( Here's a link to the orginal report: [www.spokesman.com]

Remember you can send Otis G your regards at misfit550@aol.com. [...]

Slog: In Sickness and In Health

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:06:42 -0500

Or maybe just in health:

When Dr. Marc Chamberlain, a Seattle oncologist, was treating his brain cancer patients, he noticed an alarming pattern. His male patients were typically receiving much-needed support from their wives. But a number of his female patients were going it alone, ending up separated or divorced [...]

Slog: Slog Happy Is Tonight! Solo Has Power!

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:02:38 -0500

The Seattle Times is reporting that because of a small electrical fire, parts of lower Queen Anne are currently without power. But don't worry! Solo is all powered up and ready to roll for tonight's Slog Happy!

Solo is located at 200 Roy St, a few blocks' [...]

Huckleberries Online: Good News/Bad News For Everybody

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500

"New claims for unemployment insurance fell more than expected last week, evidence the job market is slowly healing as the economy recovers.

Still, many private economists and Federal Reserve officials worry the nation could be in for a “jobless recovery” as the unemployment rate rises despite some overall economic growth.

The Labor" [...]

Slog: Carrie Prejean Found Dead in New Jersey Motel Room!

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:56:29 -0500

Just kidding about that headline, but holy crap is Carrie Prejean's ongoing downward spiral a wonder to behold.

Hot on the heels of her View grilling and idiotically aborted appearance on Larry King Live, Prejean has abruptly pulled out of a splashy speaking gig. From TMZ:

TMZ has learned [...]

Slog: The Stranger Unsuggests: Sorry About Literary Death Match

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:35:17 -0500

Dear everyone who took my advice and came out to Literary Death Match last night: I'm sorry.

There are two major problems with complaining about how readings are boring affairs, as host Todd Zuniga did last night at the opening of the second Seattle Literary Death Match at the Re-Bar.' [...]

Huckleberries Online: The $100 billion dollar question

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:33:21 -0500

As the president and Congress face decisions regarding health care and troops for Afghanistan, NY Times columnist Nicholas Kristof poses this question: "These two choices have something in common — each has a bill of around $100 billion per year. So one question is whether we’re better off spending that" [...]

Slog: Sullivan: "More power to the Mormons."

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:33:10 -0500

Andrew reacts to the Mormon Church's backing of a gay rights ordinance in Salt Lake City...

Gays should and must reciprocate. For this is not something that many other churches, including my own, have been able or prepared to do. I wish, of course, that Michael Otterson, who is also [...]

Slog: Prosecutor May Seek Death Penalty for Cop Killer

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:20:28 -0500

King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg enumerated five charges today against the suspected murderer of officer Timothy Brenton, including first-degree aggravated murder, an offense punishable by life in prison without parole or the death penalty. “The death penalty is reserved for the worst of the worst,” Satterberg [...]

HorsesAss.Org: The facts behind the ballot deadline debate

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:13:16 -0500

Number of comments: 10

As best as I can tell, there are two main arguments being offered in favor of changing the ballot deadline from the current postmarked by election day to the more restrictive received by election day: 1) candidates and voters deserve to know who won on election night; and 2) it [...]

Slog: Lunchtime Quickie: Fresh Balls?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:00:19 -0500

Man, I don't have balls, but if I did? Hoo wee, I'd be on the phone ordering up some Fresh Balls right now. No joke.

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Huckleberries Online: Fall Season

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500

You didn't really think I wouldn't write about this did you? Sometimes column fodder just falls in your lap-- or something.

"All I know is one minute I was walking and talking and the next I was flying. Kind of. My takeoff was good, but my landing needs a bit of work.

When" [...]

Strange Bedfellows: A belated tip of the hat from Nickels to McGinn

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:59:00 -0500

Perhaps congratulations is also a dish best eaten cold. [...]

Slog: Alleged Cop Killer Charged with Murder

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:54:29 -0500

Prosecutors filed murder, attempted murder and arson charges today against Christopher John Monfort, the man accused of killing Seattle Police Officer Timothy Brenton October 31. The charge of aggravated first degree murder could lead to the death penalty. Seattlepi.com reports:

Monfort, 41, has been charged with aggravated first-degree murder in [...]

Perri Nelson's Website: It’s not collagen

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:52:45 -0500

I use a URL rewriter library to set up my permalink URLs. I did this for a couple of reasons. The primary reason is that it allows me to provide you with a simple way to get to my archive. For example, the URL for this post should be [...]

Slog: It's the Little Things

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:42:55 -0500

This I like:

A blooming, bleeding ink blot at the very bottom the homepage for the LA Times—an ironic nod to the past and to the future. Which, for newspapers (and ink blots: when's the last time you saw an ink blot?), is death.

AND! Did you [...]

Huckleberries Online: An Honorable Mission

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:30:34 -0500

World War II veteran Ray Daves recently went to Washington, D.C., thanks to Inland Northwest Honor Flight.

"Last week Deer Park resident Ray Daves stood in front of the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. He closed his eyes as sobering memories filled his mind. Each gold star on the" [...]

Slog: On Whether the Artist Is Cruel

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:25:54 -0500

When Meiro Koizumi makes a video, he does not pose as a nice guy. In The Corner of Sweet and Bitter, his brand-new work that opened Tuesday night at Bellevue's Open Satellite, the artist is seen barking orders at a Mexican day laborer—telling the laborer to [...]

Slog: Tomorrow Night: Five Geniuses, Three Bands, and a Humongous Party at the Moore

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:25:15 -0500

In case you hadn't heard, The Stranger has selected its 2009 Genius Award winners, each of whom will receive a $5000 no-strings-attached cash prize and humongous party in their honor tomorrow night at the Moore. (Read all about the current crop of Geniuses here.)

Even better,' [...]

Upper Left: It's the something-somethingth anniversary...

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:21:00 -0500

...of the Brilliant and Beautiful Bride of Upper Left's 29th birthday. Please join me in wishing my best friend and the love of my life the very best day possible.

(I'll edit this bit out before she gets home tonight, but really, Sal could care less what I write' [...]

CoolAqua: Chicago Skyline

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:16:47 -0500

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Slog: Fierce Advocacy Watch

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:10:08 -0500

The White House tries to prevent Boston College from releasing the video of senior Obama domestic policy advisor Melody Barnes expressing support for marriage equality. Americablog has the story.

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CoolAqua: Chicago

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:08:25 -0500

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Huckleberries Online: Lookout Pass opens tomorrow

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0500

Trees near the top of the mountain are rimmed with snow Tuesday at Mt. Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park.

So, when my husband said he was going to a waxing clinic Tuesday night. I was so excited! Alas, it wasn't a hair-removal, back-waxing clinic for men-- it was a cross country' [...]

Slog: Today The Stranger Suggests

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0500

Music

Pixies

Grouse about nostalgia if you want, but when an endlessly influential sleeper classic turned nonridiculous contender for greatest album of all time like Doolittle gets a sold-out nationwide victory lap, God is happy. Tonight and tomorrow at the Paramount, the real-life Pixies bang out the [...]

Slog: Guidos In Love

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:45:35 -0500

Because there aren't nearly enough vile, vulgar douchebags on MTV right now...

Via JMG.

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Slog: Youth Pastor Watch

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:37:39 -0500

Indianapolis:

A youth minister has been charged with sexual battery for making sexual advances toward two women. Byron Alston, 46, was arrested on a warrant Tuesday and charged with two counts of felony sexual battery and one count of felony criminal confinement.... According to an Indianapolis Metropolitan [...]

The Pajamahadin: Obama's Purge

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:31:00 -0500

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Ridding the federal bureaucracy of imperfect thought.

More here.

"This is what happens in third world kleptocracies and totalitarian regimes." [...]

Huckleberries Online: Paddy's to Reopen

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:30:00 -0500

"After undergoing a monthlong cleaning and refurbishing project, Paddy's Pub and Grill, an Irish sports bar and pool hall, will reopen under new owners today.
Longtime residents of Coeur d'Alene, Pat and Chris Carper, father and son, purchased Paddy's in early October and began the process of "making over"'" [...]

Slog: Reading Tonight: Bootleggers!

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:22:42 -0500

There's a lot going on tonight.

First up, in the University District, Lorraine McConaghy reads. If you're into war and stuff, the title Warship Under Sail: The USS Decatur in the Pacific West probably means something to you. So you should put down your plastic war-plane model and' [...]

NW Republican: Republican Congressional Candidates: Get us out of Afghanistan

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:10:00 -0500

Number of comments: 9
You know how the new crop of Republican Congressional candidates can get some attention and stir up debate in the campaigns? Start calling for the U.S. to get out of Afghanistan. George Bush... [...]

Huckleberries Online: APhoto of the Day

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:00:12 -0500

Los Angeles police officers arrest a man in a Spider-Man costume in Hollywood on Wednesday. Los Angeles Times

You write the cutline.

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Slog: Blake Blogs

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:58:15 -0500

Seattle artist Blake Haygood's got a blog. He's also showing at "the world’s second-smallest art gallery at 12 ½ square feet. It is located in a Dutch Colonial home in Tacoma and since 1930, its sole purpose has been to house a black rotary dial" [...]

Slog: Irshad Manji on Hardball

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:51:43 -0500

It pains me to say it—it's always painful when you have to say this—but the Michelle Malkins of the world have a point: politically correct timidity seems to have prevented the Fort Hood shooter's colleagues from taking appropriate action against him before he shot and killed 13 soldiers. They were [...]

Kirkland Views: Transit Center Construction starts November 16, southbound 3rd Street to Close

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:47:59 -0500

City of Kirkland Public Works Construction Update Notice: Downtown Kirkland Transit Center What: Construction is ready to begin on the Kirkland Transit Center project in downtown Kirkland. Bayley Construction has been selected as the contractor for the project and URS Corp will provide construction management services. What to expect: Bayley Construction has [...]

HorsesAss.Org: Radio Goldy (briefly)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:47:51 -0500

Number of comments: 10

Ross Reynolds will be talking with Secretary of State Sam Reed and Rep. Sam Hunt sometime between 12:20 and 12:40 PM today on KUOW’s The Conversation, about the ballot deadline debate, and since I’ve been covering it so obsessively they’re gonna give me a couple minutes to respond before going [...]

Huckleberries Online: Boise State vs. Idaho Rivalry Goes Airborne

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:45:12 -0500

A Boise State fan dons a pumpkin for a head during an NCAA college football game against San Jose State in Boise, Idaho, Saturday afternoon, Oct. 31, 2009. (AP Photo/Idaho Press-Tribune,Mike Vogt)

"The Boise State vs. Idaho rivalry has taken to some not-so-friendly skies. Idaho athletic director Rob Spear says he" [...]

Slog: The Globalization of Obama Hits an Obstacle in China

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:42:09 -0500

The Guardian reports:
Barack Obama may ditch his sole meeting with the Chinese public on his maiden trip to China because Washington and Beijing have yet to agree on the terms of the event, days ahead of his arrival.

It is understood that the US initially wanted an unscripted, "town" [...]

Huckleberries Online: Spokelooneh: Reinstate the Draft?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:30:25 -0500

"Sometimes I think we should have a draft, we'd be less likely to engage in wars of choice, and you'd have fewer soldiers who have to go back again and again."

I know several people who believe the U.S. should have mandantory military service. What do you think? Should we [...]

Slog: A Correction

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:21:16 -0500

Do not mistake local political communicator Sandeep Kaushik for a Jim Beam drinker.

We made that mistake in this week's look at the winners and losers behind the recent election results, and promptly received the following e-mail from Kaushik, subject line: "Jim Beam?"

What, are you deliberately trying to portray me' [...]

Slog: Up in the Mountains

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:19:35 -0500

Seattle Municipal Archives / Stranger FlickrLet us hit the slopes, old chap!

Per Slog tipper Sonya:

Crystal Mountain opened yesterday with about a 30-inch base. Sonya says, "Bring your old gear."

Baker opens today with about a 50-inch base. "It could be 65" [...]

Slog: Currently Hanging: Michael Van Horn

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:18:26 -0500

When you see this photograph in the gallery, you can read the words on the sign if you stand within a limited area in front of it and slightly to the right of the center of the image. Otherwise, the words blur together.

Here, on this screen, [...]

Huckleberries Online: Balloon Boy's Parents to Plead Guilty

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:15:40 -0500

In this image rendered from video and released by KMGH-TV in Denver, a hot-air balloon is seen over Colorado, near Fort Collins. A 6-year-old boy climbed into a hot-air balloon aircraft and floated away Thursday, forcing officials to scramble to figure out how to rescue the boy. Larimer County sheriff's' [...]

Slog: This Week in Film: Pirate Radio

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:13:59 -0500

Eric Grandy is funny:

The overarching narrative, told in cuts from ship to shore, consists of some harrumphing minister's attempt to shut pirate radio down. In a tacked-on subplot (can a thing be tacked on to a thing that seems to be entirely made out of tacks?), [...]

Clark County Politics: So, Tim "The Liar" Leavitt wants to play baseball?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:06:00 -0500

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In the midst of so many other lies, did I just miss The Lair's babbling about stiffing the taxpayers of Vancouver with yet ANOTHER tax to pay for a facility for minor league baseball? Or is that just another little something he failed to mention to the sheeple [...]

Strange Bedfellows: Poll: Outlook bleak for incumbents in 2010

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Chris Cillizza, who writes The Fix blog for The Washington Post, details a scary report for incumbents facing elections next year: [...]

Huckleberries Online: Thursday Wild Card

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Sarah Palin is like blog gold to me. Whenever I blogsit, she makes the news. Most recently, it's her upcoming book-signing in CDA. But the last time I blogsat, she resigned as governor of Alaska.

It's like she knows I'm out here. Alone. In the vast wasteland of blogdom, and she' [...]

The Pajamahadin: Joe Biden Kills A Pedestrian

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:57:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Secret Service armored SUV. A sad story, but it's not Joe Biden's fault, is it?

Of course not. But that's not how the Obama Approved Legitimate News Organizations treated the news that a motorcycle cop crashed and died while [...]

Slog: What She Said: Digby on Viagra

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:48:20 -0500

No boners for old men:

I have a moral objection to paying for any kind of erectile dysfunction medicine in the new health reform bill and I think men who want to use it should just pay for it out of pocket. After all, I won't ever need such a' [...]

Kirkland Views: Annexation leading by 19 votes; Election results update tonight at 4:30PM

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:44:50 -0500

Proponents of annexation are watching the King County election results with nervous anticipation. As the results slowly drip in, it is clear that annexation is the only contest in Kirkland that remains undecided. The most recent update to the election results released by King County shows that Proposition A Proposed [...]

NW Republican: Lamestream blinders

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:31:00 -0500

Number of comments: 4
Why do they H8 America? HT: NetRightNation [...]

Huckleberries Online: Phelps Flubs World Cup

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:30:00 -0500

Michael Phelps reacts after winning gold in 200-meter butterfly.

"Superman had krptonite. Micahel Phelps apparently has non-polyurethane swimsuits. While wearing an old-style swimsuit, the 14-time gold medalist failed to qualify for two of three finals at a World Cup meet in Sweden today. Phelps finished 16th in the 100 freestyle, was disqualified in the" [...]

Slog: The New New Man: Russian President Dmitry Medvedev Wants Major Economic Reform

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:24:12 -0500

The BBC reports:
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has called for profound reform of the economy in his annual state of the nation address...

"Instead of a primitive economy based on raw materials, we shall create a smart economy, producing unique knowledge, new goods and technologies, goods and technologies useful for" [...]

NW Republican: BiGov blog gives mudslinging Kari Chisholm a big smackdown

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:16:00 -0500

Number of comments: 1
I noticed this post by Kari Chisholm the other day in which he does his best to fan the flames of partisanship to the point of almost encouraging violence and mayhem. Chisholm seems to be hoping... [...]

Slog: The Woman Whose Face Got Torn Off By That Chimp?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:09:22 -0500

Remember her? She went on Oprah and there's a story about her interview with Oprah here. There's a link at the story that you can click on to see her chimp-ravaged face. I can't bring myself to click through. Can you?

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Huckleberries Online: Lou Dobbs Quits

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500

"CNN's Lou Dobbs, a lightning rod for criticism following his transition from a business journalist to an opinionated anchor on such issues as illegal immigration, told viewers on Wednesday that he was quitting his nightly show to pursue new opportunities.

"This will be my last broadcast," Dobbs said after giving the" [...]

Slog: O They Will Know We Are Christians...

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:57:16 -0500

...by our hissy fits.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington said Wednesday that it will be unable to continue the social service programs it runs for the District if the city doesn't change a proposed same-sex marriage law, a threat that could affect tens of thousands of people the church helps' [...]

Slog: Carrie Prejean Knows From Inappropriate

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:51:37 -0500

Carrie Prejean almost storms out of television studio because the questions are too tough—on Larry King Live?

Prejean threatened to walk off King's Wednesday night interview after King asked her why she'd settled a lawsuit against the Miss California USA Pageant.... Prejean didn't answer.

King repeated: "You can't even say why'" [...]

Silenced Majority Portal: Seattle Vet Memorial Wall - "This Is Too Nice A Time of Year To Be Fighting A War"

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:45:00 -0500

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The Pajamahadin: Man Run Over And Killed By Biden Security

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:42:00 -0500

The Pajamahadin: Obama's Pay Czar Worried That He's Damaging America

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:36:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
Stop me before I do it again!

The Obama administration's pay czar says he is "very concerned" about scaring away top talent at seven firms that took the biggest bailouts.

Good grief! [...]

Silenced Majority Portal: See Birther Orly Protesting Outside FOX - O'Reilly Said She Was Nuts

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:27:00 -0500

Wonkette : Orly Taitz Shuts Down Fox News, With A Protest [...]

Silenced Majority Portal: High School Cross-Dressing Is in Vogue - Not Really Surprising

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:26:00 -0500

High school cross-dressing in the spotlight | Fresh LoafHigh Schools Struggle When Gender Bends the Dress Code - NYTimes.com Ronald Reagan Jr. was talking about this trend on Air America. Ron used to be a ballet dancer, not the most... [...]

Silenced Majority Portal: Palin's Book - Just $4.97!

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:24:00 -0500

Here is why is is a best-seller. This is what you can see at conservative sites. Sarah Palin's New Book Now Just $4.97! Incredible Offer - Save $24 Dear Reader: Sarah Palin's new book, "Going Rogue: An American Life," will... [...]

The Pajamahadin: Obama Really Is Destroying The Economy

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:23:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
All that deficit spending that's supposed to be keeping the economy afloat? It's actually destroying jobs.

Economic growth is supposed to create jobs. However, the U.S. economy shed twice as many jobs (1,332,000) in the third quarter of 2009, when GDP grew at a robust 3.5% annual rate, [...]

The Pajamahadin: More Stimulus Job Humbug Exposed

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:16:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
The Boston Globe is the latest to jeopardize its credentials as a Barack Hussein Obama Approved Legitimate News Organization.

While Massachusetts recipients of federal stimulus money collectively report 12,374 jobs saved or created, a Globe review shows that number is wildly exaggerated. Organizations that received stimulus money miscounted [...]

Slog: The Morning News: McGinn's New High-Rise Offices, the President's Burning Effigy, and Your Growing Power Bills

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:54:14 -0500

From Phone Banks to Skyscrapers: McGinn knights seven campaign volunteers with jobs on the mayoral transition team. "We're not big on titles," McGinn says.

Afghanistan War: Obama rejects every plan from his national security team on fighting the Taliban. He tells officials to rewrite proposals on adding more' [...]

The Crosscut Blog: U.S. approves Salish Sea name

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:42:43 -0500

The U.S. Board of Geographic Names approved the name Salish Sea today in a unanimous vote. The name is now officially accepted nationally, as well as in Washington State. It has been approved in British Columbia by the province's names board, and Canadian national approval is expected. The vote was [...]

The Crosscut Blog: I Forgive You, Paul Dorpat (and maybe Ivar’s, too)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:10:00 -0500

What a deep-sea downer to learn this morning that the Ivar’s underwater billboards were a hoax! I should have known better, but I have a history of falling for tall tales — Paul Bunyan, UFOs, Colin Powell at the U.N., to name just a few examples.

And I have a [...]

Hominid Views: Texans Gone Wild!

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:25:45 -0500

Is it just me, or does anyone else think that Texas Gov. Rick Perry has gone completely ape-shit crazy?

Speaking at a luncheon for a Midland County Republican Women’s group, Perry said that “this is an administration hell-bent toward taking American towards a socialist country. And we all don’t [...]

Leaning Straight Up: Veterans Day 2009: The UW MOH Memorial

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:59:53 -0500

I appreciate all Veterans Day celebrations, but this year it was a bit more personal than usual. This year I went to the University of Washington to witness the dedication of the brand new UW Medal of Honor Memorial. Let’s take a flashback. When my blog was in its infancy (in fact it [...]

HorsesAss.Org: The fake news busts Fake News

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:03:30 -0500

Number of comments: 10
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Sean Hannity Uses Glenn Beck’s Protest Footage www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show
Full Episodes Political Humor Health Care Crisis

Fake News, magically making trees grow back their leaves in late Autumn. Supporting Fake News channel is an unnatural act in [...]

The Crosscut Blog: Island Girl: A tribute to Sandra Day O'Connor

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0500

It’s rare that I engage in hero worship. But for Sandra Day O’Connor, there is no amount of esteem that is too great.

She was, of course, the first woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court. But I’m not so easily swayed. This impressed me; it did not inspire [...]

Ridenbaugh Press: The November Idaho Digest

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:36:56 -0500

Our November 2009 Idaho Public Affairs Digest is out, with reports on the changes in dairy country, in Idaho political races (including the local government races coming to a head), congressional actions and much more. There’s a long list of state rules and regulations just out – October this year [...]

Strange Bedfellows: AG: No opinion issued on Seattle paying for tunnel overruns