Thank you for that info. I got an unhappy email today from some organization, I forget which, about Nolan’s final vote, which was presumably to just get the thing moving to where there would be better opportunities to at least fix it somewhat. It didn’t mention his previous efforts in favor of restoring the cuts.
There may be an effort to push the bulk of the cuts, however much they turn out to be, well into the future, in the hope that as of Jan 2017 Dems will be back in full control (i.e. including the House), and can restore that funding. Or, that could well be wishful thinking.
In your first paragraph, i was referring to (loudly) self-proclaimed fervent Christians continually going after poor people. Though I’ve never been religious as an adult, I’ve read the Bible in its entirety several times, in a couple of different translations, and various parts of it many more times than that, and I’ve never seen where that’s justified, much less endorsed. Maybe I’m not so smart after all.
I’m not sure we’re getting the whole story here. You know about the Republican propensity for “moving the goalposts” right out of the stadium. I agree that Warren’s vision is extremely unlikely to eventuate, and it makes sense for Obama to do what he can. To a point.
From what little I’ve happened to notice, Grover has been all over the place on some issues, for at least the past few years. I seem to recall that he was OK with letting the payroll tax cuts expire, or something like that. Desperately trying to retain some shred of relevance? Worried about his “legacy?” Who knows? Who cares?
I don’t know that it’s worth the trouble to try to establish a direct causal relationship. One could certainly argue that, since less conservative states have overall higher quality-of-life indicators (which they do), they’re more conducive to both better marriages and less violence. I think the best argument for gay marriage is that nobody else has any business telling rational, consenting adults that they can’t marry. And as you know an ever-increasing majority of Americans agree, and there’s nothing that the conservatives can do about it, so they should just stfu and get out of the way. On that and many, many other issues. Practically everyone, including them, would be better off for it.
I suspect that there are politically well-connected businesses out there that will see their profits increase substantially, as clients are forced out of existing situations and directed their way.
I’m sure that there’s a range of conservative responses. Among them, there are those who find our amusement rude and perverse, and are highly indignant at that. Others honestly believe that Reagan was as glorious a president for African-Americans as he was for everyone, and pity our ignorance. And there are those that understand where we’re coming from, and just sincerely and respectfully disagree. That’s just three examples, of many.
Johnston kicks a**. I’ve read two of his books, Perfectly Legal and Free Lunch. I recommend both. Infuriating reads, but important. I haven’t yet got my hands on his most recent, The Fine Print: How Big Companies Use “Plain English” to Rob You Blind, but I will.
Our detached, objective, reality-based opinion is that the MN GOP has no serious candidates for governor without Norm or Tea-Paw. Plenty of MN GOPers absolutely regard the likes of Julie Rosen and David Hann as the real deal. And they’re the ones that pick their candidate, by their own lights. And Tom Emmer almost won last time, you know!
Trying again on another bad Farm Bill
May 17th, 2013 at 9:40 pmThank you for that info. I got an unhappy email today from some organization, I forget which, about Nolan’s final vote, which was presumably to just get the thing moving to where there would be better opportunities to at least fix it somewhat. It didn’t mention his previous efforts in favor of restoring the cuts.
There may be an effort to push the bulk of the cuts, however much they turn out to be, well into the future, in the hope that as of Jan 2017 Dems will be back in full control (i.e. including the House), and can restore that funding. Or, that could well be wishful thinking.
Trying again on another bad Farm Bill
May 17th, 2013 at 4:45 pmIn your first paragraph, i was referring to (loudly) self-proclaimed fervent Christians continually going after poor people. Though I’ve never been religious as an adult, I’ve read the Bible in its entirety several times, in a couple of different translations, and various parts of it many more times than that, and I’ve never seen where that’s justified, much less endorsed. Maybe I’m not so smart after all.
Warren's approach beats the crap out of Kline's
May 15th, 2013 at 7:08 amI’m not sure we’re getting the whole story here. You know about the Republican propensity for “moving the goalposts” right out of the stadium. I agree that Warren’s vision is extremely unlikely to eventuate, and it makes sense for Obama to do what he can. To a point.
(That’s in reply to the first comment.)
Mpls Council: DFL endorses Cano, Palmisano
May 13th, 2013 at 8:50 amIt’s certainly possible. My qualified belief that he isn’t is based on Palmisano’s statement, from the article:
““I know Matt well, and I know Matt will continue his volunteer work in the neighborhoods and do everything that makes the city better,” she said.”
I’ll try to find out for sure. Thanks for commenting.
Minnesota energy legislation is nearing the finish line - update
May 10th, 2013 at 8:46 amEven North Carolina?
Mind-blowing hordes at Minnesota anti-tax rally
April 29th, 2013 at 6:19 pmFrom what little I’ve happened to notice, Grover has been all over the place on some issues, for at least the past few years. I seem to recall that he was OK with letting the payroll tax cuts expire, or something like that. Desperately trying to retain some shred of relevance? Worried about his “legacy?” Who knows? Who cares?
Where is Minnesota's minimum wage hike?
April 24th, 2013 at 4:57 pmOne of the caucus leaders being historically significantly to the left of the other may have something to do with that.
NRA gun creeps' agenda enables cop-killers
April 9th, 2013 at 7:39 amI don’t know that it’s worth the trouble to try to establish a direct causal relationship. One could certainly argue that, since less conservative states have overall higher quality-of-life indicators (which they do), they’re more conducive to both better marriages and less violence. I think the best argument for gay marriage is that nobody else has any business telling rational, consenting adults that they can’t marry. And as you know an ever-increasing majority of Americans agree, and there’s nothing that the conservatives can do about it, so they should just stfu and get out of the way. On that and many, many other issues. Practically everyone, including them, would be better off for it.
Family Foster Care in danger
April 8th, 2013 at 4:34 pmI suspect that there are politically well-connected businesses out there that will see their profits increase substantially, as clients are forced out of existing situations and directed their way.
MN GOP will pick new party chair - Update
April 5th, 2013 at 8:49 pmI’m sure that there’s a range of conservative responses. Among them, there are those who find our amusement rude and perverse, and are highly indignant at that. Others honestly believe that Reagan was as glorious a president for African-Americans as he was for everyone, and pity our ignorance. And there are those that understand where we’re coming from, and just sincerely and respectfully disagree. That’s just three examples, of many.
Non-binding Senate resolution supports Keystone XL
March 31st, 2013 at 7:42 amJohnston kicks a**. I’ve read two of his books, Perfectly Legal and Free Lunch. I recommend both. Infuriating reads, but important. I haven’t yet got my hands on his most recent, The Fine Print: How Big Companies Use “Plain English” to Rob You Blind, but I will.
Bachmann at CPAC 2013
March 16th, 2013 at 8:08 amI’m fairly, but by no means absolutely, sure that Mr. Smith’s comment is not intended as satire.
Coleman out in 2014; other candidates back for Round 2?
March 8th, 2013 at 2:13 pmOur detached, objective, reality-based opinion is that the MN GOP has no serious candidates for governor without Norm or Tea-Paw. Plenty of MN GOPers absolutely regard the likes of Julie Rosen and David Hann as the real deal. And they’re the ones that pick their candidate, by their own lights. And Tom Emmer almost won last time, you know!
Bachmann wants a negative minimum wages (satire)
February 22nd, 2013 at 6:08 pmI’m pretty sure that that Global Edition article is satire.
Backing away from reasonable assault weapons regulation
February 21st, 2013 at 2:06 pmYou’re right, of course. Which bugs the heck out of me, that that’s still the case in Minnesota, and most of the rest of the country.