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June 29, 2011
More Candidates to Jump In the AG Race?
by 6p014e897b6287970d, 04:24 PM, 1 Comments
Amidst news today that John Laddenburg will not be running for Attorney General, two names have surfaced as possible dark horses. It is rumored that Snohomish Prosecutor Mark Roe and former State Senator Randy Gordon are considering tossing their names into the hat. Roe worked for 22 years as a Snohomish County deputy prosecutor before being elected to his current position. Gordon represented the city of Bellevue and currently owns his own law firm there. He is also an Adjunct... [read more]
April 18, 2011
WA Taxpayers United Against Waste and Fraud - Bellevue School District
by 6p01538df45d33970b, 01:35 PM, 0 Comments
Please find out why highly paid new positions are being added in the Bellevue School District. Ricardo Cruz is asst. superintendent/general counsel/employee relations. Recently Asst. Counsel was hired and a new liaison to the School Board, even though Ricardo already had a full time secretary. Is this more corruption that's costing the WA taxpayers in a time of serious budget deficits and cutbacks? Audit raps county hiring office - by Roberto Sanchez - Seattle Times staff reporter King County's Office... [read more]
March 25, 2011
Escape from New York...Seattle Urbists Are Wrong!
by jabailo, 03:45 PM, 4 Comments
In the last ten years the state of Washington has been enslaved by charlatans who have been promoting a High Density agenda that few if any want. Their drive is turn Seattle into a "Real City like New York" (their calling cry). For this we've been bilked by the world's most expensive "light rail" (per mile). We are about to be boondoggled by a multibillion dollar tunnel. We've been told we "must" replace bridges because of all the millions who... [read more]
March 16, 2011
The Most Dangerous Radiation Of All!!!!
by JeffB., 10:35 AM, 0 Comments
Forget about a few hundred microSieverts of radiation you might receive if you were onsite at the Fukushima Daiichi plants in Japan. That's less radiation than you would receive if you had to get a CAT Scan. The real danger is exposure to the Thousands of SieBSverts of collectivism, panic, cowardice and hysteria that the average American receives each year from television news organizations. This horrific radiation causes groupthink, self-doubt and depression. Saps motivation, encourages rage and infighting, and causes... [read more]
February 22, 2011
Support property rights in KCCD election
by ccwt, 11:39 PM, 1 Comments
Citizens' Alliance for Property Rights is endorsing for the King County Conservation District election, now open for online voting, until March 15, 2011. Let's get the property rights candidate elected !!! Details ... http://smashmouthpolitics.blogspot.com/2011/02/election-king-county-conservation.html -- Seattle... [read more]
September 29, 2010
Should Republicans Support McGinn
by jabailo, 06:21 PM, 2 Comments
Right now it appears that Mayor McGinn and the Seattle City Council are headed to war over the tunnel. Is this just a Democrat on Democrat crime that we Republicans and Tea Partiers should sit back and enjoy? I say no. Mike McGinn in many ways was one of the first "Tea Party" style candidates to be elected to a significant office. He took on the Democrat's favorite sons and won with a coalition of neighbor oriented "activists". Now much... [read more]
September 22, 2010
First they came for GoldLine.....
by chekflow, 01:40 PM, 2 Comments
Today they had the hearing to investigate GoldLine's marketing practices and to forward H.R. 6149 Here is a link to the Bill and a video of the hearing. I watched the entire hearing. I watched in utter astonishment at what unfolded. Memo to readers who are liberals/democrats: this is what the Tea Party Movement is about and why you might at least heed what I am about to say. H.R. 6149 is titled: "The Precious Coins and Bullion Disclosure Act"... [read more]
September 16, 2010
Any Muslim who can explain this.............Please?
by chekflow, 08:33 PM, 6 Comments
I'm confused. I heard today about this. So she has apparently gone deep underground. That being said, how you explain this as a Muslim? Was it because it was thought that Molly Norris was trying to be inflammatory? What if she was just trying to prove that we are 'tolerant".? To any Muslim who reads this: What are your thoughts on this issue? Do the depictions in the art shown in the link offend you as much as Ms. Norris's... [read more]
Introducing...................Doctor Zero
by chekflow, 01:18 PM, 0 Comments
One of the reasons I joined the Tea Party movement was because of a blogger/author called "Doctor Zero" Say what you want about Conservatives being dolts, uninformed, unlearned and unable to form solid apologies for our Ideology. Once in a while, a writer makes large issues easy to understand. With masterful reduction, "Doctor Zero" distills tenets to profound sentences dispensed throughout his prose. Below is his latest essay in it's entirety. Some wonderful sentences and phrases: "It's not surprising that... [read more]
September 15, 2010
Republicans,The Tea Party and O'Donnell
by chekflow, 06:06 PM, 2 Comments
Much is being throw around the media and the blogosphere about the O'Donnell victory, her Tea Party affiliation and the "Establishment" of the Republican Party. Various pundits went back and forth and essentially either waxed political theories on causation or took a position and defended it. It seemed to me that there was no real consensus. Various "Tea-Party Candidates" like Marco Rubio and others proved the critics wrong as far as their "electability" . But let's face it: Rubio had... [read more]
September 10, 2010
Who is your role model? Who do YOU look up to?..........
by chekflow, 05:10 PM, 0 Comments
A sports figure? An Entertainer? Actor? Actress? Model? Singer? Race Car Driver? A Politician? Behold a role model Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta. 22 years old. Here is more.................... As a living CMOH holder, even if the President approaches him while he is wearing it, it is protocol for the President to salute him even though he is an NCO, a Staff Sergeant. This applies to even the highest CO. Even Petraeus or any other General. "Everything slowed down and I... [read more]
September 08, 2010
Since another "stimulus" is on the way......A Reminder..
by chekflow, 04:09 PM, 6 Comments
President Obama is on a tear. His last two speeches, (mostly to the audience of union members.....surprise!) the President assailed the Republican Party and the minority House leader, John Boehner. (Speeches here & here) He is also misleading his audience. Republicans have no ideas? Boehner, Cantor, Sessions and others have put forth many ideas and entire platforms to counter the Presidents proposals over the past 18 months and they were ignored. The fact is that the President doesn't want to... [read more]
September 03, 2010
"What would you do".......Liberal New Yorkers?
by chekflow, 10:57 PM, 1 Comments
So............I just finished watching the latest episode of ABC News "What Would You Do?", hosted by John Quinones. Two segments dealt with possible racism. In one, a young black man is seen using a hack saw and bolt cutter to extract a very expensive bike secured by lock and chain to a post in Central Park. The folks walking by step into action by confronting whom they assume is a brazen thief. They call the police, they confront the young... [read more]
August 26, 2010
Why I joined the Tea Party Movement
by chekflow, 02:53 PM, 8 Comments
I have never before been involved in politics. I run a small business and thought myself to busy trying to make my run at " Capitalism 101". What most folks on the left discount is how many people saw the writing on the wall not during the beginning of the Obama administration, but way before during the Bush administration and the wild uncontrolled spending and big government programs that started back then. The current administration then went ahead and, upon... [read more]
August 24, 2010
Beren write-in waste of filing fee and WSRP robo calls
by ccwt, 06:48 PM, 1 Comments
On page 51 of the King County Voters Pamphlet is a sidebar named "Regarding write-ins". The second paragraph reads, == However, write-in votes are not tallied by name unless the total number of write-in votes could make a difference in the results of the race. == So any votes for Steve Beren are unknown and invisible. The State Party wasted some money on robo-calls promoting Beren's write-in campaign, I got one. Steve wasted his filing fee to be invisible in... [read more]
August 13, 2010
HUD and the Atlanta Incident
by chekflow, 04:05 PM, 5 Comments
Watching the 30,000 or so folks lining up in Atlanta for 13,000 available applications for housing assistance, I was truck with incredible sadness. I have been without housing. Without money. Mostly as a young person. As an orphan, I found my own inner strength and perseverance. Abused as a child? (the level of which would horrify anyone with a conscious) Check. Ward of the state? Check. Having to make it on one's own with little guidance? Check. Wildly Succeeded in... [read more]
August 02, 2010
Seattle/7th CD: Write in Steve Beren for Congress
by 6p0133f2cd6dd2970b, 10:38 AM, 7 Comments
Steve Beren, July 30, 2010 Donate at http://www.BerenForCongress.com/donate.html Twitter @SteveBeren Facebook http://www.facebook.com/steveberen Yesterday afternoon [July 29], I went to Olympia and filed for official status as a write-in candidate for U.S. Congress against incumbent Democrat Jim McDermott. I am the only Republican candidate in the race. If I get enough votes in the August 17 primary, I will be on the ballot in the general election. Please write in "Steve Beren" for Congress. Spread the word in order to help... [read more]
June 07, 2010
PCO filing - King County online form
by ccwt, 08:04 PM, 0 Comments
This week is filing time for candidates, including Precinct Committee Officer (PCO), the fundamental unit of the political parties. Elected PCO's have voting privilege in their Party, shape its platform, operating rules and elect Officers. In King County registered voters can now file as PCO candidate using an online form ... https://info.kingcounty.gov/elections/candidatefiling/pco.aspx Filing closes June 11, 4:30pm... [read more]
June 01, 2010
But it will work here, right!
by JeffB., 10:13 AM, 8 Comments
Here is Canada announcing that soaring costs may derail their socialist healthcare system. Remember too that a similar system is failing in the UK. But it will work here with Obamacare right? BTW, for those who believe in Obamacare, I have a bridge for sale.... [read more]
March 07, 2010
Only healthy may vote ...
by ccwt, 08:30 PM, 2 Comments
I am no lawyer, and I understand this election is conducted under a different set of RCW, but how does a publicly funded entity exempt the physically disabled from voting? King Conservation District http://www.kingcd.org/new_ele_2010.htm Only the healthy and mobile can vote in this election. Wouldn't that violate some part of "Americans with Disabilities Act"? Sounds like a great subject for a law suit. At the very least they should have absentee balloting, on request, for those physically unable to get... [read more]
November 03, 2009
Jim Berrios for Mayor, and Why Suzette Cooke Is a Shameful Politician
by 47thDistrictVoterForTruth, 08:45 AM, 1 Comments
Jim Berrios will make an excellent mayor in Kent. He has proven his commitment to the community through his years of service on the Kent School Board, and he has demonstrated management and business acuity through his proprietorship of the Golden Steer. And most importantly in this economy, he will be good for business in Kent. Look at the number of Realtors, contractors, and small business owners on his list of endorsements. If they didn't think Mr. Berrios would be... [read more]
October 31, 2009
This is how we are treated!
by 6p0120a644c0b7970b, 11:06 AM, 3 Comments
I have been reading this blog since it was created, and I am an avid follower of local, state, national and International politics. I am a native Seattleite and small business owner and I have never worked in a paid or voluntary capacity for any political party. Over the years I have watched the deterioration that has taken place in the political arena with a heavy heart. Following is an email exchange that took place between myself and a representative... [read more]
October 30, 2009
Political use of pet license information
by 6p0120a6426185970b, 04:04 PM, 1 Comments
Former staff member to Bob Ferguson and Shoreline City Council candidate, Shari Tracey, used King County pet license information to create a mailing that arriving on October 24, 2009 for dog lovers. Her campaign treasurer made a public records request to access all dog owners in the City of Shoreline to reach these folks as her target. On October 26, 2009 Bob Ferguson was a co-sponsor of the legislation to close down King County Animal Control Services, shutting down the... [read more]
October 21, 2009
Where is I-1033 on the King County Ballot? (Updated)
by SouthernRoots, 10:02 AM, 2 Comments
mike336 pointed this out in another thread and it is the question asked by King 5's Glenn Farley in this story, and also in this story from the Seattle Times. Jim McDermott missed it. The report shows that some voters on the street, given a few moments, missed or had trouble finding it. How stupid. Isn't one of the benefits of the all mail ballot supposedly that it gives the voter lots and lots of time (weeks) to read the... [read more]
September 23, 2009
Penny Sweet & Rep Larry Springer - collected unemployment?
by 6p0120a591e612970b, 08:11 AM, 6 Comments
Heads up: Penny Sweet, sweetheart of Kirkland and candidate for City Council, received thousands of dollars of State of Washington Unemployment compensation in 2008. Yes, Penny Sweet, wife of a member of the state legislature, "retired" Group Health Administrator and owner of a prominent Kirkland business, making a second run as a 2009 candidate for Kirkland City Council, received Unemployment benefits. How? Why? Many people legitimately receive unemployment benefits when they lose their job, and they depend on these funds... [read more]
August 21, 2009
Vote for Susan Hutchison for King County Executive
by Toby_Nixon, 02:48 PM, 62 Comments
Now that the primary election is over, we have, in most cases, a clear picture of who the candidates will be in the general election. In the race for King County executive, there could not be a starker contrast between the candidates advancing to the general election. King County faces tough challenges, the biggest of which is a level of county spending that structurally exceeds revenue. Blame for this situation lies squarely on the council majority, which has persistently committed... [read more]
August 16, 2009
Rep. Jay Inslee, will be hosting 2 public forums on health care.
by 6p0120a4faf221970b, 09:29 AM, 4 Comments
Poulsbo town-hall meeting 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009 North Kitsap High School The Gymnasium 1780 NE Hostmark St Poulsbo And Edmonds town-hall meeting 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009 Edmonds-Woodway High School The Gymnasium 7600 212th St SW Edmonds Attendees are asked to RSVP via email to inslee.rsvp@mail.house.gov or by phone at 206-361-0233. To date he has held 2 "Telephone" Town Hall Meetings by invitation. He did not list either of his conference... [read more]
August 12, 2009
Poll: Nickels' favorable rating 33%; Mike bikes to 2nd
by SeattleRepublicans, 03:48 PM, 1 Comments
http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlepolitics/archives/176293.asp Strangely enough Joel Connelly weighs in with Poll Results for Nickels, Hutchinson, et al at August 12, 2009 3:14 p.m but BallardSting responds at 8/12/09 1:57 p.m Guess someone forgot to set the clock on their PC The results have not changed much since last week -Nickels, Mallahan, McGinn -Hutchinson, Dow, etc As usual the comments read better than Joel Connelly's rambling of the press releases by the pollsters... [read more]
July 27, 2009
Ignore Endorsements
by SeattleRepublicans, 09:11 AM, 0 Comments
http://www.seattlepi.com/connelly/408465_joel27.html Joel is right that one needs to look at the individual/organization making the endorsement, and Sandeep's "Stranger" relationship to Ron Sims, Greg Nickels, and Dow Constantine and the effect, if any, it has on Sandeep's endorsements on Publicola As always, the public comments are interesting. Apparently Joel misspelled a person's last name again... [read more]
July 12, 2009
Bellevue's Slaughterhouse: "All for the women"
by 6p01053614339a970b, 08:02 PM, 0 Comments
My eyes were fixed on the doctor...as he systematically began to "inventory parts"... body parts... NO!... BABY PARTS!... One perfect little leg...snapped off at the hip... then the other... one perfect little arm...snapped off at the shoulder...then the other... I could not even speak... I almost fainted with what came next! The entire spine...all vertebrae in-tack with the spinal cord and little wire like nerves dangling from both ends... no skin in sight...just bloody parts torn out of the back of this little child! "Good!", he declared with great relief. "I have everything here but the head and the trunk!" [read more]
June 04, 2009
Toby Nixon Endorses Fred Jarrett for King County Executive
by Toby_Nixon, 11:33 AM, 16 Comments
KIRKLAND, WA (June 4, 2009) -- Former state representative Toby Nixon today announced that he has endorsed State Senator Fred Jarrett to be the next King County Executive. "During my time in the state legislature, no member of either party earned my trust and respect more than Fred Jarrett," said Nixon, who served as state representative for the 45th District from 2002 through 2007. "Fred showed again and again that he is committed to working together in a non-partisan manner... [read more]
May 20, 2009
The Race for King County Executive so it begins
by pspack, 11:14 AM, 7 Comments
The race for King County Executive has just gotten underway and the behavior of some of the sideline pundits is downright reprehensible. I have known Susan Hutchison for almost five years. The things that are being said do not depict the person I know. For years Susan has worked tirelessly to make King County a better place for all. She should be looked upon as a positive example of one who has inspired so many to believe in themselves and... [read more]
May 18, 2009
King County Community Forum
by mjc3389, 04:59 PM, 1 Comments
Here are King County's priorities for their next round of Community Forums. You know, those meetings with citizens where they pretend to care what county citizens support? * What are you opinions about a county income tax? * Do you have the right level of police service in your neighborhood? * How strongly should environmental concerns guide county policy making over the next five years? When I saw the idea of t county income tax I almost lost my cookies.... [read more]
April 08, 2009
Reagan Dunn Kick-Off Blows the Roof off the Joint with 1200 supporters!!!
by 6p0115700c0ccd970b, 03:55 PM, 4 Comments
A HUGE crowd! Excitement! A reform agenda! A positive, optimistic message! WHERE was that, you ask? All at a 7:30am breakfast in the confines of King County! Round abouts 1,200 supporters gathered to kick off King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn's re-election campaign yesterday morning at the Meydenbauer. The place never looked better than it did filled to the gills with Reagan's supporters Tuesday morning. AG McKenna, Sheriff Sue Rahr, and John Carlson joined the program on stage while other notable... [read more]
March 27, 2009
Will Bellevue's New Superintendent Be As Bad As Riley Was?
by 6p01156f6eab72970b, 12:02 PM, 1 Comments
http://hu1st.blogspot.com/2009/03/will-bellevues-new-superintendent-be-as.html I left this comment on Bellevue's new superintendent who hopefully wasn't select as a female hispanic to balance out the white guy they had last: Bothell, WA 11 comments March 27, 2009 at 12:07 PMRating:(0) (0) Report abuseI didn't like that Riley Guy, a total outcomebased education hack. Wanted to require passing college level AP testsjust to get a high school diploma, tolerated abomination no-arithemtic"Investigations" math, thought everybody ought to graduate withcalculus. We need people whose job isn't to... [read more]
March 19, 2009
VOTE TODAY FOR KC CONSERVATION DISTRICT POSITION (UPDATED)
by MicheleDeRouis, 11:00 AM, 6 Comments
Be sure to vote in a little-known but significant King County election today. According to sources, Preston Drew is the preferred candidate running for a seat on the five-member Board of Supervisors overseeing what is known as the King Conservation District. The democrats are trying to conduct a write-in campaign to elect a far-left radical (Mark Sollitto) who filed for the position but due to a so-called 'technical error' did not make the ballot. Help keep control of this King... [read more]
February 14, 2009
Steve Hammond for King County Interim Executive
by 6p011278d9d3ae28a4, 01:58 PM, 0 Comments
On February 2nd, King County Executive Ron Sims posted a statement on the county website regarding his appointment to HUD, and calling for a "caretaker" Executive to serve out the remainder of 2009. I recommend Steve Hammond for that position. To quote Sims, "This interim Executive should be a person of unquestioned experience, stature and integrity who has no intention of running in the November 2009 election. There are many in our community that could be trusted with such stewardship."... [read more]
January 29, 2009
Can Puget Sound Republicans Become Relevant?
by John425, 10:38 AM, 3 Comments
Is there no spokesperson to speak for Republicans on an on-going basis? Is there no "shadow" government we can rely on? Where are the op-ed pieces by prominent Republicans? Where are the press conferences/townhall meetings of state Republicans on the state's deficit? Where are the specific budget-balancing solutions put forth by the GOP? Obviously the MSM ignores us-MAKE them pay attention!!! 1.Repeal the Casino Deal! 2.Privatize her liquor stores. 3.Privatize or re-negotiate the WSF into the 21st century. 4.Give ALL... [read more]
January 14, 2009
Viaduct Plans Perpetuate Wasteful Attitude of State and Local Officials
by thesenator2012, 06:29 AM, 1 Comments
As someone who has decades of memories wrapped up in the crumbling concrete Alaskan Way Viaduct that spans the length of Seattle's downtown waterfront district, awaiting the momentous decision about the roadway's fate has left a thin residue of anxiety over my mood about regional politics during the years leading up to what happened yesterday. Despite having a clear favorite among the three options that have been widely-reported as having been on the table, I was prepared for a tunnel.... [read more]
January 11, 2009
WRONG - SP Events Calendar
by ccwt, 11:52 AM, 0 Comments
Alert: Many, if not all, of the District "Reorganization" Events in the SP Calendar have the WRONG DATES. And Phil Bevis writes that he did NOT post these items, someone is spoofing. Please rely on the KCGOP calendar page for accurate info.... [read more]
December 11, 2008
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels plans to ban your Guns
by 6p0105365cdb42970c, 03:36 PM, 4 Comments
Mayor Greg Nickels plans to ban your Guns With no regard for your right to self-defense And In defiance of state law Your Attendance is Critical! Let your voice be heard NOW! On December 15, 2008 a public hearing will be held in the Bertha Knight Landes room at Seattle City Hall, 600 Fourth Avenue, with sign-in beginning at 5:30 p.m. This ban will infringe on your right to carry in these areas: • All city owned property •... [read more]
November 23, 2008
Shocking New Report from Western Washington's Largest Abortion Chain
by MaryE, 11:48 PM, 9 Comments
In a stunning new annual report, Planned Parenthood of Western Washington (PPWW) reveals that it saw a significant drop in customers in 2007 ... with one major exception. The total number of "medical visits" fell 15%, from 150,000 in 2006, to 127,000 in 2007. The number of emergency contraception sales - a significant source of largely illegal revenue - fell 13%. Government records show a $1m drop in revenue from Medicaid billings for emergency contraception. And their number of Take... [read more]
November 17, 2008
Republicans: Do You Know When and Where Your Monthly Leg. District Meets?
by michellemcntyr, 04:47 PM, 4 Comments
Scroll down for updates. Now crossposted at the brand new From the Roots Up website: "Putting the Party Back in the Hands of Grassroots Republicans" It occurred to me today, that if we Republicans want to see our party get back to winning again, and a key to this is more involvement from grassroots Republicans, we need to make it possible for more grassroots Republicans (more than say, the 10 or so who currently show up at Republican leg. district... [read more]
November 12, 2008
Pork of Seattle
by Palouse123, 11:02 AM, 0 Comments
Port of Seattle is increasing taxes by 11% next year. Creighton was the only one who indicated he wanted to reduce levy rates further. "A lot of these projects seem to fall down the list in terms of priority. ... If we're not going to be as aggressive as we can in reducing the tax levy this year, what year can we be?" As opposed to Pat Davis, who thinks that because every other tax measure passed that the time... [read more]
November 07, 2008
Darcy Burner: Yet Another Nutroots Failure
by JeffB., 08:23 PM, 7 Comments
There's always a silver lining. Even in a very blue year, with everyone with a (D) and your neighbor's dog riding Obama's coattails to victory, Nutroots throb Darcy Burner lost her race. This makes a lot of sense to most normal people, because Darcy Burner likes to embellish the image in her mirror a bit. And with good cause, as she's got little to show in the way of accomplishments. The Bush Deranged Left Darcy's base loves to crow on... [read more]
October 25, 2008
The Case for Steve Beren
by TrueSoldier, 10:32 PM, 1 Comments
In the 7th Congressional District in Washington State there is a race going on in which the two candidates are as different as night and day. On one side you have the incumbent Jim McDermott, who has been found in violation of a persons right to privacy, had a trip to Iraq prior to the war funded by Saddam's Intelligence Service, has made derogatory comments about our brave men and women and who believes that the government knows how to... [read more]
October 23, 2008
Geoff Simpson's Dirty Politics (Part II)
by 47thDistrictVoterForTruth, 06:54 PM, 4 Comments
This is part two of a series, which will continue until Election Day, documenting all the lies and smears Geoff Simpson is selling the 47th district voters in a desperate attempt not to lose his job. In a Covington Reporter article which hits doorsteps Friday, October 24, Geoff Simpson claims: "[Hargrove] recently proposed balancing the state budget by increasing the sales tax, property tax or both while also cutting funding for education and road improvements." This is an outright lie... [read more]
Geoff Simpson's Dirty Politics (Part I)
by 47thDistrictVoterForTruth, 05:36 PM, 5 Comments
This is part one of a series, which will continue until election day, documenting all the lies and smears Geoff Simpson is selling the 47th district voters in a desperate attempt not to lose his job. Last Saturday, Geoff Simpson sent a mailing to most people in the 47th district accusing his opponent, Mark Hargrove, of taking a campaign contribution from a supposed sex offender. This is either an outright lie or Simpson's campaign has time to do background checks... [read more]
September 20, 2008
REP to Honor Congressman Dave Reichert for Environmental Achievements
by Toby_Nixon, 11:06 PM, 0 Comments
The Washington Chapter of Republicans for Environmental Protection Cordially Invite You to our 3rd Annual Dinner, A Celebration in Honor of Theodore Roosevelt's Legacy, With Honored Guest Congressman Dave Reichert. Please join us in celebrating Congressman Reichert's achievements for Natural Areas and Environmental Protection. REP National Policy Director Jim DiPeso is presenting the Congressman with a special REP National Award. The event is Saturday, October 4, 2008, 6:00PM, at Maggiano's Little Italy, 10455 NE 8th St (in Lincoln Square), Bellevue.... [read more]
September 06, 2008
A Conservative Case for Supporting the Bellevue Teacher Strike
by TeacherRyan, 03:24 PM, 8 Comments
"The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly. 'Tis dearness only that gives everything its value."--Thomas Paine Let's establish first that Bellevue is an excellent school district. Education writer Jay Mathews has long put out a list of America's Best High Schools, and in the recent 2008 ranking there are 4 Bellevue high schools in the top 100, including The International School at #10; Sammamish makes the top 200, at... [read more]
August 29, 2008
Thoughts on Palin as VP choice.
by Hinton, 10:49 AM, 0 Comments
Many, many pros on this... and very few cons... but there are cons, and we must be mindful of them, because the fringe left infesting us will never let us forget them. Among the other pros is the immediate problem Palin as VP becomes to Oh? SHE is the gender that O should have picked, Hillary notwithstanding. Palin as VP pick will be difficult for O to attack because she is a she, and he already has a huge gender... [read more]
August 24, 2008
A New Logo For King County
by jabailo, 04:41 PM, 3 Comments
I have created a new logo for King County -- one that fits its wasteful and oppressive taxation. Not based on a civil rights leader, quite the opposite... New KC Logo Yes, it's King John Of Lackland...that of Robin Hood fame...... [read more]
August 08, 2008
Cancer On Rails...
by jabailo, 07:24 PM, 3 Comments
Many of you will have read the reports today of sky-high cancer rates along the corridors of South Seattle: Beacon Hill, Rainier Valley... It struck me -- isn't this the exact same corridor that Lite Rail is being built through...in fact, isn't it the social planning goal of Nickels, Sims, Gregoire to densify this area with "urban townhomes" and "mixed use" structures? Great...find the most toxic region of the Puget Sound and put as many people into it as possible!... [read more]
July 31, 2008
Shared Roads Necessitate Shared Costs and Accountability
by thesenator2012, 10:02 AM, 3 Comments
The recent negative attention drawn to the issue of how bicyclists are faring in the grand experiment of roadway desegregation by a violent confrontation between agents of Critical Mass-a radical bicycling organization--and a motorist on Seattle's Capitol Hill is bound to be watered down in the weeks to come. Despite the fact that similar flare-ups involving cyclists have been taking place with increasingly regularity in cities like Portland to the south, this clash will eventually morph to be characterized as... [read more]
July 27, 2008
We Don't Have Enough Highways
by jabailo, 11:00 AM, 12 Comments
While Liberal partisans are attempting to yet again bilk the taxpayer for a 18 Billion dollar donnybrook called Lite Rail...I saw something interesting on Live Maps yesterday. Take a look at almost any European city. Paris, for example...now...when we hear about "Europe" from most Liberals, they describe it as everyone getting on a train whether it's to go to work, on vacation, or to visit grandparents. My own experience there is that other than Americans who get Eurorail passes, they... [read more]
July 09, 2008
King County Assessor ignoring reality
by mjcostello, 06:45 PM, 6 Comments
I'm sorry, but a 13% property tax assessment increase for 2009 is outrageous. My assessment card showed up today with a 13% increase for 2009, and even I can't believe the gall of this county to hike assessments in the face of home value declines and a mortgage crisis that is going to hit the Puget Sound much harder before it's over. Someone needs to tell King County Assessor Scott Noble that home prices peaked in King County in 2007.... [read more]
June 10, 2008
American Flag Exchange, June 9-12
by jjen, 11:32 AM, 0 Comments
With Flag Day is coming up this Saturday, June 14, PEMCO Insurance is sponsoring a Flag Exchange where community members can exchange their old, tattered 3' x 5' American flags for a brand new flag free of charge. The Flag Exchange will take place June 9-12 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Locations are as follows: McClain Insurance Services 10410 19th Ave SE #101 Everett, WA 98208 425.379.9200 Togawa & Grinter Insurance Agencies 222 Etruria St, Suite 110 Seattle, WA... [read more]
June 07, 2008
Filing for PCO
by tpahl, 12:05 AM, 20 Comments
The following is an excerpt from KC Chairman Lori Sotelo weekly email update. Filing week isn't just about candidates for public office. It also presents an opportunity for Republicans to run for Precinct Committee Officer. I am excited to report a very high level of interest among grassroots Republicans in party involvement this year. I am thankful for the efforts of our District Chairs who have worked tirelessly to promote the Republican Party and find suitable candidates for these neighborhood... [read more]
May 09, 2008
Time for Vets to take a stand
by TrueSoldier, 11:10 PM, 4 Comments
By now I am sure that all of you out there have heard the comments by Rep Baghdad Jim regarding our troops are mercanaries. Well I say it is high time that all of us vets out there let our voices be heard. Individually we are just a nussaiance to people like Baghdad Jim, but together we have a huge voice, escpecially here in Washington State where we have great numbers. I urge all vets out there to send a... [read more]
May 06, 2008
Fighting Democrat Running for Congress 8th CD
by jimvaughnforcongress, 06:15 PM, 4 Comments
James Vaughn for US Representative, 8th Congressional District Would Like to Hear Your Views. I believe that political campaigns should address the issues and voters should challenge the candidates. When we create honost dialogue , we create public awareness and eveyone wins. (Serving most of King and Pierce Counties) Veterans, angry over Iraq, run for Congress Potentially an unprecedented number of ex-service members will be running for office. The fighting Democrats, as some call themselves, say their military experience could... [read more]
April 14, 2008
The Truth from Ruth Gibbs Part 2
by ruthgibbs, 06:06 AM, 2 Comments
OK everyone, Doug Parris is blogging again on his Reagan Wing with more inaccuracies except for one, so I will respond here. Before I do, Doug, I would like to say that my sympathies are with your family at this time of grief for you when you just lost your mother. My father died at 75. He would be 85 this May 1st if he had lived. My mother died at 55. So, I feel your pain at losing parents... [read more]
April 13, 2008
King County GOP Convention
by warrenpeterson, 11:18 PM, 23 Comments
The King County Republican Party's convention last Saturday approved the party platform without any amendments or a single word of debate. How did they pull off this miracle? Simple, it is called an absence of a quorum. You see the rules of the convention provide that if a quorum is not present, the platform as proposed by the Platform Committee, including adopted amendments up to the loss of quorum, will be considered approved. Of course, if no one challenges the... [read more]
April 10, 2008
Clay Bennett: Mayor of Seattle!
by jabailo, 02:45 PM, 3 Comments
I propose that the Republican party float Clay Bennett as our candidate for Mayor of Seattle. Reasons: Obvious: He comes here. The Sonics stay here. Not so obvious: Seattle and King County face problems in quality of life, transportation, housing and environment. Most of these problems are due to Liberal politicians who float this way and that and who have the emotional level of 6 year olds. We need someone with a spine who can stand up to all the... [read more]
April 09, 2008
THE TRUTH FROM RUTH GIBBS
by ruthgibbs, 03:53 PM, 71 Comments
THE TRUTH FROM RUTH GIBBS About the 11th District Caucus, the Ron Paul and Doug Parris Slate, the people on the slate and the people and groups who endorsed the slate. Many people have contacted me with concern about the the blatant lies posted by Doug Parris on both HIS Reagan Wing Website and on the Public Blog at Sound Politics.org regarding what happened at the 11the District Republican Caucus smearing both 11th District and King County Republicans, Rev.... [read more]
Starting Out
by CliffPotter, 03:35 PM, 6 Comments
Thank you for the ease of entry into your blog. For the record, I am thinking of running against Darcy Burner and Dave Reichert. A lifelong Democrat now living in Sammamish, I have contributed to both the McCain and Clinton campaigns this year. I am a lawyer admitted to practice law and licensed in and before Illinois and Washington State, the US Supreme Court, and many US Courts of Appeals. An American Bar Foundation Fellow, I have been ranked in... [read more]
April 07, 2008
More Lane Capacity DOES improve traffic flow--Here's Proof
by MicheleDeRouis, 07:35 PM, 7 Comments
For years, our commute off the plateau to school each weekday morning used to be 25 long minutes. Occasionally it was even worse than that. But now it's down to 10 minutes. How did this amazing achievement occur? More lanes. Yep---despite the false claims of anti-roads leftists that more lanes doesn't ease traffic, it certainly did over here in outer Redmond/Sammamish at the intersection of Sahalee Way and Redmond-Fall City Road, also known as SR-202. Getting off the plateau and... [read more]
March 25, 2008
Darcy's Plan to Kill the Troops
by John425, 12:42 PM, 1 Comments
Darcy takes to the newspaper to air her "Plan to Withdraw". That plan coincides with the release of a new Harvard study... Insurgents in Iraq get a boost from coverage in the news media that shows support for troop withdrawals from the war torn country, according to a study. Two Harvard University economists found that insurgent groups are responsive to "antiresolve" statements in the media. "It shows that the various insurgent groups do respond to incentives and shows that a... [read more]
March 20, 2008
Go Get 'em TOBY!
by LeCerveau, 05:24 PM, 0 Comments
Finally, the voters in the 45th District who still think that Toby Nixon is representing them in the State Legislature (that's what recent polls showed!) can have their wishes come true! Toby is going to run for the State House and HE WILL WIN. Go up on http://www.tobynixon.com/ and give money. Even if you can only do a $50 shot, that's fine we will forgive you...THIS TIME!... [read more]
March 13, 2008
March 18 election: property rights protection
by ccwt, 09:24 PM, 1 Comments
This from CAPR ... [ KCD election page - looks like Vos is unchallenged? ] You must walk in to vote, no ballots in the mail. To All CAPR Supporters, Next Tuesday, March 18th, we have an opportunity to re-elect Bob Vos to another three-year term on the King Conservation District Board of Supervisors. KCD is an autonomous agency, which works on real projects that benefit farmers and rural landowners while respecting their properties. Bob has worked hard to keep... [read more]
February 20, 2008
Residential Burn Ban Nixed
by Palouse123, 01:40 PM, 3 Comments
The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has nixed plans to permanently ban residential outdoor burning in rural areas in King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties. Good. They did continue with their recommendation to ban land clearing burning, which I found more reasonable. Quote from today's email: based on the comments received and issues raised about the availability and costs of alternatives to residential burning, particularly for large parcels of property located in rural areas, staff believes it is not clear that... [read more]
February 09, 2008
34th (and 43rd) District Delegate Report
by ccwt, 10:07 PM, 0 Comments
These are the unconfirmed delegate counts for 34th and 43rd Leg Districts ... Delegate Counts... [read more]
February 04, 2008
Like Hogs At The Trough III
by Mike98070, 08:17 PM, 2 Comments
Like the pigs that took over "Animal Farm", our state legislature is now trying to protect their swine brethren over at the Port by enacting silly transparency laws that will only cause more darkness and confusion to a system that has been screaming for sunlight and easily followed audit trails. The proposal is to require executive sessions to be tape recorded in order to persuade bureaucrats from breaking the law behind closed doors. Say what? This is stupid, we can't... [read more]
January 09, 2008
Like Hogs at the Trough II
by Mike98070, 07:13 PM, 4 Comments
Today there is real (as in more than just talk) good news about action to reign in local government in King County--YES! It's not so much that the Port of Seattle is still receiving a well deserved public black eye from its recent woeful audit, nor is it because there is now a criminal probe in the matter (institutions like the Port, King County, and City of Seattle are adept at weathering bad PR and even seeking profit from scorn),... [read more]
December 29, 2007
RE: Carnation Sextuple Homicide
by JeffB., 12:00 AM, 9 Comments
I lead my life on generally Christian terms. And I think it is generally noble to want to preserve life. But I think there are certain heinous crimes that cross the line by so far, that they change the ethics of capital punishment in to those of self defense. Frankly, I can't find a single good reason that Joseph McEnroe or Michele Anderson should not be subject to the death penalty, and as soon as possible. Not only was this... [read more]
December 23, 2007
Like Hogs at the Trough
by Mike98070, 09:20 PM, 1 Comments
Recently Tim Eyman said it would be "like hogs at the trough" when the state Supreme Court struck down the cap on property taxes earlier this year. He was referring to the opportunity for local government swine to gorge themselves on the new feed made available by the court's decision. As a New Year's resolution, please remember that every time we pass a property tax levy (or extend one) we create another trough. You need only look to the trough... [read more]
December 18, 2007
Oh Christmas Tree!
by WarmFuzzyPuppies, 01:55 PM, 0 Comments
I had some business down at the King County Administration Bldg this afternoon and was pleased to see a very lovely Christmas tree in the lobby. Let's hope the Port Commission will take note (or that the same craziness that enveloped them last year doesn't infect the KCC.... [read more]
December 15, 2007
Darcy Burner is back!
by SCarnahan, 04:55 PM, 3 Comments
Darcy Burner is back. Sponsoring toy lead testing. [read more]
November 27, 2007
Can we tame the P-I?
by John425, 02:41 PM, 2 Comments
I sent an e-mail to the Hearst Corporation today, complaining of the P-I Management and Editorial staff. Somehow we have to throttle them back on their leftist propaganda. HearstNewspapers@hearst.com Anybody care to join me?... [read more]
November 09, 2007
Dan Satterberg's First Official Act
by Mike98070, 07:52 PM, 0 Comments
Business as usual was Dan Satterberg's first official act after Bill Sherman conceded the prosecutor's race. That was to announce no formal perjury charges will be filed against the WSP lab manager for falsifying official documents and signing them under penalty of perjury. The excuse was that (I paraphrase) "no harm was done". As a Libertarian this excuse really bothers me. Juries are given the impression that the type of evidence Ms. Gordon was responsible for is highly accurate. Now... [read more]
November 08, 2007
Election reflections with some surprises and a small rant
by guitarplayr, 12:31 AM, 2 Comments
I offer up front that because of the mail in vote delays, many of these races are not actually certified, so there is a possibility that some results may shift. I am not betting on it, but it is possible. I posted my thoughts on Elections in general yesterday, and I still remain somewhat disgruntled. I was reminded that moving to an adjacent county would offer me my ballot again, and I admit it is tempting, but I do like... [read more]
November 03, 2007
Washington State Pro-Lifers Determined to End Abortion
by michellemcntyr, 06:15 PM, 10 Comments
Last night, David Bereit, the national director of 40 Days for Life, addressed the large crowd gathered from all over Washington, including leaders of all 4 Washington locations where 40 Days for Life campaigns are being held and where David visited earlier in the day (Everett, Olympia, Seattle and Tacoma). In today's daily campaign update and devotional, which is received by thousands of 40 Days for Life participants across the nation, David recounts the enthusiasm and determination of Washington State... [read more]
September 07, 2007
King County Council rejects I-25; will be on November ballot
by Toby_Nixon, 02:09 PM, 5 Comments
The King County Council this morning voted 4-5, along party lines, and rejected Initiative 25, which would create a separate department of elections headed by an elected non-partisan Director of Elections. Councilmember Reagan Dunn, who made an extraordinary effort to return to Washington state from Virginia where he had been with family following the death of his mother, made the motion to adopt I-25 and presented outstanding remarks, as did Councilmember Kathy Lambert. Councilmember Julia Patterson said she opposed I-25... [read more]
August 24, 2007
Hagues DUI
by scottcourage1, 01:16 PM, 6 Comments
Stefan are you holding back comments on Jane Hague's DUI arrest and verbal attack on the police officers because you gave her a campaign contribution of $100? http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003847694_hague22e.html... [read more]
August 07, 2007
The Truth about Global warming
by Scientist101, 08:22 AM, 3 Comments
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3028847519933351566 cut and paste this link Watch this video. It is an hour long. It provides an objective view of the political movement on global warming. The look at the county's global warming team. NO scientists only attorneys, self proclaimed experts and well intended but mislead staff. Stop this hoax from continuing. Replace the county leadership now.... [read more]
August 06, 2007
Vote NO on ALL the Propositions!
by IndySee, 08:02 PM, 3 Comments
I'm new to blogging, so I hope you'll all be patient with me. Please visit my blog for my reasons why everyone should vote against both of the King County propositions as well as against the two City of Redmond propositions. Both the city and county have plenty of funding, but the council members lack the guts to make tough budget choices. Time to say NO! Indy... [read more]
July 30, 2007
Blog Victimization: Political Trolls
by ScoutsHonour, 03:05 PM, 0 Comments
There was a news story this weekend about liberal blogging and what in-roads they are making on the polls. That said, according the Washington Post, only 2 percent polled read political blogs. Hmmm... Makes one think how desperate the news is for stories and what their agenda is. Coincidently, and with much surprise, I discovered an unrelated and unsolicited comment on a family members blog this weekend about attacking the Fox News Station. Now, if the post had been at... [read more]
June 11, 2007
King County is Attacking Farmers Again!
by MSRedneck, 05:34 PM, 0 Comments
Posted from the PropRights.org mail list, this will be of interest to any who remember KingRon's diatribe about rich people building McMansions on farm land in King County... More on the Alert! County confines farmers to small houses! What: Agricultural Commission public comment meeting When: This Thursday, June 14, at 4:00 p.m. Where: Issaquah fish hatchery, meeting room south of hatchery building Thanks to Jeff for alerting the CAPR distribution to this crucial meeting. As an Ag Commissioner and CAPR... [read more]
April 18, 2007
King County Fire District 40
by mikejohnson752, 09:01 PM, 4 Comments
Half of the citizens of King County Fire District 40 have petitioned to become part of the City of Renton. This area includes the Cascade and Benson Hill areas. KCFD 40, has two fire stations. One is being rebuilt and will house their headquarters. It is within this annexation area. The other is in the Fairwood area. It is 35 years old and needs rebuilding. If this vote passes, and by all means it should, then the fire district would... [read more]
March 18, 2007
Coming prosecution of KCGOP?
by ccwt, 08:02 PM, 0 Comments
In his latest update, Richard Pope predicts the PDC will recommend civil prosecution of the KCGOP by the State Attorney General's office, in addition to thousands in PDC administrative fines ... http://www.exordia.net/kcgopcomplaint/ Follow the update link.... [read more]
March 08, 2007
Private property is evil ...
by ccwt, 01:58 PM, 1 Comments
How do you win for individual freedom when the next generations are taught otherwise ... L'Eggo My Lego... [read more]
February 08, 2007
Elect property rights candidate, Feb 13
by ccwt, 01:50 PM, 4 Comments
From the CAPR email list ... PLEASE help us again this year to elect a Conservation District Supervisor, Matt Livengood, who has our interests at heart. Last year you successfully helped elect Bobbi Lindemulder by a vote of about 500 to 300, so this is a small election and every vote counts. The Conservation District is crucial to farmers and other property owners, often serving as a protection from the abuses of the county DDES. This year a Sims/Phillips candidate... [read more]
January 05, 2007
GMA not to blame for housing prices----Really?
by dcovey54, 07:17 AM, 7 Comments
In a guest editorial in this morning's Times, Aaron Ostrom and Carla Okigwe argue that the growth management act isn't to blame for median home prices in King County that exceed $440,000.00. They cite as their primary evidence a Brookings Institute study that asserts that "market demand, not land constraints, is the primary determinant of housing prices". Since our guest columnists are liberals, it shouldn't surprise any of us that they missed the critical third leg of the market demand/land... [read more]
December 11, 2006
Are You A Conservative?
by JeffersonPaine, 12:21 PM, 54 Comments
There seems to be an awful lot of confusion, or propaganda, these days as to what a true Conservative actually believes. Hang tight - to answer this, we'll have to get into some ideology.. We're all "ideological" at our cores because it shapes us as individual human beings - it's how we tell right from wrong, it guides our thoughts and actions, and ultimately it informs our decision-making for which political policies we will support, and for whom we'll actually... [read more]
December 02, 2006
8th District Partial Recount Coming
by MicheleDeRouis, 08:29 PM, 4 Comments
A recount of two precincts in Washington's 8th Congressional District will soon take place, at the request of a group that calls itself "Voters for Democracy in America". A total of 925 votes cast by mail and at the polls in an area of Issaquah will be the focus, reports the King County Journal today. The group apparently did some exit polling on election day (scroll down on link to "Republicans Complain about volunteer exit polling) and found "4 percent... [read more]
November 28, 2006
Attention PCO's -- KC GOP complaint filed
by ccwt, 09:46 PM, 8 Comments
King County GOP PCO's should review the following public complaint in your consideration of who to elect as your future Officers of the County Party ... http://www.exordia.net/kcgopcomplaint/ West Seattle GOP PCO... [read more]
November 26, 2006
3rd party holds KC GOP accountable
by ccwt, 07:21 PM, 11 Comments
As a King County GOP PCO I am none too pleased that the County Party must find accountablity from a 3rd party in the form of a PDC complaint. I do not appreciate political Treasuries that cannot meet public deadlines, and possibly lose donor money, or at best improperly account for donor money. I will be following this closely this week before the Dec. 2 KC GOP org meeting, and how the incumbents respond to these accusations. PDC complaint against... [read more]
November 21, 2006
Big Government, Big "Savings"?
by SouthernRoots, 09:54 AM, 2 Comments
There is an article in the PI discussing the King County Councils brave (my description) move to shave $24 million from the 2007 budget. Now, while this sounds like a lot of money, it does fall short of being respectable. The budget is $500 million more than 2006, making this "savings" only 4.8% of the increase. The total budget is $3.86 BILLION. The savings is .0062% of the whole budget amount. BIG DEAL. The King County Council shaved $24 million... [read more]
November 11, 2006
Sound Politics PCO's - your KC org vote?
by ccwt, 02:18 PM, 51 Comments
The two Sound Politics editors / authors who appear to be voting PCO's in King County are ... SEA 34-1504 Matt Rosenberg SEA 36-2164 Andrew MacDonald (please correct me, if I'm wrong) As a fellow KC GOP PCO I would welcome some commentary from these authors about who they will vote or lobby for KC Officers and Reps to the State Committee, at the coming PCO Central Committee meeting (Dec 2?). Are the incumbents, in these positions, worthy of another... [read more]
November 03, 2006
David Goldstein: "Exploiting children is art."
by JeffB., 12:39 PM, 4 Comments
You may be familiar with the flap, if not, here are the details: David Goldstein, local liberal blogger and founder of HorsesAss.org, posted an open comment with this video. The video is supposedly an ad for a band, "The Bastard Fairies." Goldstein calls the video art. If you watch the video, you'll see that it is a lot more of a political message, and a lot less of an ad for a band. Hat tip to commenter RagnarDanneskold here on... [read more]
November 02, 2006
Marcy/Darcy Burner: Willing Beneficiary of Child Exploitation
by RagnarDanneskold, 01:54 PM, 10 Comments
Renounce/Denounce them Marcy/Darcy!... [read more]
October 30, 2006
Who is calling you?
by SCarnahan, 02:11 PM, 3 Comments
Let's keep a rolling list of who you are getting calls from in this election season. Friday I got a call with a recording from Kristen Breitweiser campaigning to throw the Republicans out, the recording was sponsored by the AFL-CIO I believe (should have kept better notes that day). Today I got a call with Rep. Murtha from Pennsylvania saying that we need to get the democrats in control so we can save our soldiers and have them leave Iraq.... [read more]
October 26, 2006
Ron Sims - Trail Master
by Palouse123, 09:38 AM, 0 Comments
Ron Sims is on his trail quest again. This time he wants to trade Boeing Field for a railroad. If this sounds like a bad Monopoly trade, it is. The value of Boeing Field is around $200 million, while the railroad is worth "somewhere between $100 million and $180 million." So despite the disparity in the value of the two properties, creating the trail there eliminates a route that Boeing uses to move goods from Renton to Everett, and puts... [read more]
October 25, 2006
Burner's Campaign is Calling Again
by SCarnahan, 07:10 PM, 2 Comments
I got another call from the Darcy Burner for Congress Campaign. (425-454-0548) The volunteer this time was a woman. She asked if I knew I was going to vote for in the upcoming election. I told her that I would not be voting for the liar Darcy Burner. The volunteer became very agitated and told me that Darcy never lies. I told her that her resume had been inflated, she did not found Hoppers at Microsoft, she didn't bother voting... [read more]
October 22, 2006
Attention 8th District Liberals--Burner Not Your Only Option
by MicheleDeRouis, 10:19 PM, 0 Comments
So you're liberal and only ever vote for the leftwing candidate in a political race. If you live in the 8th and only ever vote for the liberal, and are grudgingly filling in the oval for the less-than-stellar Darcy Burner, then wait----have I got a candidate for YOU. Enter Keith Arnold--a guy who ran an ad in the King County Journal today (Sunday 10-22) who is running as an independent (because he has to, of course; the dem primary is... [read more]
October 18, 2006
Burner's Rudeness and (thin) Resume Didn't Impress King County Journal
by MicheleDeRouis, 12:21 AM, 0 Comments
In pointing out certain moments of this year's political campaigns, the King County Journal notes the interview where Republican Luke Esser described his 48th District St. Senate opponent Rodney Tom as "too liberal". Democrat Tom in turn called Esser "nothing but a government bureaucrat", whereupon the KC Journal observed "Note to Rodney Tom: Dems' leader, Gov. Gregoire, has been a"government bureaucrat" her entire career." Bingo! The embarrassed Tom won't be hauling THAT one out again! Then there's the moment where... [read more]
October 16, 2006
October 09, 2006
The Anti-Reichert Burner Buddies
by SCarnahan, 12:00 AM, 1 Comments
The letters to the editor brigade is going full steam against Rep. Reichert. In Saturday's King County Journal two letters (Letter 1, Letter 2 ) to the editor that came off the same boiler plate were put next to each other. I wonder how many of these letters were delivered to the paper, I find it rather funny to see the talking points put right next to each other. It shows that an organized effort is being made to attack... [read more]
October 07, 2006
Darcy Burner's Call Centers working today
by SCarnahan, 11:22 PM, 13 Comments
I got a call from the Darcy Burner for Congress call center (425-454-0519) again. I think that the last one was about a month ago. Started with the normal pleasantries. The volunteer asked if I knew who Darcy Burner was, and who I was supporting in the upcoming election. I told him that there was no way that I would send a person to Washington DC to represent my interests who doesn't take the time to vote in local elections.... [read more]
September 30, 2006
Lead in Soft Vinyl Lunchboxes--yikes!
by MicheleDeRouis, 12:05 AM, 2 Comments
The local angle is that I got this bit of startling news out of the monthly newspaper published by Puget Consumers Co-op, the local natural foods chain better known around these parts as PCC. I submit it as a sort of public service. So what if I'm the only conservative republican who shops at PCC and has to amble past the far-left bumperstickers in the parking lot, or even endure the elderly customer who snarked at me as I walked... [read more]
September 14, 2006
To No One's Surprise...Mail Ballot Problems Happening in King County.
by MicheleDeRouis, 02:29 PM, 4 Comments
Whether voters are just plain clueless, or whether they are rebelling against the relatively new "pick-a-party" ballots, one in ten voters in King County are not marking the oval indicating a party preference. The King County Journal reports that King County Elections officials discovered this while doing a sampling of the ballots that had already come in for the primary. Of course, those ballots will count for the non-partisan races such as judgeships, but not for the primary party races.... [read more]
September 09, 2006
Darcy Burner's Campaign Calls
by SCarnahan, 12:22 PM, 12 Comments
I just got a call from a live human being calling for Darcy Burner's campaign. She was a volunteer so I was nice to her. She asked if I was aware of Darcy Burner running against Dave Reichart. I told her yes I was. She asked if I knew who I was going to vote for, I told her that yes I did. After a pause she asked who I was going to vote for. I told her that my... [read more]
September 08, 2006
Update on, and announcement of, September 20 oral argument in Court of Appeals in ongoing Public Disclosure Act case of Yousoufian vs. Ron Sims and King County
by ArmenYousoufian, 10:33 PM, 2 Comments
September 8, 2006 Item: Update on still ongoing (9 years) Public Disclosure Act litigation: September 20 oral argument in Court of Appeals in Seattle in Yousoufian vs. King County Executive Ron Sims/King County. To the many Sound Politics readers who already know me and my 9 year long saga, and anyone for whom this is news... The latest update on my still ongoing Public Disclosure Act litigation against Ron Sims and King County is now posted at my blog -... [read more]
August 28, 2006
Developers and their media mouthpieces
by mjcostello, 09:44 AM, 6 Comments
Today's King County Journal has as its lead editorial, Thumbs up for approval of Redmond Ridge. For anyone who has read any of my accounts of this debacle, including the wrongdoing, the whistleblower complaints, or the hearing examiner's recommendation to deny Redmond Ridge East and to rescind Quadrant's concurrency certificate, take note of which local paper has come running to Quadrant's aid to help cover up the stink left by last week's vote by the County Council to approve Redmond... [read more]
August 22, 2006
Understanding Islam?!
by FullContactPolitics, 07:59 PM, 9 Comments
Okay, before any RDDBs reading this post jump on my case let me just say that I know plenty of patriotic, kind and good Muslims so this is not directed at the religion itself. That being said, I was driving through Redmond today and saw a new yardsign. This wasn't Ross Hunter, finally posting some notice although the one's I saw may help him with his "jihad" on education. No, these stated, in "patriotic" Saudi colors (yellow and green) "Understanding... [read more]
King County Council ignores concurrency again
by mjcostello, 11:55 AM, 2 Comments
If anyone still believes that King County cares about supporting growth with roads, yesterday's approval of Redmond Ridge East should drive the last nail in that thinking. If anyone still thinks that this county council cares about hearing examiner recommendations to deny development, or that they might be concerned with the ongoing wrongdoing by KCDOT to cheat for developers, the decision should quickly erase that too. Yesterday's approval of Redmond Ridge East, on an 8-1 vote, is the clearest evidence... [read more]
August 18, 2006
Gun Control Idiocy
by SCarnahan, 12:26 AM, 8 Comments
The Seattle PI reported on the press conference of one of the survivors of the Jewish Federation shooting. PI Article. "A pregnant woman who survived last month's deadly shooting at the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle said that she trusts authorities to decide whether accused gunman Naveed Haq lives or dies. "I'm really happy not to make that decision," Dayna Klein said Thursday at a press conference held in Seattle's Hotel Monaco." Not apparently wanting to appear judgmental, she did... [read more]
August 17, 2006
The P.I. champions of public scrutiny, unless it involves them.
by sierradog, 08:48 PM, 1 Comments
The Seattle P.I. recently disclosed that it will not participate in a probe by the Washington News Council into their series "Conduct Unbecoming" an obviously biased attack on the King County Sheriff's Department. See Link: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/281252_newscouncil15.html When pressed for an explanation why, the management at the P.I. made vague references to conflict of interest by 4 members of the News Council. The members offered to recuse themselves from the inquiry but the P.I. still refuses to participate. What does this... [read more]
Darcy Burner's Tag line
by SCarnahan, 05:47 PM, 3 Comments
Just got a unsolicited recorded message from Darcy Burner's campaign with her voice droning on and on over the phone. I really detest the phone spam that politicians allowed themselves. Burner's tag line, "I won't disappoint you" is rather funny. Someone leaving Microsoft after only 3 years, or quitting law school is someone that seems pretty adept at disappointing performance. The difference between Reichart and Burner is rather stark. It is a study in contrasts, one of accomplishment versus unfinished... [read more]
August 16, 2006
Darcy Burner's assistants
by SCarnahan, 12:17 AM, 5 Comments
I regularly read the letters to the editor in the King County Journal. They have a tendancy to at least be a bit more balanced in their choice of letters. Today there was a letter from Dennis Higgins. He finishes up his letter by saying that, "For security's sake, we must elect Democrats like Darcy Burner to Congress this fall." I can't think of a worse idea. Darcy Burner has burnished her resume, she left Microsoft after only 3 years,... [read more]
August 15, 2006
KC GOP Executive antagonism
by ccwt, 08:45 PM, 3 Comments
I would be interested in knowing if there was any higher attendance number for the 2006 King County GOP Picnic. What has past attendance been, in earlier years? This year seemed well publicized on radio, so what happened? The Reagan Wing has pics, and cites about 27 people attended the County wide Picnic - Reagan Wing article, pics This is a sad turnout. Does it indicate the KC GOP base is not enthused, this year; and why? And the unfriendly... [read more]
Audit of King County Concurrency System backs critics' allegations
by mjcostello, 10:50 AM, 0 Comments
On July 10, the King County Committee of the Whole was presented the results of the 2-year audit of the King County Department of Transportation Road Services Division, and specifically its concurrency program designed to support new development with the necessary road infrastructure. The conclusions align with more than a decade of allegations and charges made by critics of King County DOT and its actions on behalf of certain developers. Among the findings made by Tom Noguchi of Mirai Transportation... [read more]
August 14, 2006
Rural Ombudsman just another defender of status quo
by mjcostello, 10:58 AM, 0 Comments
I recently filed an ethics complaint against King County DOT and DDES for their decision to allow Quadrant's attorney to testify on their behalf in the recent Redmond Ridge East appeal hearing. DOT and DDES allowed both a perceived and clear conflict of interest to occur in allowing Quadrant's Richard Wilson to represent the views of not only his employer, but to also imply the full agreement of these two agencies in arguments such as the unfairness to Quadrant in... [read more]
August 05, 2006
5th Legislative District Republican Representatives Will Run Unopposed
by MicheleDeRouis, 04:05 PM, 0 Comments
Republican WA House of Representatives members Glenn Anderson and Jay Rodne of the 5th legislative district apparently will not have democrat challengers when they stand for re-election this fall, the King County Journal reported earlier this week. The 5th District has largely been a republican stronghold and includes Sammamish and Issaquah and spans out to east to Snoqualmie Pass and south as far as Black Diamond and Maple Valley. Dino Rossi represented the 5th as State Senator for about 7... [read more]
August 01, 2006
King County Journal slaps Sims
by Stefan Sharkansky, 12:33 PM, 1 Comments
Time for Sims to re-read election report It's been one year this week since a blue-ribbon committee appointed by County Executive Ron Sims issued a report on King County's elections office. One of the committee's recommendations: that the county elections chief be elected, not appointed. On Tuesday, two county council members -- Republican Reagan Dunn of Bellevue and Democrat Bob Ferguson of Shoreline -- proposed an ordinance that would do just that. With Ferguson on board, the four Republican council... [read more]
July 24, 2006
King County launches online candidate filing Monday
by Stefan Sharkansky, 05:56 PM, 0 Comments
(this is a sample post just to help fill up the page) King County Elections announcesPeople wanting to run for political office can now file online in King County. King County Elections is using online banking technology to make it easier to file for office. Beginning Monday, candidates will be able to file from their personal computers instead of making a trip to downtown Seattle. Candidates still have the option to file in-person or by mail during candidate filing week... [read more]