The Most Dangerous Radiation Of All!!!!
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]

First they came for GoldLine.....
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]

Any Muslim who can explain this.............Please?
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
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]

Republicans,The Tea Party and O'Donnell
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]

Who is your role model? Who do YOU look up to?..........
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]

Since another "stimulus" is on the way......A Reminder..
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]

"What would you do".......Liberal New Yorkers?
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]

Why I joined the Tea Party Movement
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]

It's MAGIC!!!!
HEY! Guess what? Depressed about unemployment rate? The overall economy? The dismal financial condition? Silly rabbit!!!! The CBO stated today that the Stimulus has worked! It has created up to 3.3 MILLION jobs in just the second quarter!! Well....to be sure they said between 1.8 and 3.3 million, but any who, numbers schnumbers, who cares? Oh yeah...and there's more! Yep! This increase in jobs has "lowered the unemployment rate by up to 1.8%"!! WOW! You see, when you dolts witness... [read more]

HUD and the Atlanta Incident
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]

Seattle/7th CD: Write in Steve Beren for Congress
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]

ClimateGate: A smoking gun, More Leaks, Long Term Temp Graphs
The ClimateGate story won't go away quietly as warmists and their sycophants had hoped. Here are some new developments: Willis Eschenbach has uncovered a smoking gun with the way temperatures were adjusted in Australia. Temp records in Australia are based on a tiny number of stations that supposedly represent the entire continent. Then, those numbers have been "adjusted" by the small clique of climate scientists using huge multi-degree step functions. Anyone can see that this is not science, but... [read more]

Healthcare: A business, just like Costco, this is what Progressives are afraid of.
Progressives are afraid of successful businesses because they undermine the Statism that progressives cherish. Here's what happens when there is no government intervention, and someone needs healthcare.... [read more]

Seattle Libraries Reopen
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009825349_weblibrary08m.html Thanks Greg Nickels A normal city would have eliminated a nonessential in the budget and kept the libraries open, but Greg Nickels has done this in the past between the Christmas and New Years school recess Another option would be clsoing early by cutting the hours by 4 or 8... [read more]

Joni sez Sen. Ed Murray for mayor? Let's hope so for Seattle's sake
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2009751976_joni27.html Joni rambles about how Greg Nickels was such a good mayor w/ his 25% win and how Joe Mallahan and Mike McGinn are spoilers, because they did not go through Seattle's 16 year Farm Team like Jan Drago who polled 7%.... [read more]

SP needs comment moderation.
It's time for comment moderation at Sound Politics. Increasingly, comment threads denigrate to ad hominem attacks, off-topic rants, threats, and completely baseless assertions. All the while sprinkled with the random, thoughtless venom that only the cover of anonymity can provide. Jim Miller does moderate his comment threads somewhat. And often he turns off comments, which is welcome when he simply wants to make an announcement like "Happy 4th of July." This is a great start, and much needed for a... [read more]

Mammoth report faults Seattle street-division managers
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2009362606_cityreport20m.html Saturday Jun-20's article by Susan Kelleher, Bob Young and Jonathan Martin of the Seattle Times pretty much speaks for itself "Seattle's transportation department spent more than $500,000 to investigate a slew of discrimination complaints by its workers, but when the yearlong probe was completed the department learned that a bigger problem was its own managers." Whether the Seattle City Council candidates at the 5pm Thursday Jun-18th Candidate Forum in City Hall recognize that change means core competence is a... [read more]

T Mobile VP & former PWC Director Joe Mallhan declared for Mayor Thurs Apr-30th
http://joemallahan.ning.com/ http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/politicsnorthwest/ http://joemallahan.ning.com/profiles/blogs/mayoral-candidate-vows-to-pick T Mobile VP & former PWC Director Joe Mallhan declared for Mayor 4pm Thurs Apr-30th saying "I'm running for mayor of Seattle because I believe that current City Leadership fails to project a bold civic vision, and instead executes small plans and stumbles when delivering the most basic municipal services. Join with me and my campaign as we get moving and together, build a better Seattle. " Mr Mallahan's background is VP Operations Strategy T-Mobile, Director PrcewaterhouseCoopers,... [read more]

NEW Tax Day Video - "Just Dance" parody - made by UW student
Take a look at this video posted on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPF9-o-YHGM There is a good comment thread going, so join it to fight massive government expansion and additions to the national debt. It is a parody of Lady Gaga's "Just Dance," a popular song on the top 40 charts. The lyrics are here: Yeah! Democrats in the White House. Remix. Weve Spent a little bit too much. All of this change has been a crutch. Control your party man. Spending is... [read more]

Tea Time for Seattle
Time for tea in Seattle. We gor our own tea party brewing. Every Conservative needs to be there. Lets do this. We need to fight in the very heart of the enemies lair. Yes WE can! (Hey, libs are not the only ones who can say that.) When: April 15, 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm Where: Downtown Seattle, Westlake Park at the Arch, 410 Pine St.... [read more]

Water Rate "Refund"
I just opened an envelope from the City of Seattle and find a letter entitled "Important Information Regarding your Utility Bill." I read it and discover that the Washington Supreme Court has ruled that the City, for decades, illegally charged water customers for the cost of fire hydrants and related piping. According to the Court, providing fire hydrants is a governmental function that should be financed through general tax revenues. It cannot legally be financed through a surcharge to... [read more]

Green take-out; aluminum waste
For the past few weeks Seattle residents have suffered the new paper-board take out trays - you know, the ones that leak through in 5 minutes and collapse in 20 when the food is moist or saucy. Today our local teriyaki place has begun putting aluminum foil across the tray sections before filling with food - YES !!!! I love it, and tell them so. So our wonderful greenies got their "sustainable" legislation to force vendors to use the paper... [read more]

UPDATE: Where in Journalism school do reporters learn to give cover to Democrats?
UPDATE Four days after news broke of Portland Mayor Sam Adams' admitted sexual relationship with an 18 year old male who he's had a relationship with since the boy was 17, both the AP and the Seattle Times are still unable to identify Adams as a DEMOCRAT! These propaganda sources for the Democrats clearly don't even care that some know how corrupt and biased they are. Portland mayor says he will not resign Can there be a more blatant example... [read more]

Viaduct Plans Perpetuate Wasteful Attitude of State and Local Officials
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]

Seattle Corners the Market on Homeless Hypocrisy
No matter what a person's personal feelings may be on homelessness - its causes, its effects, what our public policies should be with regard to - at this time of year a sense of decency overcomes the coldest perspective. Even those of us who see homelessness, in the big picture, as a social ill that inhabits the individual, not an individual for whom an ill society has failed, even our hearts thaw paradoxically when the temperatures drop below freezing. The... [read more]

The Only Thing Swinging At (or Near) Seattle's Safeco Field Should Be Mariners' Bats
If the decision of Seattle city planner Andrew McKim stands, the city of Seattle could have its newest strip club placed within tobacco-spitting distance of the field used by the city's major league baseball franchise. Read what the Seattle P-I had to say on December 3rd here.The owner of the Pike Place-area Deja Vu club, Roger Forbes, applied for a permit to locate another one of his establishments at a location on First Avenue South that is only 400 feet... [read more]

It's Time to Bail Out the Seattle Times
The Seattle Times is looking for spare change between the sofa cushions, as it begins to sell off real estate assets in order to unburden itself from massive debt obligations, and now may be the time for Seattle's conservative minority to make itself known. Bill Richards has been doing great work covering the business side of the Times operations for Crosscut - a well-balanced regional news and opinion web site which I have contributed material to - most recently in... [read more]

City Hall - out of control
Letter to Editor from West Seattle Herald ... ** City Hall - out of control... [read more]

Lamestream Media Bias? Fight Back.
One of the primary reasons why I tend to lean conservative is that there is such an overt media bias towards the left. Again and again throughout this campaign we have watched prominent media figureheads attack conservative candidates with tough questions and gotcha questions, while throwing up lobs for those candidates on the left. One way you can fight the media is to use their most precious manipulative tools in ways they had not intended. When you get calls from... [read more]

Had It with Seattle - Move East
I attended my high school reunion in Warren, Ohio last weekend. Once a vibrant steel town, home of a GM assembly plant and several other long gone manufacturing companies and a frequently nationally ranked high school football team, it now suffers from the rust belt economy. But if you don't have to live in Seattle, consider this. A three bedroom, two bath colonial near the Trumbull County Golf and County Club, probably $800,000 in Seattle, can be yours for $159,000... [read more]

Will 835% tax increase drain life from Seattle's last working farm?
Danny Westneat column, "Will 835% tax increase drain life from Seattle's last working farm?", in Sunday's Seattle Times was simply outstanding. This is the kind of work all journalists should strive to produce. He uncovered one of the unfortunate effects of bureaucracy. So much so, in fact, that I sent an email to every member of the city council, the three members of the 37th Legislative District in which Ms. Sferra lives and the director of Seattle Public Utilities, petitioning... [read more]

Shifty Seattle Reporters in the Paroline Case
The early reporting on the Paroline slaying has really bothered me. The Lib mainstream papers have bent over backwards to try and portray Paroline, the 60 year old victim, as having harassed the girls. The papers all put the lies of the girls at the front of their articles "reporting" that he hit them, that he sprayed them...but now there is video evidence that he simply stayed stoic while they yelled, screamed and hurled objects at the guy! The official... [read more]

Republicans in Seattle
http://clearfogblog.wordpress.com/2008/07/09/republican-candidates-in-seattle/ Who said there are no Republicans in Seattle? About a dozen brave souls have filed as Republicans for legislative seats in Seattle districts. The 46th Legislative District covering the north end of the city has two Republican candidates for the State House of Representatives. One is Keith Ljunghammar. He is running for the open seat currently held by Rep. Jim McIntire who is seeking the State Treasurer's job this election. Unfortunately for Keith there are two Democrats fighting (in... [read more]

Goodbye, Seattle Sonics...
And it's been settled. Lame. Not only are there way too many syllables in "Oklahoma City Sonics", but the "O.K. City Sonics" doesn't sound very flattering either. Oh well, apparently part of the settlement required (aside from the $45 mil that goes to the City of Seattle) means that that the Sonics' name and their history will remain behind as the team moves on to Oklahoma City. I've never been a big fan of basketball...ever, but I still find it... [read more]

The Truth from Ruth Gibbs Part 2
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]

Seattle's UN Democrats!
Well the Democrats had NO LOCAL press coverage for their 43rd District Caucus. Had they had some this story would have been published: When Democrats in the 43rd state legislative district in suburban Seattle met April 5 to select delegates to the state convention, they refused to begin their deliberations by saying the Pledge of Allegiance: "At the mere mention of doing the pledge there were groans and boos," wrote Web logger Eli Sanders, who attended the caucus. "Then, when... [read more]

THE TRUTH FROM RUTH GIBBS
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]

Seattle 9/11 Billboard
From Monica Guzman's Big Blog on the Seattle Post Intelligencer's website: "A new billboard recently went up near Western Avenue and Denny Way, about 100 feet from the Seattle P-I. Text along the bottom reads that it is paid for by Concerned Citizens for a Better America." The billboard reads When you cast your vote remember September 11, 2001. The debate on who might have put up the billboard (she hasn't been able to uncover who comprises the Concerned Citizens... [read more]

Drinking Buddies
OK, so here I am, deep in the belly of the beast. Jim McDermot is my congressional representative. In my neighborhood conservatism is the sin that dare not speak its name. So where does a thirsty patron of Sound Politics go to wet his (or her)(or its) whistle and engage in sensible political discourse. Are there any conservative watering holes in North Seattle? Has anyone ever tried a casual Sound Politics get together? Maybe a sports bar at which like... [read more]

34th District Republican Portal
A web portal for Republicans in the 34th Legislative District (West Seattle, Vashon, portions of N. Burien) is now open - be sure to join the discussion email list to allow effective networking. http://www.34thgop.info This is an unofficial portal for grassroot voters and supporters of the GOP, in the 34th LD. If you live, vote (or know anyone who does) in the District, and supports the Republican agenda, visit and bookmark the site. We need better networking in the District... [read more]

Where's the Shark? Did I miss him signing off?
Is he on Sabbatical or something?... [read more]

A Streetcar Named Desire
Can anybody tell me what the heck is going on? There seems to be more far more public emotion invested in the SLUT than I understand....... [read more]

Baghdad Jim gets some karma
The SCOTUS rejected Jim McDermott's Appeal in the case where McDermott illegally leaked the cell phone call of Newt Gingrich, captured over-the-air by Democrat activists in Florida in 1996. Sweet justice for the Seattle hypocrite who loudly cried foul when the NSA program for wiretapping terrorists was in the media spotlight. As always with the Left, it is do as they say, not as they do. Not a chance that this will inspire moonbat voters in McDermott's district to reconsider,... [read more]

Seattle School Board- Take Heed!
From the NYT... A New Effort to Remove Bad Teachers By ELISSA GOOTMAN Published: November 15, 2007 The Bloomberg administration is beginning a drive to remove unsatisfactory teachers, hiring new teams of lawyers and consultants who will help principals build cases against tenured teachers who they believe are not up to the job. It is also urging principals to get rid of sub-par novices before they earn tenure. At the center of the effort is a new Teacher Performance Unit... [read more]

Washington State Pro-Lifers Determined to End Abortion
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]

Venus Supporters and Double Standards
Over on Slashdot, I ran into a fellow who was saying that a story about cops supposedly doing racial profiling was evidence that America is taking one step forward, three steps back. As I often do, I tried to add some perspective, noting that despite any problems we have, we've still come very far, and are improved in just about every way. I added that we could be further along if we didn't so easily tolerate racism from non-whites, such... [read more]

The Truth about Global warming
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]

Seattle City Clowncil: Now with more land seizing power!
Well, they've actually been able to do it for awhile but Bruce Ramsey brings up a great issue in his article today. The city gets to decide what properties are considered "historical landmarks." And while agree that some properties in the city should be preserved because of their historical value the example given in this article is clearly out of line (but such is the typical behavior of the Clowncil). These sorts of things, as one owner opines, should be... [read more]

Mayor Nickels announces street sign plan
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003784544_webstreetsigns11m.html Seattle changing its street signs; old ones for sale By Sharon Pian Chan Seattle Times staff reporter Seattle is getting all new street signs, Mayor Greg Nickels announced this morning, and the old signs are going on sale. "The average street sign is now 15 years old," Nickels said at a news conference at Pike Place Market, where he showed off new signs for Pike Place and Pike Street. "Unlike disco, we find older signs are not making a... [read more]

PI reports on huge anti-war protest!
The Seattle PI today ran a 300+ word story under the headline "Anti-war protest held at federal building". The second paragraph begins with the phrase, "Nearly 20 protesters from various Puget Sound-area peace groups gathered at the Jackson Federal Building..." That's right. Fewer than 20 people. Good thing the PI was on it.... [read more]

Local GOP News
The first story featuring an interview with newly elected WSRP Chair Luke Esser is a complete hack job. It's really too bad, because Josh Feit is capable of much better. But hey, I guess that's the type of "journalism" that qualifies The Stranger as the city's only "newspaper". In other GOP news, the event at the College Club with State Senator Joseph Zarelli and State Rep. Gary Alexander on the Governor's unsustainable budget, was a success. Stefan did a great... [read more]

Washington Libs are underbid
Washington libs had better up the bid before all the homeless move to Florida. Florida is giving away houses to the homeless. These have real roofs and are in sunny weather. The libs can't do much about the weather in Washington but they had better upgrade those tents before they loose their voting base. Former WA resident... [read more]

Action Alert - Urge transparent, accountable Tunnel / Viaduct Ballot language
Dear Friend of Good Government: We are writing today to encourage you to contact the Seattle City Councilmembers concerning the potential vote on the viaduct/tunnel. As you know Governor Gregoire has told the city it must hold a vote of the people to decide whether to keep a viaduct or replace it with a tunnel. She further made it clear that Seattle taxpayers will be responsible for all costs above those estimated for a new viaduct. We are asking that... [read more]

McDermottville
Here's the stats for Jim McDermott, 2000 to 2006 (2006 not final) ... 2006 Jim McDermott Democrat 133,578 79.2847% Steve Beren Republican 26,965 16.0050% Linnea S. Noreen Independent 7,936 4.7104% 2004 Jim McDermott(D) 272,302 80.6754% Carol Cassady(R) 65,226 19.3246% 2002 James McDermott D 156300 74.07% Carol Cassady R 46256 21.92% Stanley Lippmann L 8447 4.00% 2000 Jim McDermott D 193470 72.79% Joe Szwaja GRN 52142 19.62% Joel Grus L 20197 7.60% It appears, regardless of what any opponent does, the... [read more]

Seattle Times prints, then quickly replaces on-line story that demonstrates bias
UPDATE: Wow, guess what? The Seattle Times has now completely deleted their original story, "GOP rips Kerry over Iraq quote; he comes firing back," from their website. In another switch of their URL links, the original link is now pointing to a new story, "Kerry apologizes for "botched joke," says he meant no offense to troops." The archive link is now pointed to, "Some Democrats join GOP in calling for Kerry apology," and the original story printed in 220,000 papers... [read more]

Bias at the Seattle Times - Another example?
I don't normally read the Seattle Times, but when SoundPolitics highlighted a PI story in the post, "Dotzauer (Cantwell) divorce file to remained sealed until after the election", I wondered if that same AP story had appeared in the Times, and if it had, did the Times print it in its entirety as the PI did, or did the Times cut anything out that might be perceived to hurt Democrat Maria Cantwell. The article in the PI was titled, "Ex-wife:... [read more]

New Seattle Slogan
It is official, Seattle has a new advertising slogan. Seattle's New Slogan The winning slogan Metronatural... This new non-word cost the city of Seattle $200,000 and it took them a year. I think that we could have done it here on Sound Politics Public Blogs for about ... free ... and we wouldn't have come up with a lame, idiotic, non-idea. This is why people hate letting politicians have access to tax money. They have a need to spend it,... [read more]

Bias at the Seattle Times - Even worse than first thought
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATE Here is the response from Birdwell after I challenged him with the discovery that he had cut significant aspects out of the original AP story reporting Studds' death:: "I don't wish to correspond with you anymore, Mr. Costello. You have no idea what goes into our work. Stories are edited; stories are trimmed; stories are merged. I am not slanting news to harm Republicans, and it pisses me off to be accused of it. You don't know me,... [read more]

Alert Mayor Nickels, the Earth Moved, the Climate Changed
Published online: 11 October 2006; Earth's orbit linked to extinctions. Spanish rodents lived and died by changes in our orbit. By: Heidi Ledford Mayor if you'd just stop hopping up and down the earth may hold still. Just another item in the "climate change is outside mans' control" line of reasoning. The Earth is well known to fluctuate in a number of defined ways: its axis wobbles about; its tilt with respect to the Sun changes; and the degree to... [read more]

File this under "I told you so!"
Back when Seattle proposed the pricey, automated public toilets some of us said it was a waste of money. That no one would use them, they would become a haven for druggies, hookers, and other types of criminal activity. We warned that the maintenance and cleaning costs would be higher than projected. I told you so! "High-tech public toilets going to waste, city told fancy facilities are used for drugs, prostitution." Okay, it not a huge part of the budget,... [read more]

Unlike Seattle, Jordanians Know Terrorism When They See It
In Amman, Jordan, a Muslim male (surprise, surprise) shot one British tourist dead and wounded five others, including a Jordanian police officer. As the Muslim male opened fire, he shouted (surprise surprise) "Allahu Akhbar" (Muslim for "I'm going to kill you"). Jordan's Interior Minister Eid al-Fayez told reporters at the scene, "This is a cowardly terrorist attack, which we regret took place on Jordanian soil," [italics mine]. Al Fayez continued, "This operation is considered a terrorist act unless the man... [read more]

Seattle Schools Racism in the Name of Diveristy
Seattle Schools ill informed attempt at "diversity" have made it onto the pages of National Review Online in an article by Peter Kirsanow. Seattle's obsession with adjusting the racial composition of schools that are diverse already fails the tests set forth in Grutter and Gratz. Indeed, it would be difficult to craft a racial-assignment policy more incongruent with the narrow tailoring requirement of strict scrutiny. He hits on everything wrong with this school policy. And is a window into why... [read more]

Seattlelites Hang on to Your Wallets
Seattle is looking to dip farther into your wallets with a new tax package. This package features: a 34% increase in property taxes, $25 dollar a head worker tax, and 10% commercial parking "surcharge." They claim it is for 20 years, we all know how once a revenue stream is tapped getting government weaned off that source is near to impossible. There is no sunset clause in the package, so let's be honest; call it permanent. Only have vague "infrastructure"... [read more]

Why you should oppose Sybil Bailey's appointment to the SHA Board of Commissioners
If you live in the City of Seattle, you probably think that if Sybil L. (for Louise?) Bailey, the mayor's 65 year old, wheelchair bound, crusty nominee as the tenant representative on the Seattle Housing Authority's Board of Commissioners gets appointed, it won't have an effect on you. You may be mistaken. At the Seattle City Council Housing Committee meeting on August 1st which I attended, nearly a dozen SHA tenants said they didn't want Bailey, speaking for them on... [read more]

Sound Questions
What is it exactly about Fidel Castro that leftists so admire? Is it because there's a real-life 'working' socialist utopian state so close to our shores? And what is it with the love affair some people have with 'maverick' presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain? Excuse me, but isn't McCain a most obviously dangerous clown? Besides his loose-cannon politics, whenever I watch him pander in public or engage in his trademark demagogic gesticulation, why do see vivid images of Uncle Fester... [read more]

John Carlson slaps the Sonics
John Carlson in his King County Journal column: "The other side of the Sonics sale could be good news" OK, someone's gotta say it, at least on this side of the Continental Divide. The sale of the Seattle Sonics and Storm is probably a good thing. It's good because the NBA needs a cold, crisp reminder that its economic model is slowly but inexorably crumbling. Just 11 short years ago the newly minted KeyArena was being touted as one of... [read more]