Recently, I had someone who I respect, write and say they were “concerned” with the slant of some things I’ve published both here and on my blog, WestSound Politics (westsoundpolitics.com). Some of what is published on the blog is a reprint of material that appeared elsewhere, while what you read here is always original.
Every so often I have to remind our readers that what is published isn’t always my opinion — but observations of the obvious — what is going on in the world around us that many people are too ideologically blind to see. I see my job as being like the kid in the fairy tale, “The Emperor’s New Clothes” — who points out the fact that the emperor is actually naked. read more »
Socialized medicine has been the holy grail of the Democratic Party for several generations. With Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid running the point in Congress, they have finally managed to ram Obamacare down our collective throats — over the loud and strenuous objections of the majority of our citizens. President Obama, Pelosi, Reid, and the rest of the Democratic majority in Congress keenly understood that if it didn’t pass this session, it would be dead, because when Congressional representatives face the voters in November, many of them will be roadkill. That’s also why an unprecedented number of them are retiring rather than run for re-election. read more »
As of this writing, this year’s legislative session is winding down, with the focus narrowing to closing the projected $2.8 billion budget deficit. The Democratic-controlled legislature has made it abundantly clear it doesn’t give a damn what voters facing the worst economic times since the Great Depression think or want. Both the House and Senate votes to suspend I-960 sent a clear message that the state employee unions — who bused in thousands of people off work for the President’s Day holiday to counter the Push Back Rally — are in charge, not the people who voted them into office. read more »
As President Obama closes out his first year in office, perhaps it’s time for an assessment of his progress — a report card if you will.
The Obama presidency is very much a work in progress, and to be fair, his record pales in comparison to the extraordinary expectations of the people who swept him into office. His performance must also be accurately assessed against the huge challenges he inherited — two wars, record deficits, and the worst economic conditions since the Great Depression. read more »
Considering both the financial situation of our state and the City of Bremerton, I was certainly surprised to see the Bremerton City Council approve spending $250,000 of state money on the installation of some statues of fish and fisherman on Pacific Avenue. Ostensibly, these statues are going to bring tourists downtown.
What I have a serious issue with is the statues being designed by a Colorado firm — and built by a company in Mukilteo read more »
Sarah Palin’s new book, Going Rogue, hit the best-seller list the day before it was released. I watched her interview with Oprah and thought she handled herself exceptionally well, considering Oprah — a highly skilled interviewer and avowed Obama supporter — was looking for the opportunity to trap Palin with her own words. She failed. Palin openly admitted mistakes, accepting responsibility, while correcting misperceptions. read more »
Was anyone really surprised when Boeing made the announcement that it intends to locate the second 787 production line in South Carolina?
Reading an online Seattle Times story the weekend before, and then reading the comments, made me understand how badly the Boeing machinist’s refuse to “get it.” They remind me a lot of the Republican Party here in Washington State — they would rather be “right,” than move towards the center and actually win. read more »
It seems that the longer the health care debate drags on, and more things about what is being proposed in HB 3200 come out, the worse things get for the average American — or at least the ones that will be footing the bill for this boondoggle.
I routinely receive enormous amounts of email from both “conservative” and “progressive” sources. The amount of misinformation being intentionally distributed, and the blatant lies being told — by both sides — is absolutely astonishing. read more »
I hope this troubles you, as much as it does me…
A recent post on the White House blog written by Macon Phillips, the White House Director of New Media stated, “There is a lot of disinformation about health insurance reform out there, both on the web and floating around in chain emails. Since we can’t keep track of all of them here at the White House, we’re asking for your help. If you get an email or see something on the web about health insurance reform that seems fishy, send it to flag [at] whitehouse [dot] gov.” read more »
