Category Archives: Politics

Everything from how we choose our leaders to how we manage the public areas of our neighborhoods.

“Creating Jobs” is the Wrong Reason

Before we blindly “create jobs”, we should make sure the product of those jobs will make our world a better place. Continue reading

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The Evolution of Revolution

The Wall Street occupiers learned a lot from the Wisconsin capital occupiers of last winter, who in turn represent a major progression from the anti-nuclear actions of a generation ago. Continue reading

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It’s Corporate Greed, Stupid

Corporate greed is at the root of our economic problems, and politicians ignore that at their peril. Continue reading

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Why I’m a Conservative

When did the drive to conserve cease being a conservative attitude? Continue reading

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Scott Walker’s Opposing Positions on Biomass

If it was such a bad idea in Madison in January, why is it such a good idea in La Crosse in August? Continue reading

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Voter Suppression and Journalistic Bias

Why did “journalists” put their pens down and roll their eyes when someone asked a question that didn’t fit their script? Continue reading

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Pulled from the Shelves!

Applause to the Peoples Food Coop in La Crosse for pulling Georgia-Pacific (Koch brothers) toilet paper from the shelves. Continue reading

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Breaking the Koch Habit

If you don’t want to give any money to the Koch brothers, this is a tour of brands to avoid. Continue reading

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Dooh Nibor

Taking from the poor to give to the rich… Robin Hood in reverse. Continue reading

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CEOs, Tea Partiers, Union Workers, and Cookies

A brief tale of our times, with cookies as a metaphor. Continue reading

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