http://soundpolitics.com/public/ Sound People talk about Current Events in Seattle, Puget Sound and Washington State en-us 2011-09-15T17:12:59-08:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://soundpolitics.com/public/2011/09/post_office_closures.html Just curious. There is a news story today (9/15) about the possibility of the closure of the Everett processing center. It has been suggested that as many as 120,000 postal workers may be laid off. More than 3,000 post offices have, or may be closed. In light of all the problems the postal service is having, and the fact they may need to drastically scale back service to "stay in business", does it really make sense that we remain all... 15051@http://soundpolitics.com/public/ Election Reform 2011-09-15T17:12:59SouthernRoots -08:00 http://soundpolitics.com/public/2011/09/a_glaring_example_of_media_bia_1.html It was about eight months ago that Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was shot by a lunatic in Arizona. Within about two hours of the shooting, the Seattle Times had this story up on its website linking the shooting to Sarah Palin. The supposed connection was that Palin had once listed Giffords' district as a 'target' for defeat. The smear was ripped to shreds by that evening. Examples of similar language from such sources as the Democratic Leadership Conference and the DailyKos... 15046@http://soundpolitics.com/public/ 2011-09-11T11:33:596p01053690976c970c -08:00 http://soundpolitics.com/public/2011/09/a_glaring_example_of_media_bia.html It was about eight months ago that Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was shot by a lunatic in Arizona. Within about two hours of the shooting, the Seattle Times had this story up on its website linking the shooting to Sarah Palin. The supposed connection was that Palin had once listed Giffords' district as a 'target' for defeat. The smear was ripped to shreds by that evening. Examples of similar language from such sources as the Democratic Leadership Conference and the DailyKos... 15045@http://soundpolitics.com/public/ 2011-09-11T11:27:306p01053690976c970c -08:00 http://soundpolitics.com/public/2011/09/new_patent_law_usurps_creative.html While you were asleep this week, looking at images of hurricanes that never appeared, ephemeral speeches about Jobs that won't exist and other chicanery...the Congress ramrodded a particular bad piece of legislation by an overwhelming majority and it is now sitting at the President's desk. I felt compelled to say something and here is the text of a comment I wrote in the Washington Post. The problem I have with this legislation if the change from First to Invent to... 15043@http://soundpolitics.com/public/ National 2011-09-10T13:17:17jabailo -08:00 http://soundpolitics.com/public/2011/09/trouble_in_perrydise_1.html While over at PI.com. Joel Connelly is telling us that Rick Perry is so far to the right that he would 'repeal the 20th century,' Sarah Palin is saying 'wait just a minute.' She backhanded Perry in her speech at a Tea Party event, with remarks about 'crony capitalism.' The speech can be viewed here. It's almost 40 minutes but worth a listen. She is exploring territory that few others are. Perry's penchant for corporate welfare/crony capitalism hasn't gotten much... 15036@http://soundpolitics.com/public/ 2011-09-05T01:07:466p01053690976c970c -08:00 http://soundpolitics.com/public/2011/09/free_hillsdale_college_webinar.html Hopefully, SP readers have heard the radio ad for the free, 6 part web series, "Intro to the US Constitution", offered by Hillsdale College. You must register to gain access to the web casts beginning Sept 15. Register for FREE Hillsdale Constitution web cast. ###... 15033@http://soundpolitics.com/public/ National 2011-09-03T05:53:49ccwt -08:00 http://soundpolitics.com/public/2011/08/poor_barack_no_katrina_for_him.html One of my sons writes (under a pseudonym) for a couple blogs. This is his latest. When I asked him if I could send it on by email and post it here, he asked only that I "Send a copy to Jay Leno with the following joke I wrote for him: "So, Obama was really banking on his response to Hurricane Irene to boost his poll numbers. Unfortunately, thanks to the National Weather Service, he's instead faced with another... 15029@http://soundpolitics.com/public/ 2011-08-28T10:43:43RagnarDanneskold -08:00 http://soundpolitics.com/public/2011/08/blogs_comments_and_staying_on.html Certain known liberals who visit here at SP often criticize me and others for the audacity to wander off topic. I have difficulty understanding the mindset that is so closed, so without experience and understanding of the give and take concept of CONVERSATION. Because that is exactly what posting and commenting here, or anywhere is - a conversation. Blogs are like a gathering: a cocktail party, a dinner gathering, a barbeque. The hosts, Jim, Stefen, Warren, Tim, Pudge, Mark invite... 15028@http://soundpolitics.com/public/ 2011-08-26T20:18:52RagnarDanneskold -08:00 http://soundpolitics.com/public/2011/08/mayor_mcginns_comstockian_crus.html This past Monday Mayor McGinn was joined by seven other mayors from around the state in berating backpage.com over its escort ads, which McGinn has called a " well-known accelerant of underage sex trafficking" (I'm not even totally sure what that means). This all goes back to a commisioned study that was conducted by a consulting company called The Schapiro group, which "advertises services ranging from customer satisfaction surveys to voter persuasion calls." The study produced alarming numbers on underage... 15027@http://soundpolitics.com/public/ 2011-08-24T01:07:446p01053690976c970c -08:00 http://soundpolitics.com/public/2011/08/the_w_bushrick_perry_meme.html Rick Perry announced less than a week ago, and already I'm sick of the 'another governor from Texas' meme. When John Kerry ran in 2004, did Republicans break out in constant parrot-cries of "like Ted Kennedy, another Senator from Massachusetts?" Perhaps the thought came up, but it certainly was not plastered all over every news cycle. When Mike Huckabee ran, he was often criticized as too liberal in Republican circles. But I never heard anyone suggest that he was "another... 15016@http://soundpolitics.com/public/ 2011-08-18T06:51:006p01053690976c970c -08:00 http://soundpolitics.com/public/2011/07/fun_and_humbling_how_well_do_y.html This test is not supposed to be an easy one. The website reports that "average Americans" get about 49%, and college professors average about 55%. Isn't that odd? Go ahead..... Click below and have some fun! Intercollegiate Studies Institute - Educating for Liberty Yes, I am quite proud of myself: "You answered 29 out of 33 correctly -- 87.88 %" The four I missed were one on fiscal policy, one on free markets, one on the Lincoln/Douglas debate and one... 14968@http://soundpolitics.com/public/ 2011-07-25T11:53:27RagnarDanneskold -08:00 http://soundpolitics.com/public/2011/07/but_i_wouldnt_put_it_past_them.html Let's hope Seattle never decides to emulate Gould Tyranny starts at the local local level Think about this: discussing city business at your dinner table without council approval would be against the law, if this city council got its way. That is, you either get permission from Miss Sonja, or you face the wrath of the functionaries Miss Sonja sends after you.... 14960@http://soundpolitics.com/public/ 2011-07-22T20:33:39RagnarDanneskold -08:00 http://soundpolitics.com/public/2011/07/who_could_this_be_snicker_just.html Who could this be? He was a youthful leader with a law degree elected on the promise of reforms that would revitalize a world power trapped in the economic doldrums by its bureaucracy and huge debt. His approach of international engagement attempted to break through his country's global isolation by forging new ties and treaties with old enemies. And faced with a troubled war in Afghanistan, he authorized a temporary troop surge and counterinsurgency strategy, followed by a phased withdrawal... 14951@http://soundpolitics.com/public/ 2011-07-18T14:26:25RagnarDanneskold -08:00 http://soundpolitics.com/public/2011/07/my_vote_equals_my_freedom_in_t.html A POWERFUL VIDEO. Ignore the video title: it's about so much more than being 'A Regretful Obama Voter'. Please watch it and pass it on. "My vote equals my freedom in this country. It's all I have. My vote has value, but I can only feel a connection to my sense of freedom when I feel like I can freely become an informed voter. And our media makes becoming an informed voter a full time job in this county. When... 14930@http://soundpolitics.com/public/ 2011-07-09T12:06:39RagnarDanneskold -08:00 http://soundpolitics.com/public/2011/07/whats_most_terrifying_is_that.html The Agenda - Grinding America Down AGENDA - Grinding America Down (Trailer)... 14921@http://soundpolitics.com/public/ 2011-07-07T10:49:26RagnarDanneskold -08:00