The loss of an entire community can only be described as a heart-rending tragedy. Especially when it’s foreseeable and preventable. Imagine how different things would be now if Snohomish County had a nanny government, instead of a laissez-faire building department, that hadn’t let thos[...]
Archive for March 26th, 2014
March 26th, 2014 - 1:16 pm § in America
SOUTH CAROLINA: Why does ANYONE want to live there? The Maps Part III
Well … one good reason is that the Cradle of the Tea Party, first state to secede, home of the union free workplace and no minimum wage … is #10 on the list of states getting bucks out of Uncle Sugar! Lessee … low taxes, lots of guns, plenty of teen births, ..and government doles [[...]
Muslim vs Fauxie
Dr. Faheem Younus: Muslims Serve Their Communities “Because Of” Their Faith “Not In Spite Of” It[...]
March 26th, 2014 - 9:28 am § in America
Is Scrooge Driving Companies Out of Seattle?
The Seattle Times is kvetching* that our area may lose the corporate headquarters of T-mobile. The extremely creative T-Mobile, after its failed take over by AT&T came back fighting with new consumer friendly plans. These have meant that the Seattle based company is growing. Meanwhile Spr[...]
March 26th, 2014 - 9:18 am § in Hypocrisy, Israel/Palestine
Arab League: Arab, Muslim Bigots Reject Israel’s Right to Be a Jewish Homeland
Kuwait City – Arab leaders meeting in Kuwait may have ended any prospect for peace. Last week, the Arab League said they will never recognize Israel as a Jewish state, blaming it for a lack of progress in the Mideast peace process. “We hold Israel entirely responsible for the lack of pr[...]
March 26th, 2014 - 12:06 am § in China
CHINA: Leaks from the State Censors
The following censorship instructions, issued to the media by Chinese government authorities, have been leaked and distributed online. State Council Information Office: Immediately remove the following from all websites: (1) information related to “supporting and rescuing Tang Jitian and other[...]
The AAUP Should Take a Stand For Unionizing the Huskies!
Northwestern U. Football Players Can Unionize, Labor Board Rules The UW chapter of the AAUP has been very supportive of the working rights of non-tenured faculty. The argument has been that these faculty function as workers and therefore need the protection of a union. While I wish that need did n[...]