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December 6th, 2014 - 10:27 pm § in America, Politics

FACEBOOK: A middle of the road Seattle liberal bemoans the loss of the once moderate South

Mike James is wearing the Cassandra hat tonight…… The Deep South is gone. For Democrats – as it was for Republicans back when I was learning to drive a car. But those Democrats – back in that other time – crossed political lines to make deals; the new Republicans of the Sou[...]

November 2nd, 2014 - 9:23 am § in Uncategorized

Time for Jim to Go .. to Spokane?

Jim McDermott, will be reelected to Congress.  That makes me sad. Jim is our local politician activist, showboat of the progressives , and Congressman.  He still think she lives in Seattle .. a city dominated by unions, the blue class workers of his past.  Jim’s mantra has been anti war, pr[...]

October 28th, 2014 - 11:08 pm § in Misc.

VOTE DAMN YOU VOTE!

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October 27th, 2014 - 9:10 am § in America

2014 Election: Donate!

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October 26th, 2014 - 12:11 pm § in Religion, The Ave Scene

Is Religion an Issue in Elections Here?

I do not know Mark Miloscia at all, but why shouldn’t a strong religious stand be an issue for any candidiate?  Religions do take moral and political stands … as do certain companies (AKA Hobby Lobby or Koch).  Does anyone seriously doubt that Mitt Romney ‘s religion was an appro[...]

October 26th, 2014 - 10:53 am § in America, Politics, Schools & Colleges, The Ave Scene

How UW Faculty Ought to Vote in This Election

As we approach the last day to mail ballots, I am struck by the lack of participation of the University of Washington faculty in the 2014 election. That lack is probably reflected in the fact that few of our issues have come to be discussed by the candidates. I assume most faculty fully support the [...]

October 14th, 2014 - 1:17 pm § in America, Politics

ELECTION 2104: THE Ave predicts the tossups.

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October 7th, 2014 - 4:06 am § in Misc.

Why the Tea Party Fears Obama

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September 18th, 2014 - 1:19 am § in Misc., Politics, The Ave Scene

According to Nate Silver, Senate control is now a toss-up. He credits Democrats’ massive fundraising efforts. Will a Drink With McDermott Help?

  Happy Hour Hilliards Brewery & Tap Room 819 5th Avenue North Seattle, WA Thursday, September 25th   6pm Suggested donation $25   RSVP to Dayna Lurie at [email protected] or click here[...]

May 22nd, 2014 - 9:55 am § in America

Send Money Here!

Stephen — We got some great news last weekend, and I wanted to make sure to share it with you. Rasmussen, a national Republican leaning polling firm, released a poll on Sunday that puts this race within 7 points. The results showed that currently 47% of likely voters in November support Ricket[...]