Archive for ‘Regressives’

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Jun11

Powerful gun control video by WA Alliance

by Don Smith on June 11th, 2013 at 9:18 pm
Posted In: Politics, Accountability, Guns, Politics, Conservativism, Regressives

The video is produced by The Washington Alliance for Gun Responsibility. “The Washington Alliance for Gun Responsibility is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization formed in January of 2013. We have a leadership committee of over 100 organizations and civic leaders from throughout the state.”

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May16

Republicans “get” transportation. They need to “get” other things too.

by Don Smith on May 16th, 2013 at 7:58 am
Posted In: Politics, Conservativism, Politics, Government, Politics, Conservativism, Regressives, Politics, Government, Regulation, Politics, Republicons, Politics, Role of government, Taxation, Transportation, Politics, Washington State Politics

At the meeting of the 41st LD Democrats last night, Rep. Judy Clibborn, state house transportation leader, discussed the gas tax, tolling I-90, and auto tab fees.  She said that the gas tax will be raised maybe $0.10, and eventually I-90 and other roads will have some sort of tolling. I asked: but will Republicans […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Apr25

The party of dumb

by Don Smith on April 25th, 2013 at 8:43 am
Posted In: Politics, Democrats, Politics, Gun Control, Guns, Politics, Progressives, Politics, Conservativism, Regressives, Politics, Republicons

The LA Times is reporting that, despite the overwhelming majority of the public who support tightening gun laws, the failure of Congress to pass gun control in the wake of Sandy Hook may, paradoxically help Republicans in future elections, because gun right supporters are more passionate about the issue. “Those who said they felt “very […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Mar23

The Bastards

by Don Smith on March 23rd, 2013 at 6:49 am
Posted In: Politics, Accountability, Justice, Politics, Conservativism, Regressives, Taxation
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Mar19

The dark history of Kirby Wilbur, state GOP chair

by ToddBoyle on March 19th, 2013 at 7:13 pm
Posted In: Politics, GOP, Politics, Conservativism, Regressives, Politics, Republicons, Politics, Washington State Politics

Let’s remember some of our local PIGS who started the Iraq War. My fascist is worse than yours! Kirby Wilbur, a rightwing talk radio host on KVI 570 AM Seattle boosted every war, and organized his audience into a militia called the “570th Cavalry” to swarm and intimidate peace rallies. Kirby Wilbur is now the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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