Archive for July, 2008
Republican Tide: GOP knows how to take a stand
The State GOP hasn’t missed that some commentators have been chiding the party. And the GOP reminds them that you have to stand for something, or you’ll fall for anything. From Republican Tide:
Every year, the Democrats bring outrageous plans that would dramatically effect the lives of normal, hard working, taxpaying South Dakotans and the Republicans [...]
The Gov wants to rock and roll all night.
And party every day, as indicated by this years’ proclamation making it KISS day during the Rally:
Gov. Mike Rounds will honor classic rock band KISS with its own special day next week.
Rounds will declare Aug. 4 as “KISS Rock and Roll Day” in South Dakota, the South Dakota Office of Tourism said Thursday.
Read it [...]
Have they thought about just saying they have a structural deficit?
Ouch - think state spending is tough in SD? Check out California:
With California’s cash dwindling and legislators still debating a new budget, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger eliminated 22,000 part-time and temporary state positions Thursday and ordered that 200,000 state workers receive the federal minimum wage.
His signing of the executive order had been expected since last week [...]
Belfrage is BACK.
I see AM Radio host, and fellow Blogger Greg Belfrage is getting back to more regular posting after being a little spotty since May. Greg - Don’t be a stranger - it’s good to have you in the blogosphere on a regular basis.
And I see Sobby is back as well. Or unwell…. I’m not sure [...]
Hog House on Johnson Debating: Denise get’s it.
It’s good to see that there’s plenty of reporters out there who understand why a few of us are harping on the Tim Johnson debate issue. My friend Denise Ross over at the Hog House blog for one. Since I’m obviously a partisan, and that’s the flavor with which I’m viewed, regardless of an honest [...]
New McCain TV Ad
I love the juxtaposition of Britney Spears and Paris Hilton. Hilarious.
Johnson campaign continues to set the stage to duck Dakotafest debate. Either Johnson can do the job, or he can’t.
While others can take on the duties of constituent relations, as well as mundane office tasks, there are a few duties that only the person that the citizens of a state have elected to the US Senate can perform. As New Mexico Democratic Senator Jeff Bingaman notes on his website:
Chief among my duties as [...]
THIS is speaking truth to power for the GOP
I had been writing this in response to Gid under a previous post, and since it was both an important statement, as well as getting a little long, I thought I’d share it with everyone. First off, Gid’s concerns over my previous post:
I don’t agree, Cory… I mean, PP. I’m tired of this kumbayaish B.S., [...]
Dems aggressive with postcard mailers
South Dakota Democrats are fairly agressive this year with the postcard mailings, as one would have expected with Rick Hauffe back at the wheel of the SDDP. Here’s 2 that have come out in the last month or so in District 32, which closely matches the mailings that have gone out in several other districts, [...]
Oh No!
Headline: Exploding deer population causing billions in damage
Are you kidding me? In addition to the kind that wander out in the middle of the road, there’s ones that explode too?
A show of hands for the doohickey!
A show of hands. Who wants a little doohickey in their car to have a nanny state government monitor their driving habits?:
Legislature’s highway-needs committee in September will look at a wide menu of possible options for keeping road and bridgework going. Those deliberations will be South Dakota’s version of the national conversation about highway funding, [...]
Do we need more money, a plan or both? Possible Gubernatorial candidate Munsterman on Education
Brookings Mayor Scott Munsterman, who has been mentioned as a potential candidate for Governor, is talking on his website Dakota Dreams about education, and what he believes we need to do about “the problem:”
Teacher Shortages are not the real issue… They are a Symptom of the real problem: An outdated and under-funded system.
I hold this [...]
Will sanity be tabled again this year?
The Rapid City Council is once again faced with a sanity rule limiting travel for some of the jet-setting members. Will it passed off and tabled again this year, or will it possibly prevail?:
Alderman Bob Hurlbut said Tuesday he wants to reduce the $45,000 council travel budget and also advocates a change in travel policy [...]
Best insult I ever had. And we need to quit trying to burn down the village to save it.
From Sibby on-line:
When it comes to the Republican Party he is a team player, but when it comes to the conservative team…he refuses to help.
Read that here.
I have to say that this is the first occasion I’ve ever been called “a team player for the GOP.” And as an insult? Best one I’ve ever had.
As [...]
Rapid City Journal: Commercial Pre-emptive strike
Kevin Woster over at the RCJ has a story today on how the early commercial from Tim Johnson is an early strike to deflect concerns over Johnson’s ability to do his job with footage of him speaking:
Sen. Tim Johnson and his staff have not decided whether the incumbent Democrat will debate his Republican challenger, state [...]
Could they just not stand the heat? Planned Parenthood gets out of the kitchen
Since I know that this is easily the most volatile topic that’s mentioned at the SDWC, I’ll throw the grenade in and stand back…
Planned Parenthood, rather than comply with a state law regarding informing patients about the consequences of abortion, has apparently shuttered their doors:
Planned Parenthood closed its doors after their abortionists, who are [...]
Wasn’t this the guy Herseth Sandlin was supporting for President?
From John Edwards’ website:
We will be strong, we will be unified, and with our convictions and a little backbone we will take back the White House in November.
From the National Enquirer:
Vice Presidential candidate Sen. John Edwards was caught visiting his mistress and secret love child at 2:40 this morning in a Los Angeles hotel by [...]
TAR Camp recap
My daughters brought me back a few photos from TAR camp (since they didn’t ever call home…..)
Dusty Johnson instructs the kids in the finer points of being a Teenage Republican.
Joel Dykstra Speaks to the kids, as does Rich Sattgast:
The Brookings Co. Girls get their pictures with the federal candidates…
TAR Group Photo
More TAR Photos to come!
An aggregate headache.
From one e-mail note in my mailbox:
Dear Conservative Blogger,
I just wanted to let you know about a new blog that a few of your comrades have decided to set up.
It’s called the SD Shovel, and its purpose is to be a showcase/aggregator of South Dakota’s right-of-center blogs. It came about as a result of a group [...]
Playing catch-up.. Bear with me.
Sorry for the light posting today. It will probably continue through this afternoon.
I’ve got several irons in the fire at the moment, as I try to get the auction closed out, along with helping at least 2 sets of Real Estate clients this AM. I think I had indicated that I’d be at the Non-profit [...]
