Washblog || Open Thread!

Open Thread!

By switzerblog
Thu Jan 26, 2006 at 11:18:50 AM PST
Section: Washington State Topic: Rants

First, let me say thanks to everyone for toning down the volume on the State Party Chair race. For the record, the street is giving conflicting word: I've heard Pelz has it in the bag, and I've heard he's in for a Ruderman surprise. There is consensus that it is between those two. From the real information I've been able to gather, it sounds like Pelz has the votes, but it won't be a first-ballot victory. But keep in mind, I haven't talked to the majority of the voters, so I'm not "in the know" - just speculating.

Bottom line: In two months, we'll have forgotten all this and be focused on our LD and Congressional campaigns. As for Switzer, he's ready to work with whoever wins, as long as we start getting some work done.

Interesting! House Minority Leader Richard DeBolt tacked a $3 million subsidy for a rail line in his district that had already been built and paid for - by his employer, TransAlta. Is there a conflict there, I wonder?
The Stranger sez Drinking Liberally is kewl. We agree. We agree also with Goldy - how come Hominid Views got a link and we got the shaft?
Jay Inslee, this week's DL guest, joined in the announcement of a renewable energy initiative that was filed on Wednesday.
I can buy a 120-year old house with 1700 square feet and air conditioning for $37,000 in Central Kansas. Does anyone really think the average home in Seattle is truly worth $300,000+? I'm just sayin'
Susan Hutchison says no thanks, McGavick has a clear field. Who is he again?
Are bloggers journalists? Kos has talked about this, and it's relevant to us, given what we do. Should this proposed shield law apply to our writing?

It's your thread, kids - have at it!

< State House Dems Fight Back | Republican Logic Makes Sense for America? >

Open Thread! | 20 comments (20 topical)

The Slog knows all

I learn from the Slog that Ken Hutcherson and Representative Ed Murray will debate HB 2661 on KCTS Connects at 8:00pm tonight.

Folks, you should also check out Moral Politics on Thursdays at 6:00pm - let it be your lead in to KCTS Connects! It's on SCAN TV (channel 77/29 in the Seattle area), and they have streaming for those of you in the unexplored outer regions of the state. :-)

Switzerblog'll knock you out!

by switzerblog on Thu Jan 26, 2006 at 11:53:09 AM PST

* 1 5.00 1 *

Location location Location n/t by cmk, 01/26/2006 12:56:19 PM PST (none / 0)
Who you callin an by Arthur Ruger, 01/27/2006 02:33:58 PM PST (none / 0)

Heh by switzerblog, 01/27/2006 08:28:26 PM PST (none / 0)

Ruderman

I'd like to hear some opinions from you guys about Ruderman. On one of her campaigns, she came by our house and she was just so damned nice I've voted for her ever since, but I honestly don't know all that much about her as regards whether she has the political know-how to run the party, etc.

I bet you could get her to come to the not-a-meetup!

Be Unbossed!

by Izzy on Thu Jan 26, 2006 at 12:39:32 PM PST

* 2 none 0 *

Because of the strife by switzerblog, 01/26/2006 12:54:10 PM PST (none / 0)

thanks by Izzy, 01/26/2006 02:32:15 PM PST (none / 0)

No worries by switzerblog, 01/26/2006 02:44:52 PM PST (5.00 / 1)

Not from me. I am staying neutral till the very by Particle Man, 01/26/2006 04:57:07 PM PST (none / 0)

One bit of news I will pass along is by Particle Man, 01/26/2006 05:03:04 PM PST (none / 0)

switzer

Since you posted, that $300,000 house is now $350,000

Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

by Belltowner on Thu Jan 26, 2006 at 01:00:03 PM PST

* 5 none 0 *

Oops! by palamedes, 01/26/2006 03:35:17 PM PST (none / 0)

Well, I live in a van down by the river by switzerblog, 01/26/2006 03:36:49 PM PST (none / 0)

The dirt, Switz, the dirt!!! by palamedes, 01/26/2006 04:02:12 PM PST (none / 0)

I first thought... by Belltowner, 01/26/2006 04:42:23 PM PST (none / 0)

Or me

I can give you my opinion of Switzer!

by Israelhand on Thu Jan 26, 2006 at 03:51:46 PM PST

* 10 none 0 *

Nutjob by Particle Man, 01/26/2006 04:58:07 PM PST (none / 0)

I mean not just your average nutjob

by Particle Man on Thu Jan 26, 2006 at 04:58:58 PM PST

* 15 none 0 *

TVW raising money for state repug-li-cons

As I have been letting TVW run with the sound off a but while keeping up of Oly hearings, I have noticed that TVW has replayed a book advertising interview with Dino scarface Rossi at least three times over the past few days. The interview took place prior to his book signing at Costco so that makes it months old. And then who do they say is sponsoring the show? AWB, thats right, AWB.
What makes this wrong is that the Repug-li-con party says the book sales are being used to pay off their legal debt. So where is our equal time? We at least need to flood TVW with comments and inquires about this abuse of an "impartial public station"
This damn "interview" is nothing more than an infomercial.

by Particle Man on Thu Jan 26, 2006 at 05:14:07 PM PST

* 17 none 0 *

Well, my 120-year old house with 2700 sq. feet ...

in Bay Center with beaches on three sides didn't cost me no $300K but a heck of a lot more than $37K down here in Pacific County.

If you can figure out a way to make a living here, the real estate is real.

Arthur
You sure you ain't staking too much on yer theories? Not enough common sense?

by Arthur Ruger on Fri Jan 27, 2006 at 02:31:35 PM PST

* 18 none 0 *

Open Thread! | 20 comments (20 topical)

PNW TOPIC HOTLIST

WELCOME AND FAQ
ABOUT

Login


Make a new account
Username:
Password:

HELP

Recommended Diaries

Highland Park in the News again; heard about Nickelsville?
My little neighborhood in West Seattle, near the city line, is the mouse that got up and roared when the City
By dinazina (30 comments)
Seattle Musician posts video-A nonpartisan version of song "Yes We Can"
I'm a singer songwriter from West Seattle and I just uploaded a video to Youtube that I think is relevant in
By lmsings (2 comments)
No Tears From Me for Lonesome Brian Baird
For those of you who have not seen this from the Seattle Times, I have taken Mr. Westneat to task just
By The Left Shue (5 comments)
Bernie Sanders to the richest: via Youtube
What Bernie says -- in 2005 the top 1% of earners made more than the bottom 50% in the United States.
By chadlupkes (3 comments)
Terry Bergeson Has To Go - Do The Math
At the Thursday July 10th 36th Disctrict Democrat endorsement meeting, some people spoke in favor of Terry Bergeson. I thought they
By rmdSeaBos (22 comments)
Eye Candy from 08 Pride Parade
A girl has to have SOME fun. Above, 34th District Obama delegates Dinazina (moi) and Jody Rogers. This year I
By dinazina (7 comments)