Carnahan windmills in NW Missouri “Being elected to Congress is regarded as being sent on a looting raid for one’s friends. – George F. Will – In this case it is a 100 million dollar earmark for Windmill farms from one brother Carnahan (Russ) to another brother Carnahan (Tom). The spoils of war (aka elections) […]

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After yesterday’s failure to advance political issues like repealing “don’t ask, don’t tell” and the “DREAM Act” on the Defense Authorization bill, one might think Democrats would have turned to some kind of jobs bill, or maybe to a proposal to prevent a massive tax increase on Americans in January. But no, Democrats decided that […]

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The Dooley Administration once again displaying their raw arrogance of power. Post Dispatch: “Competition is what determines the lowest price and what determines the best service, ”[Democratic Councilman] Stenger said, ”The right thing to do, and the only thing to do, is have this go out to a bid, and not move another step toward […]

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Our young friend over at the STL Activist Hub demonstrates clearly today why the Democrats will face an electoral tsunami come November.  Mr. Shriver’s gullible idealism shields him from the 500lb gorilla in the room that a $100 million dollar earmark for the brother of two politicians named Carnahan – is not a particularly good […]

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This afternoon, the Senate will be voting on a procedural motion to take up the Fiscal Year 2011 Defense Authorization bill. As The Hill notes, “The defense authorization bill, which includes many critical military policies including authority for pay raises, is considered a must-pass bill. It’s been passed by Congress for 48 consecutive years.” But […]

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CNN Money reports today, “With income tax rates set to go up on Dec. 31, Congress is hotly debating what to do next. But most economists agree: Keep them where they are. . . . [A] majority of a panel of leading economists surveyed by CNNMoney.com said that the tax cuts should be renewed for […]

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While Elvis prepares to leave the building, Mr. Dooley does a Kubuki/two out of three falls wrestling dance(???) with a supporter last weekend. As the November 2nd election date approaches, the two candidates for St. Louis County Executive were busy on the campaign trail last weekend. They both were at the St. Louis American newspaper’s […]

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According to ABC News, the White House is again attempting sell its failed $814 billion stimulus bill as a success. But a much more indicative story of how the stimulus has performed comes out of Los Angeles today. The Los Angeles Times reports, “Two Los Angeles departments have received $111 million in federal stimulus funds […]

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Republican St. Louis County Executive candidate Bill Corrigan released a ten point economic reviatliazation plan today. In a release, Corrigan listed a number of startling statics about the economic vitality of the county and the region: St. Louis County has lost over 43,000 jobs in the past seven years. Missouri is one of the worst […]

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