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Democrats: Please don’t use the word “TEABAGGER”

Democrats, for reasons I won’t explain here, it’s wise to stick to “Tea Party” instead of using “Teabagger.”   I will say Teabagger is not nice (it talks about one person rather than a group) and it’s a reference to sexual activity. Use foresight. Some Republican is going to launch that “sexual activity” definition as they [...]

Democrats, 2009 Elections, Minnesota, MAK, RT Rybak, Chris Coleman, Taxes.. and gay marriage

The 2009 elections are in!  Here’s a few thoughts:
Minneapolis and St. Paul Mayoral Races, Metro area:
Our metro area, litmus test, elections are over with democrats Chris Coleman and RT Rybak safely reassuming their seats.  Metro area elections are good publicity but drum-beating republicans tried in vain and couldn’t even get out a basic message.
Since he [...]

Town Halls without Chaos?

I learned as a teacher that disruptive kids want and need your attention.  Something is not going right for them and you’d better figure out what it is before they inhibit others’ learning.  Well, before they inhibit what YOU think is important to learn.
Lately there has been a lot of hubbaloo, squeealering, and just plain [...]