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School edition rant follow-up

Randall Beck needs to take off his blinders. It might help if the guy read some of the legal arguments in the Wigg case (even her legal counsel say this was a first-of-its kind case) or had some reasonable familiarity with First Amendment law and the facts.

Undoubtedly, the Argus-Leader believes its coverage of […]

Rant time — School edition

Other matters have interrupted blogging again. As a result, there are some pent up rants in need of release. This first post is school-related with more to follow.

What does the Argus Leader have against the Sioux Falls School District in the Wigg case? I’d link to today’s editorial lambasting the school district but evidently […]

Thune v South Dakota

Hats off to Trent Dlugosh. Playing off the name of a pro-Thune, Daschle-bashing blog operated by a paid member of the Thune campaign, Trent has launched Thune v South Dakota.

Ukraine update

Ted Rall has a cartoon echoing my thoughts on the Ukrainian elections.

I have wonderful reports via family members from acquaintances in the Ukraine of the atmosphere surrounding the demonstrations and related efforts there. One common thread has been the presence of Ukrainian pop bands, giving the demonstrations the feeling of rock concerts in the […]

A Buy Blue Christmas

Here’s a interesting concept as Christmas approaches. An organization called Buy Blue suggests purchasing decisions be based on the political contributions companies make. It has a Buy Blue Christmas campaign, suggesting we find out what businesses have been naughty, which have been nice and shop accordingly. The idea evidently has its source in a day-after-the-election […]