What's hot, and what's not
September 7, 2005

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Any of this discussion is meant to be applicable for a week's time. And like any other activity in politics, consider it all stale in about a week. And let it fade from your memory. Just like Jello with cool whip, a refreshing and fluffy look at what's going on around the state.
Taking this week's temperature - What's hot on September 7th?

Hot

City of Pierre rejecting tax & fee increases tonight until studies can be completed on areas that can be cut. Way to go Commissioners Glodt, Gill & Schwellenbach.

Not

Sorry, but big thumbs down for the Mayor and Commissioner Larry Weiss who were set to tax before they considered cutting spending. (Hint: try it the other way around. It sticks in the voter's craw a lot less.) For those wanting to start a career in politics, Commissioner Weiss is up for election this next spring. Just tell me who to make the campaign contribution out to.

Hot

GOP smartly takes a step back from changing the bylaws for a moment, allowing more time for discussion. We Republicans might disagree at times, but we do know how to work together.

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Democrats Blue Note blog with its "Clean House" message was a cliche' twenty years ago. Can we call it a blog without a RSS Feed? And how come Judy is the only one with a bio on the Dem's website? And if I use "Blue Note" as "a flatulence joke" enough, can I get them to change the name?

Hot

Aside from Katrina, Gas prices continue to dominate the news. If they keep going up, the economy and the political mood could sour. Kudos to the Governor, and other elected officials like Senate Majority Leader Eric Bogue who understand this, and are taking action to alleviate the problems.

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Mitchell Mayor Alice Claggert. In the Mitchell Daily Republic, Claggett was quoted as saying said she had received “threats that they are going to have somebody run who would beat me."

Okaaaay. Who is (are) they? Should we be frightened of they? Should we be lining our hats with tinfoil?

Hot

Supporting Katrina Victims through the Red Cross. The State is doing it. Bowling for Soup is doing it. In Sioux Falls, Premier Bank and First Premier Bankcard are doing it. And as much as I poke at them, thumbs up to the Dems for suggesting it as well. Please consider at least a small donation for the victims of Katrina.

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Lawnmowers. Well, at least the riding mower I bought long distance tonight through my wife in Brookings. With gas as expensive as it is, maybe I should have been looking for the electric riding lawnmower. And a really long extension cord. (Just kidding, I needed a mower. I'm just upset I don't get to play with it since I'm in Pierre).

Comments

Anonymous said…
If Bogue really wants to help South Dakota's economy, he should quit talking to Rounds. Talking to Rounds will most likely accomplish nothing. Regarding the press release of the Governor, thank you very little! South Dakota's consumers and economy could use a break on the gas tax, which Rounds and the republican legislators were instrumental in passing. A reduction in the regressive gas tax would truly assist South Dakota's rural economy. It will never happen, though because its the Government's (Governor's) money.
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