The Non-Partisan

Cutting through partisanship to the issues facing Americans today.

Making tough budgetary choices…

This morning Senator Liljenquist was awarded Radio From Hell’s “Boner of the Day” for his comments about eliminating “elective” medical treatments like epidurals and C-sections for patients on Medicaid.  While he’s going entirely in the wrong direction, he did say one thing that all of Utah’s legislators (and voters) should note: “If you have a [...]

Charlie Rangel: Lessons to be learned in Utah.

The US House of Representatives Ethics Committee is now moving forward with hearings into the alleged ethics violations committed by Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY).  Personally, I think that Rangel is guilty of all kinds of unethical (if not downright illegal) behavior, but this is America and until proven guilty, Rangel is still innocent.  Until convicted, [...]

Utah’s version of ethics….

Well, it’s official, Utah’s “Independent Ethics Commission” has had its first meeting and has selected retired state Supreme Court Justice Michael Wilkins to be its chairman.  According to the Salt Lake Tribune they are now “grappling” with the rules for the new commission.  My question for them, and for all of you, is this:  why [...]

Utah’s bigot-brigade moving forward…

Representative Stephen Sandstrom (R-Orem) has stated that the federal government’s lawsuit won’t deter him from pushing his own brand of Arizona racism through the Utah legislature. “I actually think the more states that pass legislation and get involved in the lawsuit, the better it’s going to be for defraying costs and fighting the federal government.” [...]

Farewell to Jeanie’s

I know, I’ve been remiss in posting of late, but I can’t think of a better way to get back into it than to bid a fond farewell to Jeanie’s Smoke Shop in downtown Salt Lake City.  Thanks to the state legislature and Utah’s moral brigade, Jeanie’s has been forced to close its doors instead [...]

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