Archive for March 4th, 2009

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

Is this kid serious?

Just another brainwashed kid sloshbuckling thru life
When I first saw this video of Jonathan Krohn, I thought it was a kid impersonating a Republican wingnut, than I realize he is serious. Ironically I agree with most of what he is saying, but when you realize to whom he is speaking (CPAC) you quickly realize we probably [...]

8 Comments » - Posted in Republicans by l3wis

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

“Oh Crap!” – Munson

There was a funny moment in the informational meeting on Monday (not at the beginning chatter, they have wised up and figured out to edit that part out).
Councilor Brown suggested after hearing complaints from several citizens about city employee pay increases that the HR department come and explain how many employees got a more than standard [...]

2 Comments » - Posted in SF City Council, Sioux Falls by l3wis

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

Ironic Johnny at it again, spinning the BS

John is sounding the fire alarms with the much ado about nothing (From Kelo-TV):
Senator John Thune says changes to contracting guidelines could result in favoritism to unionized construction contractors bidding on federally funded projects in South Dakota and other right-to-work states.
Thune says the billions of dollars for “shovel ready” projects make the stakes even more [...]

18 Comments » - Posted in Stimulus Package by l3wis

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

Sioux Falls Project TRIM should be called Project Inconvenience

Hey Teacher, Leave those kids alone!
Okay, I was wrong about the city harassing me in reference to my tree trimming, they were actually harrassing an entire district.
I was discussing the issue with someone who lives in my district yesterday, and she received a letter also. The problem I have with the letters is that this [...]

19 Comments » - Posted in Sioux Falls Parks and Rec by l3wis

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

Another example of how our public officials have failed us

Another hardworking Eastern South Dakota politician in their element
Maybe it’s the cynic in me, or maybe it’s that I follow politics too closely, but none of this surprises me, especially here in the Sioux Empire;
A former office manager for the Sioux Empire Fair Association has been charged with embezzling almost $250,000 from the fair in [...]

No Comments » - Posted in Sioux Empire Fair by l3wis

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

We’ve heard this song and dance before

Supposedly we are finally getting some Lewis & Clark money from the FEDS;
This week, state officials are relieved that the Senate is poised to pass a wide-ranging $410 billion spending bill that includes $27 million for the system.
Okay, it’s probably true this time since none of our Washington delegation is running for office in 2009 [...]

No Comments » - Posted in Lewis & Clark by l3wis