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Posts published in December 2011

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Have a Nice Day!

We got out early from school Thursday. I returned an hour later with Secret Santa presents and a cooler full of pop for our French Club Christmas party. (When students want to come back and spend another three hours at…

Republicans Wrestling, Not Wassailing; Demand Information and Cutler Recusal

Four legislators calling for an investigation of alleged ethical violations by the GOP House leadership are rejecting the Legislative Executive Board director's rejection of their request for information. Reps. Lance Russell, Stace Nelson, and Lora Hubbel and Senator Tim Begalka…

Noem Tribal Sovereignty Hero… for Doing Nothing

Rob Capriccioso of Indian Country Today Media Network includes Congresswoman Kristi Noem on his list of "Heroes on the Hill" for Native American issues. His praise for Noem comes from one issue, her introduction of a bill to "defend tribal…

Christmas Caucus Poll: Who Wins Iowa? Vote Now!

It's time for a long weekend of Christmas goodies and wild political speculation with the in-laws! In celebration, let's do a poll! The Madville Times asks you, gentle readers, to prognosticate the ever-unpredictable Iowa caucuses. Will Ron Paul win a…

84% Dissatisfied with America’s Direction

I guess I'm not the only one who's a bit dissatisfied and requires Dakota War College's heartfelt Christmas prayers. Gallup finds that 84% of us Americans are heading into the holidays feeling dissatisfied with the way things are going in…

Kristi Noem’s Vote to Raise Payroll Taxes Is So Bad…

...How bad is it? Kristi Noem's vote is so bad that the Wall Street Journal calls it a fiasco for Republicans. Kristi Noem's vote is so bad that Senator John McCain says it hurts the Republican Party. Kristi Noem's vote…