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Sometimes tough questions that I ask might seem like I am opposed to something when I am not. In a DFL endorsement race, we want candidates who handle tough questions and meet two goals at once. For example, Jim Carlson, the Eagan state senator, tells a wonderful 3M story where he used the best design and technology to produce the lowest cost per item (even against Chinese competition) with good labor wages and benefits. Continue Reading
Three spots are open on the St Paul School Board with 6 candidates currently running: Jean O’Connell, David Martinez, Sarah Lechowich, Luis Ortega, Chue Vue, and John Broderick. The April 16 precinct caucuses will determine the convention delegates that will endorse three candidates on June 8. In between, you can expect at least one forum. Continue Reading
Minneapolis Police Chief Janeé Harteau is a beacon of hope, speaking at the monthly “Breakfast with Gary Schiff” event at Mercado Central on Lake Street. Chief Harteau wants her police force to act on the guiding principle “Did my actions reflect how I would expect a family member to be treated?”. She wants her police to not assume everyone is a criminal. The oath of office and professional attire is a reminder of the commitment to working with the community. Continue Reading
Context is so important in making a choice. Context can even fool us. In the central circle illusion, both of the two central circles are the same size. The punchline is if you want to be noticed, surround yourself with smaller circles. Continue Reading
Twenty children dying in the Newtown massacre has emotionally rocked the country, as well it should. I am glad that we have compassion and understanding. Yet what really surprises me is that we are emotionally blind to very similar circumstances where we as a country are deliberately killing innocent children. If we feel this way when our children are killed, then how do people in other countries feel when we kill their children? Continue Reading
Conservatives can only debate empty chairs because when we talk back, they can not handle it.
Talking back, yeah!
Four candidates are running for Ramsey County commissioner in the area that includes Arden Hills, Gem Lake, North Oaks, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Township and parts of Mounds View, Spring Lake Park and Blaine. The top two candidates by votes will continue in this non-partisan race that ignores party. Continue Reading
The Star Tribune is seriously misleading people when they credit Chief Dolan with the drop in crime rate.
“With little doubt, the key accomplishment of Dolan’s years has been the steady drop in the crime rate.”
A person kneels before you begging for mercy and you have a safe option of not pulling a gun trigger? Do you pull the trigger or not pull the trigger? Even without knowing all the circumstances, for most people that answer is to not pull the trigger because we keep people safe.
The proper processing of gun permits was just one of the mismanagement reasons that the previous Sheriff Fletcher was resoundingly not re-elected. Continue Reading