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Bill Coleman

Mahtomedi, MN
Commenter for
4 years 21 weeks

Recent Comments

Posted on 07/06/11 at 12:34 pm in response to Dayton seems increasingly intent on finding some way to end shutdown

We cannot let the GOP get by with their constant refrain about the bad old days and how a new path is needed. Minnesota has done very well over the past 50 years by all measures of success - wealth creation, healthy people, educated people, quality infrastructure.

Posted on 07/06/11 at 12:36 pm in response to Tony Sutton will now be paid to head the state GOP

Now I know why that restaurant's food left a bad taste in my mouth!

Posted on 07/05/11 at 02:20 pm in response to Skepticism, lack of enthusiasm greet 'third way' budget solution plan

To "balance" the committee, Koch and Zellers probably want some representatives from the anarchists group that endorsed their anti-government stand a couple weeks ago. Maybe Joe the Plumber too!

Posted on 07/05/11 at 08:21 am in response to 'All-star' politicians announcing bipartisan committee to find 'third way' to solve Minnesota budget crisis

The great political myth of our time is that the DFL has moved to the left. Harry Truman was an advocate for national health care. If the DFL had moved as far to the left as the GOP has moved to the right, the DFL platform might call for the seizing all Target Corp and Cargill assets.

More people needing health care and education = more money needed! More concentration of income and wealth at the top = more money needed from those at the top!!

It will be interesting to see...

Posted on 07/05/11 at 08:47 am in response to Bachmann calls for investigation into Kagan's role crafting health care law defense

Kagan has already recused herself from some cases where she played an active part through her previous post in the administration. The sad thing about this story is that the republicans are stirring the pot, creating a sense of scandal where none exists. If and when these cases reach the Supreme Court, and when Justice Kagan announced her decision on whether she can participate or not, that is when this issue will be ripe for discussion.

On the other hand, there are/have been...

Posted on 06/28/11 at 10:38 am in response to Tim Pawlenty: The manufactured candidate

#9 Gavin, what we need are more people who really know these politicians exposing their contradictions. I would rather have that information than BS television ads and speeches. Doesn't the GOP say that "Character counts!"

The unfortunate thing about Pawlenty is that Minnesota thrives with moderates in the lead. A pro-business DFLer like Rudy Perpich, a social moderate/fiscal conservative like Arne Carlson. A moderate Pawlenty could have cut great deals to do positive things as...

Posted on 06/15/11 at 12:03 pm in response to Background claims by state Senate's global-warming skeptic fail to check out

I rode by MIT on a tour bus once. Guess that I could be an astro-physicist!

Posted on 06/09/11 at 10:22 am in response to Group that scuttled pre-K initiatives has close Bachmann ties

Mr. Benson should look to his own organization's responsibility and that of the MN Chamber of Commerce for their endorsement and financial support of the legislators who side with these right wing nut jobs.

Posted on 06/09/11 at 10:27 am in response to Creating a 'rural hotspot': A dispatch from Windom

Windom is lucky to have someone like Mari promoting Windom as a place for young people! I recommend patience and persistence!

Posted on 05/17/11 at 03:25 pm in response to Gov. Mark Dayton 'pessimistic' after morning budget meeting with GOP leaders

Carol's advice (#2) is excellent.

If it comes to a government shut-down, it can only help Dayton. The shut-down will be an indicator of what happens when the government cuts services to those currently provided with health and education services.

It would be very interesting for the Governor to invite the "job-creators", those who will leave Minnesota if their tax bill goes up, to a meeting at the Governor's mansion. I know that I am staying!