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Claire Lundgren

Plymouth, MN
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3 years 17 hours

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Posted on 07/25/11 at 11:23 pm in response to Made up news: How Obama and the Repubs got within three letters of a deal

brilliant!

Posted on 07/25/11 at 07:49 pm in response to Constitutional shutdown case update: The court taps on the brakes

I agree! My question is whether the Minnesota legal system will be able to judge one of its own without prejudice. And if the accusers win their case, what are the implications to the current administration? And who would then be responsible for all the money that was illigally allocated by the judicial Branch during the shutdown. Would that money come from a previous column's new central bank created with no money by an powerless Judiciary Branch?

Posted on 07/22/11 at 02:14 pm in response to New budget fails to take on Minnesota's long-term problems

The state has to wake up and realize that it is one of the lowest spenders in the area of job recruitment and development. It's one of those ares where you have to spend a little money to market yourself. The business economy is not attractive to out of state businesses. Businesses are more likely to position themselves elsewhere in a more friendly atmosphere. It is intersting to note that while the demogrophic showing the over 65 generation is on the increase, they do not provide a lot of...

Posted on 07/19/11 at 11:31 am in response to Shutdown suit reveals rift between Dayton and Swanson over constitutional issue

Way over the heads of most of us who don't speak "legalese" but I do agree that this should not be dropped as moot. With all the troubles of the past 20 days, it might be good to be prepared if the situation arises again. It also might be a deterant to another future shutdown. If the case advances it will make for some interesting reading. I hope my old brain is up to the legal gymnastics.

Posted on 07/20/11 at 09:46 pm in response to Shutdown suit reveals rift between Dayton and Swanson over constitutional issue

#2: Very interesting comments. Makes me realize the significance of why Dayton's attorneys were present at Gearin's hearings. I hope you will keep up with the case as it progresses. I think, for me, you were able to break it down so I could follow the different areas in question. I will take special care to see how you and Mr. Black take it all apart. Thanks!

Posted on 07/18/11 at 07:38 pm in response to Racinos might still be in the running in budget negotiations

Thanks, Sen. Senjem! The money is there for the taking, no strings attached. And no where does it say the Indians were granted a monopoly, just a tax free ride. On what basis would they file suit? Breach of their own delusions?

It's time the racing industry got a chance to show they can be a real asset to the state as well as a chance to survive in a level playing field with the other tracks in the country that have racinos. It's do or die after the hit they've taken during the...

Posted on 07/18/11 at 09:49 pm in response to Racinos might still be in the running in budget negotiations

This can be a real help to the state. A quarter of a billion dollars with no strings attached. And it will save an industry that is on the verge of collapse due to the shutdown and its inability to compete on a level playing ground with either the Indian casinos or the other states that have racinos.

Posted on 07/19/11 at 12:05 am in response to Racinos might still be in the running in budget negotiations

will lynott: I think you should give people a little more credit in their ability to make their own decisions. It's too late to save them from gambling at Canterbury. They are already down the road giving their money to an unregulated and untaxed casino. Canterbury's payback would at least be overseen by the MRC and the MN state lottery.

You certainly are having a bad time with the removal of the tax on the top 2%. It's done. Move on. You'll get another chance down the road....

Posted on 07/19/11 at 10:44 am in response to Racinos might still be in the running in budget negotiations

Just another interesting aside about tribal revenue: The state negotiated an agreement with the tribes that they tax sales of cigarettes and gas on the reservations so that they don't offer unfair competition to the "mainland" retailers. They collected $19,000,000 in taxes. That money was sent to the state and then $17,000,000 of the money collected was returned to the tribes. So they also are able to tax the outsiders in their sovereign nations. Sweet.

One other comment: The...

Posted on 07/19/11 at 03:59 pm in response to Racinos might still be in the running in budget negotiations

This has turned into a pissing match that doesn't become anyone. The problems we had before the shutdown we still have. The only good thing to come of this is that the people will be going back to work and the state services (licensing, etc) will be available. Neither side of the aisle has aquitted itself well. I am saddened to say that we are now witnessing the death rattles of two popular venues in the state. We will sorely miss the Vikings and the attention and pride it has brought...