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Dan Kaufman

Woodbury, MN
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2 years 20 weeks

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Posted on 05/22/13 at 01:13 pm in response to Poll: Franken has big lead over 'opponents'

I hope these polls encourage Jason Lewis to take on Al Franken. It would be good for more people to hear how far off the right wing deep end Jason can go. I would pay good money to watch them debate. Al would rip Jason apart once and for all.

Posted on 03/06/13 at 01:18 pm in response to Twin Cities traffic congestion? Eat your heart out, Portland

No one goes there anymore, it is too crowded (in agreement with Janne).

Posted on 12/15/11 at 01:15 pm in response to College Republicans: Why can't Emmer teach at Hamline?

Maybe as a compromise, Emmer would offer to teach the course for free, and just ask for tips as compensation.

I think this was what he advocated for restaurant/bar workers during the campaign. If good enough for others, should be good enough for him.

Otherwise, I agree, Hamline is a private institution with strong academic credentials. If they do not feel that Emmer can add to that, then there is no obligation to hire him. If he has a contract signed by both parties, then show...

Posted on 11/15/11 at 03:23 pm in response to Jason Lewis' wrong and exaggerated arguments about freedom

I always thought, "Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose." Somehow, I don't think Jason would agree with that sentiment.

Overall, a great piece, Eric. It is still unimaginable why the Strib wastes ink on Lewis's nonsense, but I am glad your able to provide a counterpoint.

As some others mention in comments, I am also amazed that Lewis and others so concerned with "freedom" ignore government intrusion into abortion, marriage, etc.

Posted on 10/26/11 at 01:47 pm in response to What the heck is economics?

My views has always been that no one really understands economics. Therefore, if I don't take a course in it, I still know as much as anyone else. This column seems to agree with this premise.

Somewhat surprisingly, if with my lack of "formal training" in economics, I have been paying more attention to economics recently. Books like "Freakeconomics" have help better explain economics in interesting and understandable ways.

Posted on 10/25/11 at 12:40 pm in response to Familiar talk -- stadium, jobs climate and casino -- echoes through Capitol

Good article, and it now becomes clear how to connect these two issues- the stadium and government regulation limiting job growth.

It seems the Republicans want to cut government regulation as a way to increase jobs and these jobs would presumable add to the state tax base.

Therefore, let's get rid of government regulations against gambling- open a bunch of unregulated casinos (and allow people to play craps, poker, etc on the street) and tax the profits some modest extent....

Posted on 10/07/11 at 04:54 pm in response to New prostate screening recommendations are bound to stir controversy

I like Dr. Newman's analogy.

However, he missed one key part. The man with the white coat only gets paid- lots of money- if you chose to open the door and invite him in.

How much time and money do you think that man will spend to encourage you that opening the door is in your best interest? In reality, objective studies like that by USPTF show no benefit, and perhaps harm, by this PSA testing. However, the oncologists and surgeons will continue to encourage this testing.

Posted on 09/29/11 at 12:02 pm in response to Stadium study: Will it address all of the right questions?

So the Wilf's like having 21.000 parking spots at a site that is not easily accessible by public transit. Why should they getting the parking fees?

At a modest $10 per car, 20,000 cars for 10 games a year, that's $2 million per year. Over 20 years, this would cover the Ramsey County cost (or split between state and county) with much less need for public funds.

If this money goes to Wilf's, then the stadium costs them nothing. Why are we subsidizing this team and where can I...

Posted on 09/20/11 at 12:28 pm in response to Bachmann's options if her presidential campaign runs out of steam

Seems like a lot of hypotheticals here. After all, don't we all expect Michelle to be in the White House in January 2013?

Posted on 09/01/11 at 05:24 pm in response to KARE 11's prostate-cancer screening at State Fair revives debate

Schwitzer's a hero, fighting a tough battle.

Anyone who says this is a clear cut issue (whether to test PSA or not) is wrong and too simplistic. If the NCI and ACS both suggest that, "that men should be informed about the potential risks and benefits of PSA screening before being tested," then that is good advice.