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Mike Worcester

Cokato, Minnesota
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Posted on 06/08/13 at 10:11 am in response to Judge's order in Brodkorb case reveals existence of audiotapes

So my hard earned tax dollars (and what is the tab up to now?) are being used for a lawsuit, and all the information that is a part of that suit might be sealed?

Because?

Sorry Minnesota Senate, but you guys screwed up. Badly. And now you are using my remittances to you to cover it up?

Lovely......

Sincerely,
One pissed off taxpayer.

Posted on 06/06/13 at 12:32 pm in response to Is bicycling partisan?

That may depend on whom you ask.

Former Rep. Jim Oberstar was a huge proponent of bike path funding and would express amazement at the opposition he received from his conservative colleagues.

Some have even gone so far as to proclaim cycling a U.N conspiracy.
http://www.denverpost.com/election2010/ci_15673894

Posted on 06/05/13 at 10:37 am in response to Mayo doctors propose higher — and new — 'sin taxes'

Am I the only person who is bothered by the continued use of the word "sin" to describe behaviors such as consumption of alcohol, smoking, drinking pop, or eating Ho Hos?

Since when did engaging in perfectly legal behaviors become a "sin"? Using that term proposes that those of us who do such actions have some sort of moral failing; that we are not pure members of society. It is a conceited and arrogant mindset that helps explain why this left-leaner despises each and every...

Posted on 05/30/13 at 03:19 pm in response to First Franken foe fits familiar GOP pattern

Found at the bottom of the article about service stations linked above was this item:
The state of Minnesota will take in-store inventory of all service stations before imposing a ‘floor tax,’ in which the station owner will have to immediately pay $1.60 more per pack.
“That’s another cost that I have to pay out of pocket,” Bohnen said. “Sure, I’ll eventually make it back when I sell (the cigarettes), but that could take a while, and in the meantime I’m out the money.”

I...

Posted on 05/30/13 at 11:45 pm in response to Could a Democrat ever win in Bachmann’s GOP-leaning district?

It is entirely possible--no, quite likely--that Minnesota will lost a congressional seat in the next round of reapportionment after the 2020 census. So if we go down to seven seats, how does all that area get carved up?

And as an aside, I am hoping by then that someone has the good sense to try and pass either legislatively or through citizen vote the creation of a non-partisan redistricting commission like what is found in Iowa. Our elected officials have proven themselves...

Posted on 05/30/13 at 12:07 pm in response to Ruling puts Minnesota's wolf seasons beyond public challenge — by anyone

So the issue is not necessarily the merits of the case, but the process of how the case was litigated?

An obvious question I have is this - what precedent the the Appeals Court use to make its ruling? Were any cases cited that outlined their reasoning? If not then they certainly did not do their job to adequately provide guidance to lower courts who may also be faced with similar issues

Posted on 05/29/13 at 05:58 pm in response to Graves could face a tougher test with Bachmann off the ballot

That's the old 6th District. It still has Stillwater, Rep. Bachmann's home, in it, whereas now it is in the 4th.

Posted on 05/29/13 at 11:37 am in response to Michele Bachmann’s legacy: prototype of today’s post-fact politician

I never understood why our local major media--including Mr. Black's former employer--either willfully or negligently ignored Rep. Bachmann's antics. Go back to here initial race for Stillwater School Board, or her primary against long-time Senator Gary Laidig. She has blazed a trail of head-shaking statements and actions.

How can you take seriously someone who hides behind the shrubbery outside the state capitol to watch a gay rights rally? How can you trust someone who told...

Posted on 05/20/13 at 10:16 am in response to Anti-bullying bill dies in Senate

Yes, the DFL leadership should have brought this up MUCH sooner. However, if the Senate Republicans wish to "filibuster"--and I put that word in quotes since our legislative rules do not have that feature like the U.S. Senate--then they should stand up publicly, on camera, and say so and why.

I would also suggest that every parent who has lost a child to to bullying-induced suicide to send a funeral card to every member of the Senate Republican caucus, starting with Senator Hann, to...

Posted on 02/19/13 at 01:53 pm in response to Cities or suburbs: Searching for the new land of opportunity

in that a good number of the green shades fall far outside what demographers would consider a "large" city. But they certainly do correspond to the locations of colleges and universities. Just the ones seen in non-MSP Minnesota and the Dakotas indicates that. Look also at portions of Oklahoma, or Iowa or Montana and you can see the correlation. This should not be a surprise.