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Phil Dech

Red Wing, MN
Commenter for
4 years 1 week

Recent Comments

Posted on 09/28/12 at 01:46 pm in response to Kurt Bills' ridiculous 'daddy' attack

would probably also agree with Mr. Akin of MO that these female candidates just aren't as "ladylike" as they used to be...

Posted on 09/21/12 at 12:44 pm in response to Pawlenty quits Romney to help dismantle Wall Street regs

than he could do if Financial Services Roundtable would get everything on its wish list...

Posted on 09/11/12 at 01:05 pm in response to Ovarian-cancer screening tests do more harm than good, experts say

with yesterday's post.

Posted on 09/10/12 at 11:16 am in response to Pedestrian fatalities at alarming levels

there is a Barry Manilow tribute band that already uses that name.

I don't think the cyclists remark was so much a cheap shot as a reflection of a well-deserved reputation. And I say that as a law-abiding bike commuter since the 80's who sees what other cyclists do, and sometimes does not feel the motorists' love.

Posted on 09/07/12 at 04:04 pm in response to Settlement in Brodkorb case could be on the fast track

Save the date. Thomas and I actually agree on something.

Posted on 09/04/12 at 09:23 am in response to How medical opinions on circumcision have shifted over the years

over the years. My understanding has been that problems with balanitis, or an infection under the foreskin, among GI's during WWII was at least partially responsible for the spike in circumcisions in the late 40's and 50's, which then perpetuated.

Posted on 08/30/12 at 01:38 pm in response to RNC approves rules that take aim at Minnesota's caucus straw polls

when they were supposed to fall in line.

Posted on 08/28/12 at 05:26 pm in response to Scott Walker to Minnesota delegates: 'The key to our success is the truth'

not Kashmir, the disputed area between India and Pakistan. Awkward, I agree...

Posted on 08/22/12 at 03:18 pm in response to Democrats target Kline in a newly moderate district

I'm not much of a Kline fan, but I think Tim is spot-on. Nothing to see here. I'd add that calling the 2nd district "moderate" is a stretch, even after redistricting.

Posted on 08/06/12 at 11:52 am in response to Larry Craig says airport bathroom sex arrest was part of official Senate business

Professor Carlin.

My "stance" is that the taxpayers should not have to pay for Senator Craig's.

Phil Dech, Chemistry '86