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Tom Bartel

Minneapolis, MN
Commenter for
4 years 34 weeks

Recent Comments

Posted on 09/18/12 at 04:46 pm in response to Archbishop Nienstedt offers anti-gay marriage message from Capitol steps

However, a tax exempt organization is forbidden by law to engage in politics. So, flail away Bishop Nienstedt. Just don't expect us taxpayers to subsidize it.

Fairly simple question, to my mind: do you want the church making your laws? Nienstedt says yes. Thomas Jefferson says no. I'm going with Jefferson.

Posted on 06/08/11 at 03:10 pm in response to Pawlenty bets big on Reaganomics, but some economists say it won't work

"Some economists" think Reaganomics don't work. I would submit that we have about 30 years of evidence that "some economists" are right.

Posted on 09/24/08 at 11:04 am in response to Satirists: MinnPost wants you

Hey, John. At least Al Fraken can spell. I would enter, but I've already seen The Sisters Rosensweig. Besides, how could anyone think up anything more absurd than the actual news these days?