Sometimes Seattle Times Danny Westneat sounds sensible in his rambling columns - yet still demonstrates a basic lack of understanding of basic economic principles. In this one, he urges caution at an … [Read more...]
Desperate unions take to intimidation tactics for $15Now
Having lost public support and the argument for a $15 minimum wage, unions plan on getting their way by doing what they do best: utilizing intimidation tactics. Ever the agents of voluntary … [Read more...]
New poll: Support plunges for $15Now
Similar to Obamacare, a $15 minimum wage sounds great to the average person… until said person begins to understand the full force of its meaning and implications. That is—at least—what appears to be … [Read more...]
Tom Steyer tells Obama to slow down Keystone – again
President Barack Obama has realized that one of his party’s major donors (Tom Steyer) could sit out some important races this year if he approved the Keystone Pipeline – and that some Democrat … [Read more...]
Top Dem’s awkward email reeks of irony
Jaxon Ravens—new Chair of the Washington State Democrats—is more than just a little confused about his party’s ideals. Yesterday, Ravens sent a fundraising email on behalf of the Democrats’ candidate … [Read more...]
Problem: Liberals don’t take traffic seriously
Traffic in Bellevue is no joke, but new Bellevue City Mayor Claudia Balducci seems to think that it is. At least, that’s what her remarks in this video produced by FUSE Washington, a left-leaning … [Read more...]
Dems: A balanced budget is just a “weird technical issue”
The top Democrat on the state House's budget committee let the cat out of the bag Wednesday, admitting that he doesn't like the state law that requires the Legislature to write a budget that balances … [Read more...]
Liberal troubles in the 48th LD
Liberals are experiencing a roller coaster of emotions over the political playing field in the 48th LD. Euphoria over state Sen. Rodney Tom’s decision not to seek re-election this year, followed by … [Read more...]
Audit: WSDOT wastes a lot of money
An audit of the Columbia River Crossing project reveals that WSDOT mishandled taxpayer dollars and paid “excessive profits” to project consultants. The Legislature originally called for the audit … [Read more...]
Prop 1 is all about unions
Proponents of Prop 1 have an ongoing messaging problem. Their troubles all started when a March 2014 revenue report proved King County Metro deliberately withheld updated information regarding … [Read more...]
An answer to FUSE’s question
FUSE, a group of liberal grassroots activists, asks King County voters to consider a series of “creative” questions in a new ad campaign supporting Prop 1. Questions include, “What's more ridiculous … [Read more...]
Metro spills its secret… you won’t be happy
Today, King County Metro officials revealed a secret they have kept from voters for the past month. Appearing before the King County Council, Dwight Dively, Metro’s Director of the Office of … [Read more...]