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• The Lunacy of Eagle Mountain...

  Eagle Mtn. works on city image
  
  In an effort to change Eagle Mountain's public image, council members are being asked not to commit any crimes.
  
  Do I even bother making a comment about the above statement? I guess it speaks for itself.Utah State Republican Democrat Moderate' [...]
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  Posted: March 21, 2008, 7:43am EDT
  

• What About our Own Problems?

  The Gangsters of Drew Street, Glassell Park
  
  This is an article about the Glassell Park area of Los Angeles. Previously I linked to an article talking about other communities in Los Angeles. We are now seeing some of the problems cited in this article here in Salt Lake [...]
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  Posted: March 21, 2008, 10:58pm EDT
  

• Two Shooters Caught

  Two arrested in connection with dollar store slaying
  
  I am glad to see that these two have been caught. To gun down a man in cold blood like these two are accused of doing is beyond imagination. However, it is a sign of the troubling times that we [...]
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  Posted: March 18, 2008, 2:03pm EDT
  

• Dell Schanze running for Governor????

  
  Utah State Capitol
  Originally uploaded by bridgepix So what kind of publicity stunt is this? That's right "Super" Dell Schanze is apparently going to run for governor.
  
  Can you imagine then annoying commercials that he is going' [...]
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  Posted: March 17, 2008, 3:30pm EDT
  

• Governor's Race

  
  UTAH Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. said Western governors were setting ambitious targets.
  Originally uploaded by RickyOcean Well the Republicans have found their sacrificial lamb to go to slaughter against Matheson in the second congressional district and now the Democrats have [...]
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  Posted: March 11, 2008, 3:59pm EDT
  

• Wal-Mart and Libertarians...

  
  Le Wal-Mart de la rue Karl-Marx.
  Originally uploaded by L'Hibou Is it hypocritical for a libertarian to be supporting Wal-Mart?
  
  A few months ago I saw a review on epinions from a libertarian praising the virtues of' [...]
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  Posted: March 10, 2008, 3:25pm EDT
  

• Talk about a guy who should not be driving...

  Inattentive driver hits cars at police station, flees
  
  This could have the making of a great comedy...
  
  A backing out of the Public Safety building is too busy talking on his cell phone and hits two parked cars including a police cruiser. Then he takes off but [...]
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  Posted: March 05, 2008, 10:28am EST
  

• Merrill Cook is Running again...

  
  #3 - The Godfather US one-sheet - BEFORE
  Originally uploaded by The Mojito Fiend Well if you hear about someone being washed up with concrete galoshes, you will know it was because I talked too much about old [...]
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  Posted: March 03, 2008, 10:48am EST
  

• Good Job Prince Harry and Boo to Matt Drudge

  
  BRITAIN PRINCE HARRY
  Originally uploaded by Photo/Denis Sarkic (http://www.vest.si) I never really follow what is happening with the Royal family across the pond like some, but then again I am one of those weird people who could care [...]
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  Posted: February 28, 2008, 12:09pm EST
  

• Interesting Facts about the Human Body...

  Once again, I am going to lighten up the mood a little.
  
  One of the blogs that I look at frequently since it often has good information is the Bootstrapper Blog. Usually they have a list of links on their site many of them that are for the [...]
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  Posted: February 27, 2008, 10:32am EST
  

• State Legislative Session

  
  Capital of Utah - 1961
  Originally uploaded by avaloncm It has been an interesting year for our state legislature. While we still have some more time to go, here are some of the things that have taken place [...]
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  Posted: February 26, 2008, 11:27am EST
  

• Ok, after all the serious discussions lately ...

  Ok, after all the serious discussions lately especially with the clowns in our state government making the wrong kind of publicity for us, I decided we needed to have a little relaxation today. I found this video over at Youtube and it is based on Kokomo by the Beach Boys [...]

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  Posted: February 25, 2008, 2:25pm EST
  

• Chris Buttars again...

  
  Utah Sate Senator, Chris Buttars
  Originally uploaded by RadioActive! Buttars blasts his own bill on police records
  
  This guy just never quits does he?
  
  Isn't there something wrong when a State Senator has to get up and' [...]
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  Posted: February 23, 2008, 4:48pm EST
  

• Response to Comments on my James Evans Post

  
  redneck
  Originally uploaded by adiffererntryan OK, I must have riled up some folks with my last post about Evans and Buttars. When I first read the comments I thought about the type of person who would write it and the [...]
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  Posted: February 20, 2008, 9:49pm EST
  

• James Evans Defends Buttars...

  
  Chris Buttars, Professional Grump
  Originally uploaded by Stewf It seems that James Evans is defending Chris Buttars and saying that the case against Buttars should be closed and not heard about again.
  
  Isn't it interesting that Evans' [...]
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  Posted: February 19, 2008, 10:57am EST
  

• Henry was tortured

  
  Henry was tortured
  Originally uploaded by maplegirlie Well it looks like Sen. Christensen's bill will pass.
  
  Of course this is the much watered down bill from the one that the human society is trying to pass.
  [...]
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  Posted: February 18, 2008, 11:45am EST
  

• Sign of the Times

  
  Sign of the Times
  Originally uploaded by So Cal Metro Since we have all those adds from the Realtor's Association on the air right now telling us not to fear, we are a different market, everything is wonderful,' [...]
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  Posted: February 13, 2008, 11:10am EST
  

• Chris Buttars

  
  Utah Sate Senator, Chris Buttars
  Originally uploaded by RadioActive!

  When ever our state circus is in session at the state capital you know that at some point Christ Buttars will open his mouth and say something stupid.

  
  The [...]

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  Posted: February 13, 2008, 10:47am EST
  

• Henry's Bill

  I was planning to talk about Henry's bill over the weekend but it was one of THOSE weekends with me being very busy. However, I noticed that the Voice of Utah had an excellent commentary on the subject and I could add nothing more so I will refer you' [...]
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  Posted: February 12, 2008, 10:35pm EST
  

• Off to the RV show in ol' Sandy

  
  Southtowne Expo Center in Sandy, Utah during snow storm
  Originally uploaded by jmdspk Today my wife and I decided to take our chances and make the drive to Sandy for the RV Show. Despite the rumors the good [...]
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  Posted: February 09, 2008, 8:39pm EST
  

• Mitt Romney's campaign is over

  
  Mitt Romney visits Peterborough 2
  Originally uploaded by Tim Somero It looks like Mitt Romney's campaign is over and as I type this Mitt is announcing the suspension of his campaign.
  
  Now he is proceeding to demonizing' [...]
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  Posted: February 07, 2008, 11:13am EST
  

• Could it be another hold your nose election?

  
  I Voted Sticker
  Originally uploaded by programwitch After last nights elections the questions need to be asked, what is the November election starting to look like?
  
  Well on the Republican side is looking pretty bad. It appears [...]
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  Posted: February 06, 2008, 10:03am EST
  

• Get out and Vote!!

  
  Day 27 - I Voted!
  Originally uploaded by ktpupp Today is the day you need to go out to your voting place and make your voice heard.
  
  No matter what your views it is important [...]
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  Posted: February 05, 2008, 9:03am EST
  

• Utah Legislature and the Gangs

  
  Utah Legislature
  Originally uploaded by dfletch.geo As everyone knows the state circus is back in town as the state legislature is doing it's 45 day duty.
  
  It looks like the gang problem has finally starting to pop' [...]
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  Posted: February 04, 2008, 12:38pm EST
  

• I guess the Voice of Utah is Right...

  
  Lonely Street
  Originally uploaded by jmdspk A few entries ago I mentioned how despite the fact that I now work from home, it seems that every time there is a snow storm, I still end up driving in [...]
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  Posted: February 01, 2008, 9:32pm EST
  

• Another Eagle Mountain Incident...

  Eagle Mountain standoff ends with man's arrest
  
  Every time you turn around there is something else that has happened in Eagle Mountain. If it isn't a politician getting in trouble is something with one of the residents. This time some former military guy who apparently has a paranoia [...]
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  Posted: January 31, 2008, 9:34pm EST
  

• Hate Group Coming

  I mentioned in a previous entry that people should have courtesy to others when it comes to the death of President Gordon B. Hinkley out of respect for the deceased and the people that care about him. Now it turns out that an extremest hate group that hides behind the [...]
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  Posted: January 30, 2008, 10:16am EST
  

• The Sandy Ads

  
  Yes the place is open
  Originally uploaded by jmdspk OK, we made fun of Sandy having to advertising itself because of all the bad publicity, now the ads are playing and they have given us even more [...]
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  Posted: January 29, 2008, 10:21am EST
  

• Show Respect...

  
  gordon b hinkley (prophet)
  Originally uploaded by meili.scheidemann President Gordon B Hinkley passed away last night and quickly articles appeared in both the Deseret News and Salt Lake Tribune. Sadly almost immediately some of the vile, hate [...]
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  Posted: January 28, 2008, 9:47am EST
  

• Big Winter Storm

  
  Big Winter Storm
  Originally uploaded by jmdspk There are times I really miss living by the ocean. A big part of me wants to be back in Lincoln City or that area of the Oregon Coast, being [...]
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  Posted: January 26, 2008, 8:29pm EST
  

• Interesting Video

  Here is an interesting video from You Tube. While the title may make you wonder, the video actually has numbers that make you think.
  
  Shift HappensUtah State Republican Democrat Moderate Liberal Conservative [...]
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  Posted: January 25, 2008, 10:16am EST
  

• Oh My Son Would not have hurt anyone...

  Dad stunned by claims of sword-wielding son's rage, fatal shooting by cops
  
  Here is another one of those cases where the dad goes around blaming the police that his son was shot. While it is a tragedy and would not want to have to deal with the situation, [...]
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  Posted: January 23, 2008, 11:30am EST
  

• A New Mayor...

  
  Step It Up SLC - Salt Lake City, UT
  Originally uploaded by Step It Up 2007 It's official, Ralph Becker is now the mayor of Salt Lake City and everyone's favorite punching bag, Rocky Anderson is no [...]
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  Posted: January 08, 2008, 10:04pm EST
  

• Tournament of Roses Parade Rant

  
  City of South Pasadena Jammin Around the World
  Originally uploaded by CaDeltaFoto Warning this is a rant today.
  
  On Tuesday my wife and I sat down and watched the Tournament of Roses Parade from Pasadena. [...]
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  Posted: January 04, 2008, 9:48pm EST
  

• Happy New Year

  
  Happy New Year
  Originally uploaded by Za3tOoOr! Happy new year to all my loyal readers.
  
  Sorry about the lack of post the last couple of months but I have had a hard time getting inspiration [...]
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  Posted: December 31, 2007, 7:40pm EST
  

• Eagle Mountain Strikes Again..

  Naked Eagle Mtn. man leads cops to pot
  
  This would almost be funny coming from our friends up at Eagle Mountain (is it the water up there or what?)
  
  If it was just these too bozos you would laugh, but the fact that they had their [...]
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  Posted: December 29, 2007, 11:03pm EST
  

• Tiger Attack...

  
  Siberian Tiger (Panthera tigris altaica, Amurtiger)
  Originally uploaded by guenterleitenbauer Yesterday we were horrified that someone was malled to death by a Tiger at the San Francisco Zoo. Now we learn that the people who were malled [...]
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  Posted: December 27, 2007, 5:33pm EST
  

• Merry Christmas

  
  Here he is: Santa Claus!
  Originally uploaded by Eric Hudon Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.
  Utah State Republican Democrat Moderate Liberal Conservative [...]
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  Posted: December 24, 2007, 8:51am EST
  

• Take the terror out of talk...

  Here is a little public service announcement. Toastmasters has greatly helped me in my public speaking abilities so I want to get the message out about this that is happing at the downtown library. Come and learn how to take the fear out of public speaking.
  
  “How to Take [...]
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  Posted: December 22, 2007, 9:03am EST
  

• The Rocky Era is over...

  
  SLC Mayor Rocky Anderson
  Originally uploaded by J R Webb Well as Rocky Anderson prepares to leave office, one of the most interesting Mayoral periods I have lived through comes to an end. Whether you hate or [...]
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  Posted: December 19, 2007, 10:08pm EST
  

• Judge in Kooky County gives birth father baby...

  Judge rules birth father should have temporary primary custody
  
  Here is another one of those tug of wars over a baby that seems to do nothing but upset people and put people on opposing sides of the issue.
  
  I feel for the adoptive parents. My wife and [...]
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  Posted: December 11, 2007, 9:22pm EST
  

• Stadium Topped Out...

  Stadium funding goal iffy
  
  As the RSL stadium is topped out, there remains question marks about some of the funding for Dolan Stadium. Seems that the county still has some say on how much funding the RSL will have and they are not too happy with Dolan and [...]
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  Posted: December 10, 2007, 8:42pm EST
  

• Romney's Speech...

  Well the much anticipated speech by Mitt Romney was this morning and people across the country are talking about it.
  
  I will have to say I thought it was much better than I was thinking it would be, although I wasn't foaming at the mouth like Doug Wright was [...]
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  Posted: December 06, 2007, 7:52pm EST
  

• Sad, Sick People

  Last night for those of you who did not see it, Extreme Makeover Home Edition built a new home for a family from Middleton, Idaho. They have four children who all have a rare disease and the home they were in made it worse.
  
  Well today there is an [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2007, 6:39pm EST
  

• The Blue Boutique Battle

  Blue Boutique's erotic trade draws neighbors' opposition, others back business' rights
  
  OK, I don't care what you feel about this place, what really got my feathers ruffled in this article was the people who are threatening to post pictures of the people who go in there on a [...]
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  Posted: November 28, 2007, 11:30am EST
  

• The Whole Taser Incident...

  I have been pretty quit on this whole Taser incident but I was reading JM Bell's comments and he said exactly what I was feeling. Here is what happens when ego's collide. Both parties are at fault but the whole thing could have been avoided by Massey thought he [...]
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  Posted: November 27, 2007, 9:33pm EST
  

• Eagle Mountain Again...

  New hearing scheduled for Eagle Mountain councilwoman
  
  What is up with Eagle Mountain? Is there something in the water that adversely effects politicians? It seems like every time you turn around there is something new coming up about either the mayor some other politician.
  
  Heck maybe instead [...]
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  Posted: November 26, 2007, 9:55pm EST
  

• New State?

  Utah forged a new school district, why not a new state?
  
  Here is one of those feel good types of things that will accomplish nothing and just be a big waste of time. One of our representatives from West Valley is going to introduce a bill in the [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2007, 9:34pm EST
  

• Black Friday...

  OK, so how many of you were out at midnight, or 4am, or whatever time it was to get those great bargains? Well I can tell you were I was at that time, sleeping in my own nice warm bed.
  
  After working in retail management a long time I [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2007, 9:38pm EST
  

• Happy Thanksgiving...

  Happy Thanksgiving to all my readers.
  
  For those of your traveling the highways and byways of Utah today remember, most UHP officers are out there to help but you never know if the one that pulls you over will be the one with happy Taser finger...Utah State Republican Democrat [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2007, 9:15am EST
  

• Why is Ron Paul Getting Attention???

  There seems to be a lot of attention focused on Ron Paul, one of the more extreme Republican candidates for President. When I was traveling last month from Spokane to Boise via Highway 95 a saw a ton of Ron Paul signs along the highway.
  
  So why is obscure [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2007, 4:13pm EST
  

• Is McCain Anti-Mormon?

  First there was the guy Iowa who made anti-Mormon remarks about Romney. Then McCain appears on television with his mother that spouts off stuff but he is there to say that no she actually meant something else. Now there is the push polling being done in New Hampshire and Iowa [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2007, 8:15pm EST
  

• The Debate Goes on in Draper...

  Geo hazard measure debated
  
  I have no problem with developers making money. However, it seems that some developers are so self serving that they do not want to take any responsibility for developing in areas that are geological hazards.
  
  Clearly there is issues with developing in the [...]
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  Posted: November 15, 2007, 10:09am EST
  

• Sandy Needs Ad Campaign

  Sandy planning '08 ad blitz
  
  The city of Sandy is preparing an ad campaign to show that everything is wonderful in Dolanland.
  
  First of all notice that they are using the same Communications company as Real Salt Lake, Love Communications. Did any other company have an opportunity [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2007, 4:10pm EST
  

• So the election is over....

  I was asked what my opinion was on some of the issues a couple of days ago but I was traveling and my internet access was spotty at best. But I did make it back Monday night and went out and did my voting on Tuesday evening and since I [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2007, 9:00pm EST