How can a DUI arrest lead to two years in jail without a trial?
Some interesting things happened in the news. I. A Republican legislator in Oregon is stating that there should be increased taxes on bicycles, because bike riders produce more global warming gases than cars. While I have my doubts that he even believes in global warming, I... MN Gov. Dayton - Problem with our Court is not Judges’ skin color
MN Gov. Dayton & Judge Wilhelmina Wright – Problem with our Courts is not Judges’ skin color Last week, Governor Mark Dayton selected Wilhelmina Wright to be the next MN Supreme Court Justice. This...
created by CynicalPatriot | 36 wks ago | updated 36 wks ago
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Why are Republicans arresting people for filming them?
I have written before about Wisconsinites being arrested for filming their Wisconsin legislature, though there is a guaranteed right in the state statutes to film the legislature in session. But, a rule has been imposed to allow arrests for peaceful and quiet filming. A rule...
If a god doesn't want gay people, why are there so many?
"How many more gay people does God have to create before we ask ourselves whether or not God actually wants them around", asked the Minnesota state legislator in an impassioned plea against putting discrimination in the Minnesota state Constitution, barring the ability and...
People of Minnesota get the shaft in Vikings stadium deal,
When the Milwaukee Brewers baseball stadium, Miller Park was voted upon in the state of Wisconsin, I voted against it. Yes, I love the Brewers, but I don't love corporate welfare, especially for those in a very profitable business. Well, in Minnesota, a law passed...
Why tradition is a bad argument for anything/ and illegal prayers
We are a nation founded upon change. Upon a break from tradition. Tradition is what allowed kings to rule with absolute control over their people, often with a cleric in the background, justifying it as the will of a god. Tradition is what later denied the right and ability...
Proposed Grand Jury Legislation shakes up Minnesota Legislature
This is a preview of a story that I wrote on Examiner.com regarding proposed Grand Jury Legislation in Minnesota. " The Minnesota Legislature wants to take away your right to vote for judges. They want the...
created by CynicalPatriot | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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Impeachment in the United States
"Impeachment in the United States is an expressed power of the legislature that allows for formal charges against a civil officer of government for crimes committed in office. The actual trial on those charges, and subsequent removal of an official on conviction on those...
Utah Lesbian Lawmaker Christine Johnson Surrogate for Gay Men
Utah lesbian lawmaker Christine Johnson is giving the 'gift of life' to two gay men who are prohibited from adopting in Utah even though they are married. Utah prohibits unmarried couples from adopting and does...
created by Rhonda J Mangus | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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MN Judicial Reform - Response to Senator Moua 12/21/2009 letter
Sometimes you live a story that is self documenting. For those of you that think your government is generally honest, transparent and accountable.... get ready for a glimpse of reality. The letters will speak for...
created by CynicalPatriot | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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