Gene Therriault should resign!

July 20, 2010: At the end of its production life, the Chrysler DeSoto became a burden on local auto dealers. Today, U.S. Senate Candidate Joe Miller's spokesman, Randy DeSoto, has become a burden on Alaskan's sense of intelligence.

July 19, 2010: Two recent studies on the various aspects of doing business in Alaska have resulted in the state being ranked at or near the bottom, depending on what survey you're reading.

Two recent studies rank Alaska at the bottom of places to do business. I look at how we can change our position.

July 15, 2010: A quick glance at a menu of public opinion polls shows one consistent theme; Americans believe the country is on the wrong track.

Quick comments and random thoughts...

July 13, 2010: As Congress prepares to pass arguably the most comprehensive banking reform since the Glass-Steagall act of 1933, the question remains; what does it mean for consumers.

July 12, 2010: When Spain's Andres Iniesta muscled a shot past the outstretched Netherlands goalkeeper at the 116 minute mark of the World Cup Championship, he not only gave his country their first soccer title, but gave his nation the ability to forget about their economic woes, albeit briefly.

The non-political factors driving voter anger...

Why voters need to relax and focus on solutions...

July 12, 2010: There is no shortage of angst in the blogosphere over the U.S. Senate primary race between incumbent Lisa Murkowski and challenger Joe Miller.

June 6, 2010: AGIA's open season closes in just four weeks. Then the pipeline wars really begin.

July 7, 2010: It was George Will who wrote months ago that angry populist movements have historically failed because they lack real ideas.

July 6, 2010: It was early Saturday morning when I realized I was having a political argument over facebook with someone who had just called me a "liar." I desperately need to get a life.

The Seven Year Itch - Starring some guy and Marilyn Monroe

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