Two inches closer to total insanity....

My one or two readers will not be hearing from me for some time (unless something earth shattering happens) as the end of semester is two weeks away and NONE of my shit is taken care of enough to not stress...so I have to take a little break from anyhting I don't really need to do such as sleep or write. So for now I will leave you with some of my thoughts.....

The Cats won!!

Old news I know, but its still pretty shcoking..and yes yes I know the Grizzlies made the playoffs and we didn't blah blah blah, yet its nice that my beloved Cats can actually show up against the Griz now (I remember growing up the Cats never ever won). A side note on this topic to anyone I saw at the tailgate: Thanks for coming and partying with us, while I can't quite remember who all I saw I do remember having a lot of fun (I think). I also have vague recollections of talking to Matt and giving Monica Lindeen a hug, but beyond that you got me.

I still don't like Koopman or Mayor Cetraro.

I am loving that Anderson Cooper has a longer show on CNN.

I am so sick of the Intelligent Design debate, and am ready to start pushing for Supernatural Design, and that the only force that could have created this complex world would have to be aliens. Aliens are more complex than God.

Ready for the semester to be over so I can kick back and relax.

Talk to ya soon.. and Happy Thanksgiving

Go Cats

I'm not computer savvy enough to change my colors so here is my input into the rivalry.

THE GRIZ ARE GOING DOWN!!!

The lowest of the low

Wulfgar has the story. I can't mention it in detail since every time I do I start foaming at the mouth a bit.

Bottom line, Mayor Cetraro has got to go. Regardless of how much time he has left on his term. Bozeman does not need an idiot pig on the commission.

NOTHING makes me angrier than domestic violence and I don't care how drunk, stoned, high, whatever you are there is no excuse for hitting someone that you "love".

This guy better hope that he doesn't run into me. Butte girls don't take lightly to these kinds of things.

I'm So Excited!

WE WON!
A sweep for Jacobson, Rupp and Becker. More details later as I have to get ready for class right now but things are definetly looking up in Boz Town.

Two Days Left

...........until election day! I have to say I'm a little disappointed by this race, but almost elated with it at the same time. While its missing any sort of spark or controversy to get people interested, I feel almost relieved that I don't have to give my blood, sweat and tears to this election.

I am confident in the three candidates that I am supporting (Becker, Jacobson, and Rupp) as they were endorsed by the Comical today, and have an excellent GOTV procedure backing them up. I live in a good high traffic area for politicians, and have not seen or heard anything from the other three candidates.

This race is so critical (even without the drama that say are coming with the Billings elections) because Bozeman has a chance to get things right. If Henyon, Hietala, and Smith are elected I'm afraid that it will be more of the same. Taking sides, not spending enough time to debate the issues, secrecy, and business favortism. When you read their responses to questions or listen to them at a forum, they do not even attempt to come up with solutions or answers.

Becker, Jacobson, and Rupp on the other hand have great ideas, are open to new ones, are not afraid to make tough choices, nor are they afraid to actually get something done. I am sick to death of the current commission and their lies and their bullshit. I want new leaders who will break with tradition. That is why I am voting for Becker, Jacobson, and Rupp.

The mythical Red-State Democrat

The Washington Post is reporting today that the Bush Admin. is trying to persuade "Red-State Democrats" to support Alito, which would block any attempt to filibuster. One of these Dems that they are pushing is our one and only Max. I can only hope that he will stand up and have a backbone on this issue.

I also find it highly ironic that we are still talking about Red State Democrats. Bush's popularity is dropping fast, and I would think that not too many are concerned about whether or not Bush carried their home state. Maybe they are, I don't know.

Oh well..back to my economics homework....more later.

It's almost over now.....

One week left until the city commission election. As most of you Bozemanites know there are six candidates and three seats open, and oddly enough it has been a pretty quite race.

Here are some quick tidbits and my perspectives on the race:

Jeff Rupp- I expect him to get the most votes, as he has been endorsed by numerous organizations and community leaders around the area. He is (admittedly) one of the more liberal candidates, but he was also endorsed by the Chamber of Commerce, so he is liked by both sides. I am supporting Rupp as he knows how to get stuff done, and he is not afraid of a little conflict if it means coming to the best solution.

Sean Becker- The youngest candidate, he is also one of the brightest. He has helped on the economic standpoint of many important policies in Montana, in fact he was a key figure in the Big Sky on the Big Screen Act.

Kaaren Jacobson- While some may say she is too intellectual (she was a professor in the Political Science Dept. for many many years here at MSU) she knows public administration and she knows how the system works which is a huge advantage.

Erik Henyon- Has lived in Bozeman for four years, and while I think he is very charismatic and a very very nice guy he is 1. too conservative for my taste, and 2. way too arrogant for not really knowing the dynamics of Bozeman yet.

Lee Hietala- Again WAY TOO conservative, and he has also made some very poor decisions on the commission, and in my opinion as the sole incumbent in the race, a big part of the problem with how the commission is operating right now.

Dawn Smith- I really liked her when I met her, and if I could vote for a fourth candidate I would as I agree with most of her ideas, and I think she would be an excellent commissioner.