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Morning Shots | July 30, 2010

Michael — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:09:21 +0000

Herseth Sandlin, Noem (and Marking) on financial “reform.” (Yankton Press & Dakotan) Of course financial issues are hot right now–nearly everyone is feeling the pressure. Southeastern South Dakota got a lot of rain last night. (KOTA) I saw several places where the water was over the roads, or just short of it. Folks have been [...]

Governor Rounds Still Looking for Tax Dollars

Michael — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:03:18 +0000

I was a bit disappointed to read the following: [T]he perk has also cost states as much as $23 billion in lost revenue by some estimates, and they want it back. Rep. Bill Delahunt (D-Mass.) this morning enlisted Republican South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds (R) and other state lawmakers to rally support for his proposed [...]

Morning Shots | July 29, 2010

Michael — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:11:41 +0000

Amish establish beachhead in South Dakota. (Aberdeen News) Sounds good to me. Just keep a sharp eye on the road for old-fashioned slow moving vehicles. 7 years for an eye. (Argus Leader) Don’t really see how this is justice. He should be paying (dollars and cents) for lost ability. Johnson wants your thoughts on the [...]

The GM Volt and Price Gouging

Michael — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:29:38 +0000

Word has come from GM that the new Volt will cost $41k before your check from Uncle Sam for being a good citizen drops that price by several thousand. Some people are quite excited about the car. They are welcome to that excitement. Since this is the first year of production, and there are a [...]

Morning Shots | July 28, 2010

Michael — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:14:01 +0000

Nebraska town saving money, or just getting cold feet? (Aberdeen News) It would seem a bit late to be concerned about the money. You find an accounting error. Give the budget another $500,000. (Argus Leader) Surely with all the regulations we have this is no longer possible. National standards for South Dakota schools? (Capital Journal) [...]

Zabel Has New Target

Michael — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:37:33 +0000

Seems as though it may be a Thune news day: Matt Zabel, longtime chief of staff to Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), is leaving his post to take a job as vice president of government affairs for Target. “Matt has helped me build a great Senate operation from the ground up,” said Thune. “I’m grateful for [...]

Morning Shots | July 27, 2010

Michael — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:17:04 +0000

Forget nine-inch nails, how about some 8-inch hail? (Aberdeen News) My car’s alarm system went off just thinking about it. Long distance varmint shootin’–without any varmints. (Capital Journal) Oh well, it’s excellent practice for the real thing. Cutting back on salt in Sioux Falls. (KELO) It is uncertain whether this will be better or worse [...]

Thune: Getting Ready for 2012?

Michael — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:07:00 +0000

From the folks over at Politico: With speculation growing that he’ll join the wide-open 2012 Republican presidential field, South Dakota Sen. John Thune plans to roll out a sweeping proposal Tuesday to remake the congressional budget process. Thune’s budget plan would create a joint House-Senate panel on cutting government spending, call for a line-item veto [...]

Ted Nugent Is An Excellent Shot

Michael — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:13:21 +0000

I know the man whose name appears above is a pretty good shot with a bow, a rifle or pistol, but he doesn’t do poorly with his pen either: Anyone with a lick of common sense will tell you that when you are in a hole, you need to quit digging. Continuing to dig will [...]

Morning Shots | July 26, 2010

Michael — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:02:06 +0000

Don’t park your property next to your property. (Argus Leader) Residents simply need to understand that they don’t really own the sidewalks or the streets they paid for. Destroy a legitimate business and call it a success. (Yankton Press & Dakotan) What a mess. Fish need oxygen, too. (KELO) I’m surprised someone is not simply [...]