Category Archives: Partisan Politics

Dumb Talk About Smart Meters

[Update 14 Dec 2011: The Ouray County Plaindealer published my letter in their Dec 15-21 issue.] A “debate” is raging locally about our rural utility, San Miguel Power Association, which wants to install “smart” meters. The uproar over “dirty electricity” … Continue reading

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Truth doesn’t come in e-mails with lots of exclamation marks!

It’s the political silly season again and earnest friends who wish to convert me to their political viewpoint are forwarding e-mails that “absolutely prove” everything from President Obama’s religion to the “irresponsible” new health care plan. I’ve asked that nobody … Continue reading

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Tea Party? Or Terrorist Party?

The recent passage of health care legislation has brought out the very worst in those who oppose it. So much so that they’ve gone well beyond crossing the line between criminal behavior and outright terrorism. Think about it. Bricks thrown … Continue reading

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