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The why's and wheretofores of the upcoming changes at the SDWC.

Todd thinks James Madison, warning us of the effect of war on the polity, was predicting George Bush. One wonders why Todd doesn't pick more obvious examples such as Woodrow Wilson or Franklin Roosevelt. During war both of these presidents...

Waiting for Reagan

William Kristol: "You fight an election with the politicians you have." Someone had to say it, eventually. UPDATE: Glenn Reynolds notes the same story and a dissenting email from Bill Quick.

SB 67 UPDATE

The Chief heard on the radio that SB-67 (see the immediate previous post) has been killed. A good blow against Pierre’s tendency towards Nanny-stateism!

The South Dakota Constitution & Redistricting

I write in support of my colleague, Professor Schaff's recent post on this topic. A bill has apparently been introduced that would create an independent commission to redraw South Dakota's election districts after every census. I agree with Professors Newquist...

Hyperion to turn SD into a dump site?

From the Argus Leader: The head of a group opposing the planned Hyperion oil refinery in Union County suggests it might really be a front for a series of landfills to bury trash from the East Coast - information that...

Things are going well.....

A challenge from Stan's employee

What's New with the Blogs

What is a Nanny State?

Selling Real Estate over at www.patpowers.com

What's Next For Blogs For Bush?

The 10 Most-Commented Links

We Can't Wait

Sunday night inspiration: The new Marines commercial

South Dakota Blogs

B. Hussein Obama Update

Taxpayer funded baby-sitting

Sigh

SDP Jazz Note: Brad Mehldau & The Art of the Trio

TAR Camp is almost here.... Are you signed up?

Sibby for Senate to Serve you

One vote on deck for South Dakotans' view on immigration, Herseth Sandlin votes NO.

The Republic & Nevada

SD MSM riding shotgun on pre-K bill

Heidepreim: Republicans are the party of hate

I do face paint very well, thank you.

Why should we be surprised?

The New York Times' Jaundiced Reporting on Veterans

Abortions Down 25%

Beltway Insight From David Broder

The Argus goes after State Government. Again.And the evil part of me hopes they succeed.

Argus Leader: Gorilla Revealed

More RC Mayor Stuff - On the net, and in the paper.

American Blogs