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Federalist Nos. 30 – 36
Federalist 30 Money is, with propriety, considered as the vital principle of the body politic; as that which sustains its life and motion, and enables it to perform its most essential functions. A complete power, therefore, to procure a regular … Continue reading
Posted in General, life, Local, National, pictures
Tagged documents, economics, federalist, government, history, taxes
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Blogging Legislator
I’m excited to announce today that Becky Edwards has started a blog to keep in contact with her constituents in House District 20. The issue of open communication is one that I talked to Becky and Kyle Roberts about before … Continue reading
A Step Backwards in Utah
Some people might think that Tuesday was a step backwards because Obama won. Others might consider it a step backwards because Chris Buttars won again. The real step backwards was that 59,000 fewer people voted in Utah this year than … Continue reading
Posted in Local, State
Tagged 2008, civic participation, Davis County, elections, Utah, Utah County
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Supporting Our Leaders
As I read so many posts today celebrating the victory of Barack Obama in the presidential race I worried that I might appear to be a disheartened McCain supporter because of my lack of enthusiasm for the outcome of the … Continue reading
Posted in Local, National, State
Tagged 2008, Anything but Neutral, civic participation, elections
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Go Vote Now
I went to my polling place this morning and the lines were so long (at 7:00 am) that I decided to go to work first. My first thought was that maybe I didn’t need to remind anyone to vote today … Continue reading
Posted in life, Local
Tagged 2008, amendments, ballot initiatives, civic participation, connections, elections, voting
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Polly Tribe for Davis School Board
I have not really paid much attention to the race for Davis County School board but I was reviewing my ballot to make sure I had looked into each race I will be voting on and realized that I had … Continue reading
Posted in Local
Tagged 2008, Davis County, Education, elections, endorsements, School Board
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Robert Moultrie Question 5 Response
I got a belated response today from Robert Moultrie to the questions I sent. Rather than give him his own forum here – especially considering the length of his answers – I will only link to his new blog for … Continue reading
District 20 Candidate Responses
In response to the questions that I sent to the candidates for House District 20 I received a written response from Kyle Roberts, an invitation to call Becky Edwards, and no response from Robert Moultrie despite multiple requests. I will … Continue reading
Ask the Candidates (and Share Their Answers)
In an effort to not lose all inertia, I am publicly inviting anyone who has any interest in Anything But Neutral to choose a political race in Utah and ask the candidates of that race a few questions of their … Continue reading
Posted in Local, State
Tagged 2008, Anything but Neutral, civic participation, elections, House 20, voting
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Test the Candidates
When I talked to Kyle Roberts the other night I discussed how important communication was for me when I look at candidates and elected officials. It has been very exciting to see as Kyle has begun to implement some of … Continue reading