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Hot Air Society

Carpetbaggering Dilettantes Abound!

Let’s help them vanish into Hot Air

Viewpoint 11 months ago

It’s been a hoot to be out and about in the last few weeks and seeing friends again after two years. Open heart surgery and … Continue reading →

Republicans Propose  Neo-Wobbly Socialism!

They strike; refuse to work — while getting paid!

Viewpoint 3 years ago

Republicans Propose  Neo-Wobbly Socialism! They strike; refuse to work — while getting paid! The Oregon Legislature adjourned its 35-day biennial session on March 5, 2020 … Continue reading →

Republicans Suck!

Embrace pervasive political polarization

Viewpoint 3 years ago

Hello, dear readers. I’ve missed you. A few of you, at least three, have asked my thoughts on the Democratic presidential candidates and the prospects … Continue reading →

Citizens United and Citizen Knight

‘Phil’s Bill’ moves to the Oregon Senate

Viewpoint 4 years ago

We have a tradition in America of naming laws after real people. Laws named after people are often created so they can protect others.  In … Continue reading →

Oregon is the New Idaho or Wyoming!

The Republican Party of Oregon joins Malheur militants?

Viewpoint 4 years ago

OK, I have to turn off my humor button now, dear reader. Things have gotten serious in Salem. Remember back in May when I wrote … Continue reading →

Of Grand Bargains and Granfalloons

PERS, politics and the grand bargain in Salem

Viewpoint 4 years ago

Remember back in 2013 when then Gov. John Kitzhaber, House Speaker Tina Kotek and Senate President Peter Courtney held a three-day special session of the … Continue reading →

70 Ain’t Old (If You Are a Tree)

Is age-ism woke, less woke or un-woke?

Viewpoint 4 years ago

I finally made it up to the state Capitol in mid-May for the first time this session. I even found Magoo’s Sports Bar, my favorite … Continue reading →

Super-Minority to Stupor-Minority

Republican Recalcitrance: Part 2

Viewpoint 4 years ago

There’s five weeks left for the Oregon Legislature to complete its sole constitutional duty: present a balanced budget for Gov. Kate Brown to sign by … Continue reading →

Republican Recalcitrance

Hot Air Society issues subpoenas!

Viewpoint 4 years ago

Dear reader, I’ve got some good news and some bad news — and then more bad news. You figure out which is which. As I … Continue reading →

Big Tent Still Standing

Oregon Democrats are smarter than they look

Letters 4 years ago

It’s halftime at the state Capitol when Salem’s cherry trees blossom. As usual my political predictions for this session have pretty much gone up in … Continue reading →

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