Posted on November 21, 2009 by Binky
The Montana University system seems to be facing a budget crisis. Not as bad as California, where the universities are raising tuition by 32 per cent, but enough that all employees, professors and staff, are seeing a wages freeze.
So, it must be time for some bold ideas – either cut some significant costs [...]
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Posted on November 18, 2009 by Binky
Political conservative, transit advocate, William Lind argues that public transportation enhances national security, promotes economic development, helps maintain conservatives values, builds community, and gets people to jobs.
Click here: http://www.streetfilms.org/williamlind/
(An excellent 4 minute video, that I wish I could embed. It is based on Lind’s book, shown below.)
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Posted on November 14, 2009 by Binky
It is no secret that we are not fans of Sarah Palin. During the 2008 election, she felt like a distraction from the serious business of selecting a President. But, there were some saying she was the fresh face of the Republican Party – youthful, direct with the people, and popular. [...]
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