April Coggins

Saudi King: You Knew I Was a Snake When You Picked Me Up

By April Coggins | 11/12/08

Today, Saudi Arabian King Abdullah spoke to the United Nations promoting tolerance. He was quoted as saying, "Human beings were created as equals and partners on this planet. Either they live together in peace and harmony or they will inevitably be consumed by the flames of misunderstanding, malice and hatred."Uh-huh.Also making today's news:A Saudi defense attorney banned from travel because he defended "Girl from Qatif," who was... read more »

Obama Wants America to Serve Him?

By April Coggins | 11/12/08

So let me get this straight, Obama wants to collect taxes  from American citizens and their families and then require them to perform forced labor in order to receive some of the money back? Ah yes, I remember now. "From each according to his ability, to each according to his need." Welcome to the world of Marxism.  From Obama's farcical website Office of the President Elect: "When you choose to serve --... read more »

Submit to Government Health Plan or Go to Jail

By April Coggins | 11/12/08

If Democrat Senator Baucus is so confident in his health care reform plan, why will it require people to participate under threat of imprisonment?  Don't you just love the Democrat's version of freedom?  read more »

How to Regulate Away the Competition

By April Coggins | 11/12/08

One of the ways the unions and industries shut down independent competition, which may result in lower prices, is to use  government agencies to create new rules and regulations that the independent competitor can't comply with.  Here is a case in point: The Port of Seattle is planning to regulate emissions on trucks that service the port, to 1994 levels by 2010, 2007 levels by 2015 and 2017 levels by 2017. ... read more »

Auto Industry Bailout = Union Payoff

By April Coggins | 11/12/08

Let's just call the auto industry bailout what it really is, a big political payoff for the United Auto Workers union.  Here's a thought, how about if before the government confiscates taxpayer money to pay for the rushed bailout, first confiscate the assets of the union that is largely responsible for the failure. When the unions are all in, then I might believe a bailout is necessary.  Until... read more »

Obama: First Global President?

By April Coggins | 11/11/08

Many times in the past, the President of the United States has been called the leader the of the free world.  In this article about the Obamas' choice of a family dog, President-Elect Obama has been elevated to the position of "first global president."    read more »

Gas Prices

By April Coggins | 11/11/08

According the Columbia Basin Herald, gas prices have dipped below $2.00 a gallon in Moses Lake. Meanwhile, a gallon of gas in Pullman is hovering around $2.50. The extra fifty cents a gallon must not be all there is to the profitability story.  The CheckPoint station has suddenly shut down and Jin's Mart is for sale. read more »

Quote of the Day

By April Coggins | 11/11/08

"Government is really going to have to get back to the absolute, essential basics." ~ Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire in today's Seattle PI.Does this mean that the recently created position of Washington State Poet will be going on the chopping block?  I wouldn't count on it. read more »

How NOT to Run a Campaign

By April Coggins | 11/07/08

One of the faults of the Republican Party is that they seem to have forgotten that politics is a people business. It almost seems as if admitting that they need an average person's help would demean them. My recent experience with the McCain campaign is typical.  I was a very lukewarm McCain supporter.  When Sarah Palin was announced as the vice presidential choice, I was brimming with new enthusiasm.  I went to the... read more »

Unity, Harry Reid Style

By April Coggins | 11/06/08

Harry Reid's post-election interpretation of unifying the country and reaching out to different points of view. Party unity through political cleansing and fear.  This typifies the arrogance of one party rule and the Dems have only just begun. read more »