Choosing a Third Party Candidate
If you are choosing a Third Party candidate to vote for, choose one who demonstrates the traits of a decent president. This year, choose Evan McMullin.
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Ballot Issues
Just looking at your ballot can reveal defects in the current political system if you know what to look for.
It’s not sexuality OR self-expression
Photo by Photo Dean Despite how the media and students are portraying the situation, the Bingham High dress code fiasco isn’t about sexuality nor is it about self-expression despite what this article in the Standard Examiner suggests. They got their…
An Open Letter to James Evans
The chairman of the Utah Republican Party sent a letter to precinct chairs that letter crossed a line which any elected person - whether public official or party officer - should never cross.
I’m In
Well, I’ve been struggling with the question of whether I should run to replace Jim Nielson in House District 19 since he announced that he won’t run for another term. Apparently Mike Leavitt told Mitt Romney about it and Mitt…
Guilty by Association
This is a perfect example of why I said back in May of 2013 that John Swallow should resign even if he did nothing technically illegal
Funding Education
When your car stops running the solution isn't always to put gas in the gas tank. Likewise, funding our schools isn't as straightforward as simply figuring out who should foot the bill.
Facts Aren’t Always Impartial
I was listening to Doug Wright this morning talking about the John Swallow situation and I found myself laughing at the linguistic gymnastics he was engaged in trying to discuss the situation without suggesting that impeachment might be the proper…
Impeachment isn’t the same as Removal from Office
Opening an impeachment proceeding is the same as opening an investigation, not the same as handing down an indictment. It is meant to be done in order to obtain evidence, not after the evidence has already been gathered. It seems obvious that there is enough smoke surrounding John Swallow to warrant looking into whether the smoke is from a fog machine or a fire.
Thoughts on Caucus System Reform
Curt Bentley has an excellent post in which he discusses the issue of reforming the caucus system. I really appreciate the methodical approach he has taken to examine the issue. I completely agree with each of his guiding principles and…