Ironically, I found myself earlier today wishing for a time machine.  My wish was completely unrelated to Alaska politics, but as is so often the case, my wish seems to have arrived in a form I did not expect.  This is why they say “Be careful what you wish for.” I don’t know quite where [...]

A recent post by Ann Strongheart in the rural village of Nunam Iqua generated quite a bit of interest on this site, and the story was linked by Daily Kos and many other blogs.  As is the case when we are introduced to a new culture, or a completely different way of life, we find [...]

What did you do today? Many of you would answer, “I went to work.” But a group of CEOs, were not at the office today. They were sent to Washington to lobby your elected representatives on behalf of the National Association of Manufacturers. Who are the National Association of Manufacturers, you ask?  They’re the lovely [...]

Here’s a fascinating mini-interview with Alaska’s newest Senator, Democrat Mark Begich.  I and many others worked long and hard to put him in the seat occupied for decades by Republican Ted Stevens.  Progressive Alaskans are beginning to get a feel for our new and improved congressional delegation, and we like it. Begich, the only U.S. Senator [...]

It’s been a while since I’ve seen Brian the Moose.  This weekend he paid quite a visit, and I learned several things about him that I did not know before now. #1)  Brian does not like coffee. As is his wont, Brian made a trip to my compost pile, hoping, no doubt, for a frozen apple [...]

I always lull myself into thinking that there’s nothing left that can come from the Governor’s office that will surprise me. And then come those “gotcha” press releases just to prove me wrong.  Here’s the latest one from the Governor’s office talking about the fund set up by Defenders of Wildlife and the accompanying video featuring Ashley [...]

For those of you who have been following the rural energy/food crisis in Alaska’s rural villages, tune in today to KUDO 1080-AM to hear CC talk to Dennis Zaki!  Dennis is the one that Mudflatters and others helped to send to Emmonak to film the situation, and talk to the people who are living there. [...]

First, Sarah Palin told a big fat lie to the GOP when she said she couldn’t attend their Winter Retreat because of “pressing business in Alaska.”   In reality, she was right there in DC on that weekend, hobnobbing with the uber elite at the Alfalfa dinner, and at the home of GOP fundraiser and Bush [...]

Back in Business – Nothing will eat your time and stomach lining  like computer problems.  Worrying, fixing, stressing, reinstalling, reconfiguring….   But, I was fortunate enough to have a wonderful tech guru who gave up a healthy chunk of his weekend, to get Mudflats central up and running again.  Hooray!  (Palms on floor…I bow before the [...]

Yet another one of Rep. Don Young’s former aides is in hot water. Fraser Verrusio, who worked under Republican Rep. Don Young when the congressman chaired the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, figures in plea deals reached recently by two former Abramoff associates and a one-time congressional aide. Identified in federal court papers only as [...]

Sarah Palin LIED.  It’s true.  I’m shocked, SHOCKED I say.  I know….(patting the back of your hand).  We all feel very betrayed, and stunned by this sudden change in character.  We thought we could trust her, but ooohhhhh we were so naive.  (shakes head and dabs eyes with hanky) Here’s the whole sad story. Seems like [...]

A couple new developments in the upcoming Anchorage mayoral race. First, Walt Monegan has gotten Gail Phillips, former Republican Speaker of the House on board his campaign as “honorary co-chair.” A former House Speaker and consummate pol, Gail has all the running-for-office smarts he needs. Gail’s deep into the Aviation Museum these days and said she [...]

Don Young Has a YouTube Channel.   Yes, he does.  You can click HERE to see Rep. ”Yon Dung,” as many know him,  on the floor of the House in all his blustering glory.  This is political reality TV at it’s …well…Dungiest.  Tune in to listen to Young rip apart HR6899, and tell us we ought to be calling [...]

The Mudstock Meetup tradition has finally come to the capital of our fair state.  Yesterday afternoon, Juneau Mudpuppies met face to face!  Here’s Mudflatter Sandy Beach’s writeup: ********************************************************* Juneau mudpuppies had a wonderful meet this evening! We got together at Silverbow Bakery, a great place to relax and talk. The date was selected to coincide with [...]

The answer to the above question (during the 90-day Legislative Session) is:  Hobnobbing and rubbing elbows with the elite of the elite in Washington, D.C.  First, she attended a private dinner at the home of GOP fundraiser and ne’er do well, Fred Malek on Friday night.  Then, it was off to the exclusive Alfalfa Club [...]