The Mudflats

Tiptoeing Through the Muck of Alaskan Politics

Archive for June, 2009

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The Colors of June! (Politics Free)

I’ve mentioned before what a joy it is in the summer here in Alaska.  After months on end where the outside eye sees nothing but white, grey, dark grey, ecru, eggshell, off-white, beige, brown, bright white….(you get the idea), we’ve finally hit the season of color.  Mid-June is probably the most colorful of all.  I’ve [...]
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Alaska Civics 101 With Rep. Berta Gardner.

I made  it a point to roust myself this morning to go hear Representative Berta Gardner give a talk at the Unitarian Universalist Forum.  She was there to talk about the legislature, and her talk was fascinating and very well received.  The thing I liked about it was that she was able to explain, in [...]

Open Thread – Save Our CEOs

Behold the trailer of Michael Moore’s new film, ‘Save Our CEOs.’ Select theatres last night when the trailer premiered actually had ushers walking down the aisles with cans. Michael Moore vs. Corporate Corruption.  This oughtta be good.
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Progressive Radio on KBYR

It’s “Smarter Saturday” on “Smart Radio KBYR.” Conservative during the week, 700am sheds its skin and sees the light on Saturdays from 5-9pm.  Come join the party! Shannyn Moore starts things off with the Shannyn Moore Show from 5-9pm.   Use this thread to live blog the show.  Shannyn checks in and loves your comments. Live [...]

Saturday Smorgasbord

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy   Finally a Voice of Sanity…from Wasilla! The Palin-Letterman absurdity feud continues its tortured rounds through the news media. And finally….a shining clear voice of reason. A measured, cogent, insightful assessment of the situation. From…. Levi Johnston? Johnston, 19, tells “Extra” he believes [...]
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Open Thread – Spare Brain?

Many times in life I’ve wished for a spare brain when mine seems to get too full, and I feel like trading in for one with more memory. I was walking along the trail the other day, looked down and saw that thing. It was rather alarming at first. I’m sure it’s some kind of [...]

Shannyn Moore on Ron Reagan Today!

Tune in today to Ron Reagan on Air America to hear Shannyn Moore. She’ll be talking about the David Letterman debacle, the gas line and more. Use this thread to comment during the show, and wish Shannyn a Happy Birthday! Tune in HERE and click on the “Listen Live” link on the left  for live [...]

Sarah Palin on the Today Show…If We Must.

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy Where to begin with the Sarah Palin interview on the Today Show with Matt Lauer… After a brief discussion of the gas line, the topic changed. Lauer: Can we talk about some of the other ways you’ve been in the news lately, and [...]
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Alaska and Exxon – A Romance Rekindled.

It’s been a while since we’ve had a good episode of Mudflats Theatre.  This one’s a romance, although I don’t know if it’s a good “date night” movie. The scene opens in the bedroom. (I promise, this is rated G….well….PG) We see a couple in bed.  They are wrapped in a sheet.  She’s nestled in [...]
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Open Thread – Palin on Today Show

On the next stop in the “Look at Me!” tour, seems our governor will be making an appearance on the Today Show with Matt Lauer. Topics are reported to be the future of the GOP and the escalating family feud with David Letterman. In case you missed it, the response from Med Stapleton to Letterman’s [...]

President Obama Declares Flood Disaster in Alaska

Good news today for those impacted by the historic flooding in interior Alaska. President Obama has officially declared a disaster, making it possible for those in need to seek federal assistance. I know that several state and federal agencies have been working hard to cross the Ts and dot the Is so this could be [...]

Tune in to KBYR for Gas Line Discussion

Tune in to KBYR for interviews with big players on gas line issues. Live stream HERE.

Palin Matchmakes for a Gas Line

By Shannyn Moore Governor Sarah Palin is sleeping with the enemy of many Alaskans. Her trip to Houston, Texas to discuss a merged project with TransCanada and Exxon Mobil betrays Alaskans still reeling from last year’s devastating Supreme Court verdict. It flies in the face of anyone with a memory of 20 years let alone [...]

Palin, the Pipeline, and Exxon

  Rumors were circulating last night, but it looks like its going to be official. Palin tweeted about her conversations with Alaska’s congressional delegation and the need to flow Alaska’s gas to “hungry markets,” and guess who’s going to help? The pipeline company TransCanada announced today that it has an agreement with Exxon Mobil Corporation to [...]
Brian in the coffee shop with Reps. Chris Tuck, and Pete Petersen.

Open Thread

Brian the Moose hangin’ with Representatives Chris Tuck and Pete Petersen Brian hearts Representative Berta Gardner