Yup, it’s another one. I can hear the right wing side of the “chattering class” now. “What’s the matter with these people? She’s gone now! Haven’t they done enough damage? What more do they want? She’s stepped down from the governorship! Give it a rest!” Which leads me to respond to these accusations that perhaps [...]

There are currently 25 applicants seeking a position on the Alaska Supreme Court.  The Judicial Council will narrow the field, and submit a shorter list of names to the governor from which she must choose. One of those 25 applicants is a fellow named Craig Stowers.  He’s also the judge who has been working on [...]

Well she’s gone and done it.  She’s had them written about her, she’s tried to get some pulled off library shelves, but now the Governor will have one of her very own.  A book! Reports are now out that Sarah Palin has signed a deal with HarperCollins. “There have been so many things written and said [...]

Looking for a fun way to kick off your weekend?  If you’re in Anchorage, and are even remotely engaged in the political process, this might trump movie night, or dinner out, or a quiet evening relaxing.  What kind of hot date could be better than any of these possibilities?  How about gazing deeply into the eyes of [...]

I have received no less than three emails from constituents of Fred Dyson who were seeing red, after contacting him regarding Governor Sarah Palin’s ethics scandal. We all know that Sarah Palin was found guilty of abusing her power and violating the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act.  I’ll quote you right from the giant green [...]

Today I bestow the some day coveted Mudflats Gold Nugget Award to none other than the Anchorage Daily News. They have, in the past, been the recipient of its sister award, The Moose Nugget, but let’s not ruin the mood. Today,  they did good. In a well-worded, concise summary of the current synopsis of the Troopergate [...]