Texas And New Mexico Take The High Ground For A Change
He’s the nation’s highest ex-governor, but he’s shunning publicity on this one, especially the cost. A fragmentary report on Gary Johnson at Everest Base Camp. Will he summit? Will the Texans?
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Sun Tsu Would Be Shocked
The
There was no firepower in China’s Warring States period. The “shock and awe” attributed to Sun Tzu’s classic, “The Art of War,” is about deception, surprise, and the use of unexpected and unconventional small forces. Is Saddam about to be surprised?
Richardson: It’s My Way At Highway
Accountable Bill takes over the Transportation Commission
It was probably the most insulated executive commission in New Mexico government. Not any more. Bill Richardson got the 2003 Legislature to erase the political boundaries around the Transportation Commission.
How To Have An Open Meeting Without Disclosing Anything
Taking the media for a ride
Suppose “the Santa Fe Mafia,” as a Republican news releaser called the House leaders, were governed by the public meeting resolution proposed by House Minority Leader Ted Hobbs?
Richardson To Face New Mexico Voters Again
School reform, trust funds, and the
One of the perils of being Gov. Bill Richardson is the net of side issues that can tangle his school reform agenda, which will depend upon voter ratification of constitutional amendments. But if the money doesn’t come through, there’s always the “war premium.”
Legislative Retirement Math: 20 X 0 = $20,000
They work hard, but not hard enough on the actuarials
The pitch is that legislative retirement will be paid by collection of an uncollected tax. Namely, the income tax due on oil and gas royalties sent out of state. Otherwise, no deal. What are these guys? Tax bounty hunters?
New Mexico Legislature: Going Loco Over In Loco Parentis
Your body is not your own, just like them chickens
A suggested compromise that would make opponents of cockfighting feel good, if not completely satisfied, and would indulge the legislature’s parental inclinations
Bloggy Day In Undone Town: A Santa Fe Story And Other Tales
Did you get everything on your list?
The former Great Books student faced the former grocery sacker in a State Senate committee room. A lot had happened in 35 years. A Santa Fe story. . .
Legislative Herbicide: A Bill To Get Rid Of Those Annoying Greens
But the Green Party is no garden club. . .
If it were really about the fairness of using your money for the convenience of a political party of which you are not a member, then maybe the Democrats should pay for their own primary elections.
Richardson Takes New Mexico On A Fast Ride Over The Speed Bumps
But school buses will have to slow down
He used to be called a young man in a hurry but no one knew where he was going. Now we know. But will the voters of New Mexico follow as Bill Richardson takes over the public schools?