Comments on: BREAKING! Kershner now leads McShane for County Council seat

By: AFY

AFY — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:18:03 +0000

L7, you will get no argument from me (this may be a historic moment folks!)!

I have nothing agin Horizon meself and hope they do survive, but the tea leafs are looking more of the black type than the green kind for sure, don’t you know!

AFY!!thesheepdog!!!

By: Camille

Camille — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:59:22 +0000

ciz,
“How did you know I was one third Commie and one quarter Teabag?”

I saw you at the meetings.

By: Lucky7

Lucky7 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:49:39 +0000

AFY,

Considering the statements made by Ranier Pacific Bank, I’d say things are somewhat worse than we discussed. Ranier is only “significantly undercapitalized;” but Horizon’s inferior rating is “critically undercapitalized.”

If Ranier admits it cannot raise capital in this soft market, why would anyone invest in Horizon? If Ranier admits it’s unlikely they will continue as a going concern, what does that say about Horizon?

I suspect the clock’s ticking for both. Horizon’s shares fell another 20% today. On the bright side, it cannot really go MUCH lower.

You gotta wonder about a community bank that’s willing to wage war with its own community. They might win a battle or two, but those who are hurt will have long (and painful) memories.

Here’s a link to the article about Ranier Pacific:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2010238437_rainier10.html

By: AFY

AFY — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:41:15 +0000

Hey ciz, I’s always thought those zebra’s be cute little boogers!

AFY!!thesheepdog!!!

By: AFY

AFY — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:38:10 +0000

L7, read it this morning me mate.

To be honest I thought that article would be out Monday. Pretty much as we discussed, wouldn’t you say?

Watch out the company you keep, it may give you a bad rep!

AFY!!thesheepdog!!!

By: Lucky7

Lucky7 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:51:17 +0000

Hey AFY!,

Dave Gallagher published an article that may be of interest to you:

http://www.bellinghamherald.com/602/story/1151561.html

By: citizen

citizen — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:34:29 +0000

No,
I think about 33% of Communism is healthy and I agree with about 25% of what the Tea Partiers want.
I think Americanism is missing the mark as a complete system to be a Patriot for.
I guess 42% zebra is no worse than what I’ve called you over the years.

By: AFY

AFY — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:39:41 +0000

Then Ciz my friend would that leave two third’s minius a quarter zebra?

AFY!!thesheepdog!!!

By: citizen

citizen — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:08:35 +0000

“In my humble opinion, Elisabeth Britt is the only pureblooded Patriot on this blog.”

How did you know I was one third Commie and one quarter Teabag?

By: Jurgen

Jurgen — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:08:08 +0000

I did however vote for a few R’s in this past election, but mostly out of spite for those running on the D ticket, who are fast becoming as radical in their own ways as any on the right. What I would give for more centrist councils. It is hard not to credit a fair amount of the local economic downturn on our council’s attacks on property rights and the usually vibrant building industry,as well as the country’s economy as a whole. The GMA seems to be the cover for a lot of this left wing radicalism. IMHO only.

By: Jurgen

Jurgen — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:58:40 +0000

Elisabeth, did you work for Roger Van Dyken? Just curious as he is the only Republican leader on a state level that springs to mind who was in any way outstanding. The only other outstanding R I ever gave credence to was local politician Shirley Van Z, but she never held state office. Perhaps they were not local legislators.

Also why is the present party chair so Michelle Bachman like in her pronouncements to the press on almost any issue?
Further it seems to be the GOP that is parroting and giving comfort to the hallucinations of the tea baggers. Some may be libertarian, but they are GOP Ron Paul libertarian, don’t you think? I think you’re absolutely right that you see none of the noble goals and ideals of true old time conservatism at play here in Whatcom or the nation as a whole for that matter. The conservative tag has been hijacked by the most extreme elements of the culture warrior movement. They would not appear so sneaky if they just called themselves what they are– radicals.

Finally , I wouldn’t worry what Bruce Ayers says, he is so not worthy of note.

By: Suzie Q

Suzie Q — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:01:58 +0000

I heard Dan was leading the Draft Carl movement.

By: Roaring Lion

Roaring Lion — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:36:34 +0000

Is it too soon to start the “Draft Dan for County Exec” movement and get rid of that Luke endorsing Kremmen?

By: Roaring Lion

Roaring Lion — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:25:37 +0000

That lefty socialist, Richard M. Nixon signed the National Environmental Policy Act on New Year’s Day, 1970 and appointed William Ruckelshaus as the EPA’s first administrator. Nearly forty years later, I don’t see present day Whatcom GOPs Crawford, Brenner, Kershner or Knutzen ever considering such a pro-environment act to meet the “republican” purity test of today fanaticism. In their sharp turn away from centralist policies many fell or were pushed off the back end of the GOP wagon in the name of party purity.

By: Camille

Camille — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:53:44 +0000

Is Joe Leiberman a Democratic?
In my humble opinion, Elisabeth Britt is the only pureblooded Patriot on this blog.