Nov

5

Weasel of the Week: Fast Eddie Rendell

November 5, 2005 | Leave a Comment

Just months after signing it into law, Fast Eddie’s wet finger is up in the air, and he knows which way the wind is blowing and he’s a’ scramblin’ to get to the front of the repeal parade on the now infamous payraise.
Well, Eddie — anybody can blow with the wind and then claim leadership [...]

Nov

4

A New Taxpayer Assisted Hotel!

November 4, 2005 | Leave a Comment

And its gonna mean more taxpayer funding…

Nov

4

Congress Moves on Protecting Private Property

November 4, 2005 | Leave a Comment

And still, 38 members voted against private property — those unAmerican bastards.

Nov

3

PAT Bus Depot Workers MIA at Night

November 3, 2005 | Leave a Comment

Need a bus? KDKA’s Marty Griffen found that late at night, you can pretty much have your way with any PAT bus you want at the Harmarville garage.

Nov

2

Walk the Talk

November 2, 2005 | Leave a Comment

Come together and give a show for racial harmony!

Nov

2

Budget Hike Limits — good, but too little

November 2, 2005 | Leave a Comment

When a train is speeding 85 mph to a bridge that is out, slowing it to 80 mph is an improvement, but hardly anything to celebrate.

Nov

2

Allegheny Conference

November 2, 2005 | Leave a Comment

Road renaming a big deal? I guess…

Nov

1

Third World Ballot Access in PA

November 1, 2005 | Leave a Comment

In third world countries, those in power pass laws that prevent candidates from having equal access to elections. So, too, do the republicans and democrats pass laws in Pennsylvania.

Nov

1

Pittsburgh Redevelopement: A Failing Leader in Waste

November 1, 2005 | Leave a Comment

Redevelopment is mostly about pretty postcard pictures. But inside the fancy looking wrappings is always an economic black hole in need of more and more taxpayer resources.

Nov

1

Politicians Pandering to Elderly for Votes

November 1, 2005 | Leave a Comment

“A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until the voters discover that they can vote themselves largesse from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candidates promising the most benefits from the public treasury with the results that a democracy [...]

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